Obituaries

Barbara J. Tremante

Barbara J. Tremante

Jun 19, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Barbara Garcia Tremante, 79, of North Jay Street, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday at Ellis Hospital, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Silvio and devoted son Patsy. Barbara was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Joseph Garcia and Mary "Mimi" DeAngelis Grzelecki. She was a...

Robert Bob Siatkowski

Robert Bob Siatkowski

Jun 17, 2013

GLENVILLE – Robert F. "Bob" Siatkowski, 82, died unexpectedly on Monday at Ellis Hospital. Bob was born in Rotterdam, a son of the late Frank and Eva Miller Siatkowski. He was a 1949 graduate of Draper High School. He worked for the New York Central Railroad, AC Body Works in Rotterdam and for over 20 years at Van Curler Motors,...

David A. Saburro

David A. Saburro

Jun 16, 2013

ALBANY –David A. Saburro, 61, entered into eternal rest on Sunday at his residence. David was born in Schenectady, the son of Fred Saburro and the late Jeannine Carmine Saburro. He was a 1969 graduate of Linton High School and attended Hudson Valley Community College and worked at the Teresian House and Union College. He was a loving and caring...

Patsy Tremante

Patsy Tremante

Jun 13, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Patsy Tremante, Sr. 58, now rests eternally with his Heavenly Father and beloved father Silvio. Patsy died Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends after being stricken on June 5, 2013. Patsy was born in Schenectady, on December 9, 1954, an only son of Barbara Garcia Tremante and the late Silvio...

Professor William W. 'Bill' Thomas

Professor William W. 'Bill' Thomas

Jun 11, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Professor William W. "Bill" Thomas, 72, died at home on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. The College mourns the loss of William "Bill" Thomas, professor emeritus of French who for three decades dedicated himself to worrying over the many details of international study and accumulating lifelong friends who were transformed by a term abroad. He died at his home...

Madeline R. Gatti

Madeline R. Gatti

Jun 7, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Madeline R. Gatti, died peacefully on Friday, June 7, after a lengthy illness. The daughter of the late Vincenzo (Vincent) Ruggiero and Petronilla (Nellie) Vasta Ruggiero, Madeline graduated from the former Nott Terrace High School and Mildred Elley Business School. She was employed by the Prudential Insurance Co. for 33 years. When she retired in 1979, she married...

Mary E. "Marie" Villano

Mary E. "Marie" Villano

Jun 1, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Mary E. "Marie" Villano, 87, peacefully entered into the arms of the Lord on Saturday at Ellis Hospital. Marie was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Florence Lane Villano. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, class of 1945. Marie worked as an accounting clerk for the Research Foundation of SUNY in...

Donald R. Kranick

Donald R. Kranick

May 20, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Donald R. Kranick, 69, passed away on Monday at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Donald was born and educated in Schenectady. He was a tradesman in construction and painting fields. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother George Kranick. Don was loved very much by his family, he is survived by his beloved wife, Darla...

Theresa Ann Palkovic

Theresa Ann Palkovic

May 20, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Theresa Ann Palkovic, 64, entered into eternal rest on Monday, at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her adoring family. Theresa was born in Amsterdam on December 15, 1948 a daughter of the late John Palkovic and Geneveive Babrowicz. She attended Schenectady schools and continued her education at Spencer Business Institute. For 23 years, Theresa worked devoutly for the YWCA...

Alfred J. Lombardi

Alfred J. Lombardi

Apr 22, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Alfred J. Lombardi, 95, entered into the Arms of the Lord on Monday at Ingersoll Place, surrounded by his loving family. Al was born in Schenectady a son of the late Francesco and Maria Caldara Lombardi. He was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and enlisted in the United States Army. He honorably served his Country as...

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...