Obituaries

Helen Caracciolo Hendrickson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Harold W. Yeomans

Harold W. Yeomans

May 23, 2023

SCHENECTADY - Harold W Yeomans Jr., passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in the care of Mountain Valley Hospice. Harold was born in Middlebury VTto Harold W Yeomans Sr and Gladys Hamm Yeomans and lived most of his life in Middletown, NY until he moved to the Albany area to attend SUNY Albany. He graduated...

Brian S. Macherone

Brian S. Macherone

May 22, 2023

SCHENECTADY – Brian S. Macherone, 67, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, after a long illness. Brian was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Sebastian and Klara Knecht Macherone. He was a 1973 of Mount Pleasant High School and began an apprentice program with General Electric as a computer programmer. Brian excelled in his field and worked...

Constance 'Connie' Janack

Constance 'Connie' Janack

May 12, 2023

“Come to me … and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28-29 GLENVILLE – Constance “Connie” Janack, steadfast in her faith and defined by her love for family, was peacefully welcomed home by the Lord on Friday, May 12, 2023. Born on July 16, 1933, on North Jay Street in the heart of what is now known as Schenectady’s ‘Little...

Pierina E. Covato Ago

Pierina E. Covato Ago

May 11, 2023

ROTTERDAM – Pierina E. Covato Drago, 89, entered into eternal peace, on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Ellis Hospital, after being stricken at home. Pierina was born in Pozzallo, province of Ragusa, Sicily on June 28, 1933. She worked as a seamstress, before immigrating to America in 1966. She settled in Schenectady with her family on Foster Avenue. Pierina worked...

Catherine M. 'Kate' Dicocco

Catherine M. 'Kate' Dicocco

May 10, 2023

NISKAYUNA – Catherine M. ‘Kate’ DiCocco, 96, passed away peacefully, on a glorious morning, May 10, 2023, surrounded by her family. Kate was born on Christmas Day, 1926, the daughter of John and Anna (Turk) Gregoire. She attended Schenectady schools. As a teenager, she loved to roller-skate, where she met her husband Duilio ‘Jake’ DiCocco. They married on January 14,...

Della Mae Pickett Monticolo

Della Mae Pickett Monticolo

May 8, 2023

SCHENECTADY – Della Pickett Monticolo, 76, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Monday, after a long illness. Della was born on December 19, 1946, the daughter of the late Delbert and Wanda Bruzdzinski Pickett. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. She was employed for over 20 years as a claims adjuster for Travelers Insurance Company. She was...

Onnie Onofrio F. Nappi

Onnie Onofrio F. Nappi

Apr 17, 2023

NISKAYUNA – Onnie Onofrio F. Nappi, 83, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness, with his loving wife, Rosalie by his side. Onnie was born on June 29, 1939, to Frank and Angelina Fusco Nappi in the Stockade area. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School, class of 1957, and from Albany...

Robert J. 'Bob' Laurange

Robert J. 'Bob' Laurange

Apr 4, 2023

SCHENECTADY – Robert J. ‘Bob’ Laurange, Jr., 64, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday. Bob was born in Schenectady, the son of Elva Basile Laurange and the late Robert J. Laurange, Sr. He attended Linton High School. Bob worked for the Marriott Hotels in Florida for several years and returned to Schenectady where he worked locally in the construction...

Edward 'Eddie' Hakey

Edward 'Eddie' Hakey

Mar 26, 2023

Edward (Eddie) Hakey, 70, of Schenectady, passed away on the morning of Sunday, March 26th, 2023. Eddie was born to Natalie Barbera and Kenneth Hakey on October 25th, 1952. Eddie is survived by daughters Sara Eaton and Emily DeFruscio, and grandchildren Jackson, Mark, Natalie, and Julie May. Eddie was a lifelong resident of Schenectady. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High...

Rose Marie Pennucci

Rose Marie Pennucci

Mar 25, 2023

CLIFTON PARK - Rose Marie Pennucci, a loving mother, beloved grandmother, and loyal friend passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. She was 84 years young. Rose Marie was born in Brooklyn on January 9, 1939, to the late Anthony and Mary (Rizzo) Bruno. She...

Donald A. Guely

Donald A. Guely

Mar 20, 2023

SCHENECTADY - Donald “Don” Guely, age 76, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 20, 2023, after a brief illness. Don was born on March 7, 1947, to the late Art and Rose Guely, and was a lifelong resident of Schenectady. He graduated from Bishop Gibbons HS in 1965, Hudson Valley Community College, and Computer Programming Institute. He worked as a Computer...

Patricia Deblasio Dicocco

Patricia Deblasio Dicocco

Mar 18, 2023

ROTTERDAM- Patricia DeBlasio DiCocco, 75, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Father on Saturday, March 18, 2023, with her family by her side. Patricia was born on March 17, 1948, in Schenectady NY. The daughter of the late John and Adalgisa “Dege” DeBlasio, “Patty”, as she was known, graduated from Linton High School in 1966. From there, Patty...