All Obituaries

Jean Eli Cedeno Aymat, 30, passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2021 due to a tragic motorcycle accident.  Born in San Juan Puerto Rico on February 15, 1991, he was the loving son of Maria and Radhames Cedeno Aymat.   Jean had three brothers Jonathan, Bryan and Byron and 1 sister  Brenedth.  He was the loving fiance of Stephanie Vasquez. He was a wonderful father of 5 children Mellody of 10 years old, Emanuel 8 yrs old, Jeidan 5 yrs old, Jeaneliz 4 yrs old, and a...

Joseph Louis McCabe, 47, of Rotterdam, entered the Kingdom of Heaven suddenly at his home on Thursday, November 11, due to a heart attack.  Born in Schenectady, Joe was the son of Ann Marie and John Mattarazzo and the late John McCabe.  He was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, and Hudson Valley Community College.  Joe was a Corrections Officer at the Albany County Jail, and a member of the Schenectady County Police Department as a Patrolman for 13 years and a...

Arthur J. DeSarbo, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at home.  Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the lates Joseph and Mary (Demeo) DeSarbo.   He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School.  Arthur retired from the Atlantic Cement Company after a  20 plus year career as a foreman.  He was an avid stock car fan and spent countless hours as a mechanic with his brother Jo-Jo for champion racing teams.  At any given time he could be found in a garage...

Joseph Guagliardo, age 72 passed away on November 4th, 2021. He was born on September 10th, 1949 to the late Michael and Phyllis Guagliardo. Joe is retired from General Electric. He will always be remembered for his funny sense of humor, and kind personality. He had a nickname for everyone. Joe enjoyed family parties and spending time with his grandkids. In his younger days, he enjoyed spending time with his Father, drinking coffee, collecting coins and running their side vacuum repair...

Loretta H. Grabkowski, formerly of Eastern Ave., passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021.  Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the lates Valentine and Helen (Kazmierczak) Grabkowski.  A graduate of Nott Terrace High School, and was employed at the General Electric Company.  Loretta was a lifelong member of the former St. Mary's Church and also a member of the G.E. Women's club.   Loretta was the beloved sister of the lates, Josephine Loubris, Edward...

Peter Anthony Semetilli Jr., 65 of Rotterdam Junction, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family by his side.  Peter was born in Jamaica, NY and moved to Schenectady, in 1969 with his family.  A 1974 graduate of Linton High School, Peter was a long time employee of the City of Schenectady for thirty-five years.  He was married to the love of his life, Karen (Liscio) for nearly thirty years.  Peter and Karen owned...

Richard Swiecicki, 79, passed away unexpectedly at Ellis Hospital on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.  Born in Schenectady, he was employed by the New York State Research Foundation as a Systems Analyst, retiring in 2002.  He served in the US Army from 1961–1965.  He was a parishioner of the former St. Mary’s Church of Schenectady, and was a current parishioner of St. Luke’s Church of Schenectady.  He enjoyed his daily coffee and scratch offs at...

Lillian Famiano Mozal, 87, of Juracka Parkway, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021.  Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Christina Famiano.  A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, she worked in the Accounting Department at the GE Company in Schenectady for thirty-seven years. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and the GE Quarter Century Club.  Aunt Lil was like a mother to us all, always there for her family...

Amelia (Molly) Wilock, 94, passed away on September 23, 2021.  She was born in Schenectady, on April 28, 1927.  She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1945.  A former resident of Avenue A, Schenectady, Highpointe Apts. in Malta, and most recently Judson Meadows in Glenville.  Amelia was a homemaker, and worked several years at Oneida Middle School.   She was predeceased by her husband, Donald, grandson, Steven Wilock, brother Andy Catapano, and sisters...

Sheryl Schaffer Gidley, 77, of Cambridge Manor, passed away peacefully, on Friday, August 27, 2021.  Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Sarah Schaffer.  A graduate of Linton High School, she worked for the Verizon Company.   She was predeceased by her husband, James H. Gidley, sister, Susan Otto, and brother Richard Schaffer. Sheryl is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Mike) Noble, Wendy D'Agostino, and April Davarizand, brother, Van...