Louis F. Lavender
Aug 14, 2017
Albany- Louis F. Lavender, 85, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, August 14, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Louis was born in Florida, NY and was the son of the late Louis and Esther Lavender.He enjoyed his camp on Saratoga Lake where he fished and visited the Saratoga Race Tracks. He also enjoyed bowling,...
Bryan K. Swint, Sr.
Aug 13, 2017
Guilderland~Bryan K. Swint, Sr., 56, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Bryan was born on October 11, 1960 to the late Paul and Harriett Swint in Schenectady. Bryan was a loyal employee at Tri-City Rentals for 38 years. He began working there during high school. Bryan loved traveling, camping,...
Kevin C. De Seve
Aug 13, 2017
Loudonville-Kevin C. De Seve, 68, a lifelong resident of Albany, passed away on Sunday August 13, 2017, in his home surrounded by, and in the arms of his loving family and friends.Born on July 4, 1949, Kevin was the son of the late William and Lillian De Seve. Kevin is predeceased by his first wife, and mother of his children,...
Ernest M. Marzec
Aug 13, 2017
Berlin, CT- Ernest M. Marzec, 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 13, 2017. He was the son of the late Michael and Anna Marzec. Ernest is survived by his wife, Victoria (Sisti) Marzec. Ernest grew up in New Britain, CT before entering the Navy and then relocated to Buffalo, NY where he raised his family. Upon retirement,...
William Geiger
Aug 12, 2017
Albany — William A. Geiger, born May 1930, died Aug. 12, 2017. Survived by wife Jeanne Dempster, predeceased by his wife Dorothy of 48 years.Our family and friends have lost a bright light in our lives with the passing of Bill.Graduate of Vincentian Institute in 1947, retired from General Electric.A devoted husband and father to six: Susan (husband Michael Sherwood,...
William H. Decker Sr.
Aug 12, 2017
Albany- William H. Decker Sr., 67, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017. William was born in Albany, NY on July 30, 1950 to the late Charles and Beatrice Decker. William served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps. from 1967-1974. He was the proud owner of Decker's Plumbing and Heating for over 35 years. He was the...
Charles S. Beach
Aug 11, 2017
ALBANY- Charles S. "Montana" Charlie Beach, 75, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born in Berne, NY on September 10, 1941 to the late William and Helen Beach. From 1960-1967 Charlie served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps. In 1962 he married the love of his life, Irene. They...
Marie Padula
Aug 11, 2017
Marie Theresa Porcaro Padula, 83, of Colonie, was welcomed by Our Lord, Jesus Christ, on August 11, 2017, delivered into eternal life by her five devoted children. Born in 1934, in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of Leonard and Mary Durso Porcaro, and the granddaughter of Carolina Marrotta Durso. One of eight children, her early life was spent...
Helen M. Mull
Aug 10, 2017
WATERVLIET- Helen M. Mull, 101, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2017.She is the daughter of the late George H. and Lucy Minshell. Helen worked for the Teamsters Union Local 259 of Albany for many years. She was a long term resident of Watervliet and Lansingburgh, NY.She is the mother of the late Richard R. Mull.Helen is survived by her...
Louis J. Musella
Aug 10, 2017
Albany- Louis J. Musella, 92, died August 10, 2017 after a short illness. Louis was born in Albany, NY on October 14, 1924 to the late John and Maria (Rovelli) Musella. He was the baby of six siblings. Louis served proudly in the United States Army in World War II. He received the Purple Heart for his Heroism. He also...
Walter Stanton Wood, Ii
Aug 10, 2017
Rotterdam~Walter Stanton Wood II, 85, of Rotterdam, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Walter was the son of the late Charles William Wood and Helen (Livingston) Wood, and he was the devoted husband to Jane E. (Williams) Wood. They were married 59 years. Walter is survived by his wife Jane Wood, his...
Anita L. Damon
Aug 10, 2017
Delmar- Anita L. Damon, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at Atria Shaker on August 10, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband Clifton Damon and her brother Edward LaFlamme. She is survived by her loving daughters: Rachel Damon Criscione and Judy Damon Nevins; three grandchildren: Amy (Nicholas) Bevins, Emily (Mark) Prosser and Nicholas Criscione as...
Carmela M. Grieco
Aug 10, 2017
Albany- Carmela M. Grieco, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the age of 103, at the Teresian House Nursing Home.Born on May 14, 1914 in Albany, a daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Gallo Pacella. Carmela attended Mildred Elley School and then went on to be the Group Chief Operator for the New York Telephone Company...
Mary L. Mayette
Aug 9, 2017
Malta~Mary L. (Van Ness) Mayette, 72, of Malta, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer, always maintaining her optimism. Her loving family was by her side. Mary was the daughter of the late Raymond K., Sr. and Lillian B. (Potter) Van Ness. Mary was employed at Raymour and Flanagan for 20 years.Her greatest loves...
Patricia E. Downs
Aug 8, 2017
Patricia E. Downs Scotia~ Patricia E. Downs, 84, entered eternal life on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Downs. Beloved mother of Kathy Potter, Cynthia Naitza, Jim Downs and Carol Bauer. She was loved by her many grandchildren. Employed at Scotia Glenville High School for...
Joyce E. Stockholm
Aug 8, 2017
Albany- Joyce E. "AJ" Stockholm, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.Born on February 2, 1943 in Oneonta; a daughter of the late Horace and Leta Persons Cornish.Joyce worked as a secretary for the NYS Office of Mental Health. She loved to birdwatch, doing crossword puzzles, playing bingo and PITCH. She...
Mark S. Dominick
Aug 8, 2017
Latham- Mark S. Dominick, 59, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. He was the son of Naomi Stay and the late Salvadore Dominick. Mark is survived by his wife and best friend, Kathleen Koehler Dominick. Mark served in the United States Navy from 1981 to 1993. He served in various commands including the...
Louis E. Gaus
Aug 8, 2017
ALBANY-Louis E. Gaus, 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 surrounded by the love of his family. Lou was born in Ticonderoga, NY on January 18, 1932 to the late Brigadier General, NYARNG Louis H. Gaus and Mrs. Alecta P. Gaus. Lou served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1954-1962. After his time in the Army,...
David J. Feliciano
Aug 7, 2017
Clifton Park- David J. Feliciano, 19, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017. David is son of Bonnie (Vance) Jones and Brian Feliciano. David had a love for many things including; Music Festivals, riding dirt bikes, BMX bikes, nature, gardening, animals and making people laugh. Above all David enjoyed exploring and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents...
Jorge L. Reyes, Sr
Aug 7, 2017
Schenectady~ Jorge L. Reyes, Sr., 60, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 7, 2017 at his mom's.Born on December 29, 1956 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, a son of Paula Diaz and the late Francisco Reyes. Survivors include his sons, Brian Dushane and Jorge L. Reyes, Jr; his daughter, Latasha Reyes; brother, Juan Reyes-Diaz; sisters, Maritza Torres, Marlyn Ellis, Paula...
