Obituaries

Angela Dematteo Agostino

Angela Dematteo Agostino

Aug 16, 2010

TOWN OF BRUNSWICK - Angela M. DeMatteo Agostino, 59, passed away Monday, August 16, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. Angela was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Angelo and Mary Ruggerio DeMatteo. She attended Mohonasen High School and worked for the N.Y.S. Department of Social Welfare and then The E. Stewart Jones law firm and...

Marguerite Di Pietro

Marguerite Di Pietro

Aug 9, 2010

SCHENECTADY – Marguerite Di Pietro, 79, formerly of Campbell Avenue, died Monday August 9, at Ellis Hospital. Marguerite was born and educated in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Oreste and Mary Salvione Di Pietro. She was a music enthusiast, an avid bowler and was a devoted communicant of the former Immaculate Conception Church. Survivors include her devoted sister Josephine...

Margaret Colucci Clark

Margaret Colucci Clark

Aug 2, 2010

SCHENECTADY –Margaret Colucci Clark, 95, died Monday afternoon at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born in Schenectady on December 9, 1914, a daughter of the late Ferdinand and Antoinette Ciccarelli Colucci. She was educated at the Old Schenectady High School and then went on to attend college in Albany. She worked for...

Theresa E. Napolitana

Theresa E. Napolitana

Jul 28, 2010

SCHENECTADY – Theresa E. Castelli Napolitana, 81, died Wednesday, July 28, at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late John and Mary Jeggabi Castelli. She graduated from the former St. Columba High School where she was a head cheerleader and played piano. She attended Spencer Business Institute and worked briefly...

Charles Henry Williams

Charles Henry Williams

Jul 23, 2010

CLIFTON PARK- Charles H. Williams, 72, died July 23, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital, after a battle with cancer. He was born in Albany, the son of the late Peter and Bertha Williams. Charlie served in the United States Army and retired from Sinclair & Valentine in Albany. He is survived by his five children; Charles Jr.,...

Biagio Polsinelli

Biagio Polsinelli

Jul 23, 2010

NISKAYUNA – Biagio Polsinelli, 84, died Friday July 23 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Biagio was an incredible man that could be described in so many different ways: a respectful, loyal son; a loving devoted husband; an amazing, giving father and grandfather; an honorable, compassionate friend. He was born the fifth of seven children on November 13,...

Michael Marotta

Michael Marotta

Jul 17, 2010

SCHENECTADY – Michael Marotta, 93, of Manhattan Street, entered into eternal rest on Saturday at the Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Michael was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Michael and Concetta DeAngelo Marotta. He was a 1935 graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School, excelling as a champion cross...

Romanina Loreta Di Cocco

Romanina Loreta Di Cocco

Jul 10, 2010

SCHENECTADY- Romanina Di Cocco, 46, of Lenox Road, died suddenly Saturday evening at Ellis Hospital, with her loving family at her side. She was born in Fontechiari, province of Frosinone, Italy on June 8, 1964, the daughter of Filomena Di Legge Di Cocco and the late Antonio Di Cocco. She immigrated to Schenectady in 1971; and attended St. Anthony’s elementary...

Dolores L. Lasak

Dolores L. Lasak

Jun 30, 2010

SCHENECTADY – Dolores L. Lasak, 80, of Wyoming Avenue entered into eternal peace on Wednesday evening. Dolores was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Edward and Freda Bejgrowicz Kluth. She attended Schenectady schools and was a 1947 graduate of the former Mt. Pleasant High School. Dolores worked as a secretary for the General Electric Company. She was a...

Basil Sansalone

Basil Sansalone

Jun 25, 2010

SCHENECTADY – Basil V. Sansalone, 88, died Friday evening at home with his loving family by his side. Basil was born on October 5, 1921, in New York City, the oldest of 5 children, of the late Michael and Tomasina Pisani Sansalone. He served in the US Army during WWII. He retired from Blue Cross-Blue Shield in Slingerlands. He was...

Bessie J. Farina Iovinella

Bessie J. Farina Iovinella

Jun 25, 2010

SCHENECTADY – Bessie J. Farina Iovinella, 90, of 13th Street, died peacefully Friday morning at her home after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. Bessie was born in South Schenectady, the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Francesca Scirocco Farina. She was a graduate of the former Draper High School. Bessie worked for the General Electric Company during...

Augustine A. Thompson

Augustine A. Thompson

Jun 16, 2010

SCHENECTADY – Augustine A. Thompson, 91, formerly of Troy Schenectady Road, passed away Wednesday at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Augustine was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Joseph and Pacifica Tomasone. He graduated from the former Nott Terrace High School. Augustine enlisted in the US Navy and honorably served his Country...

Sylvia M. Rossi

Sylvia M. Rossi

Jun 12, 2010

Niskayuna- Sylvia M. Rossi, 91, formerly of Nott Street, entered into eternal peace on Saturday at the Kingsway Home, surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was born in Schenectady and graduated with honors from the former Mont Pleasant High School. She then attended and graduated from Russell Sage College, in Troy, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Finance. Sylvia...

John M. Scarchilli

John M. Scarchilli

Jun 5, 2010

LATHAM – John M. Scarchilli, 59, of Latham, President and CEO of Pioneer Bank, entered into eternal rest on Saturday morning. John was born in Troy, son of Mary Zotta Scarchilli, of Waterford and the late John J. “Pep” Scarchilli. He was raised in Waterford and was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College and Siena College. John honorably served...

Virginia Jean Dematteo

Virginia Jean Dematteo

May 30, 2010

SCHENECTADY – Virginia ‘Jean’ DeMatteo, 89, of Foster Avenue, entered into eternal peace on Sunday at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Jean was born and educated in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Carmen and Gerloma Mastroianni DeMatteo. She worked for the General Electric Company as a coil winder and tool keeper. She retired after 39 years of dedicated...

Catherine "Kitty" Beltrone Morelli Mcclune

Catherine "Kitty" Beltrone Morelli Mcclune

May 8, 2010

Wildwood Crest, NJ --- Catherine “Kitty” Beltrone Morelli McClune passed away May 8th 2010 peacefully at home surrounded in compassion, love & sweet kisses with her family by her side. Catherine was born and raised in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Bensiero and Angelina Squillace Beltrone. Throughout her life Kitty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother who...

Mary Pucci Keating

Mary Pucci Keating

May 6, 2010

SCHENECTADY—Mary Pucci Keating, 90, of Nott Terrace, died Thursday at Ellis Hospital. Mary was born in Schenectady on December 23, 1919, daughter of the late Ralph and Angelina Pirro Pucci. Mary was a 1937 graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School. Mary was employed for over 25 years by New York Telephone Company as an Operator, retiring in 1982....

Giulio Palma

Giulio Palma

Apr 28, 2010

SCHENECTADY - Giulio Palma, 85, of Gerling St., died at home Wednesday afternoon with his loving family by his side. He was born in Arpino, Province of Frosinone, Italy, on March 13, 1925 to the late Tommaso and Vincenza Polsinelli Palma. Giulio served in the Italian Army and was a life long master carpenter. He moved to Welland, Ontario, Canada...

John O. Ferro

John O. Ferro

Apr 27, 2010

Schenectady - John O. Ferro of Glenwood Blvd., passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010. John was born in Schenectady on February 1, 1924, and was the son of Florence Mary and Livio George Ferro. He graduated from the Technical Program at Mont Pleasant High School and from Mohawk College in Utica. He attended Siena College. John was in the Army...

James John Seccombe

James John Seccombe

Apr 27, 2010

Schenectady—James J. Seccombe, 63, of Hattie Street, died Tuesday morning after a brief illness. James was born in Schenectady on August 28, 1946, son of the late John and Harriett Galleger Seccombe. He was educated in Schenectady schools and he served in United States Army, Corps of Engineers, in Vietnam. He then worked as a mason for Ramlow Construction Co....