Obituaries

David L. Ody

David L. Ody

Mar 13, 2022

ROTTERDAM – David L. Ody, 68, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at home after a lengthy illness. David was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Charles and Christine Caracciolo Ody, Sr. He attended Mohonasen High School and was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the Schenectady County Highway Department. He retired as a...

Sage Demian Latimer

Sage Demian Latimer

Mar 10, 2022

ALTAMONT – Sage Demian Latimer, 23, passed away at home on Thursday, March 10, 2022, after a long-standing illness. Sage was born in Schenectady on April 27, 1998, a son of Kyndra Northrup and Demian Latimer. He attended Scotia-Glenville High School and was pursuing a career in welding. Sage was an avid gamer, X-Box was his game; he also enjoyed...

Joseph E. Bleau

Joseph E. Bleau

Mar 8, 2022

ROTTERDAM - Joseph E. Bleau, 58, passed away on March 8, 2022, at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. Joe was born in Schenectady and attended Mt. Pleasant High School. He worked for over 20 years for Accurate Trash Removal and for the past 6 years has worked maintenance for the Galesi Group. Joe was a gentle giant with...

Ethel Gibbon

Ethel Gibbon

Mar 7, 2022

GLENVILLE – Ethel Gibbon, 91, passed away on March 7, 2022, after a brief illness. Ethel was born Ballston Spa a daughter of the late Peter and Marion Davey David. She graduated from Draper High School and worked in the dietary field. Ethel married John Gibbon in 1961 and together they located to Allentown, PA. Ethel worked as a dietician...

Jessica Marie Reynolds

Jessica Marie Reynolds

Mar 6, 2022

Schenectady – Jessica M. Reynolds, 28, went home to her Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Jessica is the daughter of Grace Nieves and Brian Reynolds. She graduated from Ft. Meyers High School and attended college locally. Jessica’s greatest passion was her gift and love for nature and animals. Jessica will always be remembered for her innocence in this world,...

Bessie Rotonde Bodak

Bessie Rotonde Bodak

Feb 27, 2022

SCOTIA – Peacefully in her sleep, Bessie Rotonde Bodak, beloved daughter, sister, wife, and mother, passed away on February 27, 2022. Bessie was born on February 22, 1926, to Dr. Mary A. (Calvano) Rotundo and Joseph Rotundo. She attended schools in Gloversville, Brooklyn, and graduated from Drake Business College and American Institute of Banking, both in NYC. Upon relocating to...

Mary Riglioni

Mary Riglioni

Feb 27, 2022

SCHENECTADY – Mary Riglioni, 73, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving and cherished family. Mary was born on September 13, 1948, in Newburg, NY, a daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Smith) Riglioni, Sr. She graduated from Newburg Free Academy. Mary relocated to Schenectady in 1989 with her young family. She...

Joseph Recupero

Joseph Recupero

Feb 26, 2022

NISKAYUNA – Joseph Recupero, 86, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, February 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Terme Vigliatore, Sicily on March 19, 1935, a son of the late Andrea and Maria Giambo Recupero. He immigrated to the United States with his family in 1953, settling in Schenectady. Joe was a hard-working man,...

Richard H. Ferro

Richard H. Ferro

Feb 18, 2022

SCHENECTADY – Richard Harold Ferro, 73, entered into eternal peace on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Schenectady on January 18, 1949, a son of the late Harold and Mary Ricci Ferro. He was a 1966 graduate of Linton High School; he graduated from Tufts University in 1970 with a...

Jamie L. Reilley

Jamie L. Reilley

Feb 6, 2022

SCHENECTADY – Jamie L. Reilley, 34, of Foster Avenue, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Ellis Hospital. Jamie was born in Albany a son of George Reilley, Sr., and the late Marcy Kowalski Brennan. He was a 2005 graduate of Palm Bay High School, where he was active in the ROTC program. He received an AS degree...

Beatrice M. Deblasio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...