Obituaries
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...
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...
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