In Memory Of
John J. Schillaci
1924
2019
John J. Schillaci
November 13, 1924 — September 17, 2019
John Schillaci, 94, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Albany on November 13, 1924, he was the son of the late Guiseppi Schillaci and Rosina Renalli Schillaci.
Mr. Schillaci was a World War II Veteran having served in Central Europe, Normandy and Northern France. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after working for many years as a mail handler. John was a longtime parishioner of Holy Family Church (formerly St. Patrick's Church) having served as an usher for many years. John was a WWII Veteran and was a past Commander of Ambrose J Scully Amr. Legion Post 1019 and an active member of North Albany Amr. Legion Post 1610 in Albany, NY. John was Grand Marshal of the 52nd City of Albany Memorial Day Parade in 2007.
John was predeceased by his beloved wife, Amelia Schillaci. He is the father of Margaret (Bruce) Levitch of Gilbert, Arizona, Joseph Schillaci of Albany, NY and Maria (Richard) Brown of Michigan. He is the cherished grandfather of Erik Levitch of San Diego, CA, Bryan Levitch of Gilbert, AZ, Melissa Brown of Michigan, Alexandra, Kaitie, Dianna Schillaci of Colonie, NY, and Bella Schillaci of Schenectady, NY. John is survived by his beloved sister, Rose "Sissie" (Walter) Frisbee of Ponte Vedra, FL. Also surviving is a great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his siblings, Anthony A. Schillaci, Frank Schillaci, and Anna Lanzarotta.
The family expresses sincere appreciation to the clergy and nursing staff at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehab Ctr.
Calling hours will be Sunday September 22 at 3pm to 6pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY. Funeral Services will be Monday September 23 at 10:30am at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY, 965 Albany Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12210 or the Veterans Miracle Center 10 Interstate Ave., Albany, NY 12205. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.Newcomer/Albany.com
Born in Albany on November 13, 1924, he was the son of the late Guiseppi Schillaci and Rosina Renalli Schillaci.
Mr. Schillaci was a World War II Veteran having served in Central Europe, Normandy and Northern France. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after working for many years as a mail handler. John was a longtime parishioner of Holy Family Church (formerly St. Patrick's Church) having served as an usher for many years. John was a WWII Veteran and was a past Commander of Ambrose J Scully Amr. Legion Post 1019 and an active member of North Albany Amr. Legion Post 1610 in Albany, NY. John was Grand Marshal of the 52nd City of Albany Memorial Day Parade in 2007.
John was predeceased by his beloved wife, Amelia Schillaci. He is the father of Margaret (Bruce) Levitch of Gilbert, Arizona, Joseph Schillaci of Albany, NY and Maria (Richard) Brown of Michigan. He is the cherished grandfather of Erik Levitch of San Diego, CA, Bryan Levitch of Gilbert, AZ, Melissa Brown of Michigan, Alexandra, Kaitie, Dianna Schillaci of Colonie, NY, and Bella Schillaci of Schenectady, NY. John is survived by his beloved sister, Rose "Sissie" (Walter) Frisbee of Ponte Vedra, FL. Also surviving is a great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his siblings, Anthony A. Schillaci, Frank Schillaci, and Anna Lanzarotta.
The family expresses sincere appreciation to the clergy and nursing staff at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehab Ctr.
Calling hours will be Sunday September 22 at 3pm to 6pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY. Funeral Services will be Monday September 23 at 10:30am at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY, 965 Albany Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12210 or the Veterans Miracle Center 10 Interstate Ave., Albany, NY 12205. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.Newcomer/Albany.com
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Sunday, September 22, 2019
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Monday, September 23, 2019
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