Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....


