Obituaries
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...
Duilio S. 'Jake' Dicocco
Jul 27, 2020
NISKAYUNA – Duilio S. ‘Jake’ DiCocco, 93, peacefully entered into the Arms of the Lord on Monday, July 27, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Duilio was born in Schenectady on September 4, 1926, in the 3rd Ward, at 33 ½ Jefferson Street, a son of the late Paolo and Ersilia (Pallante) DiCocco. He attended Nott Terrace High...
Francis "Frank" R. Vandenburgh
Jul 25, 2020
WATERFORD – “Frank” Francis Reed Vandenburgh, Jr., 74, of Fourth St., Waterford, died July 25, 2020 unexpectedly at home. Frank was born February 28, 1946 in Troy, NY and was a lifelong resident of Waterford. He was a graduate of Waterford Halfmoon High School. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1966 and was promoted to Sergeant in 1968, serving...
Florence M. Corsi
Jul 22, 2020
THE VILLAGES, FL – Florence M. Corsi, 100, entered peacefully into eternal rest on July 22, 2020 at Cornerstone Hospice House. Florence was born and educated in Schenectady, a daughter of Gaspere and Orsula Zort Corsi. She retired from New York State as an accounting clerk after many years of service. She was a devoted communicant of St. Anthony’s Church....
Harold R. Hall Sr.
Jul 15, 2020
TOWN OF HALFMOON - Harold R. Hall, Sr., 73, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born in Niskayuna on April 11, 1947 the eldest child of Harold S. and Kathleen Doty Hall. Harold graduated from Colonie High School and honorably served in the US Navy from 1966-1976....
Virginio "Gene" Bianchi
Jul 13, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Virginio (Gene) Bianchi, 86, a long-time resident of Schenectady passed into eternal rest on Monday, July 13, 2020. Gene was born to Antonio and Maria (Rea) Bianchi on July 12, 1934, in the town of Fontechiari, Frosinone, Italy, about 75 miles southeast of Rome. The family immigrated to the United States when he was 13. Even as a...
Shirley M. Grassucci
Jul 9, 2020
SCOTIA – Shirley M. Grassucci, 95, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday with her loving family at her side. Shirley was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late John and May (Buckley) Dominelli. She was a 1943 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and worked as an inspector at the General Electric and a monitor at King...
Franco 'Frank' Dicocco
Jul 8, 2020
NISKAYUNA – Franco ‘Frank’ DiCocco, 67, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in Fontechiari, province of Frosinone, Italy on July 7, 1953, a son of the late Alessandro and Maria DiCocco. He was educated in Italy and honorably served as a Bersagliere in the Italian...
Andrew Domenico Panetta
Jul 1, 2020
Williamsburg, VA -With great sadness we announce the passing of Andrew Domenico Panetta, of Williamsburg, Virginia, Schenectady, New York, and Fontechiari, Italy. Andrew was born in Schenectady, on July 9, 1974, to Marianne DiCarlo Panetta and the late Franco Panetta, Sr. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in May 1999, with a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Andrew...
Erin L. Pauley
Jun 29, 2020
NISKAYUNA - As the wind blew across the sky on Monday June 29, 2020, Erin Pauley spread her wings and flew home. Her wings were ready, our hearts we're not. Erin lived her life the way she needed to. Erin loved to learn about some of the most interesting things that most of us would never know or understand. Erin...
Charlotte Ann Pagnotti
Jun 24, 2020
Rotterdam - Charlotte Ann Pagnotti, 69, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. Charlene was born in December 31, 1950, the daughter of the late Frederick f and Alma Viola Krawn LaFrenier. She was predeceased by her husband Carmen Pagnotti on July 16, 2013. She is survived by her sisters, Donna Herhol...
Kathleen M. Brisson
Jun 17, 2020
Town of Halfmoom – Kathleen M. Brisson, 69, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at home in the loving presence of her Lord and family. Kathy was born in Cohoes a daughter of the late William and Margaret Lauer Brisson. She was a 1968 graduate of Waterford Half-Moon High School and began her career with the...
Sgt. Dominick M. Potts
Jun 15, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Sgt. Dominick M. Potts, 74, passed away on Monday June 15, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Dom was born in Schenectady a son of Elizabeth Snale Potts Greco and the late Dominick Potts. He was a graduate of Linton High School and entered the NYS Army National Guard. He was honored to serve 33 years of active duty with...
Daniel J. Defrancisco
Jun 3, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Daniel J. DeFrancisco, 60, passed away on June 3, 2020 after a long battle with illness. Danny was predeceased by his parents, Joseph DeFrancisco and Carol Ray and his older brother, Dennis DeFrancisco. He is survived by his brother, Brian Ray, of IL and his daughter, Leah Danielle DeFrancisco Abbatiello, of Rotterdam; many special friends. A small gathering...
Barbara G. Mcguire Kirkham
Jun 2, 2020
SCOTIA –Barbara G. Kirkham, 75, entered into eternal rest on June 2, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Barbara was born in Little Falls, NY a daughter of the late Lyman and Ursula (Carter) McGuire. She graduated from Linton High School. For many years, Barbara was an iconic presence at Honey Land Pharmacy; she loved being part of the Sessa family. She...
Noreen E. King
May 10, 2020
SCHENECTADY - Noreen E. King, 83, entered peacefully into eternal rest on May 10, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. Noreen was born on January 11, 1937, in Kingsley, Iowa a daughter of the late Foriest and Elizabeth Wetrosky Fitzpatrick. Noreen graduated in 1955 from Kingsley High School, and later located to the capital region. Noreen worked for several years as...
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