Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Frances Mahoney Bianchi
Aug 6, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Frances Mahoney Bianchi, 78, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Tuesday, after a long illness. Known as Frannie and Francie, she was born in Hornell, NY on September 17, 1934 a daughter of the late Emmett and Bertha Potts Mahoney. She worked at the American Locomotive Company from 1952 to 1970. After many years of being...
Richard J. Farry
Jul 4, 2013
ROTTERDAM – Richard J. Farry, 66, died on Thursday the 4th of July at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, with his loving wife and children at his bedside. His earthly journey has ended and he is now enjoying his eternal reward. Rich was born in Schenectady on October 21, 1946, a son of the late Robert "Bucky" and Albina...
Ferdinand J. 'Fred' Venditti, Sr.
Jun 30, 2013
GLENVILLE – Ferdinand Joseph Venditti, Sr., 89, formerly of McDonald Ave, died Sunday morning after a short illness, at home surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Luciano and Pasqua Benequista Venditti. He left the former Nott Terrace High School early to serve his country in Patton's 3rd Army in the Battle...
Janice Marie Iovinelli Gayowski
Jun 30, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Janice M. Gayowski, 56, went peacefully home to the Lord on Sunday at Ellis Hospital. Janice was born in Schenectady on August 6, 1956, the daughter of the late Salvatore 'Sammy' and Carmella Rosamino Iovinelli. She was a 1973 graduate of Linton High School and attended Europa Beauty School. She was a licensed beautician, locally and in New...
Giovanna D'Elia Augello
Jun 20, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Giovanna D'Elia Augello, 56, entered lovingly into the arms of the Lord on Thursday evening at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her adoring family. Giovanna was born April 5, 1957 in San Rufo, province of Salerno, Italy a daughter of the late Michael and Marianna Somma D'Elia. She attended Castagneto School in Italy. At age 14 her family immigrated...


