Obituaries
Anthony P. "Tony the Hat" Coppola
Oct 12, 2026
Schenectady – Anthony P. Coppola, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Ellis Hospital. Born on August 22, 1942, he was the son of the late Anthony P. and Theresa Macri Coppola. Raised in Schenectady; he was a proud lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Niskayuna High School.
Tony enjoyed a long and successful...
Virginia Zampella
Oct 11, 2026
SCHENECTADY - Virginia S. Savignano Zampella, 100, of Cullen Avenue passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Virginia was a twin, born on August 15, 1926 in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Nicola and Teresina Abruzzi Savignano. Virginia lived on Lenox Road across the street from Steinmetz Park where she spent her time with her siblings playing and swimming in...
Juanita Rivera
Oct 11, 2026
SCOTIA – Juanita Rivera, 94, entered peacefully into eternal rest on October 11th, 2026.
Juanita was born on February 14, 1932, in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. She was the daughter of the late Monserrate Pagán and Petronila Rivera and was raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. In 1966, she moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut, and in 1970, she relocated to Brooklyn, New York, where...
Hildegard Ella Romines
Oct 3, 2026
Hildegard Ella Romines also known as “Grandma Hilda”, 95, of Schenectady New York passed away at home on October 3, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 21, 1931.Hilda’s family later moved to Germany, where she was raised during the difficult years of World War II. Those were challenging times, and growing up...
James M. "Jamie" Clark
Sep 23, 2026
Hartford, NY - James M. “Jamie” Clark, 43, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, after his life was tragically taken in an act of violence. Though the circumstances of his passing were heartbreaking, they do not define him. He will be remembered for his kindness, strength, and the love he brought into the lives of others.
Jamie was...
Anthony P. Thomas, Jr.
Sep 8, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Thomas Jr., 87, of Glenville, passed away on September 8, 2026. Born on October 22, 1938, in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Antonio and Martella (Esposito) Tommasone.
Tony graduated from Nott Terrace High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Marine Corps. He later served his hometown as a Schenectady firefighter for 25...
Magdalena Santiago Soto
Aug 29, 2026
Obituario
Magdalena Santiago Soto nació el 1 de enero de 1959 en
Ponce, Puerto Rico. Sus padres fueron Mariano Santiago
y Rosa A. Soto. Magdalena tuvo tres hijas y un hijo:
Jessica González (Almodóvar), Merari González, Jocabel
González y José O. González. Fue
abuela de 15 nietos y bisabuela de 8 bisnietos. Siempre
recordaremos a Maggie como una mujer servicial, siempre
atenta a sus hijos y nietos. Extrañaremos...
Rodney 'Rod' J. Hubert
Aug 13, 2026
SCHENECTADY - Rodney Hubert, lovingly known as Rod, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born on June 10, 1953, and was a graduate of Niskayuna High School and Schenectady Community College. Rod lived a life full of stories, laughter, friendship, and an unwavering love for animals.
He worked many years at Lawless Manufacturing...
Jo-Ann Gizzi McNulty
Aug 12, 2026
GLENVILLE – Jo-Ann Gizzi McNulty, 83, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, August 12th at home surrounded by her beloved family.
Jo-Ann was born on Monroe Street in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Michael and Teresa Lupi Gizzi. She was educated locally, and lived on VanVranken Avenue where she met her future husband in 1958. Jo-Ann was proud of her...
Peter Panetta
Aug 5, 2026
Rotterdam – Pierino ‘Peter’ Panetta, 92, entered into eternal on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, rest with his beloved wife at his side.
Peter was born in Fontechiari, Province of Frosinone, Italy, a son of Pietro and Angela (Gizzi) Panetta. As a teenager, he immigrated to the United States with his family, embracing the opportunities of his new home while remaining proud...
Sr. Maria Rosa Querini
Aug 3, 2026
Sister Maria Rosa Querini, M.P.V.
With profound gratitude for a life lived entirely in service to God and His people, the Venerini Sisters, the parish family of Saint Anthony's Church, and the countless lives she touched announce that Sister Maria Rosa Querini, M.P.V., entered peacefully into eternal life on August 3, 2026 at Ellis Hospital with nearly six decades of devoted...
Paul Angerami
Jul 28, 2026
Daniel Island, SC – Paul V. Angerami, 83, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, comforted in his final days with his former stepdaughter at his side.
Paul was born in Schenectady, New York, the son of the late Paul J. and Rose Zarriello Angerami. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and dedicated...
Allen J. Graves
Jul 26, 2026
ROTTERDAM - Allen J. Graves, 40, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital, embraced by the love of those who meant the most to him.
Allen was born on January 15, 1986, at Bellevue Hospital in Niskayuna; Allen was the son of George Graves and Sherrie Seastrand. He attended Mohonasen High School.
Allen worked as a finish carpenter and...
Sora Viola Bianchi
Jul 15, 2026
STILLWATER - Antonio and Mackenzie (née: Kelly) Bianchi, lovingly welcomed the birth of their beautiful daughter, Sora Viola Bianchi. She was known, cherished, and deeply loved throughout every day of her life before birth. Though they were not granted the time they had dreamed of with her, the love she brought into their lives will remain forever, and her memory...
Roger A. DeRonda
Jul 15, 2026
SCHENECTADY- Roger Allen DeRonda, 63, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at St. Peters Hospice Inn, surrounded by his loving family, special friend Dawn and his faithful four-legged friend Roxy.
Born on June 25th, 1963, the son of late Allen and Barbara DeRonda. He was a 1981 graduate of Amsterdam High School. Following graduation, he proudly enlisted...
Martin A. Corridore
Jul 9, 2026
Schenectady - Martin A. Corridore, 77, passed away peacefully, at the Stratton VA Hospital, leaving behind a lifetime of service, hard work, dedication to his family and many interests.
Born on April 2, 1949, at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Martin was the son of the late Amedeo and Clara Baues Corridore. As the son of a career military...
Richard Daniel Steele
Jul 7, 2026
Richard Daniel Steele, 58, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 after a life well lived. Born on January 3, 1968, in Schenectady, he was the beloved son of Robert A. Steele and the late Cheryl Masterpole.
Richard was a proud 1988 graduate of Linton High School. He will be remembered as a loving and caring soul whose distinctive walk, unforgettable...
Eric Villani
Jul 2, 2026
COBLESKILL – Eric N. Villani, 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 2, 2026, following cardiac arrest.
Born on December 23, 1964, at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, Eric was the son of Harriet Berbary Villani and the late Paul J. Villani.
Eric graduated as the valedictorian of the Duanesburg Jr./Sr. High School Class of 1982 before earning...
Robert A. Simoni
Jul 2, 2026
Robert A. Simoni, 90, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026. He was born on January 24, 1936, in New Haven, Connecticut, to the late Arsilia Ferro Simoni and Salvatore “Sam” Simoni.
As a young boy, Robert's family moved to Schenectady, New York, where he graduated from Nott Terrace High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army...
Dominick 'Tony' Di Matteo
Jun 27, 2026
SCHENECTADY – Dominick A. ‘Tony’ DiMatteo, 88, of Cullen Avenue, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, June 27 at, Glens Falls Hospital with his family at his side.
Dominick was born on February 14, 1938, in Alvignano, Province of Caserta, Italy, to the late Giuseppe and Nicolina Rosa Peretta DiMatteo. After living in Switzerland for nine years, he came to the...
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