Obituaries

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...

Dilia Ramirez

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...