Obituaries

Elizabeth F. Grandy

Elizabeth F. Grandy

Jun 8, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Elizabeth F. Grandy, 91, entered into eternal peace at home on Friday, June 8, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth was born on May 16, 1927 in Keeseville, NY a daughter of the late John and Bertha (Le Claire) Trombley. She was a 1945 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Elizabeth was employed as an office manager...

Evelyn Zemken Masterpole

Evelyn Zemken Masterpole

Jun 4, 2018

Rotterdam- Evelyn Zemken Masterpole, 91, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Ellis Hospital after a very brief illness. Evelyn was born in Canajoharie on February 17, 1927 a daughter of the late William and Mary Zemken. Her education started in a one room school house and later at Allerton Hospital in Boston where she received a...

Jesse Imbimbo

Jesse Imbimbo

Jun 1, 2018

Schenectady - Jesse Imbimbo, 38, (originally from NJ), passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Susan (Riggio) & August Imbimbo. Love you. Miss you. R.I.P.

Sr. Dolores V. Puglis, Mpv

Sr. Dolores V. Puglis, Mpv

May 28, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Sister Dolores V. Puglis, MPV, was called to her heavenly home in her 63rd year of Religious Life, on Monday, May 28, 2018. Born in Gloversville, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ester Mauro Puglis, Dolores graduated from Gloversville High School, class of 1951. Sr. Dolores entered the Venerini Congregation on September 3, 1955 and pronounced her...

Bruno A. Ando

Bruno A. Ando

May 27, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Bruno A. Ando, 92, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Bruno was born on November 19, 1925 in Catania, Sicily, a son of the late Francesco and Caterina (Baratta) Andó. He was educated in Sicily and owned and operated a theater and movie houses. He faithfully...

Carmen M. Nater

Carmen M. Nater

May 11, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Carmen M. Nater, 78, went home to the Lord on Friday, May 11, 2018, after a brief illness. Carmen was born in San Juan, PR a daughter of the late Felipe and Angelina (Lopez) Nater. Carmen was a kind, loving and devoted homemaker to her family. She was predeceased by her sister, Alicia Quinonez. Carmen is survived by...

Rosalie L. Puglis

Rosalie L. Puglis

May 11, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Rosalie L. Puglis entered into eternal peace on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Glendale Home. Rosalie was born in Gloversville a daughter of the late Esther and Thomas Puglis. She was a graduate of Gloversville High School class of 1947. Rosalie resided in Pennsylvania and was employed by General Electric for many years. She later enjoyed a...

Carlita C. Miano

Carlita C. Miano

Apr 23, 2018

SCHENECTADY - "Near, far, wherever you are…our hearts will go on " On this day, April 23rd, 2018, Carlita C. Miano, 84 years old, went home to the Blessed Lord and to be at eternal peace after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Carlita was surrounded by her forever love, Angelo, along with their loving children. Carlita was born September...

Maria Del Vecchio

Maria Del Vecchio

Apr 22, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Maria Del Vecchio, 84, entered peacefully into eternal life on Sunday, April 22, 2018, with her loving family at her side. Maria was born in Caiazzo, Province of Caserta, Italy, a daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina Cinicola Mastroianni. Maria immigrated to America on May 10, 1973, with her beloved husband Albino and their children. She remained...

Catherine Lynn Harris

Catherine Lynn Harris

Apr 18, 2018

Schenectady - Catherine Lynn Harris, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, after a long illness. Catherine was born in Radford, VA on February 11, 1974 a daughter of Roy and Marie (Viers) Harris. She is survived by her loving daughters, Breanna Monroe and Kayla Edwards. Relatives and friends are invited...

Doris J. Wujciak

Doris J. Wujciak

Apr 16, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Doris Duma Wujciak, 85, of Lenox Road, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. Doris was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Paul and Josephine Filutowski Duma. She attended St. Mary's School and graduated from Nott Terrace High School....

Roger J. Lapointe

Roger J. Lapointe

Apr 12, 2018

GLENVILLE – Roger J. LaPointe, 58, entered peacefully into eternal life on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Albany Medical Center, after complications of Muscular Dystrophy. Roger was born in Niskayuna on September 1, 1959, a son of Nancy Czub LaPointe and the late John C. LaPointe, Sr. He graduated from Niskayuna High School and served in the US Air Force....

Raymond J. Zyskowski, Sr.

Raymond J. Zyskowski, Sr.

Apr 9, 2018

ROTTERDAM – Raymond J. Zyskowski, Sr., 90, went home to the Lord on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Ray was born in Rotterdam, a son of the late Peter and Katherine Grezegorzewski Zyskowski, Sr. He honorably served in the Army Air Force from 1946-1949. Upon discharge from the service, Ray attended Veterans Vocational School,...

Cynthia "Cindi" Finnegan

Cynthia "Cindi" Finnegan

Apr 2, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Cynthia A. Finnegan, 62, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Ellis Hospital after a lengthy illness. Cindi was born in Utica on July 20, 1955 a daughter of Jean Brown Brennan and the late Thomas Brennan. She worked in the dental field for over 34 years. Cindi was a sweet, kindhearted woman who loved animals. Cindi...

Eleanor M. Caruso

Eleanor M. Caruso

Apr 2, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Eleanor M. Caruso, 94, entered into eternal peace on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness. Eleanor was born in Schenectady, one of 15 children to the late Louis and Angela Rose (Morrell) Pirro. She was a Nott Terrace High School graduate and worked during the WWII war effort at the General Electric Co....

Dariann Teresa Pijanowski

Dariann Teresa Pijanowski

Mar 27, 2018

SCHENECTADY – DariAnn Teresa Pijanowski, 62, entered peacefully into eternal peace on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. DariAnn was born in Baltimore, MD on May 7, 1955, a daughter of the late Dr. Walter Joseph and Mary Concetta (Salibeni) Pijanowski. She graduated from Haverling High School; received her Bachelor of Science degree from...

Robert A. "Bob" Papa

Robert A. "Bob" Papa

Mar 16, 2018

GLENVILLE – Robert Papa, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord surrounded by his loving wife of 52 joyful years Jocelyne and their loving son Marc André Papa. Robert known to many as Bob, graduated from Burnt Hills- Ballston Lake High School and Hartwick College with a bachelor's degree in business. He was a partner with his brother Dominick...

Mary Lou "Laporta" Tower

Mary Lou "Laporta" Tower

Mar 15, 2018

ROTTERDAM -Mary Lou (LaPorta) Tower entered into eternal rest on Thursday morning, March 15, at Ellis Hospital after a brief hospitalization, surrounded by her family and friends. Mary Lou was born in Schenectady of the late Pasquale "Patsy" and Filomena (Masucci) LaPorta. She graduated from Linton High School and Spencer Business School and worked at various places including the Kirby...

Mildred C. "Millie" Caracciolo

Mildred C. "Millie" Caracciolo

Mar 13, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Mildred C. "Millie" Caracciolo, 91, entered peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Millie was born on February 22, 1927, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Fusco) Patriarco. She attended St. Joseph's School. At an early age, with her unwavering wisdom and compassion, Mille helped in the care of her nieces and nephews. Millie...

R. Anthony Nocera

R. Anthony Nocera

Mar 12, 2018

CLIFTON PARK – R. Anthony Nocera, 55, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. Anthony was born on January 10, 1963 a son of Ralph A. and Barbara (Pucci) Nocera. He was a 1981 graduate of ND-BG; attended Wagner College, on Staten Island and earned his BA from Russell Sage College. He...