Obituary of Gianina L. Tesiero

Gianina L. Tesiero, 17, of Nassau, NY, formerly of Amsterdam, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. Gianina was born in Albany, NY on November 13, 1999 a daughter of Bartley Tesiero II and Laurie Salzer. Gianina attended Howard L. Goff Middle School in East Greenbush, NY for a time. While in school she participated in several school activities. She loved watching Elmo and Blues Clues. She had a very strong will for life and her smile and laughter were contagious. Gianina is survived by her mother, Laurie (Adam) Salzer of Nassau, NY. Her father Bartley J. Tesiero II and his wife Brenda of Amsterdam, NY. Her half- brother, Bartley John Tesiero III and her half- sister, Brenley Tesiero both of Amsterdam. She is also survived by her grandparents: Lorretta "Lorrie" and Bartley "Bart" J. Tesiero of Amsterdam and Joan and Paul Daley. Aunt and Uncle, Tammy and Scott Phillips of Colorado Springs, CO. Cousins, Alyssa, Owen, Aspen and Ayden Phillips. Other extended family members survive. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her calling hours Tuesday February 28, 2017 from 5:00 -7:00 PM at the Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, Inc. 165 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY. Contributions may be made to Spina Bifida Association of NENY, Socha Plaza, 123 Saratoga Road, Scotia, NY 12302 or Albany Medical Center Children's Hospital, 43 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. Local arrangements are under the direction of the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY 12010. Please leave condolences online at www.brbsfuneral.com