Obituaries

Shirley Jean Dubanowich

Shirley Jean Dubanowich

Jan 9, 2012

WATERVLIET- Shirley J. Dubanowich, 61, entered into eternal rest on Monday at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. Shirl was born in Niskayuna on June 3, 1950 the daughter of Dorothy Ehlers Dubanowich and the late Frank Dubanowich. She was a 1968 graduate of Niskayuna High School and attended SUNY Cortland. She received her Bachelors of Arts Degree from...

Michael A. Cunningham

Michael A. Cunningham

Jan 7, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Michael A. Cunningham, 53, died Saturday at the Stratton VA Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife, Bernice Alescio Cunningham; three children, Michael, Mary and Mathew; granddaughter Ciera; his father Ralph; siblings, Rodney, Larry, Mark, Pamela and Anita. Michael was predeceased by his mother Mary Dean Cunningham and a brother Ronnie. Services conducted by the American...

Francesco Cardiello

Francesco Cardiello

Jan 2, 2012

SCHENECTADY- Francesco Cardiello, 81, of Regal Avenue, entered peacefully into eternal life on Monday morning at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Francesco was born on June 21, 1930 and educated in San Rufo, province of Salerno, Italy, a son of the late Giuseppe Cardiello and Maria Rinaldi. He immigrated to America in 1970 and settled in Schenectady. He worked...

Rose U. Meola

Rose U. Meola

Jan 1, 2012

SCHENECTADY- Rose U. Meola, 88, entered peacefully into eternal rest Sunday on the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary at Ellis Hospital. Rose was born and educated in Schenectady, a daughter of Angelo and Lucia Notartomaso Meola. She worked as a route director for 35 years at American Laundry. Rose loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending time with...

Stephen N. Pacelli

Stephen N. Pacelli

Dec 31, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Stephen N. Pacelli, 93, entered peacefully into eternal life on Saturday evening at Ellis Long Term Care. Stephen was born and educated in Schenectady, a son of the late Stefano and Marianina Santagano Pacelli. He honorably served in the United States Army during WWII in the Pacific Theatre, where he was wounded in action and received the purple heart....

Stanley Anthony Zielinski, Jr.

Stanley Anthony Zielinski, Jr.

Dec 28, 2011

ROTTERDAM JUNCTION- Stanley A. Zielinski, 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday at home with his loving family at his side. Stanley was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Stanislaw and Bronislawa Zielinski. He lived on a farm with his family and attended a one room school house in West Glenville. Stan honorably served in the United...

Mario P. Scardino, Sr.

Mario P. Scardino, Sr.

Dec 3, 2011

ROTTERDAM- Mario P. Scardino, Sr., 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Mario was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Carmelo and Pasqualina DiBella Scardino. He attended Nott Terrace High School where he played basketball, graduating with the class of 1944. Mario was a finish carpenter, a master of his trade. He...

Lucy Mangano Dilorenzo

Lucy Mangano Dilorenzo

Dec 1, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Lucy Mangano DiLorenzo, 88, entered into eternal rest Thursday at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Lucy was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Mangano. She was a 1941 graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School and worked in the bookkeeping department at the General Electric Company for many years. Lucy was united...

Elizabeth Earle

Elizabeth Earle

Nov 24, 2011

SCHENECTADY, NY - Elizabeth Earle 85, wife of the late Frank Earle died Nov. 24, 2011 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY She was born in Madison, Maine Oct. 1st 1926 a daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Stoklas) Madar. Mrs. Earle was a long time resident of Lisbon Falls, ME. And most recently lived at Baptist Health Center in Scotia,...

Anthony L. Patriarca

Anthony L. Patriarca

Nov 16, 2011

VESTAL, NY – Anthony L. Patriarca, 90, formerly of Cheltingham Avenue, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton. Tony was born in Schenectady on August 25, 1921 a son of the late Joseph and Lucy Fusco Patriarca. As a young man, Tony learned and mastered the welding trade. He was employed as a welder/pipefitter for the...

Philomena Fay Attanasio

Philomena Fay Attanasio

Nov 15, 2011

ROTTERDAM- Philomena L. 'Fay' Attanasio, 87, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday at Ellis Hospital, with her loving family at her side. Fay was born in Troy on February 12, 1924 a daughter of the late Michael and Madeline Gross Pisaniello. She graduated from Catholic Central High School and Albany Business College. She was employed in the customer service department...

Wanda Bruzdzski Pickett

Wanda Bruzdzski Pickett

Nov 3, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Wanda Bruzdzski Pickett, 82, of McClellan Street, entered into eternal rest on Thursday at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Wanda was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late John and Sadie Bruzdzski and was a communicant of the former St. Thomas Church. She was employed at the Schenectady County Courthouse for 25 years retiring in 1989. Wanda...

Angela Delores Nappi

Angela Delores Nappi

Nov 2, 2011

Norristown, PA- Angela Delores Nappi, 94, formerly of Schenectady and Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on November 2, 2011. Born in Syracuse on October 10, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Rose Altieri Bucci and Joseph Nappi and stepdaughter of the late Patrick J. Bucci. Angela was raised in Schenectady and received her associate's degree from the Mildred Elley...

Antoinette Roscioli Bonczyk

Antoinette Roscioli Bonczyk

Oct 29, 2011

GLENVILLE- Antoinette Roscioli Bonczyk, 80, formerly of Elton Avenue, entered into eternal rest on Saturday at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving daughter and her loving family. Antoinette was born in Schenectady on June 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Giovanni and Matalda Benacquisto Roscioli. She was a 1949 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Antoinette...

Michael A. Conto

Michael A. Conto

Oct 18, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Michael A. Conto, 55, of Foster Avenue, passed away suddenly at Ellis Hospital on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. Michael was born in Schenectady on December 1, 1955 a son of Joseph Conto and the late Michelena Fondano Conto. He was a graduate of Linton High School. He worked for the New York State Education Department at...

Neil N. Turner

Neil N. Turner

Sep 30, 2011

SCOTIA– Neil N. Turner, 79, of Amsterdam Road died on Friday at the Dutch Manor Nursing Facility. Neil was born in Corry, PA, a son of the late Theodore and Doris Hazen Turner. He graduated high school and honorably served in the Navy from 1949 until 1953. He attended and received his bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Gannon University....

Linda Lupi Wells

Linda Lupi Wells

Sep 30, 2011

ROTTERDAM– Linda L. Lupi Wells, 65 of Rotterdam entered into eternal rest on Friday. Linda was born in Schenectady on November 10, 1945, a daughter of the late Armand and Doris King Lupi. She was a 1963 graduate of Linton High School. Linda was a devoted wife and mother, she stayed home to raise and care for her family. For...

Americo 'Mac' Brunetti

Americo 'Mac' Brunetti

Sep 25, 2011

NISKAYUNA – Americo 'Mac' Brunetti, 94, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Sunday at his residence with his loving family at his side. Mac was born in South Salem, NY, a son of the late Massimo and Maria Gemi Brunetti. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and honorably served in the US Army during...

Peter Lane

Peter Lane

Sep 15, 2011

GLENVILLE – Peter Lane, 92, entered into eternal rest on Thursday at Kingsway Arms. Peter was born in Schenectady on October 30, 1918 a son of the late Alexander and Constantine Oleskiewicz Laniewski. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and soon began working as a painter for the General Electric Company, retiring after 40 years of dedicated service. Peter...

Steven Carmen Civitello, Sr.

Steven Carmen Civitello, Sr.

Sep 11, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Steven Carmen Civitello, Sr., 47, passed away on Sunday September 11th. He was born and educated in Schenectady, a son of Sheila Awaidah and the late Carmen Civitello, Sr. Steven worked in construction throughout his life for the family business. He was predeceased by his father, Carmen Civitello, Sr., and his brothers, James Civitello, Sr. and Brian Civitello....