Obituaries

Alexander V. 'Alex' Chotkowski

Alexander V. 'Alex' Chotkowski

Aug 9, 2022

SCHENECTADY- Alexander V. Chotkowski, 86, passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at home with his loving daughter by his side. Alex was born in Charlton, a son of Myron and Antoinette Boruch Chotkowski. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School and began his long career with Walter J. Socha Builders in Scotia, as a maintenance supervisor, first...

Maryann Guerrera

Maryann Guerrera

Aug 3, 2022

SCHENECTADY – MaryAnn Guerrera, 67, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at home, surrounded by her loving family. MaryAnn was born in Niskayuna, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Rea Guerrera. She was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and received her Associate's Degree from SCCC in computer science. MaryAnn worked as a home...

Jean Carolyn Venditti

Jean Carolyn Venditti

Jul 31, 2022

GLENVILLE – Jean Carolyn Venditti, 77, of Glenville, Marco Island and Bolton Landing, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Sunday, July 31, 2022 after a period of declining health. Jean Carolyn was born in Schenectady; on July 7, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Martin Francis and Teresa Rocca Francolino Gallery. She graduated from Linton High School, class...

Carmela 'Babe' Faraone Narkiewicz

Carmela 'Babe' Faraone Narkiewicz

Jul 14, 2022

LONGWOOD, FL – Carmela ‘Babe’ Faraone Narkiewicz, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother, formerly of Schenectady, North Syracuse, Saratoga Springs, NY, and DeLand and Oviedo, FL, passed away with family by her side on July 14, 2022 at the age of 93. Carmela was born on May 23, 1929 to the late Louis and Carmela Marotta Faraone...

David J. Mcnulty Sr.

David J. Mcnulty Sr.

Jun 28, 2022

GLENVILLE – David J. McNulty, Sr., 83, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, June 28th at home surrounded by his beloved family. David was born in Plymouth, NY, a son of James and Eva Sherman McNulty. He was educated locally and located to Schoharie as a young boy and to Schenectady as a teenager, where he met his future bride...

Laura M. Della Villa

Laura M. Della Villa

Jun 24, 2022

ROTTERDAM – Laura M. Della Villa, 96, of Niskayuna Street, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24th at home. Laura was born in Rotterdam on April 10, 1926, a daughter of the late Pasquale (Patsy) and Mary Pisano Cuomo. She attended Jefferson Elementary School and graduated from Draper High School. At the age of 16, she went to work at...

Virginia Rose 'Ginny' Varrone

Virginia Rose 'Ginny' Varrone

Jun 23, 2022

GLENVILLE- Virginia R. ‘Ginny’ Varrone, 92, passed away at home on Thursday, June 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Ginny was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Grace Scripa. She graduated Nott Terrace High School. Ginny worked as a computer operator at the General Electric, retiring after 25 years of service. She was a...

Daniel N. Reo

Daniel N. Reo

Jun 17, 2022

MECHANICVILLE – Daniel N. Reo, 70, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Valatie, where he has resided since being transferred from Albany Medical, as a result of injuries and complications he sustained as a result of a bicycle accident on July 22, 2021; surrounded by his loved ones at his side....

Joshua Xavier Reploeg

Joshua Xavier Reploeg

Jun 15, 2022

CANAJOHARIE – Joshua Xavier Reploeg, 32, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Joshua was born in Schenectady on August 27, 1989, the son of Jason Henderson and Stacy Lynn Reploeg. He attended Burnt Hill- Ballston Lake High School. Joshua’s true passion and purpose was being a loving and devoted father to his boys. Josh had an...

Rose Lillian (Altieri) Leo

Rose Lillian (Altieri) Leo

Jun 14, 2022

NISKAYUNA – Rose Lillian (Altieri) Leo, 93, of Harris Drive, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on June 14, 2022. Born in Schenectady on May 28, 1929, she worked at Whelan’s Pharmacy as a fountain girl. It was her first job and that is where she met Arnold Leo, he knew right away, that she was the one he...

Filomena Ruggiero Petraccione

Filomena Ruggiero Petraccione

May 24, 2022

SCHENECTADY – Filomena Ruggiero Petraccione, 84, beloved Matriarch of her family, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Filomena was born in Moiano, Province of Benevento, Italy on December 26, 1937, a daughter of the late Vincent and Elisabetta Bernardo Ruggiero, and immigrated to the United States in 1956. She began working...

Maria Anna Dicocco Pallotolo

Maria Anna Dicocco Pallotolo

May 21, 2022

Pallotolo, Maria Anna (Mollina) Di Cocco, 92, passed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, May 21 with her Granddaughter Ashley by her side. Born on July 22, 1929, in Fontechiari Province of Frosinone, Italy, to Palma and Lorenzo Di Cocco, she immigrated to America in May of 1948. She attended night school to learn English and began working...

Josephine Mango Pedone

Josephine Mango Pedone

May 17, 2022

SCHENECTADY– Josephine Mango Pedone, 89, entered gracefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, May 17th at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Josephine was born in Schenectady, New York on October 3, 1932, the daughter of the late Joseph and Michelina (Palma) Mango. Josephine was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, class of 1949. After graduating...

Alexander F. 'Al' Pirrera

Alexander F. 'Al' Pirrera

May 17, 2022

SCHENECTADY – Alexander F. Pirrera, 74, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, at St. Mary’s Hospital, after a lengthy illness, with his loving wife at his side. Al, or ‘Big Al’ as he was lovingly known, was born in Brooklyn, a son of Alexander and Sara Bohleber Pirrera. He graduated from Mater Christi High School in 1965 and began working...

Lola C. Vegezzi

Lola C. Vegezzi

May 11, 2022

SCHENECTADY – Lola Basile Vegezzi, 101, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11th at Our Lady of Mercy Center. Lola was born and educated in Schenectady. She was employed by General Electric and JM Fields before starting her 12-year career at Ellis Hospital, retiring in 1986. Lola was a lifelong communicant of St. Anthony’s Church and an annual Festa worker....

Ernest G. 'Ernie' Pierotti

Ernest G. 'Ernie' Pierotti

May 10, 2022

SHALLOTTE, NC – Ernest G. Pierotti, 96, devoted family man and lifelong Schenectadian, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Ernie was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Guido and Josephine Laporta Iacomini Pierotti. He attended local schools and had a long and successful career as a sales representative with Canteen Corporation. A self-taught musician, Ernie was...

Vincent A. 'Vinny' Seyboth

Vincent A. 'Vinny' Seyboth

May 10, 2022

SCHENECTADY – Vincent “Vinny” A. Seyboth, 38, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Vinny was born in Niskayuna on June 6, 1983, a son of Christine Polito Seyboth and the late Addison E. Seyboth. He worked as a tow truck driver for many years, and recently for Capital District Towing. Vinny was a strong-willed, determined man who...

Aldo Valentino

Aldo Valentino

May 9, 2022

Guilderland – Aldo Valentino, 79, entered into the arms of the Lord, at home on Monday, May 9, 2022, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Aldo was born in Alvignano, Province of Caserta, Italy a son of Nicola and Michelina Corniello Valentino. He lived in Switzerland for a period of time, before immigrating to the United States...

Steven M. Taylor-Roth

Steven M. Taylor-Roth

May 2, 2022

Schenectady- Steven M. Taylor-Roth passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at St. Peters Hospital Hospice Unit. Steven valiantly fought 4 different kinds of cancer over the past 2 years. He was born on October 1, 1948, in Brooklyn, the son of David and Diane Roth. He earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology, computer science, and theology. Before becoming an...

Brian K. Kimball Ii

Brian K. Kimball Ii

Apr 30, 2022

SCHENECTADY – Brian K. Kimball, II, 38, passed away suddenly at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Brian was born in Schenectady on March 22, 1984, a son of Brian K. Kimball, Sr., and Lynn Mazzucco Kimball. He attended local schools and worked at various jobs. He was a kind and generous soul. He loved his family and enjoyed...