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[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Montgomery County, New York Obituary and Death Notices Collection GenealogyBuff.com - Montgomery County, New York Obituary Collection - 1996 - 9 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Wednesday, 8 September 2010, at 12:33 p.m. System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC! Nicholas Procopio Aug. 9, 1996 Nicholas J. Procopio, 71, a former resident of Amsterdam, of 2213 Cypress Island Drive, Pompano, Fla., died Friday morning at Hospice By The Sea in Boca Raton, Fla., after a long illness. He was Born July 1, 1925, in Syracuse, the son of Flora and Louise Denato Procopio. Mr. Procopio was a graduate of North High School in Syracuse and lived in Syracuse until 1965, when he moved to Amsterdam. He moved to Florida in 1972. While living in Amsterdam, he was employed by Karl Shoes for seven years, and while in Florida he was employed as a senior stock clerk for Harris Computer Corp. in Fort Lauderdale, retiring in 1989. Mr. Procopio was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, serving with the 2140th Army Air Force and attaining the rank of sergeant. He was a member of the former St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Amsterdam. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Rinaldo Procopio, whom he married May 27, 1967; two sons, Nicholas J. Procopio of Council Bluff, Iowa, and Michael Procopio of Clay; four daughters, Nila D'Uva of West Monroe, Doreen Wnuk and Linda Snell, both of Amsterdam, and Lucinda Padrick of Jupiter Farms, Fla.; two sisters, Barbara Strezlecki and Connie Annicharico of Syracuse; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services are Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Betz Funeral Home Inc., 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam, with the Rev. James Gulley officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Amsterdam. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice By The Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, Fla. 33486. John Libertucci Aug. 9, 1996 John A. Libertucci, 64, of New Street, Amsterdam, died late Friday evening at St. Mary's Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Weehawken, N.J., Feb. 14, 1932, the son of Michael and Victoria Corso Libertucci. He moved to Ravena as a child and was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and the Hudson Valley Technical Institute. Mr. Libertucci was employed as a computer technician for 35 years for Unisys of Albany, retiring in 1992. He moved to Amsterdam in 1963. An Army veteran, he served during the Korean War. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church and a member of its Holy Name Society and the St. Anthony Society. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 209 and a member of the Trailblazers Square Dance Club. He was married to the former Gilda Altimari April 16, 1955. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a son, Michael John Libertucci of Glenville; two daughters, Diane L. Diamond of Amsterdam and Marigrace Ryan of East Hampton; a brother, Anthony Libertucci of Ravena; a sister, Michele Reilly of Ravena; five grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Rossi Funeral Home, 11 Mohawk Place, Amsterdam. The Holy Name Society and St. Anthony Society will gather at 7:45 p.m. to conduct services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Carmel Memorial Fund. Aurelio Fiorillo Aug. 9, 1996 Aurelio W. (Bill) Fiorillo, 70, of Garden Street, Amsterdam, died Friday at Glens Falls Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Amsterdam Aug. 9, 1926, the son of Vincenzo and Marianne LaPorta Fiorillo. He was a 1944 graduate of the Amsterdam school system and was a lifelong city resident. Mr. Fiorillo was employed as a machinist at General Electric in Schenectady, retiring in 1986, and served as shop steward of AFL-CIO 301. He then worked for John D. Marcella's Appliances until the onset of his illness. Mr. Fiorillo was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving aboard the USS Marathon in the Asiatic and South Pacific Theater. He was a member of Amsterdam VFW Post 55 and was past commander. He was a member of Posts 39 and 701 and a member of Brothers of the Brush; a past chairman of the Amsterdam Veterans Council; he served as liaison with the City of Amsterdam Veterans Council, serving on many committees for the memorial parks. He was active for many years organizing veterans parades; he served as co-chairman of the 175th anniversary celebration; he served on the recreational committee and was a coach in the Wee Men's Baseball League. Mr. Fiorillo was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church and the former St. Joseph's Church; a member of the Holy Name Society and the St. Anthony's Society, having served two terms as president; he was a former member of the cemetery committee and served as chairman; he was co-chairman of many church spaghetti dinners; served as lector and Eucharistic minister of the church; he was a member of the Mount Carmel Senior and a member of the Amsterdam chapter of the Full Gospel Fellowship. Mr. Fiorillo was an avid golfer and bowler with the St. John's and Sunday Night Couples leagues; and played basketball and softball in the Amsterdam Recreation League for many years. He was a member of the Mount Carmel and Armory Grill bocci leagues. He was predeceased by a brother, Paul Fiorillo, in 1980, and a grandson, Vincent Michael Fiorillo, in 1993. Survivors include his wife, the former Norma Carbone, whom he married June 13, 1948; three daughters, Patricia Hook of Atlanta, Kathleen Spraker of Perth and Marianne Fiorillo-Witko of Amsterdam; a son, Vincent Fiorillo Sr. of Amsterdam; two sisters, Louise Sisario and Mary Dlugas of Amsterdam; six grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services are 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the DeStefano Funeral Home, Route 5S, Amsterdam, followed at 9:15 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church. Interment with full military services will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church or to Response Ambulance Service, in care of the funeral home. Doris Stanton Aug. 23, 1996 Doris M. Stanton, 77, of Locust Avenue, Amsterdam, died Friday morning at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. Born July 13, 1919, in Gloversville, she was the daughter of Delos and May Brown Walters. Mrs. Stanton was a graduate of Gloversville High School. She was employed as a waitress at Quinn's Restaurant in Broadalbin, and was also employed by Mohasco Industries for a number of years. Mrs. Stanton was a member of the Sacandaga Boat Club and a member of St. Monica Court No. 61, Order of The Amaranth of Amsterdam. She was also a member of the United Methodist Church of Amsterdam. Her husband, Raymond J. Stanton, whom she married Aug. 19, 1939, died Feb. 3, 1973. She is also predeceased by a son; Raymond J. Stanton Jr., who died in 1985. Survivors include a son, Francis W. Stanton of Fonda; two brothers, Woodard D. Walters of Caroga Lake, and Robert F. Walters of Gloversville; two grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held at the Hagaman Cemetery, Hagaman, Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. R.W. Williams officiating. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the Betz Funeral Home Inc., 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, East Fulton St., Gloversville 12078. Lila Ferguson Aug. 23, 1996 Lila Ferguson, 88, formerly of Fishhouse Road, Town of Providence, died early Friday morning at the Edward Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam after a long illness. Born Dec. 7, 1907, in the Town of Edinburg, she was the daughter of Michael and Lena Edwards Donnelly. She was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of the Northampton United Methodist Church at Fishhouse and the Broadalbin Senior Citizens club. She married Alfred A. Ferguson in 1927. He died in 1971. Mrs. Ferguson is predeceased by a son, Robert Ferguson, who died in 1988. Survivors include three sons, Alfred W. and Roger Ferguson of Broadalbin, and Richard Ferguson of Galway; three daughters, Eileen Kondrat of Middle Grove, Shirley Mickan of Broadalbin and Beverly Watrobski of Galway; a brother, Edward Donnelly of Ellenton, Fla.; 31 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Jeffords Chapel, 85 W. Main St., Broadalbin. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Northampton United Methodist Church at Fishhouse with the Rev. Robert L. Jeffers officiating. Interment will be in Broadalbin Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Providence Ambulance Corps or the Northampton United Methodist Church. Marie Gillan Aug. 23, 1996 Marie Katherine Gillan, 91, formerly of the Stratton Apartments, Amsterdam, and the Park Hill Adult Home, died Friday at St. mary's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Amsterdam March 29, 1905, the daughter of Walter and Delia Kavanaugh Masten and was a lifelong city resident. She was a 1922 graduate of St. Mary's Institute. Mrs. Gillan was a member of St. Mary's Church, the Rosary Society, St. Mary's Seniors, and was a charter member of the former SMI Social Club. Her husband, Frank J. Gillan, died in 1955. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth McKenna. She is survived by two sons, Joseph A. Gillan of Arlington, Va., and Gary T. Gillan of Amsterdam; a daughter, Sheila A. Scheckton of Amsterdam; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Riley Mortuary Inc., 110 Division St., Amsterdam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:15 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fort Johnson. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Amsterdam, St., Mary's Church or St. Mary's Hospital Foundation. Josephine Adamkiewicz Aug. 25, 1996 Mrs. Josephine Adamkiewicz, 103, of 3 Lodge St., Amsterdam, died Sunday afternoon at Amsterdam Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 1, 1893 in Pereval District Poland, she was a daughter of the late Marcin and Katarzyna Serafin Koval and came to Amsterdam in 1913 and has been a resident here since. Mrs. Adamkiewicz was employed as a winder at Mohawk Carpet Mills Inc. until her retirement in 1962. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Church, the Holy Rosary Society of the church, and a member of the Mohawk Mills Quarter Century Club. Her husband, Joseph, died Dec. 1, 1943. Mrs. Adamkiewicz is survived by one daughter, Alice Zabielski of Amsterdam; and two grandsons, David Zabielski of Amsterdam, and Ronald Zabielski of Dumfries, Va.; two great-grandchildren Amanda and Keith Zabielski both of Dumfries, Va., and nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by a daughter, Winifred Michaluk on July 6, 1985. The funeral will be held at 8:30 Wednesday morning at the Jendrzejczak Funeral Home, 200 Church St., Amsterdam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church. Interment will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Church. Richard Jordan Aug. 24, 1996 Richard A. Jordan, 79, of State Route 80, Fort Plain, Town of Minden, died Saturday at his home after a long illness. Born in St. Johnsville on March 5, 1917, he was the son of Emery Jordan and Lucinda Snell Jordan. He was a 1936 graduate of Van Hornesville High School. Mr. Jordan was a dairy farmer in the Town of Stark for many years, retiring in 1979. He was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Jordan was of theLutheran Faith. He married Mary Coppernoll on Aug. 31, 1940 in Fort Plain. He was predeceased by a daughter, Charyl Morris Young January of 1995. Survivors including his wife, are one son Ronald Jordan of Fort Plain; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lydus St., Fort Plain with the Rev. Kenneth Dingman officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are by the Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center St., Fort Plain. Memorial contributions may be made to Mid-County Volunteer Ambulance Service Inc., P.O. Box 126, Canajoharie 13317. Julia Bartsch Aug. 24, 1996 Julia Bartsch, 84, of West View Drive, Ghent, died Saturday at home. Born in Brewster, N.Y., she was the daughter of Charles Drum and Iola Wheeler. She was educated in Brewster. Mrs. Bartsch was a member of the telephone Pioneers. She was employed with New York Telephone as an operator, retiring in 1960. She married William Bartsch on June 23, 1934. Survivors include a son, John Bartsch of Cobleskill and a daughter, Claudette Polhemus of Coventry, Ct.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Terrace, Brewster, N.Y., with the Rev. Willett Porter officiating. Burial will take place in Milltown Rural Cemetery in Brewster. Calling hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Hospital, Cancer Care Unit, South Manning Boulevard, Albany, 12208. 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