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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.

Dolores M. Piorkowski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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