Michael Raymond Berrios Jr
Jan 11, 2018
Silver Cliff, CO - Michael Raymond Berrios Jr., age 28, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Born in Albany on August 18th, 1989, Michael was the son of Michael R. Berrios and Justine “Annie” Moran. Michael was a Mohonasen graduate and worked as an assitant manager in retail. He honorably served his country in the US Air Force...
Mary Immaculate (Pasquariello) Riley
Jan 11, 2018
Rotterdam – Mary Immaculate Pasquariello Riley, 91, of Rotterdam, NY passed away Thursday, January 11th, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Schenectady, NY on December 8th, 1926 and was the daughter of Vincenzo and Adelaide Clemente Pasquariello. When Mary was just two years old, her father passed away and the family moved to...
Rose L (Antalek) Jorgensen
Jan 10, 2018
Summerfield, FL – Heaven received a very special angel when on January 10th, 2018 Rose (Antalek) Jorgensen passed away following a sudden illness. She was 77. She was born in Schenectady, NY on August 4, 1940. On October 2nd, 1965 she was united in marriage to John Jorgensen. They raised 5 children together. She is predeceased by her daughter, Tina...
Joseph "Fritz" Paull
Jan 8, 2018
Rotterdam – Joseph “Fritz” Paull, age 83, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, January 8th, 2018. A lifelong area resident and graduate of Draper School, Joe was the son of the late Arthur Paull and Matilda Van Valkenburg. Fritz worked in many capacities for multiple Capital Region Price Choppers, retiring after over 40 years. Affectionately known as Grumpa, Fritz...
James M Weekes
Jan 6, 2018
Rotterdam – On January 6, 2018, James M. Weekes, 79, unexpectedly went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus. Jim was born to Marie (Dagostino) and Merlin Weekes on July 21, 1938 in Schenectady, NY and attended Mount Pleasant High School. Jim was a well known butcher, working at Gabriel’s Supermarket for over 45 years. Jim was a...
Terry L Burke
Jan 6, 2018
Terry L. Burke, 69 of Rotterdam passed away suddenly on Saturday January 6th at his home. Born in Niskayuna on July 4th, 1948, Terry was the son of the late Fred and Gladys Folmsbee Burke. He was raised in Schenectady and graduated from Linton High School. Survivors include his devoted wife of 48 years Antonia DeFelice Burke, 3 children; Fred,...
Elaine E (Plue) Chase
Jan 6, 2018
Elaine E. Chase, 95, of Guilderland, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Teresian House in Albany. Born in Glens Falls, NY, Elaine was the daughter of the late John and Louise Plue. Elaine will be remembered for her love of reading, yard work and crossword puzzles. Besides raising her own three children, she lovingly helped raise Casey...
Janis C (Krause) Briggs
Jan 5, 2018
Janis C. Briggs, 69, of Delanson passed away suddenly at home on Friday, January 5, 2018. Janis was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred Vitelli Krause. She graduated from Draper High School in 1966. She was employed as a File Clerk and Secretary with the Schenectady County Dept. of Social Services for 16 years, retiring...
Stanley L Grupe
Jan 5, 2018
Guilderland – Stanley L. Grupe, age 84, of Guilderland, New York, moved into Heaven on January 5, 2018, surrounded by his family that loved him very much, at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn, after a long battle with illness. Stan was born in Schenectady, NY, on July 26, 1933, to Arthur R. Grupe and Marian E. Bulson Grupe. He graduated from...
Susan (Riggi) Gardino
Jan 2, 2018
Schenectady – Susan Gardino, 93, formerly of Duane Ave., passed away Tuesday January 2, 2018. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of Angelo and Marietta Riggi. A lifelong Schenectady resident, Susan retired from St. Clare’ Hospital after many years of service. She is survived by her two children, Sharon DeVivo and Danny Gardino. Three grandchildren, Wendy Gardino, Danny Gardino...
John G Polsinelli
Jan 1, 2018
Rotterdam – John G. Polsinelli, age 77, passed away on Monday, January 1st, 2018 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Arpino, Italy, John was the son of the late Dominic and Mary Polsinelli. John worked for many years as a machinist at General Electric. He also worked as a self employed painting contractor for much of his life. John loved spending...
Raymond D Judd Jr
Jan 1, 2018
Rotterdam - Raymond D. Judd, Jr. of Rotterdam unexpectedly passed into eternal life on January 1st, 2018. Born in Niskayuna, NY on May 1st, 1984, Ray was a 2002 graduate of Schalmont Central School where he was a member of the football and wrestling teams. He also graduated with honors from Schenectady County Community College in 2008. Ray was a...
Emma J Rendek
Dec 27, 2017
Emma Julianna Rendek, formerly of Parklawn Ave. in Rotterdam died Wed. Dec. 27, 2017 in Orlando. Fla. There will be no calling hrs. Graveside service Wed. 1 pm at St. Josephs Cemetery.
David John Rey
Dec 25, 2017
David J. Rey, 73, a lifelong resident of Rotterdam, died peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. Dave was the son of the late John and Ann Sobieski Rey. He Graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in Albany. He later graduated from HVCC and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Regents College. After graduating from HVCC, he joined the...
Stephen F Hover
Dec 25, 2017
Duanesburg- Stephen “ Steve” F. Hover, 80, passed away at home peacefully on Christmas Day 2017. He was born in Queens, NY on September 5, 1937 a son of the late Frank and Dorothy Ibe Hover. Steve was a proud graduate from Manhattan Aviation Trade School NYC. For many years Steve was employed as a diesel mechanic in the commercial...
Louise "Jean" (Eplite) Pizzino
Dec 23, 2017
Scotia – Louise “Jean” Eplite Pizzino, 87, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday December 23, 2017. Born in Giovinazzo, Bari, Italy, she migrated to the United States in 1939. On May 13, 1951 she married her husband, Joseph F. Pizzino who passed away in 1983. Raising her family and being with her extended family became her greatest joy. She...
Giuseppina "Josephine" Demarco
Dec 23, 2017
Rotterdam - Giuseppina (Josephine) DeMarco, 87, of Rotterdam was granted her angel wings on December 23, 2017 at Ellis Hospital with her loving family by her side. Giuseppina was born and educated in San Giovanni e Paolo, Italy, and was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria DeMarco and loving wife to John DeMarco for 64 years. After living...
Marlene M (Desieno) Grippo
Dec 22, 2017
Marlene M. (DeSieno) Grippo, 86 , of Rotterdam, lovingly entered into the arms of Our Lord on Friday, December 22, 2017. Marlene was born on July 24, 1931, the daughter of Steven and Jane Bylinski DeSieno. She was a lifelong resident of Schenectady and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. Marlene was employed by General Electric and Northeast Savings Bank...
Barbara Ann Tooley
Dec 21, 2017
Schenectady – Barbara Ann Tooley, age 74, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. Born on April 8th, 1943 to William and Carmela Musto Zarek, Barbara was a lifelong area resident. She attended Mont Pleasant High School. Barbara worked for 15 years at Stewart’s Shops. Barbara loved and owned classic cars especially her ‘71 Oldsmobile Cutlass called...
Dominic J Orologio
Dec 19, 2017
Rotterdam Junction – Dominic J. Orologio, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 at the Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Dominic was born in Delanson and was the son of the late James and Carmella (Nive) Orologio. Dominic honorably served his country as military police in the US Air Force following World War II and was stationed...
