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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.
Phyllis Liggero
Dec 15, 2016
Phyllis J. Liggero, 95, formerly of DeWitt St., and Florida Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, and Lakeview Road, Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, December 15, 2016 at Saratoga Center in Ballston Spa, NY.Born August 11, 1921 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Enrico and Filomena Constantino. Phyllis received her education and graduated from Draper High School...
John Harrington
Dec 11, 2016
John Francis “Jack” Harrington Jr., 88, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away Sunday evening, December 11, 2016 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on February 5, 1928, he was the son of the late John Francis Sr. and Mary Breslin Harrington.Jack received his education at St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam, graduating in 1945. He also attended Alfred College...
Richard Agard
Dec 11, 2016
Richard E. Agard, 91, of Fairmount Avenue, Amsterdam, New York, passed away Sunday morning, December 11, 2016 at Wilkinson RHCF in Amsterdam. Born on February 23, 1925 in Amsterdam, he was the son of the late Alfred J. Agard Sr. and Mary Collins Agard. Richard received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High...
William Parks
Dec 5, 2016
William H. Parks, 96, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday morning December 5, 2016 at Wilkinson RHCF in Amsterdam. Born in Fairvale, New Brunswick, Canada, he was the son of the late Burton Harold and Marion Christine Humphrey Parks. As a young boy, William moved to Yonkers, NY, where he graduated from Gorton High School, Class of 1938. In 1956,...
Joseph Gillan
Oct 27, 2016
Joseph A “Joe” Gillan October 27, 2016Father, Patriot, Believer. Those are the words Joe Gillan lived by until the very last day of his life, on October 27th, 2016. Born in Amsterdam, New York in 1940, Joseph Anthony Gillan was devoted to his three siblings: Mary “Dolly”, Gary “Bink” and surviving sister, Sheila. Joe’s father, Frank, passed away when Joe...
Augusta Russo
Oct 25, 2016
The beautiful and elegant, Augusta M. Catena Russo, 87, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, October 25, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Born in Amsterdam, NY on May 6, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Cornelio and Antoinette Vertucci Catena, Sr. Augusta received her education in the Amsterdam school system...
Henry Colistra
Oct 22, 2016
Henry “Hank” Colistra, 88, passed away Saturday morning, October 22, 2016.Born on September 15, 1928 in Zangarona Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Gerardo and Pasqualina Colistra. Hank received his education and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Hugh School, class of 1946.Hank was an honorably discharged veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving his country from 1950 to...
Rita Welke
Oct 20, 2016
Rita M. Welke, 93 of McCleary Avenue, Amsterdam, NY passed away Thursday morning October 20, 2016 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on August 30, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mae Stager Whelly. Rita received her education at St. Joseph’s Elementary School and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam.She was...
Barbara Archinal
Sep 17, 2016
Barbara Jean Archinal, 83, of Midline Road, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Saturday afternoon September 17, 2016 at Wilkinson RHCF in Amsterdam with her loving family by her side. Born in Amsterdam on February 19, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Agnes Slusarz Danowski.Barbara received her elementary education at St. Stanislaus School and graduated from Wilbur H....
James Murray
Sep 13, 2016
James Francis Murray, 93, formerly of Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away peacefully Tuesday September 13, 2016 at Rocky Hill Connecticut Veterans Home.Born on September 25, 1922 in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late James and Florence Costigan Murray.Jim was a graduate of Albany High School and the University of Miami where he received his Bachelor...
Dennis Jablonski
Aug 31, 2016
Dennis A. Jablonski, 69, of 35 Wall Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 31, 2016 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam, with his sons by his side. Born on March 23, 1947, he was the son of the late Alexander and Wanda Kowalski Jablonski. Dennis received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was...
Yvonne Rusnica
Aug 16, 2016
Yvonne B. Rusnica, 78, of Hollywood Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday evening August 16, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born in Amsterdam on October 22, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sally Kulczycka Yatch. Yvonne received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Yvonne is...
Catherine Acela
Jul 27, 2016
Catherine L. Mahoney Acela, 93, formerly of Forest Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday evening July 27, 2016 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on February 20, 1923, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred Coons Mahoney.Catherine received her education in the Amsterdam school system. She was employed as a machine operator and...
Sarah Marnell
Jul 27, 2016
Sarah M. Marnell, 92, of Daniel Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Wednesday evening July 27, 2016 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on December 9, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Rose Bracchi Gentile.Sarah was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam and was employed at the former McCrory’s...
Daniel Agresta
Jul 21, 2016
Daniel J. “Pucky” Agresta, 44, of Arch Street, Amsterdam, NY passed away Thursday morning July 21, 2016 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, NY on August 17, 1971, he is the son of Virginia Phelps Agresta and the late Raymond “Pucky” Agresta Jr.Danny was a graduate of Amsterdam High School. He was employed as a machinist at Noteworthy...
Aimee Wilson
Jul 13, 2016
Aimee Dara Wilson, of Amsterdam NY, aged 35, went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2016 after courageously fighting Cushing’s syndrome for several years.Aimee is the treasured daughter of Dan and Jill Wilson of Amsterdam, NY, precious sister of Daniel Wilson of Schenectady, NY and of Melinda Wilson of Connecticut, aunt to her golf cart co-driver, Ava...
Debra Nichols
Jul 10, 2016
Debra Jean McBroom Nichols, 60 of Golf Course Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away at home Sunday morning July 10, 2016 with her loving family by her side.Born in Schenectady, NY on July 2, 1956, she was the daughter of Robert William McBroom who survives and the late Margaret Esther Johnston McBroom.Debra received her education and graduated from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake...
Rose Czeski
Jul 8, 2016
Rose C. Czeski, 87, of Clizbe Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away peacefully Friday morning July 8, 2016. She spent her final hours at the Gateway House of Peace in Ballston Spa, NY after a brief illness at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam.Born on March 6, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA; she was the daughter of the late Fred and Rose Schwartz...
Howard Busseno
Jun 19, 2016
Howard E. Busseno, 84, of Kline Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday June 19, 2016 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam.Born in South Glens Falls, NY; he was the son of the late Ernest and Gertrude Gatchell Busseno. Howard received is education in the Glens Falls school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam, class...
Antimo Iannotti
May 28, 2016
Antimo “Andrew “ M. Iannotti, 85, of Florida Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday afternoon May 28, 2016 at home with his loving family by his side.Born in Amsterdam on February 27, 1931, he was the son of the late Antimo and Mary Raiano Iannotti. Andy received his education in the Amsterdam school system and retired as a truck driver...
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