Obituaries
Joyce E. Bender
Jan 7, 2016
COLONIE – Joyce E. Bender, 82, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born in Germantown on March 26, 1933 the daughter of the late Gilbert and Beatrice (Moore) Miller. She attend local schools and graduated from Watervliet High School. Joyce worked as a sales associate...
Bette A. Helms
Dec 28, 2015
GLENVILLE – Bette A. Helms, 82, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015. Bette was born in Schenectady on March 24, 1933 the daughter of the late Jack and Margaret (Norman) Harrison. She graduated in 1950 from Scotia High School and attended Schenectady County Community College. Bette worked at First National Bank of Scotia and later in the Trust Division...
Annette L. Blake
Dec 28, 2015
SCOTIA - Annette Laura Cuomo-Blake, 84, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Annette was born and educated in Schenectady a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Padricelli) Cuomo. She graduated high school and received a BA in criminal justice. She was devoted to her family and was known as a second...
Joseph D. Marotta
Dec 8, 2015
SCHENECTADY - Joseph Donald Marotta (Sept. 24, 1959 – Dec. 8, 2015) passed away unexpectedly in Schenectady, NY on Tuesday afternoon. He was born in Corona, New York, the last of six children to Frank Marotta of Schenectady, NY and Rose Marie Yannucci of Corona, NY, both deceased. He is survived by his brothers Anthony (Terri), Frank (Cathy), Michael (Tony),...
Elsie D. Perretta
Nov 15, 2015
SCHENECTADY – Elsie D. Perretta, 101, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Elsie was born in Schenectady on November 13, 1914, a daughter of the late Michael and Angelina (DeFillippo) Meola. She worked as a laborer, making baseballs by hand; then as a sales clerk for various retail stores...
Mary 'Sponge' Pidgeon
Nov 4, 2015
SCHENECTADY – Mary 'Sponge' Pidgeon, 100, a lifelong resident of N. Jay Street, embraced her Lord and was reunited with her loved ones on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Mary was born in Pennsylvania on January 3, 1915, a daughter of the late Antonio and Concetta (Rossi) Valentino. She located to Schenectady as a young girl, attending local schools. She graduated...
Mary Dicocco Civisca
Oct 28, 2015
SCOTIA – Mary DiCocco Civisca, 89, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 after a short illness. Born February 14, 1926 in Sora, Province of Frosinone, Italy to Ralph and Concetta (DeLegge) DiCocco, Mary emigrated to the United States when she was 12 years old. She was raised in Schenectady and was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Mary...
Ralph Joseph Putrock
Oct 26, 2015
Glenville, NY – Ralph Joseph Putrock, 65 of Glenville died tragically in an automobile accident on Monday, October 26, 2015 in Glenville, NY. Born on April 25, 1950, he was the son of the late Ralph Joseph Putrock, Sr. and Margaret Diamond. He attended Mount Pleasant High School in Schenectady. He proudly served in the United States Army during the...
Vincent Carlino
Oct 6, 2015
SCHENCTADY – Vincent Carlino, 85, an icon of Front Street, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Vincent was born in Schenectady on July 25, 1930, a son of the late Dominico and Girlorma Carnvale Carlino, Sr. He honorably served in the US Army from 1947 thru 1953, stationed in Korea. Returning...
Adele Dipietro
Oct 4, 2015
SCHENECTADY– Adele Laviano DiPietro, 100, formerly of Grand Blvd, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Kingsway. Adele was born in Fondachelli, Province of Messina, Sicily on September 15, 1915. She immigrated to Schenectady in 1936 to be with her husband Angelo. In 1944 she, together with her husband owned and operated Angelo DiPietro's Wholesale Hardware Store,...
Achamma Kuruvilla Thomas
Oct 2, 2015
Achamma Thomas was born on December 14, 1930 into the Thykkadavil family in Thiruvalla, Kerala in India to Late Mr. T.K. Kuruvilla and Late Mrs. Annamma Kuruvilla. After her graduate studies she specialized as an educationist and worked as a mathematics teacher in Kerala for several years. The students she taught have fond memories of her. She got married in...
George G. Gourlay Iii
Sep 22, 2015
SCHENECTADY – George Gourlay, 64, master licensed plumber, died at Albany Medical Center surrounded by loved ones, following a brief illness, on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. George was born in Scotia and graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School. He was the son of the late George and Louise (DiLornezo) Gourlay. He lived most of his life in Schenectady. In his younger...
Albert J. Smith
Sep 20, 2015
GLENVILLE – Albert J. Smith, 70, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Al was born on March 14, 1945 a son of the late Albert J. and Marion (Dallas) Smith, Sr. He graduated in 1963 from Mt. Pleasant High School, and started his career in 1964...
Joseph A. Ferrara
Sep 16, 2015
BOCA RATON, FL – Joseph Albert Ferrara, 87, passed away on September 16, 2015 at his home in Boca Raton, FL. Joseph was born on October 1, 1927 to Joseph and Gilda Ferrara in Schenectady. He served his country during WWII as a Seabee in the US Navy. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he attended UCLA in Westwood...
Mark A. Carroll
Sep 15, 2015
ROTTERDAM – Mark A. Carroll passed away September 15, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was a graduate of Mohonasen High School and went on to build a promising career in the automotive industry. He was an avid golfer and pool player and, his passion led him to mentor others. He was predeceased by his father Francis A....
Helen H. Alvarez
Sep 10, 2015
SCHENECTADY – Helen M. Alvarez, 89, passed away at Ellis Hospital on September 10, 2015, after a brief illness surrounded by family and in the loving arms of her husband. Helen was born in Granville, NY on July 9, 1926, a daughter of the late Harry and Carrie (Hoare) Hayes. She worked at WRGB and The Place, retiring after many...
James A. Cantore
Aug 23, 2015
White River Jct., VT- James Anthony Cantore, 87, died August 23, 2015 after a long and prosperous life loved by his family and friends. Jim was born August 16, 1928 in Schenectady, NY the only child of Vincenzo (James) and Grace (Colozze) Cantore. Jim graduated from the University of New Haven with a BS in 1971 and a Master's Degree...
George F. Carling, Jr.
Aug 22, 2015
CHANDLER, AZ - George F. Carling Jr. passed on August 22, 2015 after a lengthy illness. George was born on January 26, 1937 in East Orange, New Jersey, the son of George F. and Matilda Visser Carling. He spent his early years and was educated in Essex County, New Jersey. He married Beverly Mennillo on Oct. 21, 1994, worked as...
A. Richard Martinelli
Aug 18, 2015
GUILDERLAND – A. Richard Martinelli, 81, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Schenectady on February 5, 1934 a son of immigrant parents, Aurelio and Assunta Gemi Martinelli. He graduated from the former Nott Terrace High School in 1951 and began...
Robert G. Urban
Aug 18, 2015
SCHENECTADY – Robert G. 'Bobby' Urban, 71, died on August 18, 2015 at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness. Bobby was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Bronislaw and Helen LuBrant Urban. He attended St. Adalbert School and graduated from Bishop Gibbons, class of 1962. He received his certification from St. Clare's radiation program and worked for many...
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