Lina (Padeletti) Lazzari
Dec 13, 2017
Rotterdam – Lina Lazzari, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 at Glendale Nursing Home. Lina was born in Aulla, Italy to her late parents, Antonio and Elvira (Valentini) Padeletti. For over 50 years, Lina was a parishioner of Our Lady of Assumption Church and Our Lady Queen of Peace, faithfully attending daily mass there. She was a...
William Bonsey Mcnulty
Dec 12, 2017
Rotterdam- William “Bonsey” McNulty, 75, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday December 12, 2017 . Bonsey was born in Schenectady on August 17, 1942 a son of the late William and Laura Caban McNulty. He was a barber by trade and assisted his wife at Sandy’s Elbow Room. He greatly enjoyed spending time at the Georgian Pool Bar at...
Lynda (Finch) Jacobson
Dec 11, 2017
Lynda Jacobson, 70, of Guilderland, passed peacefully at her home on Monday, December 11, 2017 surrounded with love from family and friends. Born in Catskill, NY, Lynda was the daughter of the late Herbert and Margaret (Morgan) Finch. In addition to her parents, Lynda was also predeceased by her beloved husband Howard F. Jacobson, who died in 2015. She grew...
Anna R (Carpellucci) Tariello
Dec 11, 2017
Guilderland- Anna R. Tariello, 91, passed away peacefully after a short illness at Albany Medical Center on Monday December 11, 2017. She was born in Colonie, a daughter of the late Emilio and Rose Carpellucci. Anna was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Anna worked at GE as a draftsman and at the State of New York OGS as...
Ivan F Dutcher
Dec 10, 2017
Rotterdam – Ivan F. Dutcher, affectionately known as Dutch, 78, went home to be with the Lord, with his loving family by his side on December 10th, 2017. Dutch was born to Ivan and Helen Dutcher on March 2, 1939 in Schenectady, NY. He was a 1957 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Before retiring, Dutch worked for over 47...
Marie S (Parenti) Foote
Dec 8, 2017
Schenectady – Marie S. Pannone Foote, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8th, 2017 at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Rotterdam, Marie was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (DeFilippo) Parenti. A lifelong area resident, Marie was a member of Calvary Tabernacle Church. She was also, for many years, co-owner of...
Rita Marie (Baillargeon) Tetreault
Dec 7, 2017
Guilderland - Rita Marie Tetreault, age 59, passed away on 12/7/17 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Rita was born on March 29, 1958 in Springfield, MA to Paul and Jeannette Baillargeon. Rita was a 1981 graduate of the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Rita...
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....
