Obituaries
Dilia Ramirez
Feb 27, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Dilia Ramirez passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, at age 97. She now rests with our Heavenly Father. Dilia was born in Colombia, South America. She immigrated to the United States in 1958. Dilia lived her life with strength, dignity and love and shared those virtues with those surrounding her. She was a devoted homemaker, and loved...
Laurie Anette Powers
Feb 23, 2013
ROTTERDAM – Laurie A. Powers, 62, entered into eternal peace on Saturday after a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Laurie was born in Schenectady, the daughter of Rudy and Antoinette Valentino. She was a 1968 graduate of Linton High School, with proficient Stenographer skills. She worked for the Department of Taxation and Finance for ten years, before starting her 34...
Gail Campo Cieszynski
Feb 9, 2013
ROTTERDAM – Gail Campo Cieszynski, born August 1, 1948, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Gail was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late Eugenio "Gene" and Shirley Campo. She worked as a clerk for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance for over 30 years. She will...
Mark R. Nocera
Feb 9, 2013
TAMPA BAY, FL – Mark R. Nocera, 46, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Mark was born in Schenectady on January 28, 1967, a loving son of Ralph and Barbara Pucci Nocera. He graduated as a Deans List Student first from Merrimack College, in North Andover MA, receiving his BS in Civil Engineering and then from...
Antoinette Ginger Wilson
Feb 8, 2013
SCHENTCTADY- Antoinette M. "Ginger" Wilson, 84, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 8, 2013. Ginger was born in South Schenectady, the daughter of the late Anthony and Onesta DeBartomeo Brandolino. She attended Jefferson School and Draper High School. She worked many years as a matron for the Schenectady School System. She was a life time member of the V.F.W...
Edith Joyce St. John-Decesare
Feb 1, 2013
SCHENECTADY- The Lord has called our beloved mother home, Edith Joyce St. John- DeCesare, born February 2, 1919 passed on February 1, 2013, with the love and support of her family by her side. Edith was born the daughter of the late Ralph and Concetta Vergine -St. John. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Jack DeCesare who she married...
Michelle Lynn Phelan
Jan 25, 2013
Albuquerque, NM – Michelle Lynn Phelan, 44, made her peaceful journey home to the Lord on Friday January 25, 2013 at her residence after a sudden illness. Michelle was born in Albany on October 9, 1968 the oldest child of David and Jeanette Bilobran Phelan. She was a loving and lively spirited child. She attended local schools and was a...
Rita Mangino
Jan 16, 2013
SCHENECTADY- Rita Mangino, died peacefully on January 16, 2013 at the Ellis Health Center following a brief illness. Rita was born Rita Patrignani on October 10, 1923 daughter of the late Enrico and Candida and married Jack Mangino in November 1947. She was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother and sister. Rita always had an eye for fashion. She...
Lewis J. Valentino
Jan 10, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Lewis, J. Valentino, 91, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Thursday at his residence with his loving family at his side after a long illness. Lewis was born and raised in the Goosehill neighborhood, a son of the late Dominick and Sperenza Mariello Valentino. He attended Oneida elementary school and was a graduate of Nott...
Mary E. Mell Mennillo
Jan 10, 2013
CHANDLER, AZ – Mary E. Mell Mennillo, 92, entered into eternal rest on Thursday at her residence in Arizona. A daughter of immigrant parents, Andrew and Mary Rose Fiorentino, Mary was born August 27, 1920 in Schenectady. She was a 1939 graduate of Draper High School, and she received a degree in Secretarial Science from Mildred Elley Business School in...
Carmella Cannizzo Armstrong
Jan 5, 2013
NISKAYUNA- Carmella B. Armstrong, 87, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday at the Glendale Home. Carmella, a daughter of the late Frank and Chloe Lyon Cannizzo was born and educated in Gloversville. She was a devoted homemaker to her husband and six children. Carmella was the office manager and business partner with her husband for many years at ERA...
Martin A. Palkovic
Jan 5, 2013
ROTTERDAM- Martin A. Palkovic, 85, passed peacefully in his sleep, Sunday at Ellis Hospital with his adoring daughter at his side. Martin was born in Schenectady on November 9, 1927 a son of the late Vendelin and Theresa Stelik Palkovic. He attended local schools and was a 1945 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. Martin honorably served his country during...
Catherineann "Cathy" Patierno
Jan 4, 2013
NISKAYUNA- CatherineAnn "Cathy" Patierno, 52, passed away at home on Friday with her loving family at her side after nine years as a cancer fighter. She now rests in eternal glory. Cathy was born in Schenectady on November 3, 1960, the daughter of Catherine Truscello Patierno and the late Donald L. Patierno. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and...
Charlotte C. Ody
Dec 26, 2012
ROTTERDAM- Charlotte C. Ody, 63, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday at Ellis Hospital after a sudden illness. Charlotte was born in Schenectady on September 7, 1949 a daughter of the late Charles and Christine Caracciolo Ody. She was an executive chef at Ody's Inn in The Hague and at Bella Italiano in Schenectady. She will be remembered as being...
Ida Gardino
Dec 22, 2012
SCHENECTADY- Ida Gardino, 92, of Sheridan Village, died on Saturday morning with her loving family at her side. She was born in Schenectady on November 30, 1920 a daughter of the late Henry and Candida Gresta Patrignani. Ida will be remembered as a devoted daughter, wife, sister and aunt. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph 'George' Gardino and her...
Frank T. Salvino
Dec 20, 2012
SCHENECTADY- Frank T. Salvino, 73, passed away on Thursday at home surrounded by his adoring family, after a warriors battle with cancer. He has now gone into the arms of Mary and Jesus to his eternal rest. Frank was born on November 28, 1939 a son of the late Raphael and Bernice Grigoleit Salvino. He was a 1958 graduate of...
Virginia Grasso Samler
Dec 15, 2012
NISKAYUNA – Virginia Grasso Samler, 77, formerly of Whitmyer Drive, entered into God's presence on Saturday at Kingsway Arms after a short illness. Ginny was born in Schenectady, on May 4, 1935 a daughter of the late Salvin and Mary Schettine Grasso. She was a 1953 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. She was a Secretary for various companies including...
Christianne Cummings
Nov 21, 2012
SCHENECTADY –Christianne Cummings, 94, of Union Street died on Sunday at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Christianne was born in St. Nazaire, France on November 6, 1918 and was the widow of John J. Cummings. She is survived by her devoted sons, John and his wife Barbara Cummings and David Cummings; and a brother, Jean Gaillard. Private Services...
Norman Roy Johnson
Nov 21, 2012
SCOTIA –Norman Roy Johnson, 79, entered into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, November 21st at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. Norman was born in Lake Placid on October 17, 1933, a twin son of the late Jesse Roy and Agnes Peck Johnson. He was raised and educated in Schenectady. Norman enlisted in the US Air...
Henry Hank Fulton, Jr.
Oct 30, 2012
SCHENECTADY- Henry "Hank" Fulton, Jr., friend to all, was born into eternal life on Tuesday at home with his loving wife at his side. Hank was born in Hudson, NY, the eldest of twelve children born to the late Henry and Anna Lee Bradshaw Fulton, Sr. He was a 1965 graduate of Hudson High School and enlisted in the United...
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