Michael F. Gizzi
Nov 19, 2019
Colonie~Michael F. Gizzi, 92, of Colonie passed away suddenly, Tuesday November 19, 2019 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Born in Albany on February 26, 1927 , Michael was the son of the late Carmine J. Gizzi Sr. and Jennie A. (Elia) Gizzi.Raised in Albany, Michael spent most of his life in Colonie.Michael enlisted in the US Navy and faithfully...
Dawn M. Ruchel-Frankovic
Nov 19, 2019
Dawn M. Ruchel-Frankovic born on August 29, 1975 passed away peacefully on November 19, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Karen F. Ruchel and John S. Ruchel Sr. of Niverville, NY. Dawn was the devoted mother of Paul F. Ruchel, the loving fiancé of Joseph Frankovic of Ravena, and cherished sister of John S. (Stephanie) Ruchel Jr. and...
Richard Chevalier
Nov 19, 2019
Cohoes- Richard Chevalier, 61, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Born in Cohoes, Richard was the son of the late Edmund and Ida (Richard) Chevalier. Rick is survived by his wife of 25 years, Lori L. (Cusson) Chevalier. Rick was employed throughout the years with Trailways and CDTA as a mechanic and a parts clerk. Rick enjoyed being...
Rena Edwards
Nov 18, 2019
RAVENA- Rena Edwards, age 87, passed away on November 18, 2019. She was born in Halifax, England, the daughter of the late Hubert and Annie Binns.Rena belonged to an Antique Doll Club and the dog show circuit. She worked as an ambassador at Albany Airport and taught Highland and Ballroom dancing.She loved her many fur babies through the years, leading...
Mary E. Clark
Nov 18, 2019
Colonie- Mary E. Clark, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2019 with her loving daughter by her side. She is survived by her two children, Earlene and Lawrence Bundley and grandson, Joshua Bundley. She is also survived by her two special nieces, Doreen and Deborah and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to give...
Andria Maria Berger
Nov 17, 2019
Andria Berger a beloved daughter, sister, cousin and aunt was taken from us too soon. She was a true advocate, champion and a voice of people with disabilities fighting for their care and rights. Andria was predeceased by her sister, Rosalie Goldsmith.She is lovingly remembered by her mother, Sabra Mirsadschan; her sister, Tamara Leger; a brother, Mark and a sister,...
Salvatore J. Polito
Nov 17, 2019
NISKAYUNA – Salvatore (Sam) J. Polito, 70, passed away Sunday November 17, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 26, 1949 in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Sam and Angie (Maselli) Polito. He attended South Colonie Central High School and earned his Bachelors' Degree from Sienna College in 1971. Sam was employed...
Robert Joseph Bytner
Nov 17, 2019
Robert "Bob" Joseph Bytner peacefully entered into heaven on November 17, 2019, at the age of 90. Born on December 30, 1928, in Bucyrus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert N. Wilson and Marion A. Cholewa. Bob was adopted by William Bytner upon Marion's marriage to William in 1938. Bob graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1946...
William Clyde Young
Nov 17, 2019
Delmar- William Clyde (WC) Young, 86, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019.William was predeceased by his father Samuel Young, mother Edna Everett Young, sister and brothers, Ethel Knox, Mastrow Young, Lemo Young, Donald Young and Joseph Young.William was born in Water Valley, Alabama on February 14, 1933. He was a...
Rose (Testa) Crisafulli
Nov 16, 2019
Albany~Rose Crisafulli of Albany passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the Teresian House. She was 94.Born in Selkirk on September 16, 1925, Rose was the daughter of the late Anthony and Felica (Anello) Testa. A resident of Albany all her life, Rose worked for several years for New York State Office of General Services...
Kemp Smith
Nov 16, 2019
FEURA BUSH—Kemp Smith passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Kemp was born on August 6, 1941 in Elmira, NY. He graduated from Walkill High School and SUNY Albany.He worked for the NYS Division of the Budget and retired from the Department of Social Services in 2001.Kemp was an active member of Jerusalem Reformed Church...
Greta J. (Gade) Radley
Nov 16, 2019
Schenectady~ Greta J. (Gade) Radley passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's surrounded by her family.Greta Radley was born in Albany in 1927, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth "Betty" Gade. She was raised on the Gade Farm in Altamont and graduated from Milne High School. She attended Cornell University until she...
Donald R. Sherman
Nov 16, 2019
Donald R. Sherman, 77, passed away quietly in the presence of his wife and family on November 16, 2019 after a long illness. Don was born on July 4, 1942 and attended St. John's Academy in Rensselaer. He worked for Denooyer Chevrolet for a number of years in the Parts Department and retired in 2004 from the New York State...
Vincent P. Lanzarotta
Nov 15, 2019
GUILDERLAND – Vincent P. Lanzarotta recently departed on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Our Lady of Mercy Care Center in Guilderland. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Our Lady of Mercy for Vincent's care.Vincent was born on August 16, 1936 and was the son of the late Philip and Anna Gatto Lanzarotta of...
Anna Mae Canty
Nov 15, 2019
Troy- Anna Mae Canty, 76, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by her children and loved ones after a courageous battle with Dementia.Born January 1, 1943, the daughter of the late Bennie Canty Sr. and Annie Mae Green-Canty, Anna Mae was born and raised in Greeleyville, SC. In her teens she moved to Baltimore, MD...
Edna L. Hamilton
Nov 15, 2019
Colonie ~ Edna L. Hamilton, 92, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Born in Houston, MS on April 8, 1927, Edna was the youngest of 12 children of the marital union of the late William Raleigh Smith and Cherry Bell (Davidson) Smith. She was the devoted wife to the...
Samuel Jon Gilbert
Nov 15, 2019
Samuel Jon Gilbert, 34, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 after a long battle with an addiction. Sammy was the son of Barbara (Morin) Gilbert and the late Jeffrey Gilbert. Sammy enjoyed his family, friends, especially his niece Alana "his girl".In addition to his father, Sammy was predeceased by his grandparents, Donald and Natalie Morin and Perry and Beverly...
Paul E. Browarski
Nov 14, 2019
ALBANY----- Paul E. Browarski passed away quietly at home on November 14, 2019 after battling lung cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends.He was a career Marine, who served for 21 years, including a boots on the ground 1970-71 tour in the Republic of Vietnam. Paul was actively employed after his military career with Moore Business forms...
Willard B. Bond
Nov 14, 2019
Schenectady~Willard "Bill" Bond, 84, passed away, November 14, 2019 suddenly surrounded by his loving family. Bill was the devoted husband to Edith.Bill was an avid sportsman and handyman to all. He always had a way of making everyone laugh and smile.Bill is survived by his children; Brenda Pfiitze, Patricia Bond (Jim), Jacquie Bond, Ronald Bond (Angela) and Billy. Brothers; Robert...
Mary Corinne Barclay
Nov 14, 2019
Mary "Corinne" Barclay, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Teresian House with her loving family by her side. Corinne was the daughter of the late Harold and Rosella (Benoit) Roberts. Corinne was a hairdresser with her mother and her sister for over 35 years at their family owned business, Rosella's Beauty Shop in Colonie. Corinne...
