Obituaries
Sharyn L. Ezzo
Oct 3, 2014
NISKAYUNA- Sharyn L. Ezzo, 69, entered into eternal peace on Friday at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Sharyn was born in Albany on December 27, 1944, a daughter of Rosalie Chandler Garrity and the late John C. Garrity. She was a 1962 graduate of Niskayuna High School and attended Spencer Business College. In 1967 she received a certification...
Wadsworth Bielawski
Sep 11, 2014
BURNT HILLS – Wadsworth S. Bielawski, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Wadsworth was born on December 26, 1922, a son of the late Bronislawa and Brunislawa Skszybka Bielawski. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and worked for the General Electric Company as an erector of steam turbines for over forty years....
Rocky Attanasio
Sep 10, 2014
SCOTIA – Rocky Attanasio, 66, passed away on Wednesday, September 10th at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Rocky was the son of the late Elmer and Antoinette Negro Attanasio. He was a 1966 graduate of Linton High School and served in the United State Navy. Rocky worked for the General Electric Company in Schenectady. He was predeceased by his...
Philomena Dibiase Capobianco
Aug 30, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Philomena Capobianco, 84, formerly of Avenue A, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at Ellis Hospital. Phil, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mariantonia DiBiase, was born in Schenectady on September 15, 1929. She was a 1947 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Phil worked as a clerk in the cashiers office at...
Robert W. James
Aug 26, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Robert W. James, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in South Schenectady, on June 29, 1933 a son of the late R. Watson and Gwendolyn Gothwaite James. He graduated from Draper High School and served in the United States Air Force, during the Korean War....
Nancy Ruzza Pantano
Aug 22, 2014
SCHENECTADY- Nancy A. Pantano, 69, passed away Friday, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born on April 11, 1945 a daughter of the late Angelo and Maria Gabriel Ruzza. She attended Oneida and later Linton High School. Nancy worked in the produce and meat departments for P&C Foods in the Big "N" Plaza. Aunt Nancy, as...
Concetta Marchesano
Jul 8, 2014
GLENVILLE– Concetta Marchesano, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, at home surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness. Concetta was born and educated in Castello del Matese, Italy, on January 29, 1931 a daughter of the late Anthony and Rosa B'Abbraccio Fevola. She immigrated to the United States in 1954, living in the Bronx and Rockland County, before...
Barbara Mulford
Jul 5, 2014
Barbara Mulford, age 73, passed away in peace and tranquility on July 5, 2014 in the loving care of her children and family at her daughter's home in Niskayuna, NY. Born in the Bronx, NY, Barbara spent much of her youth cavorting in the quaint seaside town of East Norwalk, Ct.. An adventurous soul from her genesis, Barb spent much...
Daniel A. Del Pivo
Jul 4, 2014
SCHENECTADY ~ Daniel A. Del Pivo, 90, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, July 4th, 2014 at home, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 66 years, Lillian, family and friends. Daniel was born in New Haven, CT on July 8, 1923, a son of the late Zefferino and Elvira Del Pivo. He graduated...
Michael R. Van Buren, Jr.
Jun 29, 2014
MALTA – Michael R. Van Buren, Jr., 25, recently of Schenectady, was called Home to his Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2014, after suffering injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Michael was born in Schenectady on April 1, 1989, the beloved son of Tami L. Van Buren Myers Van Buren and Michael R. Van Buren, Sr. He was a 2007...
Kenneth W. Dale
Jun 27, 2014
McKinney, TX - Kenneth W. Dale, 51, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, June 27, 2014. Kenny was born December 2, 1962 in Schenectady and lived in New York for many years before moving to Florida and most recently Texas. Kenny worked for the Daily Gazette for 20 years prior to moving to Florida where he worked for...
David V. Ricciardi
Jun 6, 2014
SCHENECTADY – David V. Ricciardi, 45, passed away on Friday at Ellis Hospital. He now rests in eternal peace. David was born in Schenectady on April 26, 1969, a son of Loretta Roscioli Ricciardi and the late Vincent Ricciardi. He was a 1988 graduate of Linton High School and enrolled in the culinary program at SCCC. David worked as a...
Lucy Coppola Guerriero
Jun 4, 2014
GREAT FALLS, VA – Lucy E. Guerriero, 94, formerly of Gerling Street, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at home, surrounded by the love and peace of her family. Lucy was born in Schenectady on April 8, 1920 a daughter of the late Pasquale and Appolonia LaVecchia Coppola. She attended Nott Terrace High School and worked as...
Harold Groves, Jr.
May 31, 2014
GLENVILLE – Harold Groves, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born and educated in Schenectady, a son of the late Harold and Dorothy Hyson, Groves, Sr. He worked as a truck driver for BFI Industries, retiring after 31 years of service. Harold enjoyed bowling, hunting, camping, family reunions and...
Mary Caffarella Derenzo
Apr 28, 2014
Rotterdam – Mary Caffarella Derenzo, 91, of Curry Road, died on Monday, April 28th, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Puglianello, province of Benevento, Italy on April 6, 1923, the daughter of the late Gaetano and Marinatte Cacchillo DeTullio. She was raised by her mother Marinatte and step-father Frank Della Selva. She immigrated to the...
Louise Simone Lane
Apr 27, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Louise Simone Lane, 96, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 27th, surrounded by her loving family. Louise was born in Schenectady on July 16, 1917 a daughter of the late Angelo and Josephine Civitello Simone. She attended Schenectady schools and worked as a clerk in the Schenectady County Library for many years. Louise's legacy of kindness, love...
Robert M. Myers
Apr 26, 2014
TOWN OF MILTON – Robert M. Myers, 52, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Robert was born on November 9, 1961 a son of Robert Burton Myers and the late Anna Jennie Camino Myers. He was a 1979 graduate of Whitesboro High School and received his BS degree in Marketing and Sales from Utica College. Bob...
Vincenzo J. Attanasio
Apr 1, 2014
ROTTERDAM – Vincenzo J. Attanasio, 79, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 1st. Vincenzo was born in Schenectady on October 6, 1934 a son of the late Giovanni and Rosa Ciparano Attanasio. He served in the US Army with the Special Forces, 82nd Airborne Division. Vincenzo worked for DeLuke Readi-Mix in Scotia for 17 years, before becoming self employed...
Eleanor L. Urban "Nanny"
Mar 6, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Eleanor L. Urban, 82, entered into eternal peace on Thursday at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family. Eleanor was born in Berne, and resided in Schenectady for most of her life. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she cherished her family and the time she was able...
Mario Mascitelli
Feb 10, 2014
Obituary for Mario Mascitelli Please publish on Tuesday and Wednesday with 2 photo's NISKAYUNA –Mario Mascitelli, 83, after a miraculous heroic recovery from a dismal diagnosis 22 months ago, entered peacefully into eternal rest early Monday morning at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his devoted family. Mario, a son of the late Michele and Concetta Ferrante Mascitelli, was born in the...


