Obituaries

Mark S. Catroppa

Mark S. Catroppa

May 4, 2012

ROTTERDAM – Mark S. Catroppa, 57, of St Jude Drive, died suddenly Friday at Ellis Hospital, after being stricken. Mark was born in Schenectady on March 31, 1955, son of the late Roy and Mary Terrenzio Catroppa. He was a graduate of St Luke's School; Mt Pleasant High School and received an associate's degree in accounting from Hudson Valley Community...

Susan H. Page

Susan H. Page

May 4, 2012

ITHACA - Susan H. Page, 94, formerly of Schenectady and Argyle,NY passed away peacefully on Friday May 4,2012 at Oakhill Manor Nursing Home in Ithaca,NY. Susan was born in Schenectady and moved to Argyle with her husband to establish Page's Market. After the death of her husband Anthony Page in 1958, Susan and her son Robert continued to operate Page's...

Richard F. Hotaling

Richard F. Hotaling

May 1, 2012

ALBANY – Richard F. Hotaling, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Columbia Hospital. Richard was born in Albany on April 4, 1932 a son of the late William and Emma DeForge Hotaling. He attended St. Ann's Academy and honorably served in the Unite State Army during the Korean War from 1950 to...

Robert M. Pidgeon

Robert M. Pidgeon

Apr 19, 2012

CLIFTON PARK – Robert M. Pidgeon, 60, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 19, at his home after a brief illness with his wife at his side. Bob was born on February 27, 1952 in Schenectady, a son of Carmela (Iorio) Pidgeon and the late Anthony Pidgeon. He was a 1970 graduate of Draper High School and received a...

Vincenza 'Vin' Esposito

Vincenza 'Vin' Esposito

Apr 11, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Vincenza 'Vin' Esposito, 97, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday at the Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Vin was born on March 1, 1915, a daughter of the late Francesco and Rosalia Caracciolo. She graduated from Schenectady High School and worked for the American Laundry and Central Market. She married the late Louis Esposito in September 1937 and...

Mary Carrieri Sabatini

Mary Carrieri Sabatini

Mar 20, 2012

ROTTERDAM- Mary T. Sabatini, 91, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord at the Baptist Health, Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday with family at her side. Mary was born in Howe's Cave, NY a daughter of the late Louis and Maria Mastrandea Carrieri. She lived in Jessup, PA and relocated with her family to Schenectady in 1927. Mary...

Pasquale Patsy Dilorenzo

Pasquale Patsy Dilorenzo

Mar 16, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Pasquale S. DiLorenzo, 68, of Front Street, entered into eternal rest on Thursday at Albany Medical Center, succumbing to injuries he sustained when he was hit by a car while out jogging. Pat was born in Schenectady on April 5, 1943, a son of the late Anthony and Anna DellaVilla DiLorenzo. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace...

James F. Kingsland

James F. Kingsland

Mar 15, 2012

GLENVILLE – James F. Kingsland, 74, died Thursday morning at his residence with his loving sister and son by his side. Jim was born in Niskayuna on September 3, 1937, a son of the late Merrill and Theresa Bourdeau Kingsland. He attended Nott Terrace High school and served as a fireman in the military. Jim was a master carpenter and...

Louise L. Bunome

Louise L. Bunome

Mar 15, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Louise L. Buonome, 81 entered into eternal rest on Thursday at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Louise was born on March 12, 1931, a daughter of the late Constantine and Santina Cashera Rotundo. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Louise worked for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, retiring after 25...

Timothy J. Bates

Timothy J. Bates

Mar 14, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Timothy J. Bates, 50, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Tim was born in Schenectady on April 5, 1961, the son of Patricia A. Clark and the late Thomas F. Bates. He was a 1979 graduate of Linton High School and attended SUNY at Cortland. He honorably served in the US...

Nicholas S. Sorrentino

Nicholas S. Sorrentino

Mar 9, 2012

NISKAYUNA – Nicholas S. Sorrentino, 81, entered into eternal rest on Friday after a long illness. Nicholas was born May 28, 1930, a son of the late Ralph and Jennie Russo Sorrentino. He was a 1949 graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School. Nick honorably served his Country in the US Navy aboard the USS Newport News. He worked...

Joseph Torre

Joseph Torre

Mar 5, 2012

SCHENECTADY- Joseph Torre, 100, formerly of Schenectady, entered into rest on Monday surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Schenectady a son of the late Nicola and Angela Torre of Sicily, Italy. Joe was raised in Castroreale, Sicily, where at the age of 8 started barber training from a neighbor barber. He relocated to Schenectady and for over...

Anthony 'Tony' Iannotti

Anthony 'Tony' Iannotti

Feb 27, 2012

ROTTERDAM – Anthony D. 'Tony' Iannotti, 83 died Monday at home. Tony was born December 16, 1928 a son of the late Antimo 'Andy' and Mary Raiano Iannotti. He entered into the United States Army at the age of 17, forgoing his senior year of high school. He served as a Military Policeman and was honorably discharged in 1947. Thanks...

Edgar L. 'Moon' Potter

Edgar L. 'Moon' Potter

Feb 23, 2012

BROADALBIN – Edgar L. 'Moon' Potter, III, entered into eternal rest on Thursday. Moon was born on July 10, 1943 in Troy, the son of the late Edgar and Dolores Moran Potter. He attended Cohoes High School and honorably served in the US Army and Army Reserves. Moon was an independent truck driver and worked most recently for JA Sweet...

Troy P. Zabawczuk

Troy P. Zabawczuk

Feb 22, 2012

AMSTERDAM- Troy Patrick Zabawczuk, 44, died early Wednesday morning at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a pedestrian train accident. Troy was born in Charleston, SC and raised in Broadalbin, NY, the son of Thomas Zabawczuk (Stella) of Windsor, NY and Karen D'Amore of Broadalbin, NY. He worked in the masonry and landscaping fields. He is survived by his parents;...

Patricia Facci Trager

Patricia Facci Trager

Feb 13, 2012

Rotterdam – Patricia A. Trager, 69, entered into eternal peace on Monday at Ellis Hospital. Patricia was born October 9, 1942 in Schenectady a daughter of the late John and Rose Torelli Facci. She was a 1961 graduate of Linton High School and worked at Coyne Industrial Laundry for over twenty years. Patty also worked as the domestic caretaker at...

Donald R. Moore, Sr.

Donald R. Moore, Sr.

Feb 6, 2012

GLENVILLE – Donald R. Moore, Sr. 84, entered into eternal rest on Monday after a brief illness. Don was born in Rochester, the youngest of twelve children to Dominic and Clemtina Buonamo Morinelli, Sr. He relocated with his family to Schenectady in 1943. He joined the United States Army, honorably serving his country during WWII. He was an accomplished drummer...

Dorothy Cavaliere Falvo

Dorothy Cavaliere Falvo

Feb 5, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Dorothy Cavaliere Falvo, of Schenectady, peacefully entered into the arms of the Lord on Sunday at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness. Dorothy was born in Schenectady on April 22, 1928, daughter of the late Angelo and Constance Campano Cavaliere. She was a graduate of both Nott Terrace High School and Mildred Elley Business School. Dorothy worked as...

Rose Lucille Penna

Rose Lucille Penna

Jan 29, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Rose Venezio Penna, 94, of VanVranken Avenue, peacefully passed away on Sunday January 29, 2012 at her home. Rose was born in Glens Falls, May 28, 1917 a daughter of the late Ralph and Lucia Donnaruma Venezio. She moved to the Goosehill area of Schenectady at the age of four. Rose attended Oneida Junior High School and was...

Michael L. Riccio

Michael L. Riccio

Jan 23, 2012

GLENVILLE - Michael Louis Riccio, 56, of Glenville, passed away on January 23rd surrounded by his family. He was born in Schenectady, on May 1, 1955, a son of Anthony and Ann Bunk Riccio. Michael graduated from Linton High School and received a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Siena College. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hiking, skiing, and...