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DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home in Guilderland, NY is a trusted funeral home serving families in Albany County with professional funeral, cremation, and burial services. We offer direct cremation, traditional funerals, veteran funeral services, graveside services, funeral preplanning, memorials, and celebration of life services. Our experienced staff is available 24/7 to provide compassionate guidance and support.
03/21/2026
John De Marco
ROTTERDAM - John De Marco, 95, joined his loving wife, Elisa, family and friends in heaven on Thursday, March 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in the beautiful paese of SS. Giovanni e Paolo near Caiazzo, Caserta, Italy on February 22, 1931 to the late Guiseppe and Maria (De Filippo) De Marco. John arrived in America in January 1957 after marrying his soulmate, Elisa Piccirillo, on October 18, 1956. Together for over 67 years, they were...
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03/20/2026
Marion T. Cammarere
Marion Theresa Cammarere (Riggi) November 4, 1926 – March 16, 2026 Marion Cammarere (Riggi), of Schenectady, New York, passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 99 years old. Born on November 4, 1926, in Schenectady, Marion began her working years as a cook in several local school districts, where she lovingly prepared meals for hundreds of children. Her warmth and care in the kitchen would become a lifelong expression of who she...
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03/20/2026
Terry W. Borawski
Schenectady – Terry W. Borawski, 74, passed away Thursday March 19, 2026. Born in Rome, NY he was the son of Samuel and Theresa (Donahue) Mongrella. For many years Terry was a phone technician for Verizon before retiring as a locator in Schenectady after more than 20 years of service. Following his retirement Terry enjoyed helping families as a part time attendant at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home. Outside of work he enjoyed taking many cruises with his father, loved spending time...
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03/17/2026
Every life is unique, and a funeral or memorial service can reflect the personality, passions, and story of your loved one. From meaningful music and photos, to personal touches that highlight hobbies, interests, and accomplishments, personalization can help create a service that truly honors a life well lived and gives family and friends a more meaningful way to remember.
To explore ways a service can be personalized, feel free to give us a call and we would be happy to discuss the options with you.
03/16/2026
Paul Victor Swint III
Paul V. Swint, III, age 51, from Schenectady, New York, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Centre, Alabama where he resided for the past 6 months and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was the beloved son of the late Paul V. Swint, Jr. and his loving mother, Deborah Swint. He is survived by his sons, Paul V. Swint, IV and Robert Swint; his brother, Jeremy Swint; his nieces, Angelica Swint and Cheyanne Swint; his...
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03/13/2026
Preplanning is one of the most thoughtful things you can do for your family. Making arrangements in advance allows you to document your wishes, relieve loved ones of difficult decisions, and ensure everything is handled the way you want. It also provides peace of mind knowing that the details are already taken care of.
If you're interested in learning more about preplanning, call us today to speak with a member of our team.
03/12/2026
Donald E. Drinkwater
Donald E. Drinkwater, 85, of Albany, New York, passed away on February 26, 2026. Born on July 3, 1940, Donald was, above all else, a man of kindness, integrity, and quiet strength. He approached life with humility and a gentle steadiness that made others feel grounded in his presence. He was an extraordinary family man—devoted to his wife, children, and grandchildren —and he built a home filled with warmth, laughter, and unwavering support. His loved ones will remember him for...
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03/12/2026
Giuseppina "Josephine" Tote
Rotterdam-Giuseppina “Josephine” Tote, 93 passed away on Monday March 9th surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fontechiari Italy in 1932, She was the daughter of Nicholas and Justina (Isopa) Ferrera. She came to the United States in 1948. For many years Josephine worked at the Newberry Knitting Co. Josephine could always be found working in her garden or cooking for her family. She will forever be remembered for the love she has for her family. She met her loving...
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03/11/2026
Today is National Funeral Director & Mortician Recognition Day! We want to recognize the funeral directors on our team who show up every day to serve families with care, professionalism, and compassion. Their dedication behind the scenes and with the families we serve help ensure every life is honored with dignity. We're grateful for the commitment they bring to our funeral home and to the community each day.
03/09/2026
Arlene Francis Patierno
Arlene Francis (Ferraioli) Patierno passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026. She was born 1931 in Schenectady, New York, the daughter of Italian immigrant parents, Nicola and Augusta (Gemi) Ferraioli, and beloved sister to Doris (Ferraioli) Ciarmello. She grew up in a home built by her father on Curry Road in Rotterdam and attended Draper High School, graduating in 1949. After working for the New York State Department of Tax and Finance and for the Mohonasen Junior High School Food...
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03/06/2026
You don’t have to grieve alone.
Our Healing Hearts Grief Support Group offers a safe and supportive space for those coping with the loss of a loved one. This free virtual group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM (EST) via Zoom.
Join us to share, listen, and connect with others who understand the journey of grief. Email nancyhealinghearts@gmail.com for more information and how to join.
03/06/2026
John Joseph Chiachiaretta Jr.
John J. Chiachiaretta, Jr., of Schenectady, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on March 2, 2026, at the age of 84, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, he was the beloved son of the late John J. Chiachiaretta, Sr. and Libra Chiachiaretta (DeMaina). John was a lifelong member of the community he loved and served so proudly. John graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and went on to complete the General Electric Apprentice Program. He built...
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In 1921, Michael DeMarco Sr. began his funeral business at 30 Jefferson St. in the Stockade area of Schenectady. One year later, he saw the need to move his business to the corner of Schenectady St. and Strong St. in the Hamilton Hill neighborhood. With his four brothers, they established the DeMarco Brothers Funeral Homes. These funeral home branches were in Schenectady, Albany, Mechanicville, Endicott and Binghamton, NY. The brothers each became independent owners of their branches.
By 1950, Mike Sr. opened the Stone Funeral Home here in Rotterdam and it was operated by Mike Sr.’s son-in-law, Francis L. Stone. In 1961, Francis and Michael Jr. incorporated the business and the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home was born.
Upon the death of Michael DeMarco Sr., his son Mike Jr. became president and Francis Stone, vice president. Mike continued to take care of his mother, Flora, until her death in 1968 and it was in that year the Schenectady St. branch was closed.
Francis and his wife, Gloria (DeMarco) Stone retired in 1989 and at that time Larry E. Noyes (Mike Jr.'s son-in-law) was asked to join the family business. Michael Jr. always had dreams to expand. He and his son, Michael “Mickey” DeMarco built the Glenville Funeral Home which his son now independently owns.
Also, in 1993 another DeMarco-Stone branch was opened at 5216 Western Turnpike in Guilderland which Larry E. Noyes managed and owned with Mike Jr. That same year, DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home acquired the 100 yr. old White-Van Buren Funeral Home in Delanson.
When Michael A. DeMarco Jr. passed away December 12, 2011, his Son-In-Law, Larry Noyes became president and owner.
