Obituaries
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
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
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
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...
Flora Rossi Scavia
Apr 30, 2017
ROTTERDAM – Flora Rossi Scavia, 90, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Flora was born on April 3, 1927 a daughter of the late Dominick and Anna Maria (Cieri) Rossi. She was a 1945 graduate of Nott Terrace High School and worked for New York Telephone for a brief...
Henry "Hank" Rotundo
Apr 29, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Henry D. "Hank" Rotundo, 84, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017, after an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family. Hank was born on December 21, 1932 a son of the late Constantine and Santina (Cashera) Rotundo. He was a 1951 graduate of Nott Terrace High School and was a pin setter at VV lanes. Hank was...
Armand U. Garofalo
Apr 25, 2017
Our beloved Armand U. Garofalo of Clifton Park NY and Dennis, MA passed away early Tuesday morning April 25, 2017. He was loved by his family as a husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was also loved by so many as a friend. Our dad was the center of our family. He loved to be surrounded by family and...
Charles W. Lester, Jr.
Apr 19, 2017
Niskayuna – Charles W. Lester, Jr., 86, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, after a lengthy illness. Charles was born on October 11, 1930 a son of the late Charles and Mabelle (Downs) Lester, Sr. He was a 1948 graduate of Mt Pleasant High School and attended Union College, The University of Buffalo and later Schenectady County...
Ricky S. Collins
Mar 17, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Ricky S. Collins, 63, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 17, 2017. Ricky was born in Plattsburg on February 1, 1954 a son of the late Gladys Collins and Gerald Wells. He was a 1961 graduate of Linton High School and began working in the funeral industry with Guardian Vault Company; then with Ft. Miller Service...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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