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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.
Velma M. Jordan
May 2, 2023
Velma M. Jordan, 83, of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Albany Medical Center.
Born in Limestone, Maine on November 2, 1939, she was the daughter of the late George and Arlene Durant Levesque.
Velma attended school in limestone, Maine and was a homemaker. Velma enjoyed Bingo, playing cards and going to the casinos.
On June 17, 1961,...
Michael P. Bielecki
Apr 20, 2023
Michael P. Bielecki, 73, of DeWitt Street, Amsterdam, NY; died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.
Born in Amsterdam on November 5, 1949, he was the son of the late Peter S. and Helen A Bluvas Bielecki.
Mike received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School.
Mike...
Richard Thomas Tessitore
Apr 18, 2023
Richard Thomas Tessitore (aka Rich or Mooney) of Schenectady NY and formerly Amsterdam NY passed away peacefully with his son near his side on April 18, 2023 after recently being diagnosed with lung cancer. He asked us to express his thankfulness to the hospice team who cared for him in his final days.
Born in Amsterdam on January 13, 1957, he...
Charlotte C. Sargalis
Apr 14, 2023
Charlotte C. Sargalis, 102, formerly of Amsterdam and Northville, NY; died April 14, 2023 at Baptist Health Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY.
Born in Franklin County ,NY; she was the daughter of Alexander and Alice Royal Cosey.
Charlotte was a Registered Nurse and retired from St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam.
She was a former parishioner and communicant of St. Casimir’s Church...
Jennifer Barker
Mar 28, 2023
Jennifer L. Barker, 76 of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at home.
Born in Revere, MA. on June 13, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Gail Taylor Lampros Sr.
Jennifer graduated from Revere, MA. School District and was last employed and retired as a manager from McDonald’s in Amsterdam.
Jenifer is survived by two sons, Todd...
Vincenzo R. Nicosia
Mar 18, 2023
Vincenzo R. “Jim” Nicosia, 90, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.
Born in Gloversville, NY on October 28, 1932, he was the son of Vincenzo and Genueffa Argento Nicosia.
Jim received his education in the Gloversville school system and was a graduate of Gloversville High School. He also attended Devry Technical Institute in...
Jeannine M. Acevedo
Mar 12, 2023
Jeannine Acevedo
1968—2023
Jeannine Marie Strnisa Acevedo died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Amsterdam, New York, on March 12, 2023, following a courageous 15-month battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Aaron Acevedo, Jeannine’s loving husband of thirty-two years, was at her side.
Jeannine was born in Schenectady, NY, in 1968 to her parents Fred and Diana Strnisa....
Gerald E. Sampson
Mar 9, 2023
Gerald E. Sampson Sr. 71 of Fonda, NY; passed away Thursday morning, March 9, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side.
Born in Amsterdam, NY November 12, 1951, he was the son of the late Cletus E. and Marguerite Lee Shaw Sampson
Jerry was the owner of Yellow Cab Company and Sampson Motorcar Company, both in Amsterdam.
He enjoyed going...
Sharon Ann Kaszuba
Mar 6, 2023
Sharon Ann Kaszuba was born on February 21, 1957 and passed peacefully with her family by her side on March 6, 2023. She was the daughter of Dorothy Lieckfeldt Bartman and Albert Bartman, both of Amsterdam. She was predeceased by her brother, Ronald Bartman. She is survived by her husband Ronald who she married on September 15, 1984. Sharon is...
Marygina Ortiz
Mar 4, 2023
MaryGina Ortiz, 59, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side.
Born in Nyack, NY on April 30, 1963, she was the daughter of Italian immigrants Gino and Elizabeth Dattilo Delfino.
MaryGina graduated from Canisius College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in communication. She began her career working for a communications...
Robert E. Hotaling
Mar 1, 2023
Robert E. Hotaling, 91, of Tribes Hill, NY passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side Wednesday, March 1, 2023 after a short illness.
Born in Amsterdam, NY July 26, 1931, he was the son of George and Catherine Razzano Hotaling.
Bob was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School. Class of 1949.
He was employed as...
Eugene V. Discenza
Feb 25, 2023
Eugene V. DiScenza, 79, of Kalispell, MT; formerly of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Kalispell.
Born in Amsterdam, NY; September 11, 1943, he was the son of Eugene V. and Mary Elmy DiScenza, Sr.
Gene was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School. Class of 1961 and Albany Business College where...
John L. Totzeck
Feb 19, 2023
John L. Totzeck, 84, of Amsterdam, NY and formerly of Port Charlotte, FL and Henderson, NV passed away February 19, 2023.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on August 16, 1934, he was the son of the late William and Anna Filbrook Totzeck.
John was employed by Pratt & Whitney as a Jet Aircraft Engine Engineer and subsequently as superintendent of Fairview Cemetery in...
Anne C. Busseno
Feb 11, 2023
Anne C. Busseno, 88, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, February, 11, 2023 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.
Born in Amsterdam on June 19, 1934, she was the daughter of Thomas and Anna Mae Gahr Mackie.
Anne was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School in Amsterdam and retired from Bretton Industries, Inc. of Amsterdam.
Anne was a member...
Terrance E. Mahoney
Feb 7, 2023
Terrance E. Mahoney, 90 of Amsterdam, NY passed away February 7, 2023 at Wilkinson RHCF in Amsterdam
Born in Amsterdam on May 13, 1932, he was the son of Joseph and Margaret Noonan Mahoney
Terry was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam.
He retired from St. Mary’s Hospital, where he was a security officer for many years.
Terry was a parishioner of...
Helen M. Totzeck
Feb 4, 2023
Helen M. Totzeck, 86, of Amsterdam, NY and formerly of Port Charlotte, FL and Henderson, NV passed away February 4, 2023.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on December 12, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Laura Stangle Brooks Heise.
Helen received her education in Amsterdam Catholic schools and St Mary’s Convent.
Helen was the owner of Helen’s Dog Grooming and...
Leonard Czelusniak
Feb 1, 2023
Leonard Czelusniak, 93, of Hillcrest Spring Assisted Living Community, Amsterdam, NY; and formerly of Country Ridge Drive, passed away February 1, 2023 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on April 1, 1929, the son of the late Jacob and Libbie Konieczena Czelusniak.
Lenny graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School, Amsterdam, and Bryant College in Providence, RI...
Betty Lou Mahoney
Feb 1, 2023
Betty Lou Mahoney, 87, of Amsterdam, NY passed away February 1, 2023 at Saratoga Hospital.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on October 11, 1935, she was the daughter of Martin and Anna Teller McClary.
Betty Lou received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School.
She retired from St. Mary’s Hospital, where she was...
Melissa Anne Davison
Jan 26, 2023
Melissa Anne Davison
1962-2023
Melissa "Missy" Anne Davison sadly passed away on January 26, 2023 in Amsterdam, New York.
Melissa will be remembered as a loving and caring daughter, sister and aunt. She was a faithful and loyal friend throughout her life. Her smile and kindness will be remembered by all.
Missy was born October 31, 1962 to the late...
Gail K. Abatecola
Jan 22, 2023
Gail K. Abatecola, 73, of Hayes Place, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY.
Born on Long Island, NY May 26, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Arthur T. and Edith Sheerer Innes. Gail was last employed as a taxi cab dispatcher in Amsterdam, until the onset of her illness....
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