Obituaries

Frederick 'Fred' Colucci

Frederick 'Fred' Colucci

Mar 25, 2015

SCHENECTADY – Frederick 'Fred' Colucci, 64, passed away on Wednesday at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born and educated in Schenectady, a son of the late Fred and Laura Colucci. He was a 1968 graduate of Linton High School and received his BS degree in Business from Siena in 1972. Fred joined the family business Colucci...

Anna Benaquisto Grabowski

Anna Benaquisto Grabowski

Mar 16, 2015

NISKAYUNA – Anna Benaquisto Grabowski, 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, March 16, at home surrounded by her loving family. Anna was born in Schenectady on June 11, 1925 the daughter of the late Aggilio and Maria Ferrara Benaquisto. She was educated in Schenectady schools and worked as a waitress at several restaurants including the Toddle House, James'...

Erik Dimon Payne

Erik Dimon Payne

Mar 14, 2015

AMAGANSETT, NY - Erik Dimon Payne, 25, of Amagansett NY, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 14th, 2015 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on July 10th, 1989 in Riverhead, NY, third child and only son of Wesley B. Payne and Diane M. Payne. Erik graduated from East Hampton High School in 2007, and The Baran...

Athena Kruszona

Athena Kruszona

Mar 4, 2015

GLENVILLE – Athena Kruszona, 100, passed peacefully into the Arms of the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Athena was born December 5, 1914 the daughter of the late George and Mary DeMatteo Bliss. She was a 1953 graduate of the former St. Joseph's Academy. She worked for the General Electric...

Rosemary Rose Mashuta

Rosemary Rose Mashuta

Mar 3, 2015

REXFORD – RoseMary J. 'Rose' Mashuta, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, surrounded by the love of her family. Rose was born and educated in Schenectady. She was a longtime resident of Front and Jefferson Streets in the Stockade and worked for many years at the family business, "Corner Tavern" and for over 30 years...

Salvatrice (Kathy) Venditti

Salvatrice (Kathy) Venditti

Mar 1, 2015

GLENVILLE- Salvatrice 'Kathy' J. Venditti, 88 formerly of McDonald Avenue, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, March 1st at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born in Pittston, PA the daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria Augello Costanzo. She located to Schenectady with her family at the age of 15. She attended the former...

August M. Caschera

August M. Caschera

Feb 24, 2015

SCOTIA – August M. Caschera, 94, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Ellis Hospital. Augie was born in Schenectady on August 17, 1920 the youngest son of the late Michael and Mary Caschera. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School, where he excelled in track, bowling and golf. In 1937 he won the Edison Club...

George D. Hebert, Jr.

George D. Hebert, Jr.

Feb 12, 2015

SCHENECTADY – George D. Hebert, Jr., 87, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Ellis Hospital. George was born in Schenectady on December 19, 1927 a son of the late George and Mary Mazoway Hebert, Sr. He honorably served in the US Navy during WWII and attended Albany Business College. From 1952 until 2001, George and...

Augusto 'Augie' Dicarlo

Augusto 'Augie' Dicarlo

Feb 6, 2015

SCHENECTADY- Augusto 'Augie' DiCarlo, 74, died suddenly on Friday morning at Ellis Hospital. Augie was born in Fontechiari, province of Forsinone, Italy on August 1, 1940 a son of the late Giovanni and Anna Maria Isopo DiCarlo. He honorably served in the Italian Army. In 1965, he immigrated to America settling in Schenectady. Augie worked for Fazzone Construction and Central...

Louis Miranda

Louis Miranda

Jan 26, 2015

ROTTERDAM - Louis Miranda, 78, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his devoted family. Louis was born in Dragoni, Italy on December 7, 1936, a son of the late Joseph and Anna Miranda. After immigrating in 1952, Louis honorably served in the US Army and received his A.D. at Albany Business...

John J. Gallo

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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....