Obituary of Emily Mele Sorbero

Emily Mele Sorbero, 85, of Princeton Street, Amsterdam, New York, passed away Tuesday May 9, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 21, 1931 in Gloversville, New York, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Maria Politi Mele. She was a lifelong area resident and was a graduate of Gloversville High School. She went on to graduate from The State Teachers College at New Paltz with a degree in Education. Emily was employed as a first grade teacher for the Greater Amsterdam School District for over 35 years until her retirement. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Amsterdam. She was a member of the St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary, the Retired Teachers Association, St. Mary's Seniors, Iroquois Seniors and the American Association of University Women. On June 21, 1959, she was united in marriage to Joseph Sorbero. He passed away on August 9, 2006. Emily and her late husband Joseph enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family. Emily will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her daughters, Maria Alexaitis of Amsterdam, NY, and Joanne (Richard) Wenke of Saratoga Springs, NY; Cherished grandchildren, Cara (Michael) Pelletier of Bethel, Maine, Ryan Alexaitis of Amsterdam, NY, Emily and Sara Wenke of Saratoga Springs, NY; Cherished great-granddaughter, Malia Pelletier and cherished step great-grandchildren, Savannah and Tristan Pelletier of Bethel, Maine. Nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral Services will be held on Friday morning May 12, 2017 at 10:15am at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:15am at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 156 East Main St. Amsterdam. Entombment will follow at Most Holy Redeemer Mausoleum, Niskayuna, NY. Calling hours are Thursday May 11, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in her memory to the St. Mary's Church Development Fund, 56 East Main St., Amsterdam, NY 12010.