Obituaries

Ralph T. Matarazzo

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Clementina 'Tina' A. Caporale

Clementina 'Tina' A. Caporale

Jun 1, 2015

SCHENECTADY – Clementina "Tina" A. Caporale, 88, entered peacefully into eternal rest on June 1, 2015. Tina was born in Utica, NY, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Rose Stoppiello Arcuri. Tina graduated from Proctor High School and Plattsburg State Teachers College, where she met the love of her life, Joseph P. Caporale, Sr. The couple married on July...

Dorothy M. Carrierio

Dorothy M. Carrierio

May 27, 2015

SCHENECTADY – Dorothy Colucci Carrieri, 84, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Ellis Hospital. Dorothy was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late Albert and Mildred Musco Colucci. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and received her associates' degree. She worked as a secretary for Allstate and became a district manager for Avon Products. After...

Elizabeth Doherty Scarchilli

Elizabeth Doherty Scarchilli

May 25, 2015

WATERFORD - Elizabeth A. "Betty" Scarchilli (Doherty), 90, of Waterford, beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Scarchilli who passed away on May 9, 2015, peacefully entered into eternal life at her residence surrounded by her family and caregivers on May 25, 2015. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Esther M. Creswell Doherty....

Dominic A. Cusano

Dominic A. Cusano

May 25, 2015

NISKAYUNA - Dominic A. Cusano, 91, died early Memorial Day morning, May 25th. Born on May 20, 1924, he is the son of the late Joseph and Mary Guisto Cusano. A graduate from Nott Terrace High School, Dominic began his graduate studies at Union College which was interrupted by more than two years in the military service, half of which...

James J. Demasi

James J. Demasi

May 22, 2015

SCHENECTADY – James J." Papa Jimmy" DeMasi, 93, passed away peacefully Friday, May 22nd at his home. He has gone off to enjoy his loved ones who have passed before him. He is survived by his brother; Fred DeMasi; daughter, Susan DeMasi; son, Leonard DeMasi and grandson Nico Vecchiarelli. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Rossi...

Vera Zalewski

Vera Zalewski

May 18, 2015

Town of Duanesburg – Vera Zalewski, 90, passed into eternal life on Monday. Born June 14, 1924 in Schenectady, she was a daughter of the late Louis Ciccoppi and Eleanor Ambrosini Ciccoppi. After graduating from Nott Terrace High School in 1943, Vera worked for the General Electric Company as a lab technician for 18 years and for Glenridge Hospital as...

Anthony J. Scarchilli

Anthony J. Scarchilli

May 9, 2015

WATERFORD - Anthony J. Scarchilli, 88, of Waterford, beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Scarchilli for 67 years, peacefully entered into eternal life surrounded by his family on May 9, 2015. Born in Waterford, he was the son of the late Michael and Angelina Cafferella Scarchilli. Anthony attended Waterford schools and enlisted in the service as a First Class Seaman in...

James Paul Benedict

James Paul Benedict

May 7, 2015

GLENVILLE – James P. Benedict, 63, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, May 7th at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his devoted family. Jim was born in Swickly, PA on August 24, 1951 a son of the late Anthony and Adelia DeCrosta Benedict. He was raised in Schenectady and was a 1969 graduate of Linton High School. Jim was employed...

Virginia Frances Borchardt

Virginia Frances Borchardt

May 6, 2015

SCHENECTADY – Virginia F. Borchardt, 77, passed away May 6, 2015. Survivors are her five children, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and cousins. Funeral services will be private.

Marjorie Denuccio

Marjorie Denuccio

Apr 25, 2015

ROTTERDAM - Marjorie A. Campochiaro DeNuccio, age 92, lifelong resident of Schenectady, passed away at home on April 25, 2015, after a short illness. Marjorie was predeceased by her lifelong companion Frank Gardino and several brothers and sisters. Mother of Richard DeNuccio and Laura DeNuccio of California. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Marjorie had many longtime friends that...

Burton E. Taylor

Burton E. Taylor

Apr 17, 2015

SCHENECTADY – Burton E. Taylor, 73, passed away on Friday at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Burton was born and educated in Schenectady, a son of Lottie Lawyer Taylor and the late Burton Taylor. He honored his county and enlisted in the Army National Guard, serving a 3 year term. Having many self taught trades, Burton worked in...

Raffaele "Ralph" Capoccia

Raffaele "Ralph" Capoccia

Apr 13, 2015

NISKAYUNA – Raffaele "Ralph" Capoccia, 92, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Ralph was born in Fontechiari, province of Frosinone, Italy on February 7, 1923 a son of the late Antonio and Filomena Bianchi Capoccia. He worked his mastery as a mason, in his hometown and...

Patricia Ann Napolitano-Macri

Patricia Ann Napolitano-Macri

Apr 1, 2015

SCHENECTADY – Patricia A. Napolitano-Macri, 64, a lifelong resident of Park Place, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday. She was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late Felice and Nancy Barbato Napolitano. She attended local schools, was a homemaker to her devoted family and a lifelong communicant of St. Anthony's Church. In addition to her parents, Patty was predeceased...

Murray George Grant

Murray George Grant

Mar 29, 2015

COBLESKILL - Murray George Grant of Cobleskill, New York, passed away Sunday, Mach 29,2015. He was the son of Margaret E. and George Claremont Grant, born October 19, 1927, in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Murray earned his Bachelor Degree at University of California, Santa Barbara,California, and his Master's Degree at California State University, Los Angeles. He was raised in Redlands, California,...