GLENVILLE — Retired Brigadier General Dominick C. Marchesiello Sr. passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on March 1, 2017 with his loving and caring family by his side. Born on December 17, 1926 in Mamaroneck, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph Marchesiello and Margaret N. (Tezzi) Marchesiello.
BG Marchesiello’s military career commenced in 1945 when he enlisted in the United States Army. He was assigned to the U.S. Army until 1948 at which time he enlisted in the New York State Air National Guard. On June 25, 1957, he was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant, a “Mustang” service member, at which time he was transferred to the 109th (Stratton) Air Base, Glenville. Dominick’s last duty station was at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, New York where he retired in December 1986 as Assistant Adjutant General for Air.
In civilian life, he was a very active member of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and Glenville community. He served as past PTA president of Charlton Heights elementary school and past treasurer/member of the Scotia-Glenville Rotary. He also was one of the original organizers of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Pop Warner Football League, and past president for the St. Vincent DePaul Society. His proudest accomplishment, however, was his family.
Dominick was predeceased by his son, Michael L. Marchesiello and late sisters Joanne Frederick and Theresa Gainey.
Dom is survived by his wife Lorraine (Tarter) Marchesiello, whom he married on May 28, 1949, his children; Joseph A. Marchesiello (Kathleen) of Charlton, NY, Dominick “Buz” C. (Kate) Marchesiello Jr. of Saratoga Springs, Michele M. (Roger A.) Michael of Clifton Park, daughter-in-law Lisa (Mark) Grasso of Charlton, two sisters, Virginia Fusco of Harrison, NY and Loretta Esposito of Mamaroneck, NY. He is also survived by his Grandchildren: Dominick (Christine) Marchesiello III, Joseph (Emilee) Marchesiello, Matthew (Erin) Michael, David (Christine) Marchesiello, Christine (Onur) Guduk, Andrew Michael, Laura (Ali) El Bouchtaoui, Anthony Marchesiello, Nicholas Marchesiello, five great-grandchildren, dear friends Pat and Arleen DiCaprio and several nieces and nephews.
The Family deeply appreciates the compassion shown by Saratoga Community Hospice, Dr. S. Patel and Dr. P. Hunter and their staff, and their thoughtful friends and neighbors who checked in on Dom regularly.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society in care of Immaculate Conception Church of Glenville, 400 Saratoga Road, Scotia, 12302.
