Antoinette (Miceli) Volpicelli
Dec 6, 2017
Antoinette Miceli Volpicelli, 73, of Schenectady passed away at home on December 6, 2017. Born in Schenectady she was the third daughter to Sinibaldo Miceli and Assunta Pugliese who emigrated from Pianopoli Italy in 1929. She was born and raised in Schenectady and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1961. A life-long parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel...
Connie Ciervo
Dec 6, 2017
Schenectady - Constance A. “Connie” Ciervo entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. She was born on October 21, 1950 in Schenectady. Connie was a proud alumna of Notre Dame High School. Connie attended Maria College and Schenectady County Community College. She received her B.S. in Business Systems from Empire State College. Connie was employed in various phases of...
Angelo M Benardo
Dec 3, 2017
Rotterdam – Angelo M. Benardo, 70, passed away Sunday December 3, 2017. Born in Schenectady on March 22, 1947 to Angelo M. Benardo Sr. and Mary Mango. He attended Schenectady Schools. Angelo worked hard and provided for his family. He was employed by the Golub Corporation. Angelo’s passions included NASCAR (especially Jimmy Johnson), water skiing, camping and equestrian sports. His...
Dorothy Capra
Dec 2, 2017
Albany-- Dorothy Capra, 102, passed away peacefully at the Teresian House on Saturday, December 2, 2017. She was born in Schenectady, on February 18, 1915 a daughter of the late Anthony and Rosa Lauria DeLorenzo . Dorothy married her beloved husband Ross Capra on June 18, 1938. He passed away in 2003. Dorothy was an avid reader, was an excellent...
Edward M Butkiewicz Sr
Nov 28, 2017
Niskayuna – Edward M. Butkiewicz Sr., age 61, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 28th, 2017. Born in Brooklyn and raised in the Bronx, Ed was the son of the late Joseph and Luba (Bojko) Butkiewicz. Ed worked for many years as a state corrections officer at Greene Correctional until his retirement in 2004. Previously, Ed worked at his in-laws...
Carmella Sterlina Ligato
Nov 27, 2017
Carmella Sterlina Ligato, formerly of Clyde Ave. in Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Glendale Nursing Home, she was 91. Born in Schenectady, Carmella graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1944. She worked for several years at General Electric and Carl Co. but was a Homemaker most of her life. She was a longtime member...
Rosalie (Emanuele) Conti
Nov 25, 2017
Rotterdam – Rosalie Conti, 95, passed away Saturday November 25, 2017 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born in Amsterdam she was the daughter of Nicolo and Rachele Emanuele. Rosalie worked at the General Electric Co. for 28 years in the Real estate and construction division retiring in the 1970’s. She was a communicant of St. Gabriel’s Church and...
Alan B Cuomo
Nov 24, 2017
Rotterdam – Alan B. Cuomo, age 52, passed away after a long illness on Friday, November 24th, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Alan was a graduate of Guilderland Central School and was self-employed Alan enjoyed stock car racing and fishing. He was an avid NY Jets fan. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Alphonso F....
Sebastiano "Sam" Torre
Nov 23, 2017
Rotterdam – Sebastiano (Sam) Torre passed away at home on November 23rd, 2017 after an eight year courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born in New York City on September 23rd, 1928. In the early 1930’s his parents and he moved to Rotterdam where he lived his entire life. In 1946 he joined the U.S. Army and served with...
Frank Ruzza Jr
Nov 20, 2017
Frank Ruzza Jr., 44, of Rotterdam, died at home on Monday, November 20, 2017. Born in Schenectady, Frank graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1991. He was employed as a Mill Worker with Solid Surface Craftsmen in Glenville. He enjoyed rock and roll music and all kinds of car racing. Frank is survived by his son; Justin Ruzza of Schoharie,...
Gustino "Gus" Luciani
Nov 20, 2017
Obituary – Gustino P. Luciani Gustino “Gus” Luciani, a life-long resident of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2017 after a long illness. Son of Angelo and Emma Luciani, and brother of the late Elena Luciani-Testa, Gus was born on July 10th 1930. Gus was a family man; he was a dedicated husband, a compassionate father, and a loving...
Elizabeth "Betty" (Franco) Digesare
Nov 17, 2017
Guilderland – Elizabeth “Betty” DiGesare, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday November 17, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Born in Watervliet, Betty was a longtime member of Calvary Tabernacle Church and more recently at Bethel Full Gospel Church. When her husband Leo started his Plumbing & Heating business shortly after they...
Alan Richard Vanderwood
Nov 16, 2017
Rotterdam, NY – Alan Richard Vanderwood, 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. He was born on May 4, 1946 in Albany, NY, a son of the late Richard and Rose Ritter Vanderwood. Al enlisted in the United States Navy and was a member of the SEABEE’s and served during Vietnam....
Norma M (Tunke) Bright
Nov 15, 2017
Rotterdam – Norma M. Bright, 87, passed away Wednesday November 15, 2017 at the Capstone Center. Born in Schenectady and a lifelong resident of Rotterdam, Norma was the daughter of Paul and Hedwig (Hanke) Tunke. She was a 1947 graduate of Draper High School and then attended NY Spencer Business Institute until 1950 at which time she became employed by...
John Petricco
Nov 15, 2017
Guilderland - John Petricco, loving husband of the late Elena (Festuso) Petricco, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospital. John was born on January 25, 1926 in Schenectady to the late Frank and Maria Petricco. John proudly served his country during WWII and the Korean conflict as a Signalman and Quartermaster in the U. S. Navy. He received...
William Bill Reimann
Nov 14, 2017
William “Bill” Herman Reimann, 73, of Princetown passed away after a long illness on November 14, 2017. Bill was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 15, 1944 to William Herman Gustav and Anna Julia (Behnke) Reimann. He was raised in Princetown with sister, Jeannette. He described himself as shy and not very talkative as a child; which he clearly made...
Michelle Lynn Ralston Tote
Nov 14, 2017
Rotterdam – Michelle Lynn Ralston Tote, age 45, departed this world to be with Jesus on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, Michelle was the daughter of David and Marietta (Galka) Ralston. A graduate of Guilderland High School and Ellis Hospital School of Nursing, Michelle earned her Registered Nurse certification and enjoyed 25 years...
Stella (Dominelli) Amiccuci
Nov 14, 2017
Stella Dominelli Amiccuci Stella Dominelli Amiccuci, 94, entered the Gates of Heaven to be with her Lord, on November 14, 2017. Stella was born on December 4, 1922, and was a lifelong resident of Schenectady, New York. She was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Loretta (St. Angelo) Dominelli, and sister of the late Vincent G. Dominelli. She was...
Frank Viscusi
Nov 12, 2017
Frank Viscusi June 26, 1937 – November 12, 2017 Frank Viscusi of Princetown, New York entered the Gates of Heaven to be with his Lord on November 12, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in Squille, Italy on June 26, 1937. Frank is the beloved husband to Maria Viscusi who he adored and created...
Libra J (Pantalone) Decesare
Nov 9, 2017
Libra J. DeCesare, 80, of Schenectady, NY passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on November 9, 2017. She was born on March 18, 1937 in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of the late Sabatino Pantalone and Louise Mastroianni Pantalone of Schenectady, NY. She was predeceased by her older brother Carmen Pantalone, her best friend and loving husband of 52 years,...
