Obituaries
Irma Violet Redmond Giardono
Oct 26, 2012
SCHENECTADY- Irma Violet Redmond Giardono, 87, entered into eternal rest on Friday at the Diamond Hill Nursing Center. Irma was born in Wilmington, NY a daughter of the late George and Susan Winch Redmond. She graduated from Lake Placid High School and located to Schenectady in 1942. Irma worked for the American Locomotive Company and then for the Laborers Local...
Gary John Neapolitano
Oct 25, 2012
Gary John Neapolitano Saratoga LakeGary John Neapolitano of Saratoga Lake, and a former resident of Schenectady and Niskayuna, NY and Myrtle Beach, SC, died on Thursday, October 25 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, after a long illness. The beloved son of Gaetano (Tom) Neapolitano and Amelia (Amy) Pirro, he was born on October 1st, 1942 in the city of Schenectady,...
Edward G. Stella
Oct 16, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Edward G. Stella, 85, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday after a long illness. Ed was born on October 20, 1926 a son of the late Nicholas and Mary Stella. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1944 and enlisted in the United States Army, serving with the 1st Command Squadron Air Forces in Japan. Ed...
Robert P. Decann
Oct 12, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Robert P. DeCann, 59, of Watt Street, died suddenly Friday evening at his home. Bob was born on November 23, 1952 in Clifton Springs, NY a son of the late Robert and Paula Burditt DeCann. Bob worked in sales for a variety businesses. He was an avid fisherman and loved watching his NY Yankee's and playing cards. Survivors...
Adelia A Bucci
Oct 11, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Adelia A. Bucci, 89, formerly of Park Place, entered into the Kingdom of the Lord on Thursday at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Ms. Bucci was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Antonio and Lucia Antinone Bucci. Adelia was a pioneer of her day, graduating in 1940 from Nott Terrace High School; Albany Teachers College in 1944...
Albino Del Vecchio
Oct 10, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Albino Del Vecchio, 82, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday at Ellis Hospital, after a recent illness. Albino was born and educated in Caiazzo, CE, Italy on August 22, 1930, one of nine children of the late Francesco and Maria Antonia Cammarota Del Vecchio. He served in the Italian Military and worked as a dairy farmer. He made...
Judith Falvo Mcclosky
Sep 24, 2012
ROTTERDAM – Judith A. McClosky, 89, eternally joined her Lord on Monday at Ellis Hospital, after a recent admission. Judy was born in Scranton PA, on September 6, 1923, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose Bianco Falvo. She was educated in Schenectady and was a licensed real estate agent in the states of New York and Florida. She...
Norma Delory Iannotti
Sep 15, 2012
ROTTERDAM – Norma L. Iannotti, 82, entered into eternal rest on Saturday after a long illness. Norma was born March 24, 1930 a daughter of the late Peter and Grace Eats Delory. She was a graduate of Draper High School and an employee of Central Markets/Price Chopper Supermarkets retiring in 1995 with 27 years of service. Norma was a spirited...
Sally Ballone Ragozzino
Sep 14, 2012
MERRITT ISLAND, FL – Sally Ballone Ragozzino, 67, formerly of Schenectady, entered into God's presence on Friday at her residence after a long illness. Sally was born in Schenectady on August 2, 1945 a daughter of the late Louis and Tecla Bettini Ballone. She was a 1964 graduate of Linton High School. Sally lived locally and relocated to Florida in...
Tino Santoro, Sr.
Sep 3, 2012
NISKAYUNA – Tino Santoro, Sr. 76, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2012. Tino was born in Taormina, Sicily on September 6, 1936 the son of the late Alfio and Catena Santoro. He was educated in Sicily and came to the United States in 1956. Shortly after arriving in America, he met his wife Linda Popolizio Santoro and they were...
Dominick 'Dick' Faraone
Aug 25, 2012
SCHENECTADY- Dominick R. 'Dick' Faraone, 88, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord at home on Saturday morning. Dick was born in Schenectady on June 7, 1924 a son of the late Louis and Carmella Marotta Faraone. He attended Nott Terrace High School and enlisted in the US Army. He served in Ardennes, Central Europe and Rhineland Battles and...
Vera Vanderhyden Montone
Aug 23, 2012
SCHENECTADY- Vera C. Montone, 83, formerly of Oneida Street, entered into eternal peace on Thursday at Pathways with her family by her side. Vera was born in Schenectady, on October 30, 1928 a daughter of the late Ralph and Ella Atkins VanDerHyden. Vera was employed at Ellis Hospital as a supervisor retiring after 30 years of dedicated service. She was...
Mary Pezzano
Aug 19, 2012
Schenectady- Mary Pezzano, 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday August 19 at the Glendale Nursing Home. Mary was born in Schenectady, on September 29, 1923 a daughter of the late James and Raffaela Cosenzia Pezzano. She was a life-long resident of Foster Avenue and then Edison Senior Apartments. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. She...
Philomena Bandy
Aug 19, 2012
Philomena Bandy, passed away peacefuly on August 19, 2012 the day after her 101st. birthday. For the past three years, she resided at Capstone, formerly Mt. Loretto Nursing Home in Amsterdam. A lifelong resident of Schenectady, Miss Bandy lived on Devine Street and will long be remembered for her pleasant dispositon and her kindness to animals. Miss Bandy is survived...
Alfred J. Derenske, Sr.
Aug 10, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Alfred J. Derenske, Sr., 87, of Avenue B, went home to his Lord and entered eternal rest on Friday, August 10, 2012 at the Ellis Residential Center after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Al was born in Amsterdam, NY, a son of the late Edward & Anna Dulczewski Derenske. He was a 1943 graduate of...
Valerie Rybak Famiano
Aug 1, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Valerie Rybak Famiano, 91, formerly of Mason Street, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday at the Glendale Home, with her daughter-in-law at her side. Valerie was born February 23, 1921 in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Hiitter Rybak. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Valerie worked at the Wallace Co. and...
Antoinette Santina Iorio Peck
Jul 29, 2012
Schenectady - Antoinette Santina Iorio Peck , 77, passed away on July 29, 2012 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Schenectady on July 1, 1935 , the daughter of the late Pietro and Maria Natale Iorio. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School class of 1953. She retired in 1996 after 25 years of service...
Gloria Desantis
Jul 26, 2012
GLORIA DESANTIS With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, Gloria DeSantis 90, of Schenectady on Thursday July 26th at Ellis Hospital. Gloria was born at Ellis Hospital on March 23,1922 to the late Pat Volpicelli and Lena Miranda Volpicelli. She fought a long, courageous battle with deteriorating health issues from the effects of a major stroke in...
Americo 'Mid' Massaroni
Jul 20, 2012
Americo Mid R. Massaroni, of Schenectady passed away after a long illness on Friday, July 20, 2012 surrounded by his loving family . Born in 1928, he was the son of the late Ignazio and Luisa (Papetti) Massaroni. Mid was raised in Schenectady and graduated from Nott Terrace High School. He joined the army in 1946 and served in post...
Mary L. Santore Dicerbo
Jul 18, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Mary L. Santore DiCerbo, 96, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday at the Glendale Home. Mary was born on January 20, 1916 in Watervliet, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Angelina Notartvasio Santore. She attended Schenectady schools and aided the war effort, working at the Navy Depot during WWII. Mary worked as an office assistant for the...


