Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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