Obituaries
John J. Gallo
Jan 18, 2015
NISKAYUNA – John J. Gallo, 71, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. John was born in Schenectady on August 18, 1943 a son of the late John J. and Anne P. Calarco Gallo. John enjoyed a career as a successful professional sales manager. He loved the beach, cooking and was an...
Camille C. Del Monico
Jan 15, 2015
SCHENECTADAY- Camille C. Del Monico, 94, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, January 15, 2015 surrounded by the love and peace of her family. Camille was born and educated in Greenwood, MS, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Salvatrice Restivo Maranto. She met the love of her life Frank, while he was serving in the US Army during...
James 'Jim' Vandewalker, Jr.
Jan 7, 2015
SCHENECTADY- James H. Vandewalker, Jr., 53 passed away suddenly on Wednesday at home, after being stricken. Jim was born in Gloversville on May 30, 1961 a son of Shirley Vandewalker and the late James H. Vandewalker, Sr. He was a 1979 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and apprenticed with Local #201, International Painters & Allied Tapers Union. He worked...
Rosemary Vianna Lake
Jan 7, 2015
SCHENECTADY- Rosemary Vianna Lake, 92, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday at home surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary was born in Schenectady on September 21, 1922, a daughter of the late Antonio and Mary Ann Esposito Vianna. She graduated high school and joined the war effort by working at the General Electric Company during WWII. After the GE,...
Filomena Zotta Defrancesco
Jan 1, 2015
TROY ~ Filomena Zotta DeFrancesco, 92, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, The Feast Day of the Solemnity of Mary, January 1, 2015. Filomena was born on February 21, 1922, in Pietragalla, Province of Basicilata, Italy, a daughter of the late Maria Antonia Pafundi and Michele Zotta. She was educated in her home town and on January 17, 1935 at...
Antonio "Peppino" D'Andreti
Dec 29, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Antonio 'Peppino' D'Andreti, 85, an icon of South Avenue, entered into eternal life after being stricken at home on Monday, December 29, 2014. Antonio was born in Roccaromana, Province of Caserta Italy on July 28, 1929 to the late Pasqualino and Maria Teresa Borrelli D'Andreti. He immigrated with his loving wife to the United States in 1968, settling...
Mark J. Caracciolo
Dec 27, 2014
ALBANY – Mark J. Caracciolo, 55, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Livingston Hills Rehabilitation Facility, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Mark was born in Schenectady on June 11, 1959 a son of Sarah Fluty Caracciolo and the late Mario Caracciolo. He graduated from Mohonasen High School and located to Albany. Mark was employed...
Joseph A. "Peppy" Papale, Sr.
Dec 25, 2014
Joseph "Peppy" Anthony Papale, Sr., 77, of Cumming, GA, passed away, Thursday, December 25, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Pep was born, June 13, 1937 in Bellona Caserta, Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1950. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1958. He was employed as an Albany Fire Fighter for five years...
Mary Zotta Scarchilli
Dec 15, 2014
WATERFORD-Mary Zotta Scarchilli, 88 of Washington Avenue, passed away on Monday, December 15 peacefully at home surround by those who adored her. Mary was born as Donata Maria on February 2, 1926 in Pietragalla, a small mountainous town in the Province of Basicilata, Italy. She was the youngest child of Maria Antonia Pafundi and Michele Zotta. After the death of...
Mollie L. Delorenzo
Dec 15, 2014
CLIFTON PARK - Mollie L. DeLorenzo, 94, passed away on Monday, December 15th 2014 at the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after a long illness. She was lovingly cared for by her family and faithful aides until the end. The staff at the Baptist Center took marvelous care of her as well. Mollie was a wonderful wife and mother....
Anthony Shane Lawton
Dec 11, 2014
ROTTERDAM – Anthony Lawton, 37, died suddenly on Thursday December 11th, at Ellis Hospital after being stricken at home, of natural causes. Anthony was born in Schenectady, on March 27, 1977 a son of Robert Klinker of Esperance and the late Deborah Livingston . He was reared in Central Bridge and was a 1995 graduate of Schoharie High School. Anthony...
Joseph (Giuseppe) Lastarza
Nov 21, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Joseph (Giuseppe) A. Lastarza, 90, entered into eternal rest last Friday, November 21, 2014, surrounded by his loving family on the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin. Joseph was born in Amsterdam, NY on February 23, 1924. He was the son of the late Angelo and Josephine (Natale) Lastarza. After graduating from high school, he served...
Francesco (Frank) Serafini
Nov 19, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Francesco (Frank) Serafini, 88, was called peacefully into the arms of the Lord Wednesday November 19th. Frank was born August 27, 1926, in Fontechiari, Province of Frosinone, Italy, the son of Angeloantonio Serafini and Filomena Bianchi. After WWII, he made several trips to the United States from Italy, prior to marrying his beloved wife of 60 years Maria...
Mary F. Ippoliti
Nov 19, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Mary F. Ippoliti, 62, was called to join her family and friends in Heaven on Thursday at home. Mary was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late Lewis and Helen Stevens Ippoliti. She graduated from Colonie High School and received her associate's degree from Schenectady Community College. Mary continued her education and in 1988, received her BA...
Angela Verrelli Cusano
Oct 31, 2014
NISKAYUNA - Angela Cusano, 55, entered into the peacefulness of Heaven on Friday, October 31st surrounded by her loving family. Angela was born on New Years Day, 1959 in Rensselaer a daughter of Anita DeSantis Verrelli and the late Raymond Verrelli. She was a 1978 graduate of Rensselaer High School, and Colona School of Beauty. Angela was employed by the...
Annunziata Di Matteo
Oct 30, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Annunziata 'Nancy' Petrucci Di Matteo, 81, of Cullen Avenue, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday morning at home, surrounded by her loving family. Annunziata was born in Faichio, Benvento, Italy on March 28, 1933 a daughter of the late Angelo and Carmella Palmieri Petrucci. She immigrated to the United States on April 11, 1964. She joined her...
Donna Marie Wilber
Oct 18, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Donna M. Wilber, 67, entered into eternal rest on Saturday October 18th at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness. Donna was born in Troy on February 12, 1947 the daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine Pieniazek Derenzo. She attended local schools and was a 1965 graduate of Linton High School. She started her working career in the...
Daniel R. Leone
Oct 17, 2014
NISKAYUNA – Daniel R. Leone, 65, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday, October 17, 2014 at his home. Daniel was born on June 25, 1949 in Niskayuna, a son of the late Rocco and Elizabeth Alden ( Richardson) Leone. He attended local schools and was a 1967 graduate of Linton High School. Dan entered Siena College...
Carl J. Schaeffer
Oct 5, 2014
GLENVILLE - Carl J. Schaeffer, 86, entered into eternal peace on Sunday at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Carl was born in Colonie on April 23, 1928, a son of the late Joseph and Lena Safford Schaeffer. He was a 1947 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. He honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean...
Caroline Bylina
Oct 4, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Caroline Bylina, 87, passed away on Saturday at home, surrounded by the love and peace of her family. Caroline was born in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn on July 4, 1927 to the late Joseph and Minnie (Zimmerman) Steuer. A strong and independent woman, Caroline married her husband Jacob A. Bylina on February 4, 1947 and together they...
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