Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Rotterdam and Guilderland, NY
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Rotterdam and Guilderland, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Jeane H Waldron
May 26, 2018
Schenectady – Jeane H. Waldron, 73, passed away Saturday May 26, 2018 after a short battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Born in Niskayuna on December 5, 1944, she was the daughter of Roland Waldron and Jeanne (Levasseur) Waldron-Bonk. A lifelong Schenectady county resident, Jeane was a 1963 graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School and a 1988 graduate of the College of St....
Terri (Kaska) Dufek
May 26, 2018
Rotterdam – Terri Kaska Dufek, 52, of Rotterdam died at home on May 26th surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, Terri graduated from NDBG High School in 1983. Terri was predeceased by her father, Robert Kaska, Sr. and her in-laws Gloria and John Walsh; her grandparents Joseph & Eileen Kaska, Arthur & Florence Wickens. She is survived by...
Deborah M (Dimmick) Mancini
May 22, 2018
Deborah Marie Dimmick Mancini, 55, of Rotterdam, wife, mother, grandmother, godmother, sister, aunt and lifetime companion, died at home with her loving family at her bedside, on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Deborah was born in Schenectady and graduated from Linton High School in 1980. She received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Niagara University in 1984. She was employed by...
Dr Michael D Mandel
May 21, 2018
It was with profound sadness that our family announces the death of Michael Daniel Mandel. Michael was born on May 5, 1980 in Schenectady, NY. He passed away on May 21, 2018 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Michael was a graduate of Niskayuna High School. He attended George Washington University in Washington D.C. and Yeshiva University in New York City. He worked...
Vincenzo "Vince" Polsinelli
May 20, 2018
Vincenzo C. Polsinelli, 82, of Rotterdam, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, May, 20, 2018 after a long illness. Born in Arpino, la province de Frosinone, Italy on January 3, 1936, he was the son of the late Domenico and Marianna Rae Polsinelli. Vince came to the United States in 1956, where he met and married...
Gregory A Donadio Jr
May 19, 2018
Niskayuna – With his family by his side, Gregory A Donadio Jr. 67, passed away May 19, 2018 from a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Born on Nov 3, 1950, he is the son of Theresa Santospirito Donadio of Rotterdam, NY and the late Gregory A Donadio Sr. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. He is...
Rose L Casapullo
May 17, 2018
Rotterdam – Rose L. Casapullo, 99, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on Thursday, May 17th, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born in Schenectady on April 17th, 1919, the daughter of the late Ralph and Angelina Casapullo. She was predeceased by her sisters, Catherine Massaro and Mary Valentino, her brothers, Samuel and Anthony Casapullo, Sr. and brother-in-law,...
Constance Riccio Duell
May 17, 2018
Constance (Connie) Riccio Duell, 69, formerly of Suffolk Ave passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Albany Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Anna Riccio. Connie was a graduate of Mohonasen High School and a lifelong resident of Rotterdam. Connie was a devoted...
Earl H Brinkman
May 17, 2018
Rotterdam – Earl H. Brinkman, 99, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday May 17, 2018. Born in Guilderland, NY, Earl graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and then entered the GE apprentice program. He went on to become the company’s second longest employee while earning 8 patents. In 1976 Earl retired at the age of 74 after...
Caitlin M Flynn
May 16, 2018
Caitlin Mary Flynn, of Tustin, CA, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Caitlin was born in Albany, N.Y. on May 13, 1982 living most of her life in Guilderland, N.Y. She attended Guilderland HS where she participated in basketball, softball, lacrosse and track. She graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh earning a B.S. degree in Social Work and Psychology. During college, Caitlin...
Mary Ann Loveland
May 15, 2018
Mary Ann (Pachucki) Loveland, 75, of West Coxsackie, NY, entered heaven on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. She was home where she wanted to be, surrounded by her loving husband Robert and family. She had courageously fought a hard battle with Sjogren’s Disease and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Mary Ann worked at General Electric in the payroll department for several years before retiring...
Raymond J Bruning
May 14, 2018
Rotterdam - Raymond J. Bruning, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday May 14, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born in West Haven, CT He was the son of Joseph and Mable Bradley Bruning. Ray served our country in the United States Navy from 1953-1957. He was an equipment engineer for IBM in E. Fishkill, NY, retiring in April of...
Theresa A (Chiacchiaretta) Fusco
May 12, 2018
Rotterdam – Theresa A. Fusco, 89, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 12th, 2018. Theresa was born in Pittsfield, MA on November 27th, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Marguerite Chiacchiaretta. Theresa graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and later worked for the NYS Department of Tax and Finance for 20 years. She was...
Martha (Severino) Van Woeart
May 9, 2018
Rotterdam – Martha (Severino) Van Woeart, 92, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 at the Glendale Nursing Home. Born on July 7th, 1925 in Schenectady, Martha was the daughter of the late Pasqualle and Antoinette Severino. Martha graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and worked for several years at the Army Depot in Schenectady. Martha’s...
Herbert H Wiltsie
May 7, 2018
Herbert H. Wiltsie, 76, of Rotterdam, was born on October 7, 1941 and passed peacefully with his family by his side Monday morning, May 7, 2018. Herb loved his family and cherished his four granddaughters, he was a thoughtful, kind and an extremely giving man. He was retired from the NYS court system where he worked for over 40 years....
Anthony J Cavallaro
May 7, 2018
Anthony Cavallaro, 91, of Rotterdam, passed away at his home on Monday, May 7, 2018. Born in Schenectady, Anthony was the son of the late Angelo and Giuseppina Bonacorsi Cavallaro. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and served in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946. Anthony was employed as an Administrative Assistant at the Watervliet...
Frank N Denucci Iii
May 5, 2018
Sloansville – Frank N. DeNucci III, 51, died Saturday, May 5th, 2018 at Ellis Hospital. Frank was a longtime cook at Mark’s Grill. Calling hours will be Friday from 11am-12pm at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave. followed by a service at 12pm. Burial will be at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Arrangements are by R.J. DeLuccia Funeral Service.
Marion V (Dellaria) Ciancetta
May 2, 2018
Marion (Mame) Ciancetta, 92, passed away peacefully, on May 2nd while at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late John and Sophie Dellaria. Mame was a graduate of Scotia Glenville High School. After her graduation, she was employed by the U.S. Army Depot. Then she worked at Knolls Atomic Power...
Nancy L (Wing) Bibeau
Apr 30, 2018
Rotterdam – Nancy L. Bibeau, 73, passed away peacefully at her home with her husband by her side on Monday, April 30th, 2018. Nancy was born in Oneonta, New York and was the daughter of the late Robert and Emma (Debloom) Wing. Nancy graduated from Oneonta High School in 1962 and shortly after moved to the area. She worked in...
Michael Krzyzak
Apr 27, 2018
Rotterdam – Michael R. Krzyzak, age 79, passed away after a long illness on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Michael was born on July 14th, 1938 in Schenectady, to his parents the late Adam and Helen Krzyzak. Michael was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and was a member of the 109th...
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