Obituaries
Mary Angela Attanaseo
Dec 15, 2017
SCOTIA – Mary Angela Attanaseo passed away on December 15, 2017 at Baptist Health in Scotia, NY at the age of 98. She was born in Schenectady, NY to Nellie (Ferro) and Dominic Scavia. Mary's loving and devoted husband of 65 years, Joseph Attanaseo, passed away in 2004. She was predeceased by her brother Bert Scavia and sister Rita Manti....
Louise J. Pacelli Didonna
Dec 12, 2017
SCHENECTADY - Louise Joan DiDonna (Pacelli) born July 20, 1934 to the late Arthur and Tulia Pacelli (Ruscitto) went home peacefully and graciously, into the kingdom of heaven, where she joined her beloved husband and love of her life, on Tuesday December 12 2017, while surrounded by her loving family. Louise was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and...
Marjorie E. Ditoro
Dec 2, 2017
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Marjorie E. Ditoro, 88, a longtime resident of 1660 Carrie Street, Schenectady, lovingly and gently entered into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Marge was born on June 11, 1929, on her parent's farm in the West Glenville hills, the youngest child of the late Alvin and Estelle (Cutbush) Van Natten. She grew...
Marguerite Victoria Salamone Morrell
Nov 22, 2017
SCHENECTADY - Marguerite Victoria Salamone Morrell, 94, a lifelong resident of Van Vranken Avenue entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the Baptist Health & Retirement Center. Marguerite was born in Schenectady on September 7, 1923 a daughter of the late Michael and Rose (Martarano) Salamone. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and worked...
Nancy Ann Endres-Eramo
Nov 21, 2017
Nancy Ann Endres-Eramo Sun City Center, FL - Nancy Ann Endres-Eramo, 71 years, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Tampa General Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on Thursday December 13, 1945 in Plattsburgh, the daughter of the late Peter and Marion Raymond Stratton. She attended Albany schools and graduated from Philip Schuyler High...
Bernard Lupi, Sr.
Nov 20, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Bernard Lupi, Sr., 69, died on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Bernie was born in Schenectady on December 10, 1947 a son of the late Armand and Doris (King) Lupi. He honorably served his country in the US Marines. Bernie worked briefly for the General Electric Company and then as a maintenance...
Antonietta Rainone Galvano
Nov 18, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Antonietta Rainone Galvano, 94, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, November 18, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Antonietta was born and educated in Frasso, Telesino, Province of Benevento, Italy a daughter of the late Frederico and Elisabetta Calvano Rainone. She immigrated to Schenectady in 1958 where she met her husband Michael Galvano. They were united in marriage...
Vincent A. "Vinny" Aceto
Nov 15, 2017
SCHENECTADY - Vincent A. Aceto, "Vinnie" 66, of Union St.died Wednesday morning at his residence. Vinnie was born in Schenectady and for 35 years worked for Price Chopper. Vin retired in 2013 after 35 years of service, he was a happy go lucky guy with a dry sense of humor who loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren....
Frances D Maioriello
Nov 12, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Frances D. Sorrentino Maioriello, 98, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Frances was born in Naples, Italy on December 6, 1918 a daughter of the late Ralph and Giovannina (Russo) Sorrentino. She was a 1939 graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School and worked for the General Electric Company and the Carl Company, retiring in 1989....
Mary Bacchi Visco
Nov 11, 2017
SCHENECTADY- Mary Bacchi Visco, 91, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, November 11, 2017, after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary was born in Schenectady on August 6, 1926, a daughter of the late Gaetano and Philomena (Caschera) Bacchi. She graduated Nott Terrace High School and began her 43year working career with the General...
Elizabeth A Dilorenzo
Oct 31, 2017
SCHENECTADY - Elizabeth A. DiLorenzo, 96, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. Elizabeth was born on September 24, 1921, in Delaware City, DE, a daughter of the late Richard and Rose (Jameson) Meli. She worked at ALCO for 28 years until it's closing and then obtained a job at Schenectady County Community College,...
Janet M. Craig Johnson
Oct 22, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Janet M. Craig Johnson, 75, passed into eternal rest on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Focus Rehabilitation in Utica, with her loving sister Suzi at her side. Janet was born in Albany on November 8, 1941 a daughter of the late Thomas Craig and Helen (Stevens) Ippoliti. Janet attended Hudson Valley Community College and was the first woman...
Garry F. Cognetti
Oct 18, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Garry F. Cognetti, 67, passed away at Ellis Hospital on October 18, 2017 as the result of a pedestrian/automobile accident. Garry was born in Niskayuna on May 2, 1950 a son of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Rocissano) Cognetti. He was a kind and generous man. Garry was an avid fan of muscle cars. He was predeceased by...
Cecelia K Bianchi
Oct 12, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Cecelia K. Bianchi, 93, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Cecelia was born in Elizabeth, PA on August 15, 1924 a daughter of the late Vincent and Wladyslawa Kwiatkowski. Cecelia graduated from Draper High School in 1942. She began working during WWII at Mica Co and later as a secretary for Lou Golub, before retiring...
Dierdre Mcgrath
Oct 7, 2017
Chattanooga, TN - Dierdre McGrath, a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017. Dierdre proceeds her late father Robert Smith, parents Valerie and Charles Campbell, her husband of 30 years, John C. McGrath, her son, John M. McGrath, and daughter, Megan B. McGrath, her siblings Deanna S. Smith, Bonnie Williams, Kelly Hayes, Cassandera...
Patricia A. Duquette
Oct 2, 2017
CLIFTON PARK – Patricia A. Duquette, 70, entered into eternal peace on Monday, October 2, 2017 at her residence. Pat was born and raised in Schenectady a daughter of Vivian Messier Eagan and the late James Eagan. She attended Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT and worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines. Pat later worked in Clifton Park...
Elaine "E" Iovinelli
Sep 13, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Elaine T. "E" Iovinelli, 73, entered peacefully into eternal rest after a sudden illness on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. "E", as so passionately know to all, was born in Garfield, NJ on July 18, 1944 a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Kwarta) Chyla. She was a 1962 graduate of Linton High School. E...
Peter P. Boland
Sep 5, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Peter P. Boland, passed away from cancer on September 5, 2017 at home with his loving girlfriend Jean Franz for 20 years at his side. Pete was born March 18, 1956 and raised in Guilderland a son of Joseph Boland and Virginia Horan. He worked over 40 years for NYS, retiring August 26, 2016. Pete is survived by...
Nathan D. Reo
Sep 5, 2017
MALTA- Nathan D. Reo, 40, peacefully entered into eternal life on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Saratoga Hospital. Nate was born in Troy on January 15, 1977, a son of Daniel and Elizabeth "Betty Ann" (Scarchilli) Reo. He attended Lansingburgh High School before starting his own landscaping business. Nate was hardworking and independent. He had great mechanical aptitude and was...
Bennie Izzo
Sep 4, 2017
SCHENECTADY- Bennie Izzo, 51, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Ellis Hospital after being stricken, surrounded by his loving family. Bennie was born in Schenectady and attended Mt Pleasant High School. He was a self employed roofer and the owner of Izzo's Roofing. He was a communicant of St. Luke's. He is survived by his loving...


