Obituaries
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...
Salvatore Croce , Jr.
Aug 18, 2015
TOWN OF MILTON- Salvatore Croce, Jr., 83 formerly of Schenectady passed away on August 18th at home surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born in St. Johnsville, on September 28, 1931, a son of the late Salvatore and Madeline (Peretta) Croce, Sr. He was raised in Schenectady and was a 1949 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Sam honorably...
Germano Califano
Aug 2, 2015
ROTTERDAM – Germano Califano, 91, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 2, 2015. Germano was born in San Giovanni e Paolo, Province of Caserta, Italy on October 20, 1923, a son of the late Raffaele Califano and Raffaela Sangiovanni. He immigrated to Schenectady in 1972 and began working at the Mt. Pleasant Bakery. In 1973 Germano began his employment...
Ferol Grant Mcclosky
Jul 30, 2015
Ferol L. (Grant) McClosky Ferol "Cissie" McClosky passed away at her home in Scotia at the age of 69 on Thursday, July 30th. She was surrounded by her beautiful garden where she loved to spend her time. Ferol will forever be cherished, remembered and loved by her devoted husband of 49 years, Ronald E. McClosky, her three sons, Michael (Rita)...
Rose L. Stella
Jul 23, 2015
SCHENECTADY – Rose L. Stella, 92, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015. Rose was born on July 21, 1923 in New Haven, CT, a daughter of the late Antonio and Fannie Civitello Tascillo. Locating to Schenectady at the age of 5, Rose was educated locally. She graduated as Vice President of her senior class from Schenectady Votek, class of...
Ann B. Paige
Jul 17, 2015
PHONIEX, AZ – Ann B. Paige, 90, formerly of Schenectady, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 17, 2015. Ann was born in Cuthbert, GA on September 24, 1924 a daughter of the late Jasper and Lila Cox. She worked as a nurse, and retired from the General Electric and later Brown Transportation with over 20 years of service. She...
Ralph T. Matarazzo
Jul 16, 2015
SCHENECTADY – Ralph Matarazzo, 58, passed away on Thursday, July 16th at Ellis Hospital, with his devoted wife and family at his side. Ralph was born October 14, 1956 in Schenectady, a son of the late Roland and Doris Touhey Matarazzo. He attended Linton High School and HVCC. He was employed as a master taper for several years. Ralph was...
Annmarie Attanasio
Jul 16, 2015
SCHENECTADY – AnnMarie Attanasio, 64, with her loving family at her side entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 16th at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Schenectady on December 12, 1950 and graduated from Linton High School in 1969. She attended cosmetology school and worked as beautician for Ray's Beauty Parlor and later as a...
Pattie Mattie
Jul 7, 2015
TOWN OF BROADALBIN – Pattie Mattie, 63, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her adoring family. Pattie was born on August 8, 1951 in Amsterdam, a daughter of the late Phillip and Philomena (Marrone) DiCaprio. She was a 1969 graduate of Amsterdam High School and began her career with the NYS Department of Taxation and...
Giuseppe Bianchi
Jul 2, 2015
SCHENECTADY – Giuseppe Bianchi, 86, of Avenue B, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at his home after a brief illness. Giuseppe was born in Fontechiari, province of Frosinone, Italy on September 9, 1928 the son of the late Raffaele and Annunziata Polsinelli Bianchi. He honorably served in the Italian Army. Immigrating to Schenectady on November...
Kathleen Marie O'Connor
Jun 14, 2015
SCHENECTADY – Kathleen M. O'Connor, 62, passed away on June 14, 2015, at home. She was the daughter of the late James and Rose (Celia) O'Connor, Jr. Kathleen was a 1971 graduate of Mohonasen High School and received a degree in Early Childhood Education from Maria College. Kathleen worked as a medical transcriber for Community Care Physicians. She is survived...
John E. Deciero, Jr.
Jun 8, 2015
GLENVILLE – John E. DeCiero, Jr., 87, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday at Ellis Hospital. John was born in East Orange, NJ a son of the late John and Theresa Muccillo DeCiero. He was a 1947 graduate of Gloversville High School and worked in a local glove shop, before enlisting in the US Army, serving during the Korean...
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