Thomas Wippich
Jun 19, 2018
COLONIE - Thomas Wippich, passed away suddenly on June 19, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 5, 1952 in Albany, NY. The son of William and the late Teresa O'Connell Wippich.Tom graduated from Bishop Gibbons High School, Hudson Valley Community College and Excelsior College. He retired from Knolls Atomic Power Lab as a Compliance Engineer. He enjoyed...
Theodore J. Kruzinski, Sr.
Jun 19, 2018
COLONIE- Theodore J. Kruzinski, Sr., 78, passed away on June 19, 2018 at home with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Deborah (Murphy) Kruzinski; children, Robin Ann Childrose (Shawn), James Patrick Kruzinski; grandson, Shawn D. Childrose and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1958-1960 stationed...
Diane Cato-Birds
Jun 18, 2018
Diane Cato-Birds, daughter of the late Rudolph Cato and the late Flecia Parker, departed this life and was called home on June 18, 2018. Diane was born on December 15, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the youngest of four children; a brother and sister preceding her in death leaving a brother to treasure her memory.At the age of...
Eileen M. Casella
Jun 18, 2018
North Albany- Eileen M. Casella, 93, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2018 in Gales Ferry, Connecticut. Born on February 14, 1925 in Albany, NY she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Brady) McCarthy. She worked for New York State for over 30 years. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony Casella after over 50 years of...
John Kosakoski
Jun 18, 2018
Westerlo- John F. Kosakoski, 64, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018. Born on October 11, 1953 in Albany, the son of the late John J. and AnnMarie McCarthy Kosakoski. John graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School, Class of 1971. John worked for New York State as a Plant Utilities Engineer. He loved the outdoors; John was the president of...
Denise Wagner
Jun 18, 2018
COLONIE_-Denise M. Wagner, 66, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018.Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205, on Monday, June 25, 2018 from 10:00am-11:00am, with a service to immediately follow
Joseph L. Therien
Jun 18, 2018
COLONIE - Joseph L. Therien, age 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 18, 2018.He was born in Cohoes, NY, the son of the late Aurora and Claude Therien. Joseph was a veteran of the US Navy, serving during WWII in the Pacific Ocean. He also served in the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC). He was...
Elijah J. Smith
Jun 17, 2018
Elijah Smith was called home on June 17th, 2018. Born January 30th, 1996, he was a native son of Albany, New York. He is survived by his son, Kareem Elijah Smith; parents, Charlene and Larry Smith; four sisters; Jatee Lucas, Gabrielle Smith, Shaka Gray and Tasia Talley; and a host of of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held...
Bruce A. Snyder
Jun 17, 2018
Albany -Bruce A. Snyder, 66, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was the son of the late Alton Snyder and Loretta Mitchell.Bruce was a CNA at various facilities throughout his life. He was a faithful NY Yankee and NY Giants fan. He loved to read and enjoyed watching Channel 9 News and SCI-FI...
Marie Sorensen Menaged
Jun 17, 2018
Watervliet- On Sunday, June 17, 2018, Marie Sorensen Menaged died peacefully after an extended illness. Marie was born on July 15, 1931 to the late Richard and Margaret Napolitano Sr. She was a long time employee of Price Chopper Supermarket and was the store's unofficial mascot "Choppy the Clown", before her retirement. Marie was also the proprietor of BilMar Ceramics...
Peter F. Armstrong
Jun 16, 2018
Albany- Peter F. Armstrong has gone to his eternal rest on June 16, 2018.A going home service will be celebrated on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 11am at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, 12189, with a calling hour prior starting at 10am. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Albany.
Marilyn J. Utter
Jun 16, 2018
ROTTERDAM- Marilyn J. Utter, 89, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born in Saranac, NY to the late Glenn and Aileen Bacon on January 13, 1929. On September 1, 1952 Marilyn married the love of her life, Donald Utter. They were married for 58 years, until his passing in 2010. Together they...
Demetri A. Galbreath
Jun 15, 2018
On Friday, June 15, 2018 angel of the lord visited our beloved Demetri at Albany Medical Center and took her from labor to rest. "Dee Dee" as she as affectionally known was born on May 9, 1953 in Albany, NY to the late Juareze Galbreath and Alice Lopes Galbreath.Dee Dee was employed at Albany Medical Center and the New York...
Edward G. Synfelt
Jun 15, 2018
Rotterdam~Edward G. Synfelt, 81, of Rotterdam and also a winter resident of Hallandale Beach, FL, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Schenectady on August 14, 1936, Edward was the son of the late Stephen and Mabel (Wasniewski) Synfelt and brother of the late Robert Synfelt. Edward was...
Karena Doris Grenstad
Jun 15, 2018
Colonie~Our beloved Karena Doris Grenstad, 48, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2018 with her loving family by her side after battling cancer.Born in Amsterdam on March 10, 1970, Karena was the daughter of the late Stanley and Doris (Johns) Grenstad.She graduated from Franklin Academy, Malone, NY in 1988.Karena is preceded in death by her parents and leaves...
William C. Redden Sr.
Jun 15, 2018
Troy- William C. Redden Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Van Rensselaer Manor. William was comforted by his wife, Lorraine and son and daughters who have been by his side during his fight with Alzheimer's. Born in Catskill, New York he was the son of John Redden and Pearl (Schaefer) Redden. Bill attended the Albany...
Michael Feeley
Jun 14, 2018
COLONIE- Michael Feeley, 61, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born in Albany, NY on October 4, 1956, to the late John and Catherine Feeley. He was a graduate of Colonie Central High School, and in 1984 he married the love of his life, Lynn. They were married for 33 years. Together...
Norman W. Henk
Jun 14, 2018
Norman William Henk, 93, was taken to his heavenly home on June 14, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Norm was the son of the late Theodore and Irene (Schroeder) Henk. He graduated from Albany High School, continued his education at Siena College, and graduated with a degree in accounting from Bentley School of Accounting and Finance in Boston. He...
Joan A. Field
Jun 14, 2018
Joan A. Field, formerly of Long Island, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2018 surrounded by her family. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 9 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 812 Union Street, Schenectady.Private interment will be held at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY.
Lorraine Murphy
Jun 14, 2018
Albany- Lorraine Murphy, 82, passed away on June 14, 2018 at home with her family.She was born on May 2, 1936 daughter of the late Frederick and Marie Handschuh in New York, NY.She was the loving mother of Edward Murphy, Jr., Jill Shrader (John), Jeffrey Murphy; the grandmother of Sarah Wadsworth (Robert), Sean Murphy, Nicole Murphy and great grandmother of...
