Obituaries
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...
Kathleen Mae Kingsland
Jan 22, 2019
Palm Harbor, FL – Kathy Kingsland, 71, passed away on January 22, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, NY on December 27, 1947, daughter of the late Merrill and Theresa (Bourdeau) Kingsland. Kathy worked at NY State, GE as a computer analyst and Key Bank. Kathy loved life and living it. “meet your goals and...
Anne Maiorano Demeo
Jan 13, 2019
SCHENECTADY – Anne Maiorano DeMeo, 101, entered into the Arms of the Lord on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Anne was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late John and Theresa Danucci Maiorano. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, class of 1936. She was employed as a Matron for the Schenectady City School...
Lucy J. Miranda
Jan 9, 2019
ROTTERDAM – Lucy J. Miranda, 83, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lucy was born in Amsterdam, a daughter of the late George and Speranza Santore Constantino. Lucy’s family located to Miami, FL, where she lived until her Senior year and graduated from Nott Terrace...
Vincent Iovinella Jr.
Jan 5, 2019
WEST CHARLTON – Vincent Iovinella, Jr., 87, passed away on January 5, 2019. Vincent was born in Schenectady on January 23, 1931, a son of the late Vincent Iovinella, Sr. and Sarah Fernandez. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School, class of 1949; Spencer Business Institute; Royale Academy of Beauty and Barber School; The School of Medical Transcription. Vince served...
George D. Derenzo
Dec 29, 2018
SCHENECTADY – George D. DeRenzo, 75, passed away on December 29, 2018. George was born in Yonkers, NY on September 29, 1943 a son of the late Dominick George Di Renzi and Kirsten Barrett Di Renzi. George is survived by his children; Ruth DeRenzo, Barbara DeRenzo, Jean DeRenzo, Jill DeRenzo, Shane DeRenzo and Michelle DeRenzo; grandchildren, Iyana, Tyana , Ivan...


