Obituaries

Nicoletta Carrieri

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Rebecca Rae Murton & Ahllia Giselle Nadene Witherspoon

Rebecca Rae Murton & Ahllia Giselle Nadene Witherspoon

Dec 19, 2010

SCHENECTADY—Rebecca Rae Murton, 22, of Catherine Street, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 19, 2010, her 8 ½ month unborn daughter, Ahllia Giselle Nadene Witherspoon, entered into the Arms of the Lord on Saturday, December 18, 2010, both as a result of an automobile accident. Rebecca was born in Schenectady on September 3, 1988. She attended Schenectady schools and...

Lois Rolleston Parisella

Lois Rolleston Parisella

Dec 13, 2010

SCHENECTADY – Lois Rolleston Parisella, 78, eternally joined her parents and sisters on Monday afternoon. Lois was born in Riverdale, NY, a daughter of the late John and Dehlia Mulligan Rolleston. She was a graduate of New Paltz Teachers College, where she received her teaching degree. Her greatest love was teaching elementary school, especially the second grade. She then went...

Margaret Giaquinto

Margaret Giaquinto

Dec 8, 2010

GLENVILLE – Margaret Giaquinto, 92, formerly of Sunnyside Road died Wednesday at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Margaret was born in New York City on June 18, 1918, a daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Brower Williams and has lived in Glenville for many years. She worked for the General Electric Company for several years and New York...

Ines Sorrentino Colucci

Ines Sorrentino Colucci

Nov 23, 2010

Town of Florida- Ines M. Colucci, 49, died Tuesday at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, from leiomyosarcoma, a rare cancer. Ines was born in Brooklyn, a daughter of Clara Campano Sorrentino and the late John Sorrentino. She was a 1979 graduate of Linton High School, then attended Hudson Valley Community College and Schenectady County Community College, where...

Daniel R. Masterpole

Daniel R. Masterpole

Nov 13, 2010

ROTTERDAM – Daniel R. Masterpole, 93, entered into eternal rest, on Saturday at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. Daniel was born in Rotterdam Junction, a son of the late Anthony and Katherine Margetta Masterpolo. He attended Woestina School. Daniel enlisted in the US Army, and honorably served his Country during WWII with the 182nd Infantry Regiment, in the Asiatic...