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Recent obituaries in Amsterdam, ny
The obituaries in the Amsterdam, NY area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to family, community service, or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of our area's history and identity.
Jacob Matthew Martuscello
May 11, 2022
Jacob Matthew Martuscello, 24, passed away May 11, 2022 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Born in Amsterdam, NY on June 30, 1997, he was the son of Timothy M. and Leigh R. Harrington Martuscello.Jacob received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was employed as a customer service representative in Florida.Jacob is survived by his parents, one brother, Mark...
John Michael Mancini
May 11, 2022
Northville: John M. Mancini, formerly of Amsterdam, NY, peacefully passed into eternal life, with Maria and Michael by his side on May 11, 2022 at Mountain Valley Hospice. He had recently been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. “Mike” was born February 21, 1942 at St. Mary’s Hospital to his parents John P. Mancini and Emily F. Mancini (Fralick). He...
Joseph Anthony Montagnino
May 9, 2022
Joseph Anthony “Yippy” Montagnino, 95 of Amsterdam passed away May 9, 2022 at home.Born in Amsterdam on December 12, 1926, he was the son of the late Vincenzo James and Concetta Lombardo.Joe received his education in the Amsterdam school system.Joe was an honorably discharged United States Army Air Force veteran of World War II serving from 1945 to 1946 in...
Nicholas R. Smith
Apr 30, 2022
Nicholas R. Smith, 69, of Amsterdam, NY; died peacefully on April 30th, 2022 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. Born in Amsterdam on April 28, 1953, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Eleanor T. Lajeunesse Smith. Nick attended St. Mary’s Institute and was a 1971 graduate of Bishop Scully High School. He worked as a machinist at...
Richard S. Cowles
Apr 23, 2022
Richard S. “Dick” Cowles, 63, of Hagaman, NY; died Saturday, April 23, 2022 at home. Born in Amsterdam, NY on June 15, 1958, he was the son of the late Richard B. Cowles and Jeannette Harzewski Cowles who survives.Dick received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. He was currently...
Penny Jo Swart
Apr 17, 2022
Penny Jo Swart, 65, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at her Liberty ARC Residence, Village Lane West, Amsterdam.She was born in Amsterdam on March 3, 1957 to the late Arden C. and Josephine Dennison Swart.Penny graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School. She used to enjoy riding her bicycle and to volunteer at Montgomery County SPCA. She was...
Lois U. Hegarty
Apr 15, 2022
Lois U. Hegarty, R.N.Hagaman ----Lois Uhlinger Hegarty, R.N., 82 of Hagaman, NY; passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 7, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Lansing and Lillian Uhlinger. Lois received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam. She went on to receive...
Julianne Gumuka
Apr 3, 2022
Julianne Gumuka, 83, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2022 with her family by her side. Julie is survived by her husband of 58 years Raymond “Jack” Gumuka, her children, John (Helen) Maloney, Kathleen (Blair) Hawley, Colleen (Gerald) Gallup, Andrea (John) Gurga, Raymond Gumuka and Karen Derby. Julie is survived by 15 grand children and 9 great grandchildren. Sisters Jean...
Kenneth Richard Morley
Mar 31, 2022
Kenneth Richard Morley Jr. AKA, K. Richard Morley Jr., (known by most as Rich) passed away peacefully, in his home, surrounded by his loving family on March 31st, 2022. He was the husband of Debra Jean (Moore) Morley.Richard was born to Kenneth R Morley Sr. and Charlotte Hey (Wilson) Morley on January 24th, 1953 at Amsterdam Memorial Hospital. He attended...
Jacqueline Fuentes
Mar 26, 2022
Jacqueline Silva Fuentes, 53, of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturdaymorning March 26,2022 at home.Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 29, 1968, she was the daughter of Pablo and Elsa MaldonadoSilva.Jackie received her education in the New York City school system and graduated from BoricuaCollege with an Associates Degree in Business Administration.She was employed at Fownes Brothers & Company.,...
Donald C. Vanalstine
Mar 26, 2022
Donald C VanAlstine Jr. 74, of Amsterdam New York passed away at home March 26, 2022 with his children by his side. Born on April 22, 1947, he is the son of the late Gladys Green and the late Donald VanAlstine Sr. Donald enjoyed spending time hunting, country line dancing and snowmobiling with family and friends. He is survived by...
Rocco Minasi
Mar 18, 2022
Rocco Minasi, 79 of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at home.Born in Amsterdam on July 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Allesi Minasi.He received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch senior High School.Rocco was an honorably discharged United States Navy veteran, serving...
Francis E. Dicaprio
Mar 13, 2022
Francis E. "Frank" DiCaprio Jr., 66, of Austin Street, Amsterdam, NY; died Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Albany Medical Center.Born in Amsterdam, NY on November 29, 1955, he was the son of the late Francis E. "Buddy" Di Caprio Sr. and Wanda J. Lucas DiCaprio who survives.Frank received his elementary education at St. Mary's Institute and graduated in 1974 from...
Marie A. Pacino
Mar 10, 2022
Marie A. Pacino, 84, of Gray Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Wilkinson RHFC in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam February 13, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Gerardo and Pasqualina Colistra.Marie received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H, Lynch High School.She retired from Albany Medical Center where she was...
Cornelio T. Catena
Mar 1, 2022
Cornelio T. Catena Jr., 88 of Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, passed away March 1, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.Born in Amsterdam on March 20, 1933, he was the son of Cornelio Sr. and Antonette Vertucci Catena.Cornelio was a man of faith, a loving and devoted husband, father and friend. His greatest joy in life was gathering with...
Fredolyn W. Cherico
Feb 23, 2022
Mrs. Fredolyn W. Cherico (Morin), 91 of Amsterdam, passed away with her loving family by her side on February 23, 2022 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam. Born in Tupper Lake, NY on September 1, 1930. She moved to Amsterdam at the age of 11 with her siblings and parents, Lawrence and Leona Dugas Morin. Freddie was a graduate...
David W. Bain
Feb 22, 2022
David W. BainDavid W. Bain, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at his residence in Amsterdam, NY with his loving fiancé and daughter at his side. He was a cherished partner, dedicated father, adoring grandfather and cheerful friend to many. Always ready with a kind word, joke, or having faith that things will work out, he will...
Maurice L. Cole
Feb 22, 2022
Maurice L. “Moe” Cole, age 51, passed away on February 21, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born July 11, 1970, in Portland, Maine to Beverly and Robert Resila. Maurice was a resident of Colorado Springs since 2009 and was formerly of Amsterdam, New York.He graduated in 1988 from Bishop Scully High School in Amsterdam, New York and earned...
John J Mcgillin
Feb 8, 2022
John J. McGillin Jr., 87 of Glenville and formerly of Amsterdam, passed away Tuesday morning at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Born in Amsterdam on June 10, 1934, he was the son of the late John J. McGillin Sr. and Catherine Burns McGillin. John received his education in Amsterdam at St. Mary's Institute and Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School....
Michael J. Riccio
Feb 7, 2022
Michael J. RiccioBeverly, MA – It is with heavy hearts but unending love and gratitude for a long life well-lived that the five children of Michael J. Riccio announce his passing on February 7, 2022 in Beverly, Massachusetts. An Amsterdam, New York resident for nearly nine decades and its longest serving Police Court Judge in history, Judge Riccio was 95...
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