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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.
Raymond Moissonnier
Nov 9, 2017
Raymond A. Moissonnier, 84, of Stella Lane, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday morning November 9, 2017 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care facility in Amsterdam.Born in Holyoke, MA; on May 21, 1933, he was the son of the late Edmond and Louise Gravel Moissonnier. Ray was a graduate of Holyoke High School and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Textile...
Edward Russo
Nov 8, 2017
Edward W. “Eddie” Russo, 65, current First Ward Alderman for the City of Amsterdam, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 8, 2017. Born in Amsterdam, NY, on October 10, 1952, he was the son of the late John L. Russo and is survived by his mother, Mary Pat Hughes Russo of Amsterdam.Eddie received his education in the Amsterdam school system and...
Joyce Maroney
Oct 19, 2017
Joyce Marilyn Maroney, 85, formerly of Amsterdam, NY; and the state of Florida, passed away Thursday morning, October 19, 2017 at Fairport Baptist Homes in Fairport, NY.Born on March 12, 1932 in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mildred Bissnett Raine. Joyce received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch...
Karen Morrell
Oct 8, 2017
Karen S. Morrell, 72, of Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away October 8, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after a brief Illness.Born in Amsterdam, NY on May 31, 1945, she was the daughter of the late William and Ann Mikolaitis Smith.Karen’s surviving family includes her husband, John “Butch” Morrell, two sons, Ryan Morrell (Beth), Eric Morrell (Alicia), sister,...
Anna Pansini
Oct 6, 2017
Anna Pansini, 87, of Midline Road, Amsterdam, NY, passed away peacefully Friday evening, October 6, 2017 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born in Fort Lee, NJ; on July 21, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Maria D’Angelo. Anna received her education in the Emerson, New Jersey school system, graduating from Emerson High School. Anna...
Brian Monroe
Oct 5, 2017
Brian C. Monroe 72, of Chapman Drive, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday afternoon, October 5, 2017 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam, NY. Born in Oneida, NY on February 22, 1945, he was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth “Betty” Doty Monroe. Brian received his education and graduated from Shaker High School in Latham, NY....
Monica Bazaar
Oct 4, 2017
Monica “Joyce” Bazaar, 95 of Amsterdam, NY, passed away Wednesday morning, October 4, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on July 25, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Irving and Monica Bush Hawker. Joyce received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School.Joyce was a homemaker. She was...
Peter Paige
Oct 3, 2017
Peter C. Paige, 81, of Fort Johnson, NY, passed away Tuesday evening, October 3, 2017 at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on March 26, 1936, he was the son of the late Warren H. and Helen B. Stark Paige. Pete received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School.Pete...
Gina Marie Barton
Sep 6, 2017
Gina Marie (Agresta) Barton, 52, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away Wednesday morning September 6, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on December 4, 1964, she is the daughter of Virginia Phelps Agresta who survives, and the late Raymond “Pucky” Agresta.Gina received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Amsterdam High School. Gina was...
Gene Acela
Aug 30, 2017
Gene Acela, 96, formerly of McCleary Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam. Born on December 27, 1920, he was the son of the late Jacob and Mary Cionek Acela.Gene received his education in Amsterdam schools and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Gene was a United States...
Mario Trippodo
Aug 20, 2017
Mario Trippodo Jr., 78, of Frontage Road, Gloversville, NY, passed away Sunday morning, August 20, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born on October 14, 1938 in Gloversville, NY, he was the son of the late Mario Trippodo and Louise Dambrosi Morel. Mario received his education in the Gloversville school system and attended Gloversville High School. Mario was an...
Karen Shea
Aug 7, 2017
Karen Angela Shea, 33, of VanDerveer Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday August 7, 2017 at home. Born in Amsterdam on September 19, 1983, she was the daughter of Timothy Shea who survives and the late Kathleen Kosiba Shea.Karen received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Amsterdam High School. She was employed as a...
Gerald Nethaway
Aug 3, 2017
Gerald E. “Jerry” Nethaway, 72, of Wesleyan Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Thursday morning, August 3, 2017 at his residence. Born in the Town of Florida on January 14, 1945, he was the son of the late Milton E. and Katherine Norman Nethaway. Jerry received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School...
Margarete Habla
Jul 29, 2017
Margarete Mary Vertucci Habla, 87, formerly of Schmidt Street, Tribes Hill, NY, passed away Saturday July 29, 2017 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Center in Amsterdam, NY, after a long illness. She was one of twelve children born on November 20, 1929 in Fort Johnson, NY; to Pasquale and Josephina DeRose Vertucci.She was married to Robert G. Habla, Sr. on...
Carmela Gaudio
Jul 27, 2017
Carmela R. Gaudio, 93, formerly of Schenectady, NY; passed away Thursday evening July 27, 2017 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam, NY. Born on September 14, 1923 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Antoinette Farina. Carmela received her education in the Schenectady school system. She was employed as a secretary for...
Jacques Landry
Jul 18, 2017
Jacques O. Landry, 94 of Jewett Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday morning July 18, 2017 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam. Born in Three Rivers, Quebec, he was the son of the late Hector and Eliza Tessier Landry. Jacques received his education and graduated from Three Rivers High School. He retired from General Electric in Schenectady, NY...
Eleanor Allen
Jun 19, 2017
Eleanor A. Allen 89, formerly of DeWitt Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday morning June 19, 2017 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born on December 6, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie Livingston Faulds. Eleanor was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School in 1945 and was a homemaker Eleanor was...
Robert Coluni
Jun 9, 2017
Amsterdam---Robert Valentine Coluni, 86, of 248 Market St., Amsterdam NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Friday June 9, 2017. Born in Amsterdam, NY on April 2, 1931, he was the son of John and Jean Coluni of 2 Carmichael St. He graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam in 1949. Bob went on with his education at...
Shirley Cwiakala
Jun 6, 2017
Shirley J. Cwiakala, 80, of Vertucci Lane, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born on July 13, 1936 in Gloversville, NY, she was the daughter of the late George Snow and Eva Bovee.Shirley was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time and traveling with her family.Shirley is survived by Bruno Cwiakala and her...
Angelo Russo
May 31, 2017
Angelo “Babe” P. Russo, 93, of Amsterdam, NY passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.Born on August 8, 1923 in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of the late John and Angeline Russo.Babe received his education at Guy Park Avenue and Wilbur H. Lynch High School, class of 1941, where he was a three letter athlete (basketball, golf, and baseball)...
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