Obituaries
A'Mon Isaiah Willis
Oct 7, 2023
ALBANY – A’Mon, Isaiah Willis, 14, passed away as a result of a tragic automobile accident on Saturday, October 7, 2023. A’Mon was born on January 2, 2009, the younger brother of 30 minutes to his twin A’Mir in Albany, and the son of Alphonso and Jessica Rivera Willis. He is currently a 9th-grade student at Albany High School. A’Mon...
Annemarie Maré
Sep 21, 2023
SCHENECTADY - AnneMarie Maré, 81, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Ellis Hospital on Thursday, September 21, 2023. AnneMarie was born on December 29, 1941, in Schenectady, NY. She was the second of two children of Paul J. Sr. and Beatrice Lattanzio Landolfo. AnneMarie was a graduate of Linton High School, in Schenectady, NY, and was employed in...
Hildreth E. 'Gene' Simmons Jr.
Sep 12, 2023
MIDDLE GROVE – Hildreth E. ‘Gene’ Simmons, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023. Gene was a man of few words, but he was known for his generosity, compassion, and knowledge. His calm demeanor was appreciated by many, in times of need. He was born Hildreth Eugene Simmons Jr., to the late Eugene and Sylvia Simmons. He lived...
Robert R. Alesio
Sep 9, 2023
SCHENECTADY – Robert R. Alesio, 73, of Avenue A, passed away on September 9th, 2023 after a long illness. Bobby was born in Schenectady on August 26, 1950, the son of Samuel and Gilda Nigro Alesio. He graduated from Linton High School, class of 1969, then attended Schenectady County Community College and SUNY at Plattsburg, earning his Bachelor’ in Business...
Norman E. Martin
Sep 9, 2023
ROTTERDAM - Norman E. Martin, 93, formerly of Delmar Avenue, passed away on September 9th, 2023 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center after a short illness. Born in North Adams, MA to George Martin and Sarah Turner, Norman and his family moved to Schenectady in 1943. Norman held many jobs over the course of his life. He was a paper carrier...
Thomas A. Burns Jr.
Sep 4, 2023
NISKAYUNA - Thomas A. Burns Jr., 86, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, after suffering a stroke. Mr. Burns was born on July 18, 1937, a son of the late Thomas A. Burns Sr. and Marie (Sullivan) McElhone. Tom was a lifelong resident of Schenectady County. He worked as a welder at General Electric, retiring after many years of...
Madeline Albanese Zieliski
Aug 29, 2023
ROTTERDAM JUNCTION- Madeline F. Albanese Zielinski, 96, lifetime resident of Rotterdam Junction, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, with her loving family at her side. Madeline was born in Rotterdam on January 31, 1927 a daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie Albanese, and attended Draper School. Madeline along with her brother Joe, owned and operated...
Tammy M. Bell Mccarroll-Lence
Aug 21, 2023
SCHENECTADY – Tammy Bell-Lence, 53, of the Stockade, passed away at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Monday, August 21, 2023. Tammy was born on October 6, 1969, to Harold T. Bell, Sr., and Geraldine Randolph in Schenectady. She attended Mt. Pleasant High School, where she was a cheerleader and studied Nursing. She became a CNA...
Robert L. Newell Jr.
Aug 8, 2023
ROTTERDAM – Robert L. Newell, Jr., 72, gracefully transitioned to his Eternal Rest on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, surrounded by the music of Bob Dylan and his loving daughters. Born in Schenectady on January 30, 1951, Bob was the son of Antoinette ‘Dolly’ Gazzillo Newell and the late Robert L. Newell, Sr. He graduated in 1969 from Schalmont High School...
Michael S. Maloney
Aug 6, 2023
ROTTERDAM – Michael S. Maloney, 79, suddenly entered Eternal Life on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Michael was born in Albany on April 10, 1944, the son of Edwin & Mary Maloney Dennis. He spent his childhood in Averill Park and graduated from Averill Park High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam in the 101st Air Borne,...
Elisabetta Stegagno
Jul 26, 2023
SCHENECTADY – Elisabetta Stegagno, 92, a lifelong resident and loving guardian of N. Jay Street, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Elisabetta, lovingly known as Tina, was born in Montepagano, Italy, the daughter of the late Antonio and Viola Esposito Braccili. In 1955 she immigrated to America with her infant...
Dominic Scavia
Jul 22, 2023
ROTTERDAM – Dominic Scavia, 96, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving children. Dom was born in Schenectady, son of the late Dominic and Natalina Ferro Scavia, Sr. He graduated in 1945 from Nott Terrace High School, where he played football and wrestled. Dom enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served as a...
Helen Caracciolo Hendrickson
Jul 14, 2023
Gansevoort – Helen Caracciolo Hendrickson, 95, formerly of Schenectady, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 14, 2023, after a brief illness. Helen was born in Schenectady, the daughter of Francesco and Rosalia Caracciolo. She attended Riverside School and was a 1946 graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School. As the youngest child of hardworking immigrant parents, Helen realized...
Richard John Dibartolomeo
Jun 28, 2023
GUILDERLAND - Richard John DiBartolomeo joined his greatest love, Suzanne in eternal rest on June, 28th 2023 at St. Peters Hospital after a long illness. Richard was a New Years Day baby born in Schenectady NY on Jan 1, 1947, to his beloved parents, the late Sophie and John DiBartolomeo. That New Years Day began the story of a man...
Mary Katherine Proper
Jun 26, 2023
SCHENECTADY – Mary Katherine Proper, 64 passed away, with her loving family at her side, on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Albany Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Mary was born in Lake Placid, NY on January 25, 1959, the daughter of the late Richard and Martha Mullin Proper. She located to Schenectady with her family and graduated from Schenectady...
Michaelena 'Mickey' Ruggiero Palmieri
Jun 24, 2023
NISKAYUNA - Michaelena “Mickey” Palmieri passed away peacefully at her home on June 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving children. She was born on September 27, 1925, in Mechanicville, NY where she had family and life-long friends. It was there that she met the love of her life, her husband Richard “Dick” Palmieri at Joyce’s Log Cabin. She graduated from...
Richard A. Reiter
Jun 4, 2023
Richard A Reiter, 95, of Glenville NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at the Daughters of Sarah Senior Living Community in Albany, NY, where he spent his last years with his loving wife Carol by his side. Richard was born in Wisconsin and grew up in Marquette, Michigan with his parents and brother Jerry. He graduated high...
Antoinette 'Nettie' Brunetti
Jun 4, 2023
NISKAYUNA – Antoinette ‘Nettie’ Brunetti, 102, entered into the Arms of the Lord on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at home, with her loving family at her side. Nettie was born in Schenectady, the daughter of Salvatore and Stefana Giannelli Marotta. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School. Nettie worked at Ricitello’s Restaurant and was a devoted homemaker. She was a...
Michael J. Hammond
Jun 1, 2023
Michael James Hammond, (Miggy), 30 years old of Canajoharie NY, passed away Thursday, June 1st at his residence in Troy NY. He entered into this world on December 19th, 1992 at St Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam NY. He attended Amsterdam schools, but he found his home and best friends in the town of Canajoharie NY. He spent his time pursuing...
Maryann Pani
May 25, 2023
Maryann Pani of Schenectady NY, passed away on Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at Ellis Hospital. She was 57 years old Born on May 29th, 1965, in Albany NY, daughter of the late Peter J and Rita Ann Isabella and granddaughter to Massimo and Agnes Bruni Maryann graduated from Albany High School in 1985 Maryann worked at Westmere nursing home and...


