Obituaries

Robert J. Tower, Jr.

Robert J. Tower, Jr.

Apr 14, 2013

ROTTERDAM – Robert J. Tower, Jr., 72, entered into eternal rest on Sunday morning at home after a brief illness, surrounded by his devoted wife and family. Bob was born in Staten Island, son of the late Robert J. and Rita (McCaffery) Tower. He graduated from Curtis High School, received a business and accounting degree from Albany Business College and...

Anthony 'Tony' Randazzo

Anthony 'Tony' Randazzo

Apr 13, 2013

GLENVILLE – Anthony S. Randazzo, 83, died peacefully at St. Peter's Hospice, on Saturday with his loving family at his side. Anthony was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Frank and Rose Guisto Randazzo. He was a 1947 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Anthony worked for the gas turbine department of the General Electric Company and retired...

Margaret Pirro Puccetti

Margaret Pirro Puccetti

Apr 10, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Margaret Puccetti, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday at her residence, she was 98 years old. Margaret was born in Schenectady on November 22, 1914 the daughter of Luigi and Angela Morrell Pirro. She attended vocational school and graduated as an LPN. She worked her entire career with Ellis Hospital, retiring in 1977 after many years of dedicated...

Mark W. "Sparky" Siatkowski

Mark W. "Sparky" Siatkowski

Mar 30, 2013

Hagaman – Mark William "Sparky" Siatkowski, 57, passed away peacefully on Saturday at his residence after a valiant battle with illness. Mark was born on November 12, 1955, the son of Robert Siatkowski and the late Mary "Nina" Badalucco Siatkowski. He graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School and received his ASS degree from Fulton Montgomery Community College. He was employed at...

Mary Giovanina Emmi Spezza

Mary Giovanina Emmi Spezza

Mar 28, 2013

Mary Giovanina Emmi Spezza entered into eternal peace March 28, 2013 on Holy Thursday at the age of 92. Mary was born on December 5, 1920 in Canastota, NY. She was the third child of ten. Her parents Joseph and Angela (Alibrandi) Emmi were from Linguaglossa and Castiglione, Sicily. She attended Phoenix High School and was unable to finish her...

Marilyn Carringi Mormile

Marilyn Carringi Mormile

Mar 27, 2013

ROTTERDAM – Marilyn J. Mormile, 77, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday at Ellis Hospital. Marilyn was born and raised in Schenectady. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Marcelli Carringi. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School. Marilyn worked as a nursing aid and then as an LPN for Albany County Nursing Home. She later worked...

Gloria Manilla Vergine

Gloria Manilla Vergine

Mar 24, 2013

SCHENECTADY – On Palm Sunday, Gloria A. Vergine, 86, now sits at the Table of the Lord. Gloria was born on October 20, 1926 in Saratoga Springs, a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Isgro Manilla. She moved to Schenectady with her family as a young girl. She worked for the General Electric Company during WWII and later for...

Virginia Crotty

Virginia Crotty

Mar 23, 2013

SCOTIA – Virginia Crotty, 91, entered into eternal peace on Saturday at home. Virginia was born in Clay, WV a daughter of the late Samuel and Nancy Miller. She located to the area as a young woman. Virginia worked as a waitress for many years. Later in life she was a devoted homemaker to her family. She was a member...

Angela M. Cafferillo

Angela M. Cafferillo

Mar 22, 2013

CLIFTON PARK – Angela M. Cafferillo, 58, passed away on Friday at Ellis Hospital, with her loving family at her side, after a very courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Angela was born on June 22, 1954, a daughter of Theresa M. Pannone Cafferillo and the late Lawrence Cafferillo. She was a 1972 graduate of Linton High School. Angela attended Schenectady...

Anthony Tony Pallotolo

Anthony Tony Pallotolo

Mar 21, 2013

SCHENECTADY- Anthony "Tony" Pallotolo, 89, entered into eternal rest on Thursday. Tony was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Carmen and Angelina Rainone Pallotolo. He worked as a crane operator for the former ALCO Products for 27 years and then with the General Electric Company for 18 years retiring in 1988. Tony had a passion for music, which...

Tina Bianchi

Tina Bianchi

Mar 17, 2013

Niskayuna – Elvira "Tina" Micieli Bianchi, 64, of Angelina Drive, died, surrounded by her loving family, at home on Sunday, March 17, 2013 after a brief illness. Tina was born in Goshen, New York on November 19, 1948. She was the beloved daughter of Dolores "Dolly" Micieli and the late Victor J. Micieli of Walden, New York. She is survived...

Elsie Perillo

Elsie Perillo

Mar 16, 2013

SCHENECTADY -Surrounded by her loving family, Elsie Perillo. 94 of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at the Teresian House on Saturday, March 16th. Born on July 15, 1918 in Schenectady, Elsie was the daughter of Luigi DeMeo and Catherine (Famiano) DeMeo. She was predeceased by Joseph, her beloved husband of 56 years, her sisters Mary DeSarbo, Philamena Friguletto, Florence Tiscione, Rose...

Leonard A Curzi

Leonard A Curzi

Mar 12, 2013

CLIFTON PARK ~Leonard "Lalo" Curzi 81, of Clifton Park passed peacefully at home on Tuesday March 12, 2013, after a short illness. He was born on May 31, 1931, in Schenectady, the son of the late Guglielmo and Amalia Curzi. Lalo was a 1950 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. He was a staff sergeant with the Air Force during...

Virginia Anderson Deluke

Virginia Anderson Deluke

Mar 10, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Virginia "Ginny" Dorothy DeLuke, died peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2013. She was born December 12, 1920 in Washington, VA. Ginny grew up between Henderson, NC and Emporia, VA. She moved to New York City to attend Columbia Presbyterian Nursing School and graduated with her R.N. degree in 1942. She was employed at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in...

Frances Mcnamara Spada

Frances Mcnamara Spada

Mar 7, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Frances C. Spada, 92, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Thursday at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born in Schenectady on April 23, 1920. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, and began working at Barney's, the former Maqua Company, then continued her employment with the General Electric Company...

Mary Varriale Pallante

Mary Varriale Pallante

Mar 5, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Mary L." Marie" Pallante, 101, of Bradford St., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday at home with her daughter by her side. Born in Schenectady on November 30, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Josephine Monzo Varriale. Mary was educated in Schenectady Schools. She worked throughout the years as a waitress at Carl Co.,...

Rose Colangelo Guely

Rose Colangelo Guely

Mar 3, 2013

Rose Guely, nee Colangelo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, Guilderland, with family by her side. She was 97 years old. Rose was born in Pietragalla (Potenza), Italy to the late Donato Colangelo and the late Angela Maria DeBonis. In 1930, she immigrated to America with her family and settled in Schenectady....

Dolores Serapiglio Gonyea

Dolores Serapiglio Gonyea

Mar 2, 2013

AYER, MA- Dolores M. Gonyea, 86, entered into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, March 2, 2013. She was born in Schenectady on February 6, 1927 a daughter of the late Gaetano and Maria DiPace Serapiglio. She was a 1945 of Nott Terrace High School. Dolores worked at the Navy Depot in Scotia and then for the US Army,...

Vivian Ferraro Zingoni

Vivian Ferraro Zingoni

Mar 1, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Vivian E. Zingoni, 90, entered into eternal rest on Friday at Ellis Hospital. Vivian was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Morino Ferraro. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and started her career with the General Electric Company, wiring turbines. Vivian retired after 40 years of dedicated service. She and her family...

Nancy Burke Gannon Lee

Nancy Burke Gannon Lee

Feb 28, 2013

Schenectady - Nancy Gannon Lee died peacefully in her daughter's home in Schenectady on February 28th 2013, a couple of months after her 90th birthday. Nancy was born on November 21, 1922 in Stamford, CT. Nancy was a great inspiration to her children and her students during her life. At age 42 Nancy completed her lifelong dream of becoming a...