Mechanicville Carmella M. Fusco passed away peacefully on September 11, 2019 at her daughters residence in Saratoga Springs with her loving family and devoted caregivers by her side. She was born in Mechanicville on June 10, 1922, to the late Teresa and Antonio Pignatelli. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Anthony Fusco. Carmella was also predeceased by brothers Dominick, Vincent, Joseph and Alphonse Pignatelli, and sisters Odelia Cimino, Mary Carr, Adeline Rubino, Anna DeLucia and Teresa Whalen. Carmella was a loving wife, mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, sister and aunt. She worked as a machinist (Rosie the Riveter) at the Watervliet Arsenal making parts for tank and artillery big guns, at the family run pizza shop in Mechanicville and retired from Tagsons Paper Company. Carmella was a communicant of All Saints on The Hudson Church. Carmella is survived by her two loving daughters Anne Fusco-Ogden and her husband Gary Ogden of Porter Corners; Kathleen Fusco and her husband Edward Kinowski of Saratoga Lake; cherished grandchildren Tyler and Katie Ogden; great grandchildren Steven and Abbigail Ogden; sister Rose Zappone; sister in law Emily Grasso; brother in law Angelo Fusco and numerous nieces and nephews. A grave side service will be held on Tuesday September 17, at 2:00 pm, followed by her internment with her husband at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Our fondest memory will always be her beautiful smile, big blue eyes and her love to sing with family and friends. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the passionate care provided over the past nine years by "her Momma Girls" Ann, Denise G. Denise S., Heidi, Jackie, Marilyn and Laryssa, whom she loved dearly and medical professionals Alice Brown and Kelli Foley. Contributions in Carmellas memory can be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Att. Wish Fund. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com Graveside Service Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery Tuesday, September 17, 2019 2:00 PM 200 Duell Road Schuylerville, NY 12871