Frederick J. Fake
May 1, 2020
ColonieFrederick J. Fake, 79 of Colonie, passed away suddenly May 1. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Frederick M. and Julia Fake.Frederick was employed with Sterling Winthrop Research Laboratory and Sanofi for over 38 years. Fred will be fondly remembered by his family and friends for his kind nature, and love of his family. Fred most...
Joan M. Bacon
Apr 30, 2020
Joan Mary Bacon, 85 of Guilderland passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 with her family by her side. Joan was born on May 23, 1934 in Belfast, NY, the daughter of the late Morrell and Genevieve (Patterson) Brainard. Joan was a member of Lynnwood Reformed Church. She graduated from the University of Rochester as a Registered Nurse and later...
Anthony Parish
Apr 30, 2020
SCHENECTADY—Anthony "Tony" Parish, age 43, passed away surrounded by family unexpectedly on April 30, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Schenectady. He was an alumni and star athlete at Schenectady High School. Anyone that knew him had a name. He was a comedian-always had a joke, a smile and a hug. Tony worked at Ellis Hospital as a transporter....
Janice Mcgrath
Apr 30, 2020
Janice E. McGrath, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. Janice was the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Hall) Poucher. She was the devoted wife of over 47 years to Robert P. McGrath. Janice worked with the NYS Office of Mental Health for many years holding several different positions. She...
Jean M. Rowe
Apr 30, 2020
Albany-----Rowe, (Goldup) Jean Mary, born on May 11, 1945 passed away on Thursday, April 30th at the Teresian House in Albany, the result of the COVID-19. Before moving to the Teresian House two years ago, she resided in East Greenbush and Albany. Jean was the daughter of the late Mary L. Flaetgen Goldup and the late Stanley T. Goldup. She...
Denise E. Harris
Apr 29, 2020
Albany, NY- Denise E. Harris, 68, of Albany, NY passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020 in the warmth of her bed, surrounded by her family. She was born into a large family, on December 20, 1951 to the late Harvey and Rosalie Bigger.For many years Denise worked at Whitney M. Young Healthcare Center as a Medical Records Technician. After...
Patricia Ann Sheares
Apr 28, 2020
Patricia (Pat) Ann Sheares was born on July 31, 1954 in Harlem, USA to Gloria and Herman Sheares. She was the eldest of eight children; she was #1. As the firstborn, she dedicated a great deal of her childhood to help take care of her siblings. In January 1968, Team SHEARES moved to Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.Patricia graduated from Prospect Heights High...
Donald Mczeal
Apr 28, 2020
Rensselaer- Donald McZeal, 73, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Born in Crowley, LA he was the son of the late George and Mildred McZeal.Donald served in the United States Navy and upon his return he became a drug counselor of the Hospitality House in Albany. Donald loved watching TV and was a big sports fan especially of the...
Carmella Demarco
Apr 28, 2020
Albany ~ Carmella DeMarco, 84, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Italy, Carmella has resided in Albany, NY for over 57 years. She was the wife of the late Ralph DeMarco who passed away in 2002 after 52 years of marriage. Carmella was formerly...
Marie A. Price
Apr 28, 2020
Marie Price, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Amsterdam to the late Fabian "Tata" and Catherine (Bednarczyk) Mileski. Marie had a mischievous sense of humor with a passion for gardening, crafting, playing golf with her husband Bill and brother George, an avid Packers "Cheesehead" fan...
Mary Marguerite Savoy
Apr 28, 2020
Albany - Mary Marguerite (Sweeney) Savoy, 69, of Albany, passed away April 28 after a long illness with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH).Born February 13, 1951, she was the daughter of the late James and Phyllis (Wixted) Sweeney of Mechanicville, the oldest of 9 siblings. Mary, nicknamed "Meg" was the beloved wife of Arthur J. Savoy III for 49 years, and...
Eugene M. Melillo
Apr 28, 2020
ALBANY-Eugene M. Melillo, 96, passed away on April 28, 2020 on his birthday. He was the son of the late Pasquale and Constanza Melillo in Somerville, MA. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving his country during WWII, The Korean War and The Vietnam War. He was a retired MGySgt. Geno joined the Marines at...
Earl P. O'Bryan
Apr 28, 2020
Guilderland –– Earl P. O'Bryan, 87, of Guilderland passed peacefully early morning on April 28, 2020. He was born in Albany, a son of the late Walter and Marion (Ecker) O'Bryan. Earl was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy in Albany.Earl began his career in Law Enforcement as an Albany Police Officer and later a uniformed New York State Trooper....
Esther Elizabeth Nolan
Apr 27, 2020
Esther Elizabeth Nolan, born April 16, 1933, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 27, 2020, after a year-long battle with cancer. Her passing came just a week after celebrating her 48th "39th" birthday; she was 87-years-old, and lived a long and memorable life.Esther was born and raised in Albany, and had always been independent and spirited. She balanced...
Nancy E. Jacques
Apr 27, 2020
Albany- Nancy Jacques passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on April 27, 2020, Nancy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Robert Jacques.She is survived by her daughters: Melissa and Melinda (Stephen and his sons Lukas and Bryan); her grandchildren: Ashley (Dan) Pardee, Austin Elliott, and Alexandra Elliott,...
Thomas J. Hotaling
Apr 27, 2020
Albany- Thomas J. Hotaling, 59, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2020. He was born in Albany, NY son of James T. and Karen Hotaling.Tom was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a fan of the NY Yankees. He worked for many years as a mechanic and owner of Top Notch Auto Repair. What he cherished most was...
Patrick Addison John Lewis
Apr 26, 2020
Patrick Addison John Lewis (aka Addie) age 76 -Born on the beautiful Island of Dominica to the late Lucy Marie Alexandra. He moved to St. Croix, Virgin Island at the age of 16 to work to help take care of his mother and siblings. He passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at his home in New York, surrounded by...
Margaret H. Forman
Apr 26, 2020
Margaret (Midge) Francis (Hickey) Forman peacefully entered into the Lords arms on April 26 surrounded by those who loved her. Midge was born in Athens, NY in August of 1927 the youngest of three girls to James and Minnie Hickey. She was predeceased by her sister Kathrine(Maturo) and survived by her sister Theresa(Gaus). In 1947 she married the love of...
Beverly Broderick Joos Strube
Apr 26, 2020
Beverly Broderick Joos Strube passed away in her sleep on April 26, 2020. Born September 17, 1926 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY, she was the eldest daughter of Cecelia Flynn and William Broderick. She graduated from Walton High School in 1943, having received a Regents Scholarship. She then went on to further her education at Albany State Teachers' College...
Bruce P. Biesenbach, Sr.
Apr 25, 2020
Memorial Visitation will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.Gathering size within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements. Masks are required and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.
