Obituaries

Gloria Desantis

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

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

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...

Victoria E. 'Vicky' Flory

Victoria E. 'Vicky' Flory

Jul 11, 2012

ROTTERDAM – Victoria E. "Vicky" Flory, 99, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday. Vicky was born July 7, 1913 a daughter of the late Phillip and Josephine Pasquarella Eats. She attended local schools and worked a short time at the General Electric, before beginning her career at Millivac Instruments, Rotterdam, in 1955 where she made circuit...

David L. Reali

David L. Reali

Jul 10, 2012

SCHENECTADY – David L. Reali, 81, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday at his residence, with his loving family at his side. David was born in Schenectady on August 12, 1930, a son of the late Edward and Vincenza Pannicia Reali. David attended St. Joseph's Academy and graduated at the age of 15. He received his Bachelors of Science degree...

Francis Cicci Marotta, Sr.

Francis Cicci Marotta, Sr.

Jun 28, 2012

GLENVILLE - Francis J. "Cicci" Marotta Sr., 82, of Glenville, died Thursday at home after a short illness. Born in Scotia, Mr. Marotta was a 1947 graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School. He was a charter member of the 139th Fighter Group of the New York National Guard, now Stratton Air Base, serving for 8 years. He worked for the Niagara...

Angela N. Wade

Angela N. Wade

Jun 27, 2012

GLENVILLE- Angela N. Wade, of Heritage Arms Apartments, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Angela was born on December 26, 1926, the daughter of Angelo and Felippa (Conti) Messina and raised by her foster parents Vincenzo and Nunziata Emmi. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and a lifelong Schenectady resident. She was employed...

Sadie 'Sally' Rush

Sadie 'Sally' Rush

Jun 27, 2012

SCHENECTADY –Sadie 'Sally' Rush, formerly of Chrisler Ave, died Wednesday June 27, 2012 at The Avenue. Sadie, the daughter of the late Jacob and Victoria Walkowiak was born and educated in Schenectady. She worked for the General Electric Company, retiring in 1967 after many years of dedicated service. A special thank you to the staff at The Avenue for Sadie's...

The Erend Father Anthony R. Defranco

The Erend Father Anthony R. Defranco

Jun 24, 2012

SCHENECTADY – The Reverend Father Anthony R. DeFranco, 99, the beloved Pastor Emeritus of St. Anthony's Church, entered into Eternal Life on Sunday, June 24th at his residence at the Teresian House in Albany. He was but 2 months short of 100 years old. He was born in Mormanno, Cosenza, Province of Calabria, Italy on August 28, 1912, the son...

Timothy C. Woods

Timothy C. Woods

Jun 15, 2012

Glenville - Timothy C. Woods 49, of Bellaire Drive, passed away peacefully Friday evening June 15, 2012 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Tim was born in Schenectady on December 2, 1962 the youngest son of Thomas E. and Anna Mae Morelli Woods. He graduated from Linton High School, class of 1980. Tim worked for The Golub Corporation for...

Stephen J. Honicki

Stephen J. Honicki

Jun 9, 2012

GLENVILLE – Stephen J. Honicki, 78, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born in Hageman, NY on November 13, 1933 a son of the late Stefan and Frances Chojnowski Hojnicki. He was a member of the 1951 graduating class at Mt. Pleasant High School. Steve...

Robert Lee Newell, Sr.

Robert Lee Newell, Sr.

Jun 6, 2012

ROTTERDAM- Robert Lee Newell, Sr., 84, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday evening at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born May 24, 1928 in Oneonta, a son of the late Julian and Mary Ingalls Newell. He was educated in Oneonta and located to Schenectady with his family. He honorably served for his Country in the US...

Jennie V. Meola

Jennie V. Meola

Jun 3, 2012

BOCA RATON – Jennie Meola, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 6th, at the Hospice by the Sea. Jennie was born in Schenectady on June 24, 1918. She worked for Macy's for 15 years and was a lifetime member of St. Anthony's Church. After residing in Schenectady for 93 years, she had...

Louise M. Bologna

Louise M. Bologna

May 31, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Louise M. Bologna, 66, passed away on Thursday at Albany Medical Center, after a brief illness. Louise was born February 11, 1946, in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Wimette Bologna. She was a 1964 graduate of Notre Dame High School, received her Applied Science degree from SUNY Cobleskill and her Bachelors of Science degree...

Israel Vazquez

Israel Vazquez

May 28, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Israel Vazquez, 25, of Park Avenue, entered into the arms of the Lord on Monday at the Wintergreen Park in Canajoharie. Israel was born in Yauco, PR on May 8, 1987, the son of Marcos Vazquez and Damaris Valez. He was educated and became a US Citizen. Israel had been employed at the MCI Global Industrues in Amsterdam....

Amelia 'Molly' Cercone

Amelia 'Molly' Cercone

May 27, 2012

GLENVILLE- Amelia 'Molly' Cercone, entered into eternal rest on Sunday at Ellis Hospital, after a short illness. Molly was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Isabella Caracciolo. She graduated from the former Nott Terrace High School and earned a degree from Spencer Business School. Molly worked for the Tax Compliance Division of NYS Department of...

Lenora Pezzano

Lenora Pezzano

May 27, 2012

Schenectady- Lenora Pezzano, 83, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday May 27 at the Glendale Nursing Home. Lenora was born in Schenectady, on October 3, 1928 a daughter of the late James and Raffaela Cosenzia Pezzano. She was a life-long resident of Foster Avenue. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. She was a communicant of St....

Constance C. Dagostino

Constance C. Dagostino

May 26, 2012

LAKE PLEASANT- Constance C. Dagostino, 71, entered into eternal rest on Saturday at Ellis Hospital with her loving family at her side. Connie was born in Delanson on April 13, 1941 the daughter of the late Paul and Laura Scranton Panas. She graduated from Duanesburg Central School and attended Colona School of Beauty. Connie worked as a self-employed hairdresser for...

Pauline Corvino

Pauline Corvino

May 24, 2012

ROTTERDAM – Pauline DiCaprio Corvino, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday at home, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Pauline was born June 12, 1923 , in Schenectady a daughter of the late Joseph and Emerina Lippiello DiCaprio. She attended local schools and worked many years as a matron for the Schenectady City School District. She was...

Pauline A. Pasquarella

Pauline A. Pasquarella

May 21, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Pauline A. Pasquarella, 95, formerly of Raymond Street, died May 21, 2012, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Pauline was born April 1, 1917, in Schenectady a daughter of the late Michael and Agnes Riccitello Malgiere. She was educated in Schenectady schools and graduated from the former Nott Terrace High School, class of 1935. She was employed as a...