Rico Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

East Greenbush, NY Rico Mencarelli, East Greenbush, 89 entered eternal life on March 29, 2020 peacefully at VanRensselaer Manor Nursing Home with his family at his bedside. Born in Cohoes, New York and was the son of the late James and Olga Mencarelli. Graduated Cohoes High School 1949. Worked at General Electric Waterford. Was drafted in 1952 and served in the Korean War. After returning from the War, attended SUNY Farmingdale, Long Island Agriculture. Worked at Hicks Nursery during this time where he met his beloved wife, Arlene Koveleski Mencarelli and married in 1960. Started his career with NYS and retired in 1995. He was a devoted parishioner of Historic St. Mary's Church in Albany, NY. He enjoyed antique cars, tractors and enjoyed golf in his retirement. The family would like to thank the staff at Hawthorne Ridge, East Greenbush, The Eddy in Cohoes, NY and Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home for their kindness and care they offered to Rico. He was the brother of the late Doris Colaruotolo and Leno Mencarelli. He is survived by his sons Perry Mencarelli and Paul Mencarelli (Maria) and his grandchildren, Givani, Anya and Joe and many nieces and nephews. He was interned with his beloved wife at St. Mary's Cemetery in Waterford, NY. Donations on behalf of Rico can be made to The Alzheimer's Association

Rico

January 9, 1931 - March 29, 2020