De Paula, Lillian Mary          
SCHENECTADY Lillian Mary De Paula, 84, of the Glendale Nursing Home, formerly
of Oakland Avenue, died early Thursday morning, September 23, 2004 at the
nursing home. Lillian was born in Schenectady on September 19, 1920, a
daughter of the late Giovanni and Olympia Nardacci D'Aversa. She was raised
and educated in Schenectady. For 25 years, Lillian was employed by General
Electric in Building 28. She was also a member of the company's Quarter
Century Club. Lillian was a longtime communicant of St. Anthony's Church. Wife
of the late Anthony J. De Paula Sr. whom she married September 20, 1945.
Survivors include her son, Anthony J. De Paula Jr. and wife Susan of Saratoga
Springs; loving grandmother of Kara J. De Paula of Saratoga Springs; her
sisters, Mary Marinucci and husband Peter, Rose D'Aversa, Jennie Gardino and
husband Angelo; brother, John D'Aversa and wife Joan; sister-in-law, Mary
D'Aversa all of Schenectady, the late Julie Taber, Mario and Alexander
D'Aversa. Many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews also survive. A
Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 10 from St. John the Baptist
Church, Franklin Street, Schenectady. Relatives and friends are welcome to
attend. Interment will follow the Mass in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Glenville.
Calling hours will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Contributions may be made in Lillian's name to the St. Anthony's Church
Tabernacle Fund, 331 Seward Place, Schenectady, NY 12305. Arrangements are by
Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, Union at N. Jay Street, Schenectady.