Obituaries
Peter Coppola
Dec 3, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Peter Coppola, 85, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 with his loving wife, daughter, and son-in-law at his side at Ellis Hospital after being stricken at home. Peter was born in Alvignano, Province of Caserta, Italy on April 13, 1935 a son of the late Paolo Coppola and Filomena Mastroianni. He was educated in Italy and immigrated to...
Henry M. "Corky" Carringi
Dec 3, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Henry M. “Corky” Carringi, III, 71, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospice, surrounded by the love of his family. Henry was born in Schenectady on June 10, 1949 the son of the late Henry and Dorothy Cichy Carringi. He was a graduate of Mt Pleasant High School and attended Miami-Dade College. Henry enlisted...
Carl J. Cusano
Nov 30, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Carl James Cusano, 91, of Rosa Road, entered into eternal life at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. Carl was born in Schenectady on March 28, 1929 the son of the late Joseph and Maria Giusto Cusano. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School, class of 1947. He was employed as a steamfitter at General Electric...
James Jay 'Jimmy' Janetsky
Nov 17, 2020
ROTTERDAM – James Jay ‘Jimmy’ Janetsky, 71, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 after a short illness, surrounded with the precious memories and love of his family and friends. Jimmy was born on November 19, 1948 a son of the late Albert J and Marion (Kiskis) Janetsky. He was a graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School...
Louis Brace 'Louie' Acquasanta
Nov 16, 2020
Louis Brace Acquasanta, 60, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at home from natural causes. Louie as he was known to many, was born in Utica on July 6, 1960 a son of Lillian BerthaMae Bartlett Acquasanta and the late Ralph Acquasanta. He was educated in the Utica/Rome area before locating with his family to Schenectady. Louie was a...
Mary Leva Mennillo
Oct 7, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Mary Leva Mennillo, 92, entered into eternity, reunited with her beloved Don in Heaven, on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Schenectady on July 6, 1928, a daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine Catapano. She was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and worked at the...
Maria Angelina Vitallo
Sep 23, 2020
BALLSTON SPA – Maria Angelina Barratiere Vitallo, 49, passed away on Wednesday September 23, 2020. She is survived by her children Tyler, Isabella and Olivia, her parents Bob and Anna Barratiere, her brothers Bob and Jim, her nieces, nephews, many other family members. A graveside service celebrating her life will be held Wednesday, September 30th at 1pm at Sts. Cyril...
Dalton G. Harvey
Sep 21, 2020
Schenectady - Dalton G. Harvey, 72 years of age, went to his eternal rest on Monday September 21st, 2020 at Ellis Hospital, in Schenectady NY, from a sudden heart attack. Dalton was born on November 24th, 1947 to the late Norman and Isada Harvey, in the parish of Westmoreland on the tropical island of Jamaica. Dalton graduated from Bluefield All...
Henry A. 'Hank' Jolicoeur
Sep 5, 2020
HALFMOON - Henry A. ‘Hank’ Jolicoeur, 93, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 peacefully at his home with his beloved wife Anita, at his side. Hank was in born Cohoes on January 21, 1927 a son of the late Joseph and Ann Louise (Macy) Jolicoeur. He was a graduate of Cohoes High School and began his military service at...
Scott Anthony Battaglia
Sep 4, 2020
San Diego, CA - Scott Anthony Battaglia entered into eternal sleep on September 4, 2020. Scott was born on March 25, 1977 in Schenectady, New York. He was the son of Marie Redman and Anthony Battaglia and predeceased by his step mother Ellen Battaglia. Scott had 6 siblings: Jolene Riordan, Katrina Newhart, Daniel Battaglia and Nicole Williams; and he was...
James W. Cronin
Sep 3, 2020
SCOTIA - James W. Cronin, 90, passed away at home on September 3, 2020. James was born September 14, 1929 in Tewksbury, MA the son of Richard and Margaret Cronin. James graduated from Scotia Glenville High School class of 1948 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy honorably serving his country for 4 years. He received his BA in teaching from...
Anthony J. Petersen
Sep 3, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Anthony J. Petersen, 54, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Anthony was born in Schenectady on November 21, 1965, the son of Shirley Whitmer Petersen and the late Ronald Petersen, Sr. He was a 1983 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and worked for Sunnyview Hospital. Anthony treasured his family;...
David J. Difabio Jr.
Aug 16, 2020
MECHANICVILLE – David J. DiFabio, Jr. passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, due to injuries he received from a motorcycle accident. David was born on January 26, 1993 in Schenectady a son of Arlene Dantz Luibrand and David DiFabio, Sr. He was a lively spirited young man, devoted to his family and friends. He would light up a room...
Joseph L. Dunn Jr.
Aug 10, 2020
Joseph L. Dunn, Jr., 60, died Monday, August 10, 2020 at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse after being treated for injuries sustained in a house fire. Joe valiantly fought for his life, alongside an extraordinary medical team. Joe was born in Schenectady and was a lifelong resident of Outer Drive, Rotterdam. He was a 1978 graduate of Notre Dame-Bishop...
Jocelyne M. Dupont Papa
Aug 10, 2020
GLENVILLE – Jocelyne Dupont Papa, 82, was united with her Loving God and her beloved husband Robert on Monday, August 10, 2020 at home with her devoted son Marc André Papa at her side. Jocelyne was born in La Tuque, Quebec a daughter of the late Aldori and Rheá St. Martin Dupont. Jocelyne was educated in Montreal and earned a...
Ronald A. Olsen
Aug 8, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Ronald A. Olsen, died suddenly on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Diamond Hill Nursing Home. A lifelong Schenectady resident, Ronald was the son of the late Albert C. and Frances Olsen. Ronald worked as a master mechanic, he enjoyed his profession of helping others. He was self employed and later worked for Golub Corporation. He was predeceased by...
Paul B. Diakiwski
Aug 7, 2020
Paul Bohdon Diakiwski, 75, of Latham, NY, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020. Born on June 6, 1945 into a liberated Germany, Paul was the son of the late Eustache and Julia Diakiwski who fled from the former Soviet regime and immigrated to the United States. He was the youngest of five siblings. Paul graduated with a pre-med degree...
Richard M. 'Dick' Frigolette
Jul 30, 2020
NISKAYUNA - Richard (Dick) Frigolette 93 of Niskayuna departed from this life on Thursday July 30th. He was predeceased by his beautiful wife Gloria Sabatelli Frigolette and his parents Sylvester Frigolette and Carmela Pelligrino Frigolette along with his 3 sisters and 2 brothers. He grew up on Emmett St in Schenectady and spent his life here in his hometown. Dick...
Cono I. D'Elia
Jul 28, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Cono I. D’Elia, 86, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. Cono was born and educated in Teggiano, province of Salerno, Italy on June 7, 1934 a son of the late Vincenzo and Maria Balbo D’Elia. He immigrated with his loving wife and family to America in 1971,...
Mark A. Ferro
Jul 27, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Mark A. Ferro, 58, passed away July 27th, after being stricken at home. Mark was born in Schenectady on November 18, 1961,the youngest child and son of the late Harold and Mary Ricci Ferro. He was a 1979 graduate of Linton High School. Mark worked for the City of Schenectady for 35 years, retiring in December 2019. Among...
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