Antonetta (Netty) DeVivo Roth VanWie

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Antonetta (Netty) DeVivo Roth VanWie went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 20, 2016. Netty was born on April 18, 1923, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Simone) DeVivo. In 1943, she married the late Paul Roth of Whitehall, NY, who died in World War II. In 1948, she married Charles L. VanWie. Netty was a member and communicant of St. Peter’s Church. Throughout her lifetime, she was employed by various establishments, including GE in Schenectady, Van Co. Construction Company and SPAC. She was active in Dominick Smaldone Post 35 Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Auxiliary, was a volunteer for the VA Hospital in Albany, served on the Board of Elections, and was former chaplain at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Survivors include her sister Carmel Parisi, as well as several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles (Chuck) VanWie, and sisters Marie Grolley, Rose LaPlante and Frances Jordan. Netty was loved by many. She was not only a sister and aunt, but became a trusted friend who many thought of as their “mother.” A special thank you to all the doctors and nurses of Saratoga Hospital who provided excellent care and Netty herself wished to thank all her friends and neighbors for being like family. Friends and relatives remembered her on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 in the Chapel of the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in the Church and burial followed at the Gerald Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd. in Schuylerville. The ITAM Ladies Auxiliary met in St. Peter’s Church and attended Mass together as an honor guard. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Samuel Stratton Veterans Hospital in Albany NY. Arrangements are under the direction of the Burke/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs and online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.