Frank B. Mesiti
2024
Francesco (“Frank”) Benito Salvatore Mesiti, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on November 21, 2024, in Sarasota Fl.
Frank was born on September 11, 1938 in Gioiosa Ionica Marina, Italy as the son of Guiseppe “Joe” Mesiti and Clementina (Agostino) Mesiti.
Frank was a young child during a difficult WWII, which ravaged his native country. In 1956 he emigrated from Italy to...
Victor S. Cochetti
Nov 21, 2024
Victor “Vic” S. Cochetti, 77, of Schenectady, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 21, at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany on April 12, 1947, he was the son of the late Victor Cochetti and Stella C. (Turcotte) Cochetti.
Vic was raised in Albany, before moving to Loudonville as a teenager with his parents. He was...
Josephine R. Pellerin
Nov 21, 2024
GUILDERLAND – Josephine (Endres) Pellerin, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at her son’s residence, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Albany, NY, the daughter of the late Stephen G. and Mary Endres. She was also predeceased by her husband of 64 years Frank R. Pellerin; her children: Richard Pellerin, Janice Welfinger, Thomas Pellerin,...
Edward E. Clark, Jr.
2024
Edward E. Clark Jr., 87, husband of Mary Louise Clark passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the VA Medical Center of Albany after a brief illness.
Born February 15, 1937 in Hollywood California, the son of Edward and Beatrice Clark.
Ed enlisted in the Army in 1957 and upon his discharge he entered the US Army reserve. He was a...
Jeanne M. Flannery
Nov 21, 2024
Jeanne M. Flannery, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Jeanne was the daughter of the late Patrick S. and Harriet (Ogden) Flannery.
Jeanne was a member and a communicant of St. Peters Church in Troy.
She enjoyed playing the piano, knitting and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her sister Patricia (John)...
Antoinette V. Peer
Nov 20, 2024
Troy- Antoinette V. Peer, passed away on November 20, 2024, at Van Rensselaer Manor, surrounded by family. She was born in Albany, New York to Anthony and Margaret Virgilio.
She was predeceased by husband James E. Peer, her son Jamie Peer, grandson Christopher Schmidt and sons-in-laws Ward Melvin and Brent Breedlove. She also was predeceased by her sister Marjorie (Harold) Kriechbaum...
Henryk Pawlak
Nov 20, 2024
Henryk Pawlak age 67 of East Schodack, NY passed away unexpectedly at his home Nov 20, 2024. Born July 21, 1957 in Brzed Dolny Poland, he was the son of the late Boleslaw And Ewa Pawlak.
Henry served in the military in Poland.
He arrived in Albany, NY from Poland in September 1984. He quickly learned the language and over time developed...
Pamela Mae Hamilton
Nov 20, 2024
Pamela Mae Hamilton, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.Pamela was the daughter of Doris "Dodie" Hamilton and the late Richard Hamilton. She grew up in Poughquag, NY on Emmadine Farm, where she learned to love animals, horse-back riding, and the great outdoors. She participated in the Dutchess County 4H Club...
Trevor C. Bryan Sr.
Nov 19, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Trevor C. Bryan Sr., age 67, on November 19, 2024. Trevor was born on November 10,1957, in St Thomas, Jamaica, to the late William Bryan and the late Cleopatra Grant. He relocated to Kingston in his early teens, where he soon discovered his passion for entrepreneurship.
Trevor migrated to Albany,...
Dan E. Kirsner
2024
Dan Kirsner, a gifted musician, pastor, and compassionate soul, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, at the age of 68. He leaves behind a legacy of music, faith, and service that touched the lives of many.
Born in New York City and adopted at the age of two and a half from an orphanage, Dan’s early years were shaped by...
William J. Chen
Nov 18, 2024
William J. Chen, beloved husband of May J. Chen, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Schenectady, New York, at the blessed age of 90. Born on August 19, 1934, in Miao-li, Taiwan, he was the son of Chung-Yen and Tuan-Mey Chen.
“Bill” obtained his undergraduate degree from the National Taipei Institute of Technology in Taipei, Taiwan. While in...
Maureen P. Collins
Nov 16, 2024
Maureen P. Collins, 61, of Watervliet, NY passed away on Saturday, November 16 at home.
Maureen was born in the Bronx, NY on March 16, 1963, the daughter of the late John J. Collins and Mary Culver Collins. She was the youngest of their ten children.
Maureen was a 1981 graduate of Monsignor Scanlan High School, Bronx, NY. She was a dedicated...
Joan A. Hutton
Nov 16, 2024
Colonie- Joan A. Hutton, 96, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Schneider. Joan is predeceased by her husband of over 65 years, Doug Hutton.
Joan and Doug were avid golfers with three hole in ones to her credit. Her most cherished...
Jack D. Johnson, Sr.
2024
Jack D. Johnson Sr., age 86, beloved husband of Rose M. Johnson, passed away on November 16, 2024. He was born on June 10, 1938, to the late Walter Johnson and Esther Hill Johnson, the middle of three siblings.
He is survived by his brother Clayton D. Johnson Sr., and his children Jack D. Johnson, Jr. (Lisa), Steven E. Johnson (Geraldine),...
Andrea S. Williams
Nov 16, 2024
Andrea "Shanta" Williams was born to the late Ms. Debora Williams and Mr. Earl Mason Jr. in Brooklyn, New York. Andrea pursued higher education and proudly earned her associate degree in Social Work, reflecting her lifelong passion for helping others.
A Brooklyn native, Andrea relocated to Upstate New York in February 2020. She began working as a Direct Support Assistant for...
Elizabeth Dawn Andrews Rice
2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Dawn Andrews Rice, 95, wife of the late Leo Edward Rice, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Albany Medical Center.
Born on February 26, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lewis and Irene Veronica (Albert) Andrews.
She graduated from Chenango Forks Central Schools. Later, she went on to work as a Secretary for the Guilderland...
Anna M. Rivelli
2024
On Sunday December 15th, 2024, Anna Rivelli, peacefully went to be with the Lord. She was born in Rochester, NY on April 18, 1928, to Mary and Salvatore Vella.
She was a faithful communicant of St. Theodore’s Catholic Church in Rochester, NY. Anna had a beautiful faith in the Lord and that was evident in how she lived her life. Anna...
Robert Russell Cole, Sr.
2024
Robert Russell Cole, Sr., 82 passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy.
Bob was born in Troy, NY at Samaritan Hospital on November 2, 1942 and was the son of the late William Mansfield Cole and Margaret C. (Hanson) Cole Loomis.
Our dad loved life, and especially loved his wife, Carol, who he married in 1982. He...
Ucal A. Francis
2024
Sunrise 03/26/1939– Sunset 11/15/2024
Ucal Azariah Francis was born to his parents, Enid Carr Ewing (Mother) and Clanford Francis (Father) in the district of Water Valley, St. Thomas, Jamaica W.I. He was the last of three children born to his mother and the only child born to his father.
He attended the Thornton Elementary School in St. Thomas, where he attained an...
