William J. Severino

William J. Severino RotterdamWilliam J. Severino, 91, died Sunday, November 9, 2014, suddenly at Ellis Hospital. Born March 18, 1923 in Schenectady, NY to Pasquale and Antoinette LaBarca Severino. Bill attended Mont Pleasant High School and Siena College, where he earned his bachelor of science degree in physics. Bill was employed at General Electric as a nuclear quality control engineer. During World War II he served in the Army Air Force as a radio operator in the second bomber group in Europe. Bill was a communicant of St. Gabriels Church, Rotterdam Elks, Sch'dy Moose and Italian American Clubs. During his years as a GE employee, Bill joined the MAO golf and bowling leagues. He also enjoyed bridge, pinochole, jigsaw and crossword puzzles. He proudly cultivated his garden. Bill loved to play baseball and in 1941 he played a baseball preliminary game at the Cooperstown Hall of Fame prior to the Hall of Fame game. Bill was one of the five brothers who joined The Mont Pleasant Merchant League. They competed in several tournaments in the area and New York City. Bill married Rose Mary Rosselli Severino on August 29, 1948, St. Anthony's Church, Albany. Bill was predeceased by his son, Richard J. Severino in 2009. Bill was also predeceased by four brothers; and three sisters. Besides his wife, Bill is survived by his daughters, Antoinette Wrobleski (Tom) and Linda Marie Grimail (Pat). Also survived by his daughter-in-law, Sue Severino; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. His sister, Martha VanWoeart (Don); brother, Edward Severino (Ruth); and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m. at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave., Schenectady, NY. Services will begin at 9:15 a.m., Thursday morning at the funeral home, thence to St. Gabriels Church at 10 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial with military honors will be at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. The family extends their thanks to the Rotterdam Emergency Service for their response and compassion shown to our loved one. Contributions may be made to Rotterdam EMS, 2007 Cardiff Road, Schenectady, NY 12303. Arrangements by R.J. DeLuccia Funeral Service.