Obituaries

Josephine Vitelli Riccio

Josephine Vitelli Riccio

Feb 15, 2018

SCHENECTADY - Josephine R. Vitelli Riccio, 93, of Seneca Street, entered into eternal life on Thursday, February 15, 2018 after a brief illness. Jo was born on April 27, 1924 in Schenectady the daughter of the late Rocco and Jennie (LaPorta) Vitelli. Jo was a January graduate of Nott Terrace High School, class of 1942, and began her long tenure...

Soynette S. Somerville

Soynette S. Somerville

Feb 12, 2018

Soynette Sharlese Somerville (Utley) of Schenectady, New York entered into eternal rest on Monday February 12, 2018 at the age of 49. Soynette was born in Schenectady, New York on June 19, 1968. She was the first born to Charles and Cassandra Utley (Griffin). She graduated from Linton High School in 1986. Soynette was blessed to have met the love...

John Vincent Frese

John Vincent Frese

Feb 10, 2018

CLIFTON PARK – John V. Frese, 94, entered into eternal life on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Castel Campagnano, province of Benevento, Italy on February 22, 1923 a son of the late Angelo and Mary (Mazzaro) Frese. He was a 1941 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and honorably...

Patricia Ann Dunn

Patricia Ann Dunn

Feb 9, 2018

GALWAY – Patricia Ann Dunn, 57, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Patty was born in New Brunswick, NJ, a daughter of the late Edgar and Martha (Mahon) Dunn. She loved music, her family, friends and all God's creatures great and small. Patty was predeceased by her...

Evan M. Hoy

Evan M. Hoy

Feb 6, 2018

COLONIE – Evan M. Hoy, 20, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Evan was born in Schenectady on December 8, 1997, a son of Matthew R. Hoy and Suzanne M. (Kowalczyk) Hoy. He was raised and educated in Scotia. His passion for cooking led him to becoming a Chief de Partie at local restaurants and most...

Antoinette A. Carboni

Antoinette A. Carboni

Feb 4, 2018

NISKAYUNA - Antoinette A. Carboni, 96, entered into eternal life on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Antoinette was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late Angelo and Rose Gabriel Carboni. She was educated in Schenectady schools and a 1939 graduate of Schenectady Vocational High School. As a pioneer for women in her family and the workforce, Antoinette held various executive...

Brian S. Aunchman

Brian S. Aunchman

Feb 2, 2018

ROTTERDAM – Brian S. Aunchman, 47, a man of great humility, respect and integrity, entered into eternal life at his residence on Friday, February 2, 2018, a day after being diagnosed with the Influenza B Virus. Brian was born on May 5, 1970, in Schenectady a son of the late Marvin and Dorothy (Roy) Aunchman. After a fun and loving...

Florence Kathrine Lippiello

Florence Kathrine Lippiello

Jan 29, 2018

NISKAYUNA – Florence Kathrine Lippiello, 101, entered into eternal peace on Monday, January 29, 2019 at Kingsway Arms. Florence was born on April 29, 1916, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary Ann Sherman Youngs. She was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and worked locally for the Federal Bakery, Bigelow Carpet Mills and Mohawk Carpet Mills. In...

Carmella A. Coppola

Carmella A. Coppola

Jan 20, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Carmella Coppola, 94, a lifelong servant of God, entered into eternal peace at home on Saturday, January 20, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Carm was born on October 8, 1923, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Appolonia LaVecchia Coppola. She was a 1943 graduate of Nott Terrace High School and supported the efforts of the family...

Cesare A Bucci

Cesare A Bucci

Jan 16, 2018

SCOTIA- Cesare A. Bucci, 93, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer Disease. Cesare was born in1924 in Schenectady, son of the late Joseph and Antoinette Castelli Bucci. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and he graduated from Union College in 1951 with a degree in Electrical Engineering....

Robert D. Barron

Robert D. Barron

Jan 15, 2018

SCHENECTADY - Robert D. Barron, our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Jan. 15 in Schenectady, NY, at age 92. Robert (Bob) was born in Friedens, Somerset County, PA, December 4, 1925. After high school he joined the Navy and served as an Aerographer's Mate in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He subsequently graduated from Penn State University with a...

Dominick A. Desimone

Dominick A. Desimone

Jan 12, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Dominick A. DeSimone, lifelong educator, 84, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2018 after a short illness. Dominick was born on March 8, 1933, in Schenectady, a son of the late Domenick and Helen (Lena) Venditti DeSimone. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School, class of 1951. He honorably served his country in the US Army from 1956-1958....

Barbara Barry Vergine

Barbara Barry Vergine

Jan 11, 2018

SCHENECTADY –Barbara Barry Vergine, 63, entered peacefully into eternal rest after a long illness on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on December 4, 1954 a daughter of Gertrude (Kornacki) Barry and the late Robert Barry. She was a 1972 graduate of Linton High School and worked for the NYS Department...

Bruce A. Carrara

Bruce A. Carrara

Jan 10, 2018

NISKAYUNA – Bruce A. Carrara, 58, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 after a valiant struggle with his health for many months. Bruce was born in Utica, a son of Dolores (Serapilio) Carrara and the late Marcel Carrara. Bruce was a 1977 graduate of Niskayuna High School and received his Associates degree from HVCC. He...

Doris (Latorra) Lucarelli

Doris (Latorra) Lucarelli

Jan 9, 2018

INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH, FL - Doris (Latorra) Lucarelli died peacefully on January 9th with her son Joseph and daughter in law, Anne by her side at Holmes Regional Center in Melbourne, FL. Doris was the daughter of Gaetano and Philomena Bacchi. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and was employed by the General Electric Company for many...

Barbara L. David

Barbara L. David

Jan 4, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Barbara L. David, 77, of Broadway, died Thursday evening after being stricken. Barbara was the daughter of late Anthony and Rose Russo Tucciarone. She was born August 1, 1940 in Schenectady and educated here. She worked at the Glendale Home before retiring. Barbara's family is very grateful for the care she received from Hometown Health, the Doctors and...

Christopher Leet

Christopher Leet

Jan 2, 2018

Augusta, GA - Christopher Alan Leet, Sr., 64, passed away suddenly on January 2nd, 2018. He was born on June 14th, 1953, in Albany, NY to Claud A. Leet, Jr. and his wife, Eleanor A. Leet. He shared his childhood with his sister Claudia, and brothers Steven and Matthew. He spent much of his childhood in the greater Chicago area,...

Anna P. Lepri

Anna P. Lepri

Dec 20, 2017

ROTTERDAM - Anna Lepri, 90, died on December 20, 2017 after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 4, 1927 to the late Angeline and Paul Lepri. Anna was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. She lived most of her life on Hattie Street in Schenectady and spent many winters at her former...

Kathryn "Kate" Van Buren

Kathryn "Kate" Van Buren

Dec 19, 2017

SCOTIA – Kathryn M. "Kate" Van Buren, 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at home, surrounded by her loving family, including Baron. Kate was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Willard Bradford Bond and Ina May Wainwright Bond. She retired from Dutch Manor Nursing Home, after many years of service. Kate was kind, strong, loyal...

Carol "Lolly" Consalvo

Carol "Lolly" Consalvo

Dec 18, 2017

SCHENECTADY – Carol "Lolly" Consalvo, 84, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, December 18, 2017, after a brief illness. Carol was born in Schenectady on January 16, 1933. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and worked for Crest Lito Printing, retiring after 20 years of service. Lolly was a kind, generous, strong and independent woman whose...