Obituaries

Patricia A. Duquette

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

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

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

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

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...

Vivian F. Consalvo

Vivian F. Consalvo

Aug 2, 2017

SCHENECTADY – Vivian F. Consalvo, 101, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Vivian was born in Schenectady on October 27, 1915, a daughter of the late Angelo and Maria (Dente) Consalvo. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School, Class of 1933; she graduated from the College of St Rose...

Pasquale A. Caschera

Pasquale A. Caschera

Aug 2, 2017

SCHENECTADY – Pat Caschera, 74, of Gerling Street, died early Wednesday morning after being stricken. Pat was born in Schenectady on September 22, 1942 a son of the late Pasquale and Julia Zampella Caschera. He was a member of the first graduating class of Linton High School. He joined the Military service, being stationed in Germany and later serving in...

Lois J. Lloyd

Lois J. Lloyd

Jul 29, 2017

SCHOHARIE – Lois J. Lloyd, 71, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness, surrounded by her children. Lois was born in Argusville, NY, on May 27, 1946 a daughter of Evelyn (Eckerson) Hatalsky and the late Michael Hatalsky. She graduated from Sharon Springs High School and worked as a waitress at Borealis Restaurant...

Dawn C. Gallagher

Dawn C. Gallagher

Jul 26, 2017

SCHENECTADY – Dawn C. Gallagher, 49, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Ellis Hospital with her loving family at her side. Dawn was born in Somerville, MA, a daughter of Lorraine G. (Yore) Wilson and the late John Dussault. She was a 1985 graduate of Ayer High School and pursued a career in health care....

Margaret L. Paniccia

Margaret L. Paniccia

Jul 20, 2017

ROTTERDAM – Margaret L. Paniccia, 94, formerly of Elliott Avenue, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital. Margaret was born in Schenectady on July 10, 1923 a daughter of the late Carmen and Jenny (Audi) DiVirgilio. She was a 1941 graduate of Mt Pleasant High School. Margaret volunteered as a Red Cross nurse during WWII....

Robert J. Lapointe

Robert J. Lapointe

Jul 19, 2017

GLENVILLE – Robert J. LaPointe, 56, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning embraced with the love and prayers of his family. Bob was born in Schenectady a son of Nancy Czub LaPointe and the late John C. LaPointe, Sr. He was raised in Glenville and graduated from Niskayuna High School, class of 1979. He was a sports enthusiast; NY Yankee's,...

Angelina F. Brunetti

Angelina F. Brunetti

Jul 17, 2017

SEVERNA PARK, MD – Angelina F. Brunetti, 82, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 17, 2017 at her residence. Angelina was born in Schenectady on March 22, 1935, daughter of the late James and Antoinette Costello. She worked many years as a fine jewelry assistant manager at Macy's in Colonie Center. Angelina was an excellent seamstress, often helping to...

Manuel A. Rodriguez

Manuel A. Rodriguez

Jul 12, 2017

Schenectady – Manuel Rodriguez, 67, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2017 after fighting a long and hard illness. Manny worked in all praises of construction and was a master locksmith. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and devoted friend. Services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, 501 Union St....

Thomas H. Tierney Iii

Thomas H. Tierney Iii

Jul 3, 2017

ROTTERDAM – Thomas H. Tierney, III., 88, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 after a brief illness. Tom was born in Schenectady on July 31, 1928 a son of the late Thomas and Ascunsion Mecada Tierney, Jr. He was a 1946 graduate of Mt. Pleasant and began work at ALCO. Tom honorably served in the US Army during the...

Americo Ruzza

Americo Ruzza

Jun 23, 2017

ROTTERDAM - Americo Ruzza, 57, entered peacefully into eternal rest at home on Friday, surrounded by his loving mother and family. Americo was born on April 6, 1960 a son of Maria DiPalma Ruzza and the late Antonio Ruzza. He as a graduate of Draper and Bryant and Stratton College. He worked as a long haul truck driver and later...

Junita "Nicki" Cornick

Junita "Nicki" Cornick

Jun 7, 2017

BAYTOWN, TX – Junita F. Cornick, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. Nicki was born in Idalia, CO, on October 2, 1924, a daughter of the late Andrew and Hazel Lightle. She honorably served her country during WWII as a surgical tech with the US Army WAC's. Nicki worked as a nurse for many years at St. Clare's Hospital, and...

Eugene "Gene" Zotta

Eugene "Gene" Zotta

May 29, 2017

SCHENECTADY – Eugene "Gene" Zotta, 82, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Memorial Day, Monday May 29, 2017. Gene was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Gaetano and Filomena Vertone Zotta. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, class of 1953, and served in the Korean Conflict with the Army's 1st Calvary Division, 16th Reconnaissance Company....

David Joshua Kowalski

David Joshua Kowalski

May 16, 2017

MALTA - David Joshua Kowalski, age 32, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Dave was born at Bellvue Hospital. He was the beloved the son of David and Annie (DeBlasio) Kowalski. He was raised in the loving community of Rotterdam, and was a graduate of Schalmont High School class of 2003. He was an extremely loyal and passionate boyfriend,...

Angelina Paone Caschera

Angelina Paone Caschera

May 8, 2017

GLENVILLE – Angelina Paone Caschera, 91, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, May 8, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital in Utica after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Antonia Nardo Paone of Calabria, Italy and Schenectady. Angelina was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and soon entered the work force for the...

Americo Paniccia

Americo Paniccia

May 2, 2017

SCHENECTADY - Americo Paniccia, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 2, 2017, after a short illness at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Americo was born in Giglio, province of Frosinone, Italy on September 21, 1927, a son of the late Armando and Loreta (Cestra) Paniccia. Americo proudly served in the Italian Army during WWII, after which he...