Obituaries
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...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
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