Obituaries
Beatrice M. Deblasio
Feb 6, 2022
SCHENECTADY - Beatrice M. DeBlasio, 105 entered peacefully into the Arms of the Lord on February 6, 2022. Ms. DeBlasio was born and educated in Schenectady and was a 1935 graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School. She started her career working for the Schenectady Chamber of Commerce and followed by 39 years where she was manager of Pensioner’s...
Rosemary Depasquale
Feb 5, 2022
NISKAYUNA – Rosemary (Palmo) DePasquale returned to her Lord on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at home with her loving husband and son at her side after a lengthy illness. She was 70 years old. Rosemary was born in Schenectady on August 3, 1951, the daughter of the late Frank and Rose Fossella Palmo. Rosemary was educated at Hamilton Elementary, McKinley...
Tommasina R. 'Tommie' Perretta
Feb 5, 2022
NISKAYUNA – Tommasina R. “Tommie” Perretta, 74, entered into eternal rest on February 5, 2022. Tommie was born on March 29, 1947, in Schenectady where she resided her entire life. She graduated from Linton High School, class of 1965, and then spent her entire career working at KAPL in Niskayuna. She retired after 40 years of service. Tommie loved reading...
Titina Coppola
Feb 1, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Titina Coppola, 83, of Carrie Street, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Titina was born in Alvignano, province of Caserta, Italy, the daughter of the late Girolamo and Maria Rosa Coppola. She immigrated to Schenectady in 1973. She retired from Ellis Hospital with 30 years of service. She was a longtime communicant of...
William "Bill" Delaney
Jan 29, 2022
SCHENECTADY – William ‘Bill’ Delaney, 79, of the Stockade, passed away on January 29, 2022. Bill was born in the Bronx on November 29, 1942. He later moved to Schenectady. Bill was an incredible storyteller, recalling adventures throughout his lifetime, including stories of his time at Arthur’s Market. Bill made an impression on those he met and is survived by...
Tai Somerville
Jan 26, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Tai ‘Fendi’ Somerville, 33, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Tai was born in Schenectady on August 3, 1988, a daughter and only child of Dionisio Somerville and the late Soynette Somerville (Utley). She graduated from Schenectady High School and received her BA from Monroe College. Tai was career-oriented from a young age. Her...
Anthony J. 'Tony' Perretta
Jan 25, 2022
NISKAYUNA - Anthony J. ‘Tony’ Perretta died peacefully with his daughters by his side on January 25, 2022. He was born on December 19, 1943, in Schenectady where he was raised and lived for his entire life. Tony was a 1961 graduate of Linton High School and graduated from Albany Business College in 1963. He served in the Air National...
Todd P. Ege
Jan 20, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Todd P. Ege, 55, entered into eternal peace on Thursday after being stricken at home. A second-generation German American from father Otto Karl Ege, Todd was born and raised by his Italian mother, Jennie Iafolla, grandmother and aunt in Yonkers, NY through 6th grade. He relocated with his mother and step-father, Bill Lewis to Fort Lauderdale, FL for...
Thomas J. Taylor
Jan 20, 2022
Thomas J. Taylor, 63 of Glenville, NY passed away January 20, 2022, at home surrounded by his wife Mary Taylor, daughters Tabitha Rose, Tonya Stern, Hope Lancey, and foster daughter Zaniyrah (Ni-Ni) Tommy was born in Schenectady NY. The son of the late Florence Bouyea Taylor and Leslie E. Taylor Sr. He was predeceased by his late wife Tina Bliss,...
Anthony J. Isgro
Jan 19, 2022
Schenectady – Anthony J. Isgro, 95, returned home to the Lord on January 19, 2022. Tony was born in Via Tore, Sicily a son of Pietro and Vennera DeAngelo Isgro. He immigrated to the United States with his family in September 1929 settling in Schenectady with family and friends. He attended Franklin and Oneida schools and was a 1945 graduate...
Margherita Mastroianni
Jan 18, 2022
NISKAYUNA – Margherita Del Vecchio Mastroianni, 94, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Margherita was born and educated in Caiazzo, province of Caserta, Italy on April 30, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Francesco and Maria Antonia Cammarota Del Vecchio. In July of 1966, Margherita immigrated to the...
Rose Morrette Peruzzi
Jan 10, 2022
GLENVILLE - Rose Morrette Peruzzi, 91, went home to her Heavenly Life on Monday, January 10, 2022. Rose was born in South Schenectady, a daughter of the late John and Grelia Pidgeon Morrette. She attended Jefferson School and graduated in 1947 from Draper High School. She worked at the family business, Morrette’s Steak House and later at the Maqua Company....
Tisha Ann Melanson
Jan 9, 2022
SCHENECTADY - Tisha Ann Melanson, 43, entered into the Kingdom of God on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at St. Peter’s Hospital Tisha was born on October 7, 1978, a daughter of Lori August Melanson and the late Robert Melanson Sr., who passed away on June 29, 1997. She attended Yates Magnet school from pre-k to 5th grade then Oneida Middle...
Joann M. Dicocco
Jan 3, 2022
SCHENECTADY – JoAnn DiCocco age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Ellis Hospital. JoAnn was born in Niskayuna, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph and Viola DiCocco. She was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and she devoted her career to NYS Tax and Finance. She liked going to the movie theater, listening to...
"Marty" Nicholas M. Colangelo
Jan 3, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Lifelong Stockade resident, ‘Marty’ Nicholas M. Colangelo, 84, entered peacefully into eternal life on Monday, January 3, 2022, holding his beloved wife’s hand. Marty was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Nicholas and Catherine Alice Burns Colangelo. He was a 1956 graduate of Nott Terrace High School and served in the US Army in the 101st...
Joseph A. Tannatta Sr.
Jan 1, 2022
Rotterdam - Joseph A. "Papa Joe" Tannatta, Sr., 80, entered peacefully into eternal rest on New Year's Day at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. In his earlier years, Joe owned and operated Kinderlane Nursery School in Guilderland for 25 years, and later retired from the Schalmont School District after 10 years of service. He spent as...
Lorraine C. Dicristofaro
Dec 29, 2021
LAKE GROVE, NY- Lorraine C. DiCristofaro, 82, formerly of Schenectady, entered into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Lorraine was born on April 3, 1939, in Schenectady a daughter of the late Louis and Mary DiGirolamo Buono. She was a 1957 graduate of St. Joseph’s High School. Lorraine began her long and dedicated career as a...
Richard M. Gross
Dec 14, 2021
SCOTIA – Richard M. Gross, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at the Glendale Home. Richard was born in Schenectady on December 30, 1938, the son of the late Walter and Mary Gross, Sr. He honorably served in the US Army and worked over 30 years as a machinist at General Electric and also for Mohawk Dairy....
Charlene (Tobey) Burns
Dec 6, 2021
SCHENECTADY - Charlene (Tobey) Burns, age 66, died on December 6th in Schenectady after a long illness. She was born in Schenectady, where she met and married her childhood sweetheart, Bill Burns. She later moved to Rotterdam, graduated from Schalmont High School, and then moved to California with her husband. She received her A.A. in Art History from Santa Monica...
Andrea L. Callahan
Dec 5, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Andrea L. Callahan, 56, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Ellis Hospital due to complications from COVID. Andrea was born on August 13, 1965, in Saratoga Springs, a daughter of Robert H. and Patricia Ann Davis Muir, Sr. She was a graduate of Linton High School and worked as a forklift operator for Golub Corporation. Although...
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