Obituaries

Bernard Lupi, Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....