Obituaries

Gail Mildred Ponzi

Gail Mildred Ponzi

Sep 29, 2017

Colonie - Gail Mildred Ponzi, 68, passed into the arms of the Lord on Friday, September 29, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.Born on July 21, 1949 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Kathryn Bensley. She was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Colonie Central High in 1967. Gail fought a courageous battle...

Victor Carrero

Victor Carrero

Sep 28, 2017

ALBANY- Victor M. Carrero, 66, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 surrounded by the love of his family. Victor was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on October 17, 1950, to the late Gumersindo Carrero and Restituta Soto Roman. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his military service he began...

Alice Bartley Hayes

Alice Bartley Hayes

Sep 27, 2017

SARATOGA-Alice Bartley Hayes, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 27, 2017.Born November 13, 1922 to Walter and Nettie Bartley in Astoria, NY.She graduated from Bishop McDonnell's Memorial High School in Brooklyn, NY and Berkley Business College at Grand Central's Graybar Building which is in NYC.She worked for Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn Advertising Firm, The Bank...

Peter M. Mcmahon

Peter M. Mcmahon

Sep 27, 2017

Troy- Peter M. McMahon, 54, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side.Peter was born in Troy, NY June 9, 1963. He was the only son of the late Peter M. McMahon and Patricia Burke McMahon. Peter attended Troy High School and later joined the United States Navy from which he received an honorable discharge.Peter...

James N. Chartier

James N. Chartier

Sep 27, 2017

Ballston Lake- James N. Chartier, 80, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Riverview, NY to the late Wilfred and Mary Chartier. James was valedictorian of Salaz Academy at the age of seventeen. He immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served proudly for 3...

Patrick J. Tomaselli

Patrick J. Tomaselli

Sep 27, 2017

POESTENKILL, NY---------Patrick J. Tomaselli, age 69, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2017. He was the son of the late Dorothy Frank and Dominick Tomaselli. Patrick received a Chemical Engineering Degree from RPI and obtained his Law Degree at Albany Law School. In addition to serving as Town Attorney for the Town of Poestenkill, he had a private practice in...

Peter Joseph Dickinson

Peter Joseph Dickinson

Sep 27, 2017

Manchester, NH- Peter Joseph Dickinson, 70, resident of Manchester, New Hampshire died Wednesday, September 27, 2017 peacefully at home after a long illness. Peter was born in Albany, NY on September 13, 1947 the son of Albert and Mary (Gagnon) Dickinson. Peter is survived by his wife of over 40 years Karen (O'Connor) Dickinson; two brothers James of Orlando, FL...

Lawrence Geddes

Lawrence Geddes

Sep 27, 2017

Lawrence "Larry" T. Geddes, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home. Larry was the son of the late Ulysses Geddes and Charles and Leola Arsenault. Larry proudly served with the United States Navy. He was the devoted husband to the late Susan M. Geddes. Larry was a member of the Joseph Zeloga...

Victoria M. Purcell

Victoria M. Purcell

Sep 27, 2017

Albany-Victoria Mary Tortello Purcell born on March 10, 1916, entered into Eternal life on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Born in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of Julia DiMotta and Vincent Tortello. She is the last of her generation to survive and was predeceased in death by her sisters Sophie Stein, Palma Tortello and brothers Michael and Joseph. She...

Marjorie Smith

Marjorie Smith

Sep 27, 2017

COLONIE-Marjorie L. Smith, 89, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, NY. She was born in Dudley, Massachusetts and was the daughter of the late Delphis and Grace (Hall) LaChapelle.Marjorie was hired as deputy clerk for the Village of Colonie in 1966. She served in the administration of...

Carol Violette

Carol Violette

Sep 26, 2017

SCHENECTADY- Carol G. Violette, 74, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2017Carol was born on December 17, 1942 daughter of the late Walter and Grace Kemper.Carol was a devoted wife and mother who loved crafts and crocheting. She was deeply devoted to her faith in Jesus Christ. She attended Mass regularly for many years. Carol will be dearly missed.She is...

Ian P. Hibbins

Ian P. Hibbins

Sep 25, 2017

Ian P. Hibbins, a loving father, husband, grandfather, brother, and uncle, died Monday, September 25, 2017. He was 62 years old.Ian was born February 19, 1955 in Wallasey, England, to the late William A. Hibbins and Mary E. Hibbins (Ferrie). Ian lived in various states before settling in Upstate New York, where he attended Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School. He...

Paula M. Maniscalco, Rpa

Paula M. Maniscalco, Rpa

Sep 25, 2017

Colonie- Paula M. Maniscalco, RPA, 70, passed away on September 25, 2017 at her home. Born on May 25, 1947 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Leone) Maniscalco, Sr. Paula was a graduate of SUNY Brockport with a degree in Health and Physical Education and taught and coached at Averill Park High School....

Arnold John Busold

Arnold John Busold

Sep 25, 2017

Arnold "Arnie"John Busold, Jr (80), of Latham, NY, passed away at Albany Medical Center after a long illness surrounded by his loving family on September, 25, 2017. Born July 4, 1937 in Albany NY, Arnie, as his friends and family called him, had a zest for life and never settled for second best. Arnie was a lover of all sports,...

Agnes Joan Reckner

Agnes Joan Reckner

Sep 25, 2017

Colonie- Agnes Joan (Biette) Reckner, 82, peacefully passed away at Albany Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 25, 2017. Agnes was born in Clifton Park, NY, to the late Charles M. and Matilda Biette on March 1, 1935. She was the devoted wife of 59 years to the late Paul Reckner.Agnes attended Mechanicville Highschool. She...

Tuu Thanh Nguyen

Tuu Thanh Nguyen

Sep 24, 2017

Tuu Thanh Nguyen, age 27, suddenly passed away on Sunday, September24, 2017. Tuu was born on October 8, 1989. He was the son of the late Thanh Van Nguyen and Hoa Thi Huynh. Tuu was raised by his mother and Duc Tran. Tuu was the loving fiancée of Amanda Lee Schoentube and the most amazing father to Ivana Lee Nguyen.Tuu...

Adelaide Cochetti

Adelaide Cochetti

Sep 23, 2017

Adelaide Cochetti, 103, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Adelaide was the daughter of the late Patrick Travison and Florence (Maloy) Travison. She was the devoted wife to the late Anthony Cochetti. She worked for the NYS Dept. of Education, retiring in 1976. She enjoyed cooking holiday meals and spending time with her family. In addition to her...

Richard J. Spence

Richard J. Spence

Sep 22, 2017

MECHANICVILLE- Richard J. Spence, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2017.He was born on September 12, 1951 son of the late Homer and Frances Spence in Harrisburg, PA. Rich received his Master's degree from Union College. Rich worked to service others and throughout his career, he has assisted numerous students in reaching their educational goals. Rich was an active member...

David John Ratta

David John Ratta

Sep 21, 2017

Guilderland~David John Ratta, 71, died September 21, 2017. There will be no services. To leave a special message for the family, please click: "Share Memories" above.

Denise Hannmann

Denise Hannmann

Sep 21, 2017

Denise Gilboa Hannmann passed away on September 21, 2017. Born June 11, 1931 in Longueil, Canada to Thomas and Germaine Anselmi. At the age of 7, Denise moved to the Albany area where she was raised.Denise was employed by the NYS Department of Health as a Supervisor for over 25 years.Predeceased by her husband, Horst (Dutch) Hannmann; brothers, Roland and...

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