All Obituaries

Josephine Grabkowski Loubris, 98, formerly of Eastern Ave., passed away on March 18, 2019.  Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Valentine and Helen (Kazmierczak) Grabkowski.   She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and Spencer Business College.  Josephine worked at Ellis Hospital in the Radiology Dept. as a transcriptionist for twenty-eight years.  She was a member of the former St. Mary's Church, and the GE Women's Club, GEAA, and...

Jorge Domena, 68 of Albany Street, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 14, 2019.  Funeral services to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held on Thursday, March 21, at 2:00 p.m at the Iglesias Christiana La Sinagoga Power & Glory 826 State Street, Schenectady, NY.  Calling hours will proceed the service beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will be in the Historic Vale Cemetery. 

Charles Peterson, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on March 14th after a long illness with Parkinson's Disease. “Chuck” was born in Schenectady on April 13th, 1930. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. He Attended Siena College and graduated from Tulane University Medical School. Chuck spent 2 years as a Captain in the Army stationed in Augsburg Germany. He then then returned to Schenectady were he practiced Internal Medicine for the...

Dominick Pitucci, a man of strong faith, determination and devotion to family, passed away on March 9, 2019.  Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Antoinette and Rocco Pitucci.  A graduate of Nott Terrace H.S. in 1941, he began his career at the age of 17 making 39 cents an hour.  Dom dedicated fifty years working in various positions.  Fascinated by technology, he worked closely with engineers to learn how to repair almost everything in manufacturing. ...

Michael R. Liszewski, 58, passed away at home on March 7, 2019.  Mike worked as a small engine mechanic at Emerich Sales and Service and at Woodlawn Hardware.  He was an avid hunter, and loved to go motorcycling and camping.   Mike is survived by his father Robert (Leo) Liszewski, of Rotterdam, and his mother Carole Liszewski, of Rotterdam, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his companion Dede Cummings Andersen. Calling hours will be held on...

Angeline Cacchillo, 75, passed away peacefully at the Glendale Home, in the early hours of March 4, 2019.  Born and raised in Schenectady, Angeline was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School.  She was also a graduate of SUNY Albany with a BA in French and Spanish and was a Foreign Language Teacher at Mohonasen High School from 1965 to 1998. Angeline is survived by her loving husband Robert, and her brother Patrick.  She can be described as a very loving, kind, and caring...

Mrs. Barbara Swiecicki, 77, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was born February 8, 1942 in Schenectady, NY.  Barbara was employed as an LPN at St. Clare's Hospital for over thirty years.  She was a parishioner of the former St. Mary's Church of Schenectady, and a current parishioner of St. Luke's Church of Schenectady.  She volunteered at St. Luke's Food Pantry.    Daughter of the late Stanley and Rosalie...

  Roberta A. Pecora, 67, of Schenectady passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on February 14, 2019. She was born in Schenectady with her twin sister and best friend Janice to the late Bruno and Lillian Romano Pecora. She was predeceased by her loving sister, Janice, Ferruccio and Evelyn Morandi, and Salvatore Pecora. Roberta was a proud graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School in Schenectady. After high...

Jozefa L. Sasinowski, 96, of Schenectady, NY passed peacefully on February 6, 2019. Jo was born to Steve and Antoinette Zebuda of Avenue B and chose to live her entire life in Schenectady, graduating from Nott Terrace HS. She was raised with Lithuanian as her first language in her home with her older sister, Helen, and brother, Frank. Her brother Frank had a best friend, Frank Sasinowski, and Jo and Frank became sweethearts in their early teens. They especially liked to...

Anna (Ann) V. Newell, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, February 5, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. Ann was born in South Schenectady on July 27, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Vincenzo Farina and Frances Scirocco Farina, both of whom immigrated to the United States from Naples, Italy. Ann grew up in Rotterdam with her 13 siblings, forming close bonds with each that lasted throughout their lives. She married Russell Newell, Sr. The...