Obituaries

Michael C. Faraone, Jr.

Michael C. Faraone, Jr.

Jan 2, 2014

SCHENECTADY – Michael C. Faraone, Jr., 68, of Van Velsen Street, entered into his eternal rest Thursday evening after being stricken at his home. Mike was born in Schenectady, on June 22, 1945, son of the late Michael and Ermalinda Viscosi Faraone. He graduated from Linton High School, class of 1963. He served in the United States Army during the...

Gina Carrieri

Gina Carrieri

Jan 1, 2014

ROTTERDAM - Gina Carrieri , 85, while at Ellis Hospital, was peacefully called home by The Lord on New Year's Day, January 1st, The Feast of The Blessed Virgin Mary. Gina, the daughter of Maria and Louis Carrieri, was born in Schenectady, NY. Gina worked for the Alco Company and after many years of service retired from The Peat Marwick...

Addolorata 'Dolores' Bucci

Addolorata 'Dolores' Bucci

Dec 24, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Addolorata 'Dolores' Bucci, 97, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, Christmas Eve, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. Dolores was born in Alife, Province of Caserta, Italy a daughter of the late Crescenzo and Felicia Bucci Petraccione. Dolores, with her three young daughters, immigrated, to the United States in May of 1956, to be...

Mildred M. Deluke

Mildred M. Deluke

Dec 22, 2013

ROTTERDAM– Mildred M. DeLuke, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Facility. Mildred was born on October 22, 1917 in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Antonio and Rosaria Feola Morinelli. She attended local schools and proudly received a Certificate of Literacy on October 22, 1938. Mildred was a selfless woman who spent...

Elvira Vera Basile

Elvira Vera Basile

Dec 22, 2013

SCHENECTADY - Elvira 'Vera' Basile, 95, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, December 22, 2013, surrounded by her adoring family. Vera was born in Schenectady, on November 10, 1918, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy Fusco Patriarco. She was a kind and loving caretaker to so many relatives. It seemed as though her job in life was...

Rose C. Dombkowski

Rose C. Dombkowski

Nov 29, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Rose C. Dombkowski, 91, of Lenox Road, died peacefully on Friday at The Capital Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre. Rose was born in Schenectady on September 3, 1922, a daughter of the late Angelo and Carolina Angiolina Farina. She attended Schenectady schools and was a member of the 1940 graduating class of Nott Terrace high School. Rose worked for...

Douglas C. Cusano

Douglas C. Cusano

Nov 28, 2013

HALFMOON – Douglas C. Cusano, 59, entered into eternal peace on Thanksgiving evening, at Ellis Hospital, succumbing to a 55 year battle with Diabetes. Doug was born in Niskayuna, a son of Dominic and Theresa Cusano. He attended Niskayuna schools and was a member of the 1972 graduating class of Niskayuna High School. Doug attended Niagara University before pursuing his...

Giuseppe Almaviva

Giuseppe Almaviva

Nov 22, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Giuseppe Almaviva, 81, entered into eternal life on Friday, at the Baptist Retirement Home, surrounded by his loving family. Giuseppe was born the son of Antonio and Antoinetta Caruso Almaviva in Caiazzo, Province of Caserta, Italy. He served in the Italian Army. Giuseppe immigrated to America, arriving on August 16, 1964. He was employed at the General Electric...

Doris L. Dibartolomeo

Doris L. Dibartolomeo

Nov 3, 2013

Merrimack, NH – Doris L. DiBartolomeo, 62, passed away on Sunday, after a brief illness. Doris was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late William and Philomena DiBartolomeo. She was a 1969 graduate of Linton High School. Doris located to New Hampshire, taking a position as manager for the hospitalist program with Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. She was...

Justin M. Depaula

Justin M. Depaula

Oct 27, 2013

BROADALBIN – Justin M. DePaula, 34, died suddenly Sunday morning as a result of an automobile accident. Justin was born in Niskayuna and was a graduate of Schenectady High School class of 1997. He attended SUNY Cobleskill and HVCC. Justin completed the apprentice program and became a journeyman electrician for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers where he was currently...

Robert H. Narkiewicz

Robert H. Narkiewicz

Oct 24, 2013

DELAND, FL - Robert H. Narkiewicz, age 84, of North Syracuse, NY, and recently of Deland, FL, passed away October 24, 2013. He was born in Schenectady, NY, on Aug 17, 1929, and graduated from Nott Terrace High School and Albany Business College where he became a member of Phi-Theta-Pi Fraternity. Robert was a decorated five year veteran of the...

Mary Valentino

Mary Valentino

Oct 24, 2013

On Thursday morning, after a brief illness, Mary G. Valentino was lifted by the gentle arms of the Lord to join her husband and son in heaven. Mary, 93, a daughter of Biagio and Antonietta (Melone) Dardanelli, was born in Piana Di Caiazzo, Italy, and immigrated to this country with her parents and sisters at a young age. Mary was...

Maria Serafini

Maria Serafini

Oct 23, 2013

SCHENECTADY - Maria DiCarlo Serafini, 77, of Tracy Avenue, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born on May 31, 1936, in Sora, Province of Frosinone, Italy, the daughter of the late Angelo and Cristina Serafini DiCarlo. Maria immigrated to the United States aboard the Andrea Doria in 1954, to join...

Mary Joan Marotta

Mary Joan Marotta

Oct 20, 2013

Mary Joan Marotta, 88, of Schenectady, died peacefully at Albany Medical Hospital on Sunday, October 20, 2013. She was born to the late Salvatore and Maria Coscia Iovinella on November 3, 1924 in Schenectady, New York. Mary graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1942. She married the late Michael Marotta in 1946. They shared 64 years of marriage and...

Charles W. Hendrickson, Jr.

Charles W. Hendrickson, Jr.

Sep 27, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Charles W. Hendrickson, Jr., 84, entered into eternal peace on Friday at his home, beside his loving wife. Chuck was born in Binghamton, NY on June 29, 1929, the son of the late Charles and Jessie Bailey Hendrickson. He was a 1947 graduate of Binghamton North High School and Broome County Technical College, receiving his Associates Degree in...

Ann M. Riccio

Ann M. Riccio

Sep 19, 2013

GLENVILLE – Ann M. Riccio, 87, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013, she is now reunited in heaven with her loving son Michael. Ann was born in Schenectady, on August 14, 1926 the daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Madelone Bunk. Ann was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. She worked as a glove maker for the...

Angelina Farone Sanchirico

Angelina Farone Sanchirico

Sep 13, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Angelina Farone Sanchirico, 103, formerly of Lenox Road, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday night, surrounded by her loving family. Angelina was born on February 12, 1910, in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ann Aceto Farone. She attended the former Schenectady High School and for a period of time, Angelina worked at the...

Michael J. Dean

Michael J. Dean

Aug 9, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Michael J. Dean, 28, died on Friday at Ellis Hospital, with his loving mother at his side, after suffering many years with kidney disease. Michael was born in Salem, Oregon, the son of Charles W. Dean and Connie Dean Cannizzaro. Michael was a natural artist, he loved photography and drawing. He liked to travel to the west coast...

Susan Deangelis Morrette

Susan Deangelis Morrette

Aug 9, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Susan DeAngelis Morrette died peacefully at her 11 North Jay Street home on Friday, August 9th, surrounded by her family. Sue was born in Schenectady on August 15, 1913, passing away six days before her 100th birthday. She was the daughter of Vincenzo and Maria Pedone DeAngelis. She was predeceased by her husband, of 57 years, Anthony Morrette,...

Frank A. Varriale

Frank A. Varriale

Aug 6, 2013

LAKE LUZERNE - Frank A. Varriale, 64, passed away on Tuesday at his residence, after an intensive battle with cancer. He now rests in eternal peace. Frank was born in Schenectady on April 5, 1949 a son of the late Albert and Ruth Painter Varriale. He was a 1966 graduate of Linton High School and honorably served his country in...