Dante Saginario,

Sharon Springs- Dante N. Saginario, Jr, 51, of Stage Coach Road, died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at his mother's residence following a long illness.

Born June 20, 1958 in Queens, he was a son of Marie (Renna) Saginorio and the late Dante N. Saginorio, Sr.

Dante was a machinist at Mills Services in Cobleskill. Prior to moving to this area, he resided in Staunton, VA and was employed at Sheetz Convenient Store.

Spending time with his family brought him the most joy. Dante's hobbies included woodworking, gardening and landscaping. He always enjoyed a cup of Stewart's coffee.

He was predeceased by his father, Dante N. Saginario, Sr., who died January 31, 2009.

Survivors include his mother, Marie (Renna) Saginario of Sharon Springs; his sister, Nancy (Glenn) Yee of West Babylon; his brother, Phillip (Mary) Saginario of Richmondville and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 138 Washington Ave. Cobleskill with Father Thomas F. Holmes as celebrant. Visitation and burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 795 E. Main St., Suite 11, Cobleskill, NY 12043, or Marathon For a Better Life, P.O. Box 269, Warnerville, NY 12187, or Sharon Springs Volunteer Ambulance, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.