James Anthony Troiano

Troiano, James Anthony SCHENECTADY James Anthony Troiano, 56, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Schenectady and graduated from Schalmont High School and Schenectady County Community College, where he received a degree in electrical technology. Jim served in the United States Air Force from 1977 to 1981, where he received numerous awards, prior to being honorably discharged. Jim was member of the Disabled American Veterans Post 88. He retired from the New York State Thruway Authority, where he spent most of his career as an equipment mechanic. Jim was also an accomplished wood craftsman. Jim was predeceased by his loving mom, Louise (Spina) Troiano. He is survived by his companion, Claudia Fisher; father Anthony Troiano; brothers, Carl (Sandra) Troiano, Kenneth (Denise) Troiano and Edward (Lynn) Troiano. Jim is also survived by his niece, Michelle Troiano, and nephews, Brian Troiano, Joseph Troiano, and David Troiano. Calling hours will be held at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg, Ave., in Rotterdam, on Thursday, January 15, 2015, from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 16, 2015, at 10 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be at the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, Schuylerville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Child Life Program at Albany Medical Center, Office of Development, 43 New Scotland Ave., MC-119, Albany, NY 12208, or Volunteers in Mission, PO Box 106, Valley Falls, NY 12185 (Disaster Relief Organization). Online condolences and memories may be shared at demarcostonefuneralhome.com