Obituaries
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...
Joseph H. Krawiecki
Jan 28, 2014
REXFORD – Joseph H. Krawiecki, Sr., 72 died suddenly on Tuesday at home. He now rests in eternal peace. Joe was born in Schenectady, on July 10, 1941 a son of the late Henry and Genevieve Wachowicz Krawiecki. He was a 1959 graduate of Linton High School and worked at the General Electric Company and for UPS. In 1967 Joe...
Joseph G. Giaminelli
Jan 27, 2014
ROTTERDAM –Joseph G. Giaminelli, 58, died on Monday, January 27th at St. Peter's Hospital after a courageous fight with lung cancer. Joe was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Joseph and Viola LaDue Giaminelli. He was a 1973 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. Joe worked for the General Electric Company for 14 years, before his current position...
Theresa M. Cafferillo
Jan 14, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Theresa M. Cafferillo, 91, died on Tuesday at Ellis Hospital. Theresa was born on May 25, 1922 a daughter of the late Dominick and Josephine Pannone. She was born and educated in Italy, immigrating to Schenectady when she was 16. She worked for the Glendale Home, retiring in 1982 after 16 years of service. Theresa was predeceased by...
Martin Armand Bianchi
Jan 14, 2014
Schenectady - Martin Armand Bianchi, 93, of Carrie Street went home peacefully to his Lord on January 14, 2014 after a brief illness. Armand was born in Schenectady on November 11, 1920 to the late Agnese Qualiere Bianchi and Vincenzo Bianchi. His family returned to live in his family's hometown of Arpino, Italy when Armand was just six months old....
Robert D. Otto
Jan 3, 2014
ROTTERDAM – Robert D. Otto, 91, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday, January 3, 2014, at his home after a brief illness. Bob was born in Oneonta on August 6, 1922 a son of the late Clarence and Mae Burrel Otto. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and served in the Southwest Pacific Theater...
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
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
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
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
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...


