Obituaries

Dominick Arduini

Dominick Arduini

Mar 14, 2017

SCOTIA – Dominick Arduini, 87, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 with his loving family at his side. Dominick was born and educated in Fumone, Province of Frosinone, Italy on November 7, 1929, a son of the late Felice and Enrica Potenziani Arduini. He immigrated to the United States in 1949, and became a US...

Domenico Fazzone

Domenico Fazzone

Mar 10, 2017

Domenico Fazzone died from complications from Parkinson's disease on March 10, 2017, in Austin, Texas at age 83. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maria, and his three children, Peter (wife Mary), Joseph (wife Tracy), and Maryann (husband Paul), his 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and his brother, Louis (wife Antonietta) and sister, Genoveffa, of Schenectady, NY,...

Richard A. 'Rit' Sanders, Jr.

Richard A. 'Rit' Sanders, Jr.

Mar 10, 2017

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Richard A. Sanders, Jr., 46, passed away after a brief illness on Friday at Saratoga Hospital. Rit was born in Schenectady, the son of Richard 'Ritt' Sanders, and the late Belinda Schults Masterpole. He attended Saratoga High School and Electrician Trade School. He worked as a licensed electrician in the local area. Rit was kind, generous and...

Elizabeth Liz "Cuchi" Gonzalez

Elizabeth Liz "Cuchi" Gonzalez

Mar 5, 2017

SCHENECTADY – Elizabeth 'Liz' Gonzalez, 48, also known as "Cuchi ", a woman with a heart overflowing with love, and a mother to everyone, died on Sunday, March 5, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Liz was born and educated in the South Bronx a daughter of Ramon Gonzalez and Teresa Garcia. Locating to Schenectady several years ago, Liz has...

Olga Wojewoda Mulyca

Olga Wojewoda Mulyca

Feb 21, 2017

SCOTIA – Olga H. Mulyca, 96, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Olga was born in Manhattan on September 19, 1920, the daughter of the late Frank and Ahafia Suszczyk Wojewoda. Locating to Berne with her family, Olga graduated from Knox High School, class of 1938. Olga like many women aided the...

Russell A. Catalano

Russell A. Catalano

Feb 18, 2017

Russell A. Catalano (COL, Ret), of West Galway, NY, retired US Property and Fiscal Officer for NY Army National Guard passed away on February 18, 2017 after a brief illness. Born on February 19, 1948 in Schenectady, NY, he was a long time resident of the Capital District area. He was the son of the late Sebastian and Minnie (Potts)...

Rosemary Cuomo Desantis

Rosemary Cuomo Desantis

Feb 18, 2017

ROTTERDAM – RoseMary Cuomo DeSantis, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 on her 93rd birthday. RoseMary was born and educated in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary Pisano Cuomo. She worked many years as a wrapper/packager for Selected Meat Packers in Rotterdam. RoseMary was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to cook, especially her Italian...

Clare J. Caplinger

Clare J. Caplinger

Feb 10, 2017

SCHENECTADY – Clare J. Caplinger, 91, entered into eternal peace on Friday, February10, 2017 at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness, with her loving family at her side. Clare was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late John and Sadie Jakubowski Nalaskowski. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in January 1944. Clare began work in 1945 at Sealtest...

Doris Gregorini Bach

Doris Gregorini Bach

Feb 5, 2017

Rotterdam – Mrs. Doris Gregorini Bach, age 90, formerly of Dover Drive died on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. Doris was born in Schenectady on June 24, 1926. The daughter of Ennio and Pierina (Carbonardi) Gregorini her stepfather Mario Calvani died in 1934. She was raised on Van Vranken Avenue. Her mother ran a small store on Front...

Orlando J. Caruso

Orlando J. Caruso

Feb 5, 2017

SCOTIA - Orlando J. Caruso, 97, passed away at Baptist Nursing Home on Sunday February 5, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 14, 1919 in Schenectady New York, he was the son of John and Florence Reo Caruso. He was predeceased by his wife of 67years, Antoinette and his brother, Armando. Orlando worked for General Electric for...

Ida Aho Van Natten

Ida Aho Van Natten

Feb 2, 2017

GLENVILLE – Ida Aho Van Natten, 100, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Ellis Hospital due to a fall outside her home. Ida was born Irja Aho in Philadelphia, PA on October 16, 1916, to Finnish parents Kalle 'Carl' and Hulda Ranantan Aho. The family located to Scotia during Ida's young years, starting a new life. She was employed...

Peter Albino Coppola

Peter Albino Coppola

Jan 31, 2017

SCHENECTADY – Peter Albino Coppola, 74, a lifelong resident of Goosehill, passed away at home Tuesday after a brief illness. Peter was born in Schenectady on November 19, 1942 a son of the late Alexander and Helen Ruscitti Coppola. He was a 1962 graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School and received an Associate's degree from Spencer Institute as a court...

Mary Jane Daversa Marinucci

Mary Jane Daversa Marinucci

Jan 29, 2017

SCHENECTADY – Mary Jane Daversa Marinucci, 99, graciously answered the call from her Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2017, entering into the Kingdom of Heaven. Mary was born February 26, 1917, a daughter of the late John and Olympia Nardacci Daversa. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School. Mary worked as an assembler for the General Electric Company for 28...

Steven M. Faraone

Steven M. Faraone

Jan 26, 2017

SCHENECTADY – Steven M. Faraone, 51, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 26, 2017. Steven was born in Schenectady on November 29, 1965, a loving son of Catherine 'Kay' (Motto) Faraone and the late Dominick 'Dick' Faraone. He graduated from Linton High School and began working at detailing cars. Steven was kind, compassionate and lived his life with...

John A. Ezzo

John A. Ezzo

Jan 22, 2017

NISKAYUNA – John A. Ezzo, 70, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. John was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Mario and Elizabeth (Coppola) Ezzo. He was a 1964 graduate of Linton High School and worked at ALCO for a short time. John began his 30 year tenure with the General Electric...

Ann M. Gross Birch

Ann M. Gross Birch

Jan 22, 2017

BURNT HILLS – Ann Birch, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville. Ann was born on August 11, 1943 to the late Walter and Mary Gross in Schenectady, she was one of 11 children. Ann courageously battled Scleroderma for 31 years and lung cancer for 3 years. Ann was...

Pasquale Mastroianni

Pasquale Mastroianni

Jan 16, 2017

SCHENECTADY – Pasquale Mastroianni, 86, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017, with his loving family at his side. Pasquale was born in Caiazzo, Province of Caserta, Italy on September 4, 1930 a son of the late Giovanni and Anna Maria (DeMatteo) Mastroianni. He immigrated to Schenectady in 1966 and worked as a laborer for Fazzone Construction. Pasquale was a man...

Gina Benacquista Gizzi

Gina Benacquista Gizzi

Dec 30, 2016

SCHENECTADY – Gina Benacquista Gizzi, 71, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 30, 2016. Gina was born in Fontechiari, Frosinone, Italy on November 23, 1945 a daughter of the late Attilio and Rosa Gizzi Benacquista. She married her husband Natalino on August 12, 1967 and together they immigrated to America in September 1973. Gina worked for Ursula...

Teresa Defrancesco Murphy

Teresa Defrancesco Murphy

Dec 15, 2016

SCHENECTADY – Teresa C. Murphy, 95, of Holland Road, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday morning. Teresa was born in Schenectady on February 9, 1921 a daughter of the late Carmello and Venera (Conte) DeFrancesco. She was a 1939 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Teresa waitressed for many years at The Niskayuna Club in Niskayuna. Teresa kept her...

Edward A. Mastro

Edward A. Mastro

Dec 15, 2016

STATEN ISLAND – Edward A. Mastro, 60, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Staten Island University Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his dear friends. Ed was born in Niskayuna a son of the late Rudolph and Gloria (Aragosa) Mastro. He graduated from Linton High School and has worked for MURPHCO Air Conditioning in NYC for many...