All Obituaries

Mary Jackson Tite, 86, of Scotia, NY, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Glendale Nursing Center. Born in Albany, NY, she graduated from Oneonta High School, and Mount Sinai Hospital where she received a degree in Nursing. She worked at St. Clare's Hospital. She was a member of the Redhat Club, Catholic Charities, Wounded Warriors, and Disabled American Veterans. Mary was a very outgoing person who always greeted you with a smile. She...

Nicholas (Nick) Cristello, 86, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 26, 2018. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Antonio and Giovanni Cristello. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, he served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.  He worked at the G.E. Research and Development Center for thirty-one years retiring in 1981. He was lifelong member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Nick was a man of faith who loved his family and...

Christopher Lee Andrako, 39, passed away suddenly on October 18, 2018 at home. Born in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of Kathleen Blair, Clifford Blair and Steven Andrako. He attended Scotia Glenville High School. He worked for the Grandview Block Company. Christopher loved his arts and crafts, and liked to collect rocks. He enjoyed fishing and working out. He was a very hard worker and would go out of his way to help anyone and everyone.  He especially liked to make...

Lillian R. (Renzi) McCann, 96, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 16, 2018. Born May 13, 1922 in Schenectady to Louise and Dominic Renzi, Lillian was the youngest of seven children. Sister to Frank “Cheech” (Margaret), Carrie (Joe Campano), Edward (Lena), Nancy (Charlie Capullo), Emma (Stephen DiGiorgio), and Pasquale Renzi. Lillian was the loving mother to William F. and Karen (Altman) McCann, and the proud grandmother of Kaley and Will,...

  Pauline K. Leggett, 87, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, October 4, 2018 with her two loving sons at her side.  Born in Schenectady, NY she was the daughter of the late Lucas and Bozena Komorny. Pauline married the late James H. Leggett, on April 25, 1953 and were married for fifty-five years when he passed in 2008. She is also predeceased by sisters, Matilda (Dominick) Catalfamo, Ann Ferris, Mildred (John) Korowajczyk and brother, Paul (Helen) Komorny. Pauline is survived...

Mary Pallante, 93, of Woolsey Street passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Newark, NJ, the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Loreta Fantozzi. She moved to Schenectady in 1947 when she married her husband Angelo Pallante who died in 1984. She was also predeceased by a sister, Nancy DiCocco, brother, Philip Fantozzi and son-in-law, Stephen Wilary. Mary worked as a seamstress and also for the Schenectady City...

Esther O. Muscanell, 87, of Rotterdam, NY passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018.  Born in Schenectady, she was a lifelong resident.  She worked in the  Mohonasen School system, as well as voter registration and school census.  Esther enjoyed being with family and friends, and participating in many activities including, skiing, golf, tennis, bocce, bowling, and gymnastics.  She enjoyed countless camping trips and picnics, some favorites being, Thompsons Lake,...

Robert John Delisa passed away suddenly on August 23, 2018 while vacationing in Michigan.  He was born September 1,1942 in Schenectady NY. He was a youth member of the Mont Pleasant Reformed Church, became an Eagle Scout under the guidance of Scoutmaster, Andy Kozubal and was a 1960 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1964 and took advanced courses at the University of Arizona.  He served as USAF Missile Crew Commander 1966-1971,...

Gina DeFrancesco, 90, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born in Palmoli, Italy, she worked for the State of New York in the Taxation and Finance Dept.  She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel Women's Society and Seniors.  She came from Palmoli, Italy to Schenectady in 1958. Gina loved going back to Italy, and visiting with family.  She went on many trips with the Mount Carmel...

Julia Lipinski (nee Kopacki), longtime resident of Schenectady, NY, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 after a brief illness.  Born in Schaghticoke and raised in Elnora (Clifton Park), Julia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward (Bud).  After retiring from over thirty-five years of employment at General Electric, Julia enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, assisting at the former St. Mary's Church where she was a Rosarian, traveling and planting...