Obituaries

Carmella Cannizzo Armstrong

Carmella Cannizzo Armstrong

Jan 5, 2013

NISKAYUNA- Carmella B. Armstrong, 87, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday at the Glendale Home. Carmella, a daughter of the late Frank and Chloe Lyon Cannizzo was born and educated in Gloversville. She was a devoted homemaker to her husband and six children. Carmella was the office manager and business partner with her husband for many years at ERA...

Martin A. Palkovic

Martin A. Palkovic

Jan 5, 2013

ROTTERDAM- Martin A. Palkovic, 85, passed peacefully in his sleep, Sunday at Ellis Hospital with his adoring daughter at his side. Martin was born in Schenectady on November 9, 1927 a son of the late Vendelin and Theresa Stelik Palkovic. He attended local schools and was a 1945 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. Martin honorably served his country during...

Catherineann "Cathy" Patierno

Catherineann "Cathy" Patierno

Jan 4, 2013

NISKAYUNA- CatherineAnn "Cathy" Patierno, 52, passed away at home on Friday with her loving family at her side after nine years as a cancer fighter. She now rests in eternal glory. Cathy was born in Schenectady on November 3, 1960, the daughter of Catherine Truscello Patierno and the late Donald L. Patierno. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and...

Charlotte C. Ody

Charlotte C. Ody

Dec 26, 2012

ROTTERDAM- Charlotte C. Ody, 63, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday at Ellis Hospital after a sudden illness. Charlotte was born in Schenectady on September 7, 1949 a daughter of the late Charles and Christine Caracciolo Ody. She was an executive chef at Ody's Inn in The Hague and at Bella Italiano in Schenectady. She will be remembered as being...

Ida Gardino

Ida Gardino

Dec 22, 2012

SCHENECTADY- Ida Gardino, 92, of Sheridan Village, died on Saturday morning with her loving family at her side. She was born in Schenectady on November 30, 1920 a daughter of the late Henry and Candida Gresta Patrignani. Ida will be remembered as a devoted daughter, wife, sister and aunt. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph 'George' Gardino and her...

Frank T. Salvino

Frank T. Salvino

Dec 20, 2012

SCHENECTADY- Frank T. Salvino, 73, passed away on Thursday at home surrounded by his adoring family, after a warriors battle with cancer. He has now gone into the arms of Mary and Jesus to his eternal rest. Frank was born on November 28, 1939 a son of the late Raphael and Bernice Grigoleit Salvino. He was a 1958 graduate of...

Virginia Grasso Samler

Virginia Grasso Samler

Dec 15, 2012

NISKAYUNA – Virginia Grasso Samler, 77, formerly of Whitmyer Drive, entered into God's presence on Saturday at Kingsway Arms after a short illness. Ginny was born in Schenectady, on May 4, 1935 a daughter of the late Salvin and Mary Schettine Grasso. She was a 1953 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. She was a Secretary for various companies including...

Christianne Cummings

Christianne Cummings

Nov 21, 2012

SCHENECTADY –Christianne Cummings, 94, of Union Street died on Sunday at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Christianne was born in St. Nazaire, France on November 6, 1918 and was the widow of John J. Cummings. She is survived by her devoted sons, John and his wife Barbara Cummings and David Cummings; and a brother, Jean Gaillard. Private Services...

Norman Roy Johnson

Norman Roy Johnson

Nov 21, 2012

SCOTIA –Norman Roy Johnson, 79, entered into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, November 21st at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. Norman was born in Lake Placid on October 17, 1933, a twin son of the late Jesse Roy and Agnes Peck Johnson. He was raised and educated in Schenectady. Norman enlisted in the US Air...

Henry Hank Fulton, Jr.

Henry Hank Fulton, Jr.

Oct 30, 2012

SCHENECTADY- Henry "Hank" Fulton, Jr., friend to all, was born into eternal life on Tuesday at home with his loving wife at his side. Hank was born in Hudson, NY, the eldest of twelve children born to the late Henry and Anna Lee Bradshaw Fulton, Sr. He was a 1965 graduate of Hudson High School and enlisted in the United...

Irma Violet Redmond Giardono

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...