Schenectady-
Leonella Welch, 92, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully March 1, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Camillo and Nicoletta Pitaccio.
Leonella was a lifelong resident of Schenectady, and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School.
She is predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Robert Welch.
She is survived by her daughter Patricia (Patrick) Mahoney, and son, David (Lisa) Welch, sister Mary (Fernando) Schiazza, grandchildren, Christopher and Kelly Mahoney, MacKenzie and Elizabeth Welch, niece MaryAnn (Keith) Cady, and grand-niece Maranda Bowers, as well as several other nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday March 4 from 10-11, with a Service at 11am at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Protective Foundation, 53 Maple Ave, Schenectady, NY 12302