OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries in Broome County and Surrounding Areas
The obituaries in the Endicott, Broome County 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 community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of New York's history and identity.
Anthony “Tony” Calandra
Jul 6, 2015
Santo Padre Pio of Pietrelcina has come to take his devoted fan Tony Calandra with him in heaven. Tony is now without pain after 50 years of agony 24/7. Tony is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Marie Calandra (Mrs. Cookie the Clown), his brother, Vincent and wife, Anna, Pietro Calandra, (his Godchild) and his family and...
Alvin “Al” Buchinsky
Jul 4, 2015
Alvin A. “Al” Buchinsky of Endicott, NY was born July 16, 1937, and passed away peacefully on July 4, 2015, after a battle with cancer. Al is survived by his wife of 56 years, Julia Buchinsky. Al is survived by his daughter, Beth Hills (Mike) of Endicott, and his son, Mark Buchinsky (Laura) of Yardley, PA. Al will be...
Robert Briggs
Jul 3, 2015
Robert L. Briggs, 86, of Endicott, NY, passed away at Lourdes Hospital Friday, July 3, 2015 after a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Jean M. (Brown) Briggs; his five children, Judy L. (Michael) Knight of Largo, FL, Paul R. Briggs and E. Miriam Satossky of Mechanicsburg, PA, Joan M. (Mark) Bowers of...
Michael Donegan
Jun 23, 2015
Michael J. Donegan, 84, of Endicott passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents Michael and Cecelia (Beck) Donegan, his sister, Sister Doris Marie, C.R.S.M. and his brother James Donegan. He is survived by his college sweetheart Joan (McCoy) Donegan. They just celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary....
Virginia Grassi
Jun 22, 2015
Surrounded by the love and the comfort of her children, our mom was peacefully called home by our Lord Sunday evening. She was predeceased by our grandparents Michael and Mary Fargnoli, our dad Joe, her brother Angelo and many beloved cousins. She is survived by her daughters and son. Mary of Endicott, Christine (Sargent) and her husband Bill, Therese...
Alphonse “Al” Ricapito
Jun 21, 2015
Alphonse “Al” Ricapito died at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY on Father’s Day, June 21, 2015 after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents, Carmen and Genevieve Ricapito of Philadelphia, PA. Al retired from IBM in Endicott, NY and is survived by his son, Jeffrey and daughter in-law Elizabeth along with three grandchildren, Ryan, Matthew and...
Helenira “Lenita” Ricapito
Jun 21, 2015
Helenira “Lenita” Ricapito died at Smilow Cancer Hospital, New Haven, CT on June 21, 2015 after her own battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband, Alphonse Ricapito earlier that same day and previously by her parents, the Gouvea’s, of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lenita retired from IBM in Endicott, NY and is survived by her son, Jeffrey...
Sheila Iacovelli
Jun 20, 2015
Sheila Joy (Krellen) Iacovelli passed away at home Saturday, June 20, 2015 early in the morning after an extended illness. She is predeceased by her parents, Norman and Isabelle Krellen, Vestal, NY and her in-laws, Guy and Josephine Iacovelli, Endicott, NY. She is survived by her husband, Guy Iacovelli of Apalachin, NY and Scottsdale, AZ; son, Jared Iacovelli, PhD...
Andrew Roman
Jun 20, 2015
Andrew W. Roman, 85, of Endicott, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015, after a brief illness, with his loving family by his side. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret R. (Jones) Roman; parents and several siblings. Andrew is survived by his devoted children Andrea Bonnell and Douglas (Linda) Roman; his grandchildren Kenneth; Krystina and James Roman and Benjamin...
Michael Weiland
Jun 19, 2015
Michael P. Weiland, 33, of Lisle, passed away at his home Friday, June 19, 2015, after a long illness. He was predeceased by his grandfather Ronald (Rigi) DellaPenta. He is survived by his children Payton; Brooke and Liam, all of Lisle; his grandparents Mary DellaPenta, Endicott; and Ralph and Lola Weiland, Candor; parents Rudy and Theresa Weiland, Lisle; aunts...
Frederick Corino
Jun 15, 2015
Frederick P. Corino 78 of Maine died June 15, 2015 at UHS Wilson Hospital. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Peggy) and his four-legged “Kids” Quincy, Maddie and Magic, brothers and sisters-in-laws Hal and Marge Herzog, Latham, NY and Bob and Kathy Herzog, Victor, NY. Cousins David and Yvonne Lisi, Richard and Geri Lisi, ZoeAnn and John Zielinski,...
Frances Bertuca
Jun 15, 2015
Frances M. (Lippolis) Bertuca, 93, of Endicott, went to be with the Lord and into the arms of the love of her life Joseph (Butchie), Monday, June 15, 2015. Besides her husband Joe she was predeceased by an infant daughter Roseanne; grandson David; her parents Michel and Rose (Salamida) Lippolis; brother Angelo (Doris) Lippolis; sisters Annie (Vince) Fusco and...
Marie Loprinzo
Jun 14, 2015
Marie E. Loprinzo 73 of Endicott, our precious wife, mother and grandmother has been called home to be with Jesus on June 14, 2015 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was predeceased by her Parents Mario C. Pittore and Angelina (Caputo) Pittore. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years John (Terry) Loprinzo; brother, Mario...
Vera Cummings
Jun 14, 2015
Vera T. Cummings, 81, of Vestal went to be with her lord Sunday, June 14, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Cummings; her parents; two sisters, Eva and Ruth and three brothers, John, Gerald and Richard; brother in law, Henry. She is survived by one son, David Hirthler; step daughters and sons in law, Audrey and William...
Bruce Hayes
Jun 13, 2015
Bruce R. Hayes, 74, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother passed away suddenly Saturday, June 13, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents John and Erdine Brauer. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Carolyn Hayes; his children, Todd R. Hayes and Stacey Rousseau and Brian J. and Lisa Hayes; grandchildren Heather; Haleigh; Tyler and...
Charles Germann
Jun 9, 2015
Charles P. Germann, 73, of Owego, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, June 9, 2015. He is predeceased by his first wife, Elaine. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; daughters, Lauren (Brian) Hollenbeck and Heaven Germann; stepson, Louis Bickham; four grandchildren, Brian Charles, Cassie, Skye and Chloe; brothers, Paul (Audrey) and Roger; sisters, Anne and...
George Meyers
Jun 7, 2015
George C. Meyers of Endwell, a well-known builder in the Southern Tier, died June 7, 2015 at age 79. He leaves his beloved wife of 30 years, Kathryn Jean Meyers; and his son; Stephen Meyers and wife, Melissa Carr; son, Morgan Meyers and wife, Betsy Meyers; daughter, Allyson Hay, and husband, Brandon Hay; stepson, Bud Cunningham, Jr., and wife,...
Herbert Ferris
Jun 7, 2015
Herbert T. Ferris, 84, of Vestal, went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Herbert Ferris; sister, Jane (Bill) Mullen; daughter in law, Karen Ferris and a beloved cousin, Elmer Waterbury. He is survived by his loving wife, Stella Ferris; son, Tom (Linda) Ferris; daughter Debra Cioci and fiancée,...
Edward Katchuk
Jun 5, 2015
Edward William Katchuk, 93, was born on March 6, 1922, and passed away on June 5, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Harry and Theresa Katchuk; his brothers, John, Andrew, George, and Joseph; his son, David; and his grandson, Andrew Katchuk. He is survived by his wife, Catherine; his brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and...
Diane Bidwell
Jun 4, 2015
Diane D. Bidwell, born, April 23, 1935 of Vestal passed away on June 4, 2015 at Wilson Memorial Hospital after suffering a stroke on April 4th. Diane was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Blanche Deuel and her son, Richard Bidwell. She is survived by her husband of more than 60 years, Jack Bidwell; her daughter-in-law, Florence Bidwell; daughters,...