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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.
Sandra M Perillo
Mar 20, 2018
Sandra M. Perillo, 65, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday evening March 20, 2018 at Wilkinson RHCF in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on August 16, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Alfred J. Szurek and is survived by her mother, Florence Malicki Penman of Tucson, AZ.Sandie received her education at St. Stanislaus School and in the Amsterdam school...
Lillian M Schwenke
Mar 17, 2018
Lillian M. Schwenke, 102, formerly of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday March 17, 2018 at The Meadows of Leicester in Leicester, MA.Born June 16, 1915 in Naugatuck, CT; she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Adams Shunskis. Lillian received her education in the Amsterdam school system.For many years, Lillian was employed at the YMCA in Amsterdam in...
Mary Elizabeth Bottisti
Feb 28, 2018
Mary Elizabeth “Pam” Bottisti, 91, of Howlan Street, Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Wednesday February 28, 2018 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Fonda, NY on June 17, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Healy Champagne. Pam received her education in the Gloversville school system and graduated from Gloversville High School. She...
Mary V Flint
Feb 27, 2018
Mary V. Flint, 85, of McElwain Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away peacefully Tuesday morning February 27, 2018 with her loving family by her side, at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY on November 23, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Irene Nolan Case. Mary received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s...
Barbara A. Lynch
Feb 27, 2018
Barbara A. (nee Wallin) Lynch, 74, formerly of Amsterdam, NY; was taken from us unexpectedly on February 27, 2018 in Middlebury VT. Born in Amsterdam, on August 9, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Francis “Chip” and Freda Kormanek Wallin.Barb grew up among many loving cousins in Amsterdam. She made her home in St Paul after graduating from...
Paul Karutis
Feb 25, 2018
Paul Karutis, 56, of Coolidge Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at home. Born in Amsterdam, NY; on March 16, 1961, he was the son of Robert Karutis (deceased) and Ruth Capala Karutis. Paul was a graduate of Bishop Scully High School in Amsterdam. Paul retired from the IBEW Local 236 in Albany, NY.Paul is survived by...
Thomas W Loucks
Feb 24, 2018
Thomas W. Loucks, 73, of Log City Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare with his loving family by his side. Born in Amsterdam, NY, on November 13, 1944, he was the son of the late John and Bernadine Dybas Loucks. Tom received his education at the former St Joseph’s and St. Mary’s Institute,...
Sylvia Mulhearn
Feb 22, 2018
Sylvia Mulhearn, 79, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday morning, February 22, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare with her loving family by her side.Born in Manhattan, NY; on September 30, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Louise LaVaga Garcia. Sylvia received her education in the New York City school system, attended Nursing School and was...
Dolores M. Piorkowski
Feb 19, 2018
Dolores M. Piorkowski, 87, most recently of the Sanford Home, Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday morning, February, 19, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam, NY; on September 9, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Jedrzejewski Opalka. Dolores received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a...
Rita D Tessiero
Feb 5, 2018
Rita “DeeDee” Tessiero, 88, of Firefly Meadow Road, Fultonville, NY; passed away Monday morning, February 5, 2018 at Wells Nursing Home, Johnstown, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY; she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bella Graziano Raco. Rita received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School.Rita was the...
Michael F Kwiatkowski
Feb 3, 2018
Michael F. Kwiatkowski, 63, of Arnold Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday February 3, 2018 at Mountain Valley Hospice, Gloversville, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 8, 1954, he is the son of Dorothy Piorkowski Kwiatkowski and the late Robert Kwiatkowski.Mike was a graduate of Broadalbin High School and also attended Fulton Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, NY. Mike was...
Michael Garrison
Dec 29, 2017
Michael S. Garrison, 51, of Florida Ave., Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday December 29, 2017 at Albany Medical Center.Born in Amsterdam on October 11, 1966, he was the son of the late Raymond C. Garrison Sr., and Rosemary Persico Garrison who survives. Mike received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Amsterdam High School.Mike was last employed...
Danny Rivera
Dec 23, 2017
Danny P. Rivera Jr., 34 of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. Born in Savannah, Georgia on February, 9, 1983, he is the son of Danny P. Rivera Sr., and Helen Rivera.Danny received his elementary education at St. Mary’s Institute and his secondary education at Amsterdam High School. Danny was employed as a chef, at Traver’s Diner in...
Theresa Sise
Dec 20, 2017
Sise, Theresa A. (Daley) November 17, 1925 - December 20, 2017 Theresa A. (Daley) Sise, 92, of Amsterdam died on December 20, 2017, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born in Little Falls, NY on November 17, 1925. She grew up in Herkimer, Canandaigua and Malone, New York, the daughter of Edward...
Dominick Frank
Dec 7, 2017
Dominick (Barry) George Frank Sr. passed away on December 7, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. He was born on April 13, 1917 in Frankfort, NY, one of six children of Peter and Mary Donna Green Frank. Barry was also predeceased by four brothers, Joe, George, Phil and Jerry and one sister, Catherine.Barry’s first marriage was to Agnes M....
Sheila Scheckton
Dec 3, 2017
Sheila A. Scheckton, 79 a lifelong Amsterdam, NY; resident, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017.Born in Amsterdam, on November 22, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Marie K. Masten Gillan.Sheila received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute. Sheila was a homemaker who devoted her time to raising her...
Eric Crane
Nov 26, 2017
Eric S. Crane, 36, of Mohawk Drive, Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 14, 1981, he was the son Mary Lou Crane “Loopie” of Tribes Hill, NY, and Melvin Crane of Caroga Lake, NY. Eric received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Amsterdam High School in 1999....
Donald Martin
Nov 18, 2017
Donald H. Martin, 98, of Woodrow Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam. Born on November 5, 1919 in Amsterdam, he was the son of the late Peter and Elizabeth Wiczipulski Martin. Don received his education at St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam.Don served with the Civilian Conservation Corps under the...
Aniello Pirfo
Nov 15, 2017
Aniello “Dan” Pirfo, 91, of McClellan Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Albany Medical Center.Born in Amsterdam, NY; on January 5, 1926, he was the son of the late Oreste and Angelina Tambasco Pirfo. Dan received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. He also attended Barber School...
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...
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