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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.
Joseph Morin
Jan 23, 2017
Joseph “Skip” L. Morin, 90, of State Highway 30, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Monday January 23, 2017 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam, NY, on December 27, 1926, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Leona Dugas Morin. Joe received his education in the Amsterdam school system. Joe retired as a truck driver from...
John Howard
Jan 20, 2017
John J. Howard, 79, of Tylutki Road, Town of Glen, passed away Friday January 20, 2017 at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Born in Bronx, NY, on October 10, 1937, he was the son of the late John J. and Clara Carey Howard. John received his education in the New York City School system, attending St. Simon Stock High...
Sylvie St Amour
Jan 17, 2017
Sylvie St. Amour, 62, of Ingersoll Road, Fultonville, NY, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY. Born on June 25, 1954 in Quebec, Canada, she is the daughter of Edgar Breault and Lucille Gaudreau. Sylvie received her education in the Chicopee, MA school system from where she graduated. Sylvie retired as a teacher’s aide...
Robert Simiele
Jan 14, 2017
Robert Simiele, 82, of Glen Rock, NJ, passed away Saturday January 14, 2017 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Born in Amsterdam, NY on August 21, 1934, he was the son of the late Michael and Carmella Palledino Simiele. Bob received his education and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. He also graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck,...
Brian Mcconville
Jan 13, 2017
Brian J. McConville, 57, of Sloane Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Friday January 13, 2017 at home.Born on September 9, 1959 in Gloversville, NY, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Catherine Crandall McConville. Brian was a graduate of Perth Central School and received an Associate’s Degree from Fulton Montgomery Community College and his Bachelor in Business...
Agnes Stellato
Jan 8, 2017
Agnes “Ann” (Pat) Stellato, 91, of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday January 8, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on July 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Reynolds) Patterson. Ann received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam and continued her studies in...
Edward Archinal
Jan 5, 2017
Edward C. Archinal Jr., 84 , of Midline Road, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 5, 2017 at home. Born in Gloversville, NY on June 4, 1932, he was the son of the late Edward C. Archinal Sr; and Helen Van Nostrand.Ed received his education in the Mayfield Central School system and graduated from Mayfield High School.Ed was a...
Franklin Scanlon
Dec 24, 2016
Franklin R. Scanlon, 82, formerly of Church Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Saturday December 24, 2016 at Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Little Falls, NY.Born in Manlius, NY, on February 2, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles P. and Ruby M. Fields, Scanlon. Frank was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam. He...
William Bornt
Dec 21, 2016
William F. “Billy” Bornt, 64, of East Street, Galway, NY, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 21, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on May 18, 1952, he was the son of the late Floyd W. and Arlene Cooper Bornt. Billy received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch...
Joseph Villa
Dec 21, 2016
Less than two weeks before his 97th birthday, Joseph Villa, formerly of Arnold Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed peacefully into eternal life Wednesday morning, December 21, 2016, at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam. Born on January 3, 1920, he was the son of the late James and Adelina DiCaprio Villa. Joe received his education in the Amsterdam school system...
Kevin Roach
Dec 17, 2016
Kevin D. Roach, 59, of (Amsterdam, NY) Lost Valley Road, Town of Florida, NY, passed away unexpectedly Saturday December 17, 2016 at home. Born in Niskayuna, NY on January 6, 1957, he was the son of the late Kenneth G. and Genevieve Barton Roach. Kevin was a graduate of Schalmont High School in Schenectady, NY.He was a self employed roofing...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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