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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.
Elizabeth Quandt
Jul 14, 2018
Elizabeth “Betty” Harrington Quandt, 89, formerly of Market Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Saturday July 14, 2018 at the Teresian House in Albany, NY.Born in Amsterdam on March 10, 1929, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Victoria Szurek HarringtonBetty received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam, and was a homemaker.Betty was a...
Reverend Victor V.J. Polito
Jul 5, 2018
Reverend Victor V. J. Polito, peacefully entered into eternal rest, Thursday, July 5, 2018 at home in Amsterdam, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY, on September 16, 1926, he was the son of the late Vito and Josephine Cosentino Polito. Rev. Polito was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam, later studying at St Andrews Seminary in Rochester, NY, and...
Cecilio Soto
Jul 4, 2018
.Cecilio Soto, 85, of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away, Wednesday July 4, 2018 at Capstone Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Amsterdam.Born in Ciales, Puerto Rico on November 22, 1932, he was the son of the late Miguel and Saturina Hernandez Soto.Cecil received his education and graduated from school in Ciales.Cecil was employed in the Engineering Department at General...
Marilyn J Birklund
Jul 1, 2018
Marilyn J. Birklund, 88, of South Country Ridge Drive, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Sunday July 1, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY. Born on January 10, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Gervaise G. and Margaret Black Moehringer. Marilyn received her education in the Broadalbin Central School and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam. She...
Mary Patricia Russo
Jun 13, 2018
Mary Patricia Hughes Russo, 88, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away Wednesday morning June 13, 2018 St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on May 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Agnes Seward Hughes.Mary Pat received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam. Mary Pat retired as a clerical worker from St....
Geraldine A Dunn
May 27, 2018
Geraldine A. Dunn, 81, of Hollywood Road, Amsterdam, NY, passed away at home Sunday morning, May 27, 2018 with her family by her side. Born in Amsterdam, NY, on June 28, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Pauline Rusnica Kluska. Geraldine received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H....
Clara M Snyder
May 24, 2018
Clara M. Snyder, of Loudonville, New York, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2018 at Florida Hospital in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by her loving immediate family.Clara was born over one hundred years ago on August 14, 1917 in Amsterdam, New York to the late Jacob and Katherine Roman Trzaskos. Clara was educated in the city’s public schools. She was a...
Joanne Catherine Fabozzi
May 24, 2018
Born in Gloversville, NY, on March 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Catherine McGivern Crispin Sr. Joanne received her education in the Gloversville school system and was a graduate of Gloversville High School. Class of 1955. Joanne was formerly employed as a bookkeeper and accountant for Fiber Conversion Inc., in Broadalbin and also for...
Rena Cotugno
May 24, 2018
Rena Morini Cotugno, 89 of DeStefano Place, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Thursday May 24, 2018 at Vitas Inovative Hospice Center in Shenandoah, Texas. Born in Amsterdam, NY on January 1, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Cesare and Grace Olevano Morini. Rena received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute, Class of 1947. She was active in...
Gladys Marie Chiappori
May 12, 2018
Gladys Marie Rainwater Chiappori, 91, of River Ridge Living Center, Amsterdam, NY; passed away May 12, 2018.Born in Lampasas, Texas on July 1, 1926. She was the daughter of the late William and Nora Griffin Rainwater.Gladys was a graduate of Lampasas High School. Upon graduation, she attended business school and worked for the FBI in Washington DC until she met...
Salvatore J Morini
May 6, 2018
Salvatore J. Morini, 82, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY on February 26, 1936, he was the son of the late Cesare and Grace Olevano Morini.Sal was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam, class of 1953.Sal was a former Amsterdam fireman from 1959 to 1963, prior to...
Louis J. Frollo
Apr 28, 2018
Louis J. Frollo Jr., 71, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday morning April 28, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on December 7, 1946, he was the son of the late Louis J. and Josephine Petrosino Frollo Sr. Lou received his education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam. He also received his Bachelor of...
Clem Pepe
Apr 27, 2018
Clem Pepe, 62, passed peacefully in his sleep on April 27, 2018, at his weekend home in Douglas, MA. Clem had a truly unique, kind, gentle and fun soul with an unforgettable smile. He was the second of five sons of Geraldine (Wassel) Pepe and the late Salvatore R. Pepe. Clem attended the Amsterdam Public schools and graduated from Wilbur...
Ellen L Campione
Apr 26, 2018
Ellen L. Campione, 86, of Log City Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed peacefully into the arms of her loving husband, Charlie on April 26, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Ellen was born on November 17, 1931, the youngest of three daughters to Charles “Dutch” and Mildred Foss Guhring at the family home on William Street in St Johnsville, NY.Ellen and...
Betty J Maines
Apr 12, 2018
Betty J. Maines, 80, of Northville, NY; passed away Thursday April 12, 2018 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Gloversville, NY on September 6, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Emma Meher Graff. Betty received her education and graduated from Broadalbin Central School.Betty was the Postmaster in Wells, NY for over 30...
Maynard E. Baker
Apr 6, 2018
Maynard E. Baker, 90, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday morning, April 6, 2018 at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in St Johnsville, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 2, 1927, he was the son of the Late Maynard R. and Genevieve McGuigan Baker.Maynard was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam and Manhattan College in the...
Philip R. Bracchi
Mar 28, 2018
Philip R. “Flip“ Bracchi, 73, of Mead Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday morning March 28, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam with his loving family by his side. Born in Amsterdam, NY on August 25, 1944, he was the son of the late Philip L. and Edith Sandy.Flip received his education in the Amsterdam school system and served his...
Jean Willis-Morin
Mar 24, 2018
Jean Ford Willis Morin, age 91, formerly of 44 Division Street, Amsterdam and more recently a resident of Wallins Corners Apartments in Amsterdam, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at her daughter, Carole’s home in West Glenville.Jean was born January 16, 1927 in Amsterdam, the daughter of the late Emma Welke (Ford) Laidlaw and the late Victor E. Ford....
Lisa Ann Sponable
Mar 23, 2018
Lisa Ann Sponable, 62, of Chapman Drive, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday morning March 23, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on September 7, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Richard J. Sponable Sr., and is survived by her mother, Shirley Borst Sponable of Amsterdam. Lisa Ann is also survived by her companion of...
Gerard J Hesslink
Mar 22, 2018
Gerard J. Hesslink “Hess”, 80, formerly of Amsterdam, NY; passed away March 22, 2018 at home in Mountain Home, Arkansas.Born in Amsterdam, NY on February 20, 1938, he was the son of the late Harold and Eleanor Hesslink. Gerard received his education in the Amsterdam school system. Soon after graduating, Gerard enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his...
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