Obituaries
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...
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...
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