Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Marie R. Martin
Apr 27, 2010
. Martin, 83, died Tuesday evening at Baptist Health Nursing Home, after a long illness. Marie was born in South Schenectady, the daughter of the late Peter and Grace Eats Delory. She attended the former Draper High School and then worked for the General Electric Company for 30 years, where she was a production follower for large motors, gas turbines...
Marion Cavaliere Lattanzio
Apr 24, 2010
SCHENECTADY – Mrs. Marion D. Cavaliere Lattanzio, 84, formerly of Park Place, went to be home with her Lord and beloved family in heaven, Saturday evening at Ellis Hospital. Mrs. Lattanzio was born in Schenectady on January 10, 1926, the daughter of the late Angelo and Constance Campano Cavaliere. She graduated from the former Nott Terrace High School, Class of...
Miss Rose M. Antonelli
Apr 23, 2010
SCHENECTADY – Miss Rose M. Antonelli, 90, passed away on Friday at the Heritage Home for Women in Schenectady. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and served Him through her generous support of His work. She was sustained throughout her life by a deep faith in God and the love of her family. She was born December 22,...
Concetta Caracciolo Hilton
Apr 23, 2010
SCHENECTADY – Concetta Caracciolo Hilton, 82, died Friday at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after a long illness. Concetta was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Isabella Caracciolo. She was a graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School and worked at the General Electric Company for several years. Concetta was a devoted homemaker...
Katherine J. Pacelli
Apr 17, 2010
SCHENECTADY – Katherine J. Pacelli, 75, of Foster Avenue, died Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Baycare Alliant Hospital in Florida, after a brief illness. Katie was born and educated in Saranac Lake, a daughter of the late John and Evelyn Clark Highland. Katie and her husband Eugene were the co-founders of King Cork Wine and Liquor on Watt Street, Schenectady....
Toni Mangino Darian
Apr 12, 2010
NISKAYUNA – Toni Mangino Darian, 92, died on Monday morning at Baptist Health and Retirement Center. Toni was born on September 30, 1917 in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Anthony and Luccia Nappi Mangino. She was a lifelong communicant of St. Anthony’s Church. Toni was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and attended Siena College. During her outstanding...
Viola Giaminelli
Apr 12, 2010
SCHENECTADY – Viola LaDue Giaminelli, 84, of Howard Street, died Monday, at home with her loving family by her side. Viola was born in Oneida, New York, a daughter of the late Jerry and Marion Ballard LaDue. She attended school in Albany. Viola worked for over 20 years at OTB, as operator 15 for the phone-a-bet line where she truly...
Keyshauna Johnson
Mar 24, 2010
SCHENECTADY – Keyshauna Johnson, 7, our beautiful angel, flew away into the arms of the Lord, Wednesday, March 24, 2010. For her short time here on earth, she touched the hearts of everyone she met. Her spirit is free now from all limitations. Keyshauna was born in East Meadow, Long Island, on April 26, 2002. She was the beloved daughter...
Anna Perretta
Mar 16, 2010
SCHENECTADY – Anna Perretta, 94, formerly of Sheridan Village, died Tuesday at Baptist Retirement Center. Anna was born in Schenectady, daughter of the late Anthony and Philomena Montone Giuliano. She attended the Nott Street School and was employed at the American Laundry on lower State Street and then the Drive-in Dry Cleaners on State Street which she owned and operated...
Michael Attanasio
Feb 21, 2010
MAUI, HI – Michael Attanasio, 55, passed away on Sunday February 21, 2010. Michael was born in Troy and grew up in Schenectady. Michael attended Linton High School, Union College and the University of Maui. He was a resident of Maui for the last 28 years. He was an entrepreneur and ran TheYoStore.com. Michael was predeceased by his father, Michael...
Dolores Scott
Feb 17, 2010
SCHENECTADY– Dolores Scott, 74, of Nott Terrace, died February 17th, 2010. Dolores is survived by her sisters, Jeanie and Margaret; children, Jeff, Tina, Robin, Richard and Gloria and 9 grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9 AM on Tuesday, February 23, at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Albany Street. Dolores made a gift to the Anatomical Department at...
Andrea A. Ferraro Mossa
Feb 15, 2010
NISKAYUNA – Andrea A. Ferraro Mossa, 70, of Niskayuna passed away on Monday at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness. Andrea was born in Schenectady on April 12, 1939, a daughter of the late Anthony J. and Antoinette Leonetti Ferraro. She attended local schools and was a lifelong area resident. She worked as a telephone operator and payroll clerk for...


