Obituaries
Eugene (Gene) Achilles Pacelli
Jan 7, 2021
CLEARWATER, FL -Eugene (Gene) Achilles Pacelli, Clearwater, Florida, entered into eternal rest on January 7, 2021 after a long illness. He was born on January 31, 1935 in Schenectady to Nicholas Pacelli and Anna (Ruscitto) Pacelli. Eugene graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1953 and went to work in the printing business. He then started a career as a...
Donald A. Leva
Jan 4, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Donald A. Leva, 90, of Schenectady, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 04, 2021. Dad, Grandpa, PopPop, Friend, always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.
Dorothy 'Dottie' Greenwood Kortz Dicresce
Jan 2, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Dorothy ‘Dottie Greenwood Kortz Dicresce, 88, of South Gate Apartments, a friend to all, passed away on Saturday at Capstone Nursing Rehabilitation Center from COVID-19. Dottie was born in Schenectady on November 14, 1932, a daughter of the late Frederick and Wilamina Bradt Greenwood. She was educated in Schenectady Schools. From a young age, Dottie worked at Samuels’...
Joseph G. 'Jojo' Albanese
Jan 1, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Joseph G. Albanese, 86, known to so many as “Jo-Jo”, passed away Friday, Jan 1st, 2021 at Ellis Hospital after a courageous battle with COVID-19. Joe was born in Schenectady on April 15th, 1934, a son to the late Joseph & Nellie Albanese. Joe graduated from Draper High School in 1952 and immediately enlisted in the US Army...
Ronald J. Santore
Dec 30, 2020
SCHENECTADY - Ronald John Santore, passed away on December 30, 2020. He was born on December 12, 1941, in Schenectady and was the son of the late Dominick and Julia Santore. He is survived by his daughters, Theresa Berghela and Renee Santore Sidoti (David); his former wife, Karen Thatcher (Bret), whom he’d remain friends with throughout the years. He loved...
David Scavia
Dec 23, 2020
PRINCETOWN – David Scavia, 67, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, after a very brief illness. David was born in Schenectady on January 14, 1953, a son of Dominic Scavia, Jr. and the late Flora Rossi Scavia. He was a graduate of Mohonasen High School and Paul Smith’s College, receiving an AAS in Forestry Science....
Carmen M. Cusano Ph.D.
Dec 21, 2020
HOBE SOUND, FL - Carmen M. Cusano, Ph.D. 86, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at 3:53 p.m. at Martin South Hospital in Hobe Sound, FL, of natural causes. Carmen was born in Schenectady on September 2, 1934, son of the late Charles and Adeline Coppola Cusano. He was educated in Schenectady and graduated Valedictorian of St. Joseph's Academy in 1951....
Evelyn Bianchi James
Dec 19, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Evelyn Bianchi James, 85, entered into eternal peace on Saturday in her lifelong home, surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born in Schenectady on June 10, 1935, a daughter of the late Enrico and Pauline Cervona Bianchi. She was a 1953 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Evelyn assisted her husband with the family business, while raising...
Diana Townsend Yeo
Dec 8, 2020
ROTTERDAM – Diana Townsend Yeo, 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Diana was born in Uniondale, LI on March 14, 1939 a daughter of the late William and Dorothea Townsend Faller. Diana and her husband owned and operated Brookside Inn German Restaurant in Esperance for many years before locating to Vero...
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...


