Obituaries
Billy Steward Jr.
Apr 4, 2019
Billy Steward Jr., aka "Papa", 64 of Rotterdam NY, passed away at St. Peters hospital on April 4, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Born in Schenectady, NY on November 12, 1954 he lived most of his life in the Schenectady area. Billy was predeceased by the mother of his children and former companion of 37 years, Heidi...
Alvina Vernagelli Fretto
Apr 3, 2019
GLENVILLE – Alvina V. Fretto, 102, entered gloriously the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the Glendale Home. Alvina was born in Schenectady on September 5, 1916 a daughter of the late Angelo and Madeline DeSimone Vernagelli. Alvina was a devoted homemaker to her family. Later in life, she worked at the Times Union and then...
Joseph Anthony Libbon M.D.
Apr 2, 2019
Joseph Anthony Libbon, M.D., died April 2, 2019, at Glendale Home in Glenville. He was 94. Dr. Libbon became chief psychiatrist at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady in August 1961. Over the next two decades he was instrumental in steering the region’s mental health care toward community-based solutions. He was a leader in the 1968 opening of Dominion House, only the...
Carl A. Napolitana Jr.
Apr 1, 2019
NISKAYUNA – Carl A. Napolitana, Jr., 65, passed away at home on Monday, April 1, 2019 after being stricken. Carl was born in Schenectady a son of the late Carl and Teresa Castelli Napolitana. He is survived by his loving wife Patty Schreiter Napolitana; sons Christopher Napolitana and Joseph J. Picardi; granddaughter, Cara Napolitana and his brother James Napolitana. Relatives...
Grace V. Avery Applebee
Apr 1, 2019
Grace V. "Avery" Applebee, 82, entered into eternal life on April 1, 2019 at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness. She now sits at the right hand side of her Savior. Grace was born in Ghent, NY a daughter of the late George and Hazel Bowdy Avery. She graduated from Ichabod Crane High School in Kinderhook and was a devoted...
Joseph T. Pidgeon
Mar 27, 2019
GUILDERLAND - Joseph Pidgeon passed quietly on March 27, 2019 in his room at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. Joe was predeceased by his loving wife Helen Battaling Pidgeon, whom he was married to for 62 happy years, his mother Mary and father Louis, his brothers Louis, Ralph, Frank, Tony, George and Donald, and his sisters Anna and Mary. He...
Donald Mennillo Sr.
Mar 23, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Donald Mennillo, Sr. 84, entered into eternal peace on Saturday at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Don was born on December 31, 1934 a son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Dagostino) Mennillo. He was a 1953 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Don was a self taught journeyman electrician; he worked for Justin Electrical, retiring at...
Lilia "Lillian" Perreca Papa
Mar 20, 2019
BALLSTON LAKE – Lilia “Lillian” Perreca Papa, 93, the true matriarch of Perreca’s Bakery, passed into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday March 20, 2019, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by the love and peace of her family. Lilia was born in Schenectady on May 16, 1925 a daughter of Salvatore and Carmella DeRosa Perreca, the founders of Perreca’s...
June E. Fox
Mar 19, 2019
NISKAYUNA – June Coons Fox, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. June was born in Schenectady on June 20, 1931 to the late William A. and Ruth (Quay) Coons. She lived her entire life in Schenectady and attended city schools and Mt. Pleasant High School. She owned standard bred harness...
Rita Dimeo
Mar 14, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Rita DiMeo, 93, went home to the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Rita, a daughter of Joseph and Adeline (Namias) Krone, was born in New York City on October 3, 1925. She was a 1943 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, and worked during the War Effort for the Navy Department at General Electric, and later at...
Concetta Patricia Palmo
Mar 10, 2019
TROY - Concetta Patricia Palmo, who would have been 94 this coming Saturday, died Sunday March 10, 2019,with her family at her side, at the Van Rensselaer Manor in Troy. Connie, a lifelong resident of Schenectady, was born on March 17, 1925. She was the daughter of Salvatore Franco and Elvira DeCerbo. She worked for over twenty years for the...
Marylou Petta
Mar 10, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Marylou Petta, 82, entered into eternal rest on Sunday at Ellis Hospital. Marylou was born in Schenectady, daughter of the late Joseph and Dolores D’Agnilli. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1954 and began her 56 year career as a principal stenographer for NYS Office of General Services, retiring in 2010. During her long tenure as a...
Connie J. Saburro
Mar 7, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Connie J. Saburro, 69, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born in Newark, NY, daughter of the late Roscoe and Clara Clark. She graduated from Palmyra-Macedon School and received her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Buffalo. A kind, caring and giving woman, Connie assisted...
Mary Elane Kielty
Feb 20, 2019
MESHOPPEN, PA – Mary Elane Kielty, 52, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on February 20, 2019. Mary was born in Augsburg, Germany a daughter of James Kielty and the late Henery Nadene Gillespie Kielty. Mary was a kind and loving woman. She cherished spending time with her family and her puppy; and will be remembered for always putting others...
Mary Elane Kielty
Feb 20, 2019
MESHOPPEN, PA – Mary Elane Kielty, 52, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on February 20, 2019. Mary was born in Augsburg, Germany a daughter of James Kielty and the late Henery Nadene Gillespie Kielty. Mary was a kind and loving woman. She cherished spending time with her family and her puppy; and will be remembered for always putting others...
Melissa Ann Lagone
Feb 19, 2019
My Big Sister. My dear sister, Melissa Lagone, was called home suddenly by her Lord and Savior on Tuesday February 19th, 2019 at the age of 56. Her memory will be lovingly cherished by her parents Donna and Jim Lagone and her brother James Lagone. Melissa will also be forever remembered by her Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, extended family and dear...
Michael Pasquale Dicerbo
Feb 14, 2019
Schenectady - Michael Pasquale DiCerbo, 86, of Central Parkway, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord Thursday, February 14, 2019. Born in Schenectady on July 13, 1932 to the late Pasquale and Sadie DiCerbo. Graduate of Mt Pleasant High School, Michael was a member of the New York National Guards and New York State Reserves. He was a commissioned...
Laura F. Roe
Jan 28, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Laura F. Roe, 98, passed away on Monday. She is survived by her loving children, Duane (Carol Weizenhofer) Condon and Kathleen Knight; 3 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 37 great-great grandchildren. Services will be held on Thursday at 12 noon at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, 501 Union Street. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Colonie. Relatives...
Ersilia Benacquista Dicarlo
Jan 23, 2019
NISKAYUNA – Ersilia DiCarlo, 93, entered peacefully into the Arms of the Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Ersilia was born on May 28, 1925 in Fontechiari, Province of Frosinone, Italy, the daughter of the late Filomena DiCocco, Francesco Benacquista and the step-daughter of Filomena DiCocco. She immigrated to America in 1963 and was employed for 35 years in the...
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