Obituaries
Michael J. Gizzi
Mar 21, 2011
SCHENECTADY- Michael Gizzi, 90, of VanVranken Avenue, entered into eternal peace quietly at home, on Monday surrounded by his devoted family. Michael was born in Fontichiari, Province of Frosinone, Italy a son of the late Joseph and Anna Carpico Gizzi. He immigrated to Schenectady in 1937, working for the railroad and the Van Curler Hotel. Mike honorably served his Country...
Alfreda E. Smith
Mar 18, 2011
SCHENECTADY- Alfreda E. Smith, 84, formerly of Summit Towers, died on Friday. Alfreda was born in Springfield, MA, a daughter of the late Alfred and Eda Perkins Garvey. Alfreda was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Earl Smith who died in 1988. Survivors include her son, Allen and his wife Lynn Smith, of Cazenovia; a grandson, Jeffery...
Christina Mastroianni
Mar 11, 2011
SCHENECTADY- Christina Mastroianni, 92, entered into eternal rest on Friday. Christina was born in Caiazzo, Province of Caserta, Italy on September 2, 1918, a daughter of Antonio Fazzone and Anna Maria Barbieri. She immigrated to Schenectady in 1966 and was a loving homemaker to her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a woman of great strength...
Amelia Puglisi
Mar 10, 2011
GLENVILLE- Amelia Puglisi, 88, of Tryon Drive, died suddenly at Ellis Hospital, after being stricken. Amelia was born January 10, 1923 in Fondachelli, Sicily, a daughter of the late Nunzio Conti and Carmella Orlando. She immigrated to America on May 17, 1955 and settled in Schenectady. She began her career with Abelove’s Linen Service and then went on to open...
Richard P. Kwak
Mar 9, 2011
SCHENECTADY- Richard P. Kwak, 66, died Wednesday at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness. Richard was born March 26, 1944 in Schenectady a son of Marian Schier Kwak and the late Walter H. Kwak. He was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and honorably served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Richard was an assembler in...
Nicoletta Carrieri
Feb 24, 2011
SCHENECTADY- Nicoletta Carrieri, 89, was peacefully called home by the Lord at the Baptist Health & Retirement Center on February 24, 2011. Nicoletta was a daughter of Louis and Maria Mastrandea Carrieri and was born in Jessup, PA. She was the epitome of compassionate giving to all who knew her. Nicoletta was predeceased by her brother, Michael Carrieri. Survivors include...
Laura Strazzi
Feb 16, 2011
SCHENECTADY- Laura G. Strazzi, 87, died Wednesday morning at Ellis Hospital. Laura was born and educated in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Rocco and Elisa DeLava Strazzi. She worked for MICA Insulator, 3M Company and retired from the General Electric Company. Laura was a wonderful woman who loved people and animals. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, playing cards and shopping...
Jean Marie Claps, Nee Docteur
Feb 11, 2011
NISKAYUNA - Jean Marie Claps (nee Docteur), 74, of Schenectady, died on February 11, 2011 after a courageous five year battle with cancer. She died gently, at home, surrounded by her family. Jean is the daughter of the late John and Mildred Reff Docteur. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Michael Claps, two stepchildren, their spouses, and...
Maria Rosa Rinaldi
Feb 2, 2011
SAN RUFO, ITALY – Maria Rosa Rinaldi, 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Maria Rosa was born in San Rufo, Province of Salerno, Italy on November 8, 1929, a daughter of the late Gennaro and Nicoletta Rinaldi. She was a devoted homemaker caring for her family. Maria Rosa is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Giuseppe...
Emma Carboni
Feb 2, 2011
NISKAYUNA- Emma Carboni, 88, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning at her home. Emma was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Angelo A. and Rose Gabriel Carboni. She was a graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School and worked in several departments at General Electric for over 42 years before retiring in 1985. She was a lifelong...
Mary T. Catroppa
Feb 1, 2011
SCHENECTADY- Mary T. Catroppa, 92, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday evening at Ellis Hospital. Mary was born in Rahway, NJ on September 16, 1918, a daughter of the late Anthony and Liberata Terrenzio. She was educated in Schenectady schools and worked for the General Electric Company and the family store on Strong Street. She was a loving and devoted...
Klara E. Macherone
Jan 28, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Klara E Macherone, 89, entered into eternal rest Friday evening at her home. Klara was born and educated in Germany and immigrated to Schenectady after WWII. She worked for European Health Spa’s in Niskayuna for a number of years and was a private masseuse. Klara was an avid gardener and a former communicant of St. John the Baptist...
Gary L. Lombardi
Jan 28, 2011
Gary Louis Lombardi, lifelong resident of Schenectady, NY, passed away peacefully on January, 28, 2011. Gary was the son of the late Louis and Amelia Lombardi. He was the devoted husband of Donna Ball Lombardi of Niskayuna, NY. Gary was the beloved brother of Marisa Lombardi Doherty and her husband Francis Doherty of Arlington, MA, the late Denise Lombardi Ausborn...
Robert A. Consalvo
Jan 25, 2011
GLENVILLE– Dr. Robert A. Consalvo, 59, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness. Robert was born in Schenectady, a son of Robert and Carol Camino Consalvo. He was a graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School, Class of 1969. He attended Mohawk Valley Community College, where he received an Associates Degree in Applied Sciences, a...
Marie A. Deciero
Jan 23, 2011
GLENVILLE– Marie A. Giuffre DeCiero, 82, died Sunday morning at Baptist Health in Scotia, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born in Brooklyn, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Josephine Peconie Giuffre. She moved to Amsterdam when she was 6 years old and then relocated to Gloversville when she married. She was a 1946 graduate of the Wilbur...
Wanda Papa Yeo
Jan 7, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Wanda Papa Yeo, 77, of The Avenue, died Friday afternoon, after a long illness. Wanda was born in Schenectady, on January 26, 1933, the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret Montorio Papa. She was a homemaker to her family. In her later years, she enjoyed playing cards, bingo and various bus trips. Wanda was predeceased by her...
Grace Corbett Perretta
Jan 6, 2011
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Grace Corbett Perretta, 87, of Arden Courts Care Facility, died Thursday morning, after a lengthy illness. Grace was born in Troy, NY, on December 10, 1923, the daughter of the late Lawrence D. and Alice Betts Corbett. She graduated from Scotia High School, class of 1940. She was a secretary for the General Electric Company in...
Betty Dibell Gregware
Dec 30, 2010
CROPSEYVILLE- Betty Frances DiBell Gregware, 89, entered into eternal rest, Thursday, after a long illness at the Vermont Veterans Home. Betty was born in Troy, a daughter of the late Daniel and Hattie Morton DiBell. She was a 1939 graduate of Troy High School. Betty worked for Cluett Peabody Shirt Manufacturing in Troy, where she was the secretary of the...
Robert P. Navarette
Dec 30, 2010
ROTTERDAM - Robert P. Navarette, born October 27, 1926, in Schenectady, died on the morning of December 30, 2010, at the age of 84. He was the son of the late Peter and Pauline Sutton Navarette. Mr. Navarette resided at the Baptist Nursing Home, since August. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and Albany Business College. Mr....
Maria Valentino Dematteo
Dec 19, 2010
SCHENECTADY—Maria Valentino DeMatteo, 81, of Foster Avenue, went home to be with Jesus and the Blessed Mother on Sunday, after a short illness. Maria was born and educated in Alvignano, Province of Caserta, Italy, a daughter of the late Nicola and Michelina Corniello Valentino. Maria relocated to France, where she worked for the Ambassador at the American Embassy. She then...
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