Robert Callender Sr.
Nov 10, 2020
Colonie- Robert G. Callender Sr. passed away on November 10, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 18, 1933 son of the late Douglas and Julia Callender.Bob was predeceased by his brother Douglas Callender Jr.He was a graduate of Milne High School in Albany. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He attended Albany...
Nicholas T. Chiffolo
Nov 9, 2020
Colonie~ Nicholas T. Chiffolo, 85, of Colonie, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany on May 29, 1935, Nicholas was the son of the late Santo and Mary (Greco) Chiffolo. He was the devoted husband of 61 years to Mary Jane T. (DeAugustine) Chiffolo. Nicholas was raised in Albany...
Aurora L. (Ekmalian) Herrero
Nov 8, 2020
Albany-Aurora L. Herrero, 85, of Albany, passed away gracefully under hospice care on Sunday, November 8, 2020 following a brief illness. Born and raised in Troy NY, Aurora was the daughter of the late Solomon and Hanamhas (Aprahamian) Ekmalian. In her youth, Aurora lived in Troy where she graduated from Troy High School, class of 1953. She made Albany her...
Eileen M. Flood
Nov 8, 2020
Albany-Eileen Margaret Tiernan Flood, 83, of Albany, NY passed away suddenly on November 8th, 2020. Born in Clifton, NJ on September 18, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Agnes and Patrick Tiernan. Eileen worked at Mohawk National Bank, Finserv Computer Corporation, and retired from NYSNA Pension and Benefits in 2002. Always active, she loved to dance, bake and...
Thomas W. Connery
Nov 8, 2020
Green Island- Thomas W. "Jake" Connery, age 78, passed into eternal rest on Sunday November 8, 2020 in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loving wife and family, following a courageous 23-year battle with Parkinson's.Jake was born June 4, 1942 in Troy, NY, son of Wilfred H. Connery and Carolyn Gillam Connery. A life-long resident of Green...
Walter R. Meyer
Nov 7, 2020
Slingerlands-Walter R. Meyer, 81, of Slingerlands, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital Tuesday November 17, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Herman H. and Margaret (Lemke) Meyer.He spent most of his childhood years in Pearl River NY. After high school Walt enlisted in the Army, serving in Germany...
Edmund Beehm Jr.
Nov 7, 2020
Schenectady - Edmund Beehm Jr., passed away on November 7, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 17, 1969 son of Edmund Beehm Sr. and Shirley Beehm.Ed was predeceased by his father, Edmund Beehm, Sr. Ed was life long resident of the area. He worked for J. Luke Construction. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father,...
Elvira Toma
Nov 7, 2020
Cohoes - Elvira Toma, 99, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Elvira was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Incornata DiSisto. Elvira was the loving and devoted wife to the late Carmen J. Toma. They were married 66 years. With her beautiful voice, in her early days, Elvira sang jingles...
Thomas F. Farrell
Nov 6, 2020
Thomas F. FarrellOn Friday, November 6, 2020, Tom Farrell, loving husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 78.Tom was born on December 22, 1941 in Glens Falls, N.Y. to Frank and Marie (Savarie) Farrell. He graduated from Indian Lake Central School in Indian Lake, N.Y., and obtained a BA in History from Manhattan College. He received...
Amy L. Travis
Nov 6, 2020
Clifton Park - Amy L. Travis, 62, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Amy was the daughter of the late John Bertram and Gladys Saunders. Amy was also the loving daughter of Joseph Kapenos, Sr. Amy was the devoted wife to the late Gary L. Travis. They were married 45 loving...
Elvira Logiudice
Nov 6, 2020
Albany-Elvira LoGiudice, 83, was called to heaven on the morning of November 6, 2020. Born in Italy, she is the daughter of the late Francesco and Venera (Bongiorno) LoGiudice. Elvira ran many family-owned businesses along with her husband including Fiorello's Bakery in Albany and Trattoria Siciliana in Lake George. She loved to sing, to knit, and to cook for her...
Alexander B. Smolinski
Nov 6, 2020
Loudonville- Alexander B. Smolinski, 99 of Loudonville, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, November 6, 2020, at the Iroquois Nursing Home in Jamesville, NY. Al was born in Albany, NY on February 9, 1921 to Jan and Apollonia Smolinski. He was a graduate of Albany High School. Al was a Veteran, serving in the United States Coast...
Johanna M. Deitz
Nov 6, 2020
Schenectady-Johanna M. Deitz, 83, of Schenectady, passed away suddenly November 6, 2020. Born in Rensselaer, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mabel Ackerman. Johanna loved to play bingo, slots and go to the casino. She also had a passion for shopping. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Orville Deitz.She is survived by...
Donald T. Birkmayer
Nov 5, 2020
Troy- Donald T. Birkmayer, 95, died November 5th 2020 in Ithaca with his daughters by his side. Born in Troy he was the son of the late Louis and Helen Birkmayer.Don served in the United States Army from 1944-1946 fighting in Philippines during WWII. He graduated from RPI in 1949 in Management Engineering. He then went on to work for...
Gary E. Tillema
Nov 5, 2020
Schenectady- Gary E. Tillema, 71, died Thursday, November 5, 2020 at home.Gary was born on July 7, 1949 son of the late Eugene and Elizabeth (Mercier) Tillema.He was a graduate of Colonie Central High and served for four years in the U.S. Navy. He was employed at General Electric and retired after 20+ years of service.Survivors include his sisters, Debbie...
Deborah A. Meisner
Nov 5, 2020
Schenectady- Deborah A. Meisner, 64, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Born in Troy she was the daughter of Dorothea Smith and the late John J. Smith. Deborah is survived by her husband Charles Meisner Sr. Deborah was the beloved mother to; Stacy Mackey (Timothy), Charles Meisner Jr. (Sara), Kimberly Meisner (Rufus), Melissa Meisner (Vincent), Kristin Meisner (Jacques)...
Mary Lou Schuster
Nov 5, 2020
Mary Lou Schuster, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Mary was the daughter of the late Stephen J. and Mary (Leather) Schuster. She lived in Bellevue neighborhood until she resided at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, where she received loving care. Mary was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. She was a receptionist and office...
Richard E. Martino
Nov 5, 2020
Colonie- Richard E. Martino passed away peacefully at home on Thursday November 5, 2020 at 81, 6 months after being diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. He was born October 2, 1939 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Santo Martino and Angelarose (Colardo) Mello.Dick was raised and educated in both Providence and Pawtucket, RI. He was a 20 year...
Richard J. Wright
Nov 4, 2020
Watervliet- Richard J. Wright, 52, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Born in Troy, he was the son of Linda J. Wright and the late Richard J. Wright.Richard was a loving person with a big heart. He will be missed by his sister Linda J. Wright (Michael) and his nephew Brandon S. Wright.A calling hour will be held...
Alfred P. Hanley
Nov 4, 2020
ALTAMONT – Alfred P. "Babe" Hanley, 83, of Altamont passed away in the early morning on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Albany Medical Center.He was born in Albany on July 3, 1937 a son of the late James J. and Catherine (Murphy) Hanley. He worked as a Mason for many years. He enjoyed construction, building several homes. He also loved...
