Obituaries
Hattie Lawyer
Aug 10, 2015
Colonie- Hattie S. Lawyer passed away on August 10, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. She was 93 years old.The daughter of the late Bush and Jessie Shimer she was born on September 5, 1921.Hattie worked for Sterling Winthrop in Rensselaer for 32 years until her retirement in 1984. She loved to travel all over in her RV. She...
Elizabeth P. Smith
Aug 10, 2015
ALBANY- Elizabeth P. Smith, 88, passed away in her home, Monday, August 10, 2015.Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Fanny "Fran"D. Lazinski
Aug 10, 2015
NISKAYUNA - Fanny "Fran" D. Lazinski, 67, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, August 10, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loving family.Fran was born on April 12, 1948 in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Vitallo) Borchardt. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and worked for Clark Whitbeck Co. and...
David R. Gordon
Aug 9, 2015
Scotia-David R. Gordon, 67, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Sunday, August 9, 2015.Dave was born in Whitehall, NY to the late Armand and Ethel Gordon on June 2, 1948. He is predeceased by his daughter, Lisa Golden.Dave is survived by his loving wife, Joyce, his daughter, Melissa, his five cherished grandchildren, his five great-grandchildren, and a host of brothers,...
Rose Mason
Aug 8, 2015
ALBANY - Rose Mason, 95, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the Teresian House where she has resided for the past three years.Rose was born on March 21, 1920 in Poughkeepsie, NY and was the oldest daughter of the late Charles and Susie (Yost) Dowen. She was also predeceased by her beloved husband of 44 years, Ernest V....
Richard E. Schmidt, Sr.
Aug 7, 2015
Richard Edward Schmidt Sr., 87, passed away peacefully at his home on August 7th, 2015, with his loving wife by his side.The son of John and Alice Rebecca Schmidt, Richard grew up in Albany, NY, graduated from Vincentian Institute High School, and later attended Siena College in Loudonville, NY. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the US...
Kathleen A. Hurlburt
Aug 7, 2015
ALBANY_Kathleen A. Hurlburt, 80, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2015 at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home with her family at her side. Kathleen was born on January 26, 1935, daughter of the late, James J. and Eleanor (Rice) Mahoney, at her home on Eileen St. in Albany, where she grew up and later raised her own children. On September...
Getuglio "Jerry"J. Fiscaletti
Aug 7, 2015
ALTAMONT_Getuglio "Jerry" J. Fiscaletti Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2015. He was born on January 20, 1928 son of the late Peter and Ida (Marcucci) Fiscaletti. Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country in WWII. He spent his career as a union carpenter in Albany. He was a communicant of St. Catherine's of...
James V. Zaremski, Jr.
Aug 6, 2015
COLONIE - James V. Zaremski, Jr. 33 passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 6, 2015. James was born January 4, 1982 in Albany, NY.James touched the hearts of many people. He was a kind and gentle man. He was fun, funny and could easily turn your frown upside down! He was a respectful son, brother and the best...
June Galligan
Aug 6, 2015
ALBANY- June Galligan, 75, peacefully passed away on August 6th, 2015 at St.Peter's Hospital. She was born in Troy, NY, and attended school in Albany, NY. Following her graduation she worked at Albany ARC Day Habilitation Center for many years. June was an avid animal lover and watcher, which started when she worked on her family farm as a kid....
Howard B. Finkel
Aug 6, 2015
Amsterdam- Howard Finkel passed away on August 6, 2015 after a long and courageous battle at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was 54 years old.The son of the late Bernard and Ceil (Grossbaum) Finkel, Howard was born on August 24, 1960 in the Bronx, NY. Howard was educated in New York City. He was employed at Conifer Park in Glenville...
Richard A. Leblanc, Jr.
Aug 4, 2015
COLONIE - Richard A. LeBlanc, Jr., 48, passed away unexpectedly while on vacation with his family on Tuesday, August 4, 2015.He was born on September 25, 1966 to Richard A. LeBlanc Sr. and Patricia (Tully) Klein.Richie will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, coach and friend. His family was the center of his world,...
Sandra D. Pickens
Aug 4, 2015
Sandra D. Pickens, 55, passed away at her home on August 4, 2015 after a long illness. Sandy was born December 27, 1959, in Stuebenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Church) Quick. Sandy touched the lives of those around her wherever she went. As a home health aide, she reached out in a special way to...
Deana M. Romano
Aug 3, 2015
Altamont- Deana Romano,53, of Guilderland passed away unexpectedly on August 3rd 2015. Deana was born August 15th 1961 in Queens to her beloved mother Carol G. Romano.In addition to her mother she is survived by her daughter Martyna Crisafulli and her father Mark Crisafulli, a sister Lisa Romano,a brother Brian and his wife Julie Romano. Also mourning her loss is...
Dominique F. Gonzalez
Aug 2, 2015
Dominique F. "Niki" Gonzalez age 28, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2015. Niki was born September 17, 1986, the daughter of Henry and Betty (Ontkush) Gonzalez. Niki received her Medical Assistant Certificate from Brandford Hall, Colonie. Niki loved reading, cooking, camping, fishing, going on motorcycle rides with her dad and her boyfriend and listening to music. She was predeceased...
Pietro P. Pasqualino
Aug 1, 2015
ALBANY_Pietro P. Pasqualino, 74, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born on June 28, 1941 in Reggio Calabria, Italy. Peter attended college in England and was employed by General Motors. Later he owned and operated Pete's Body and Fender in Albany. He was a hard worker, die hard New York Yankee's...
Ailsa E. Paige
Aug 1, 2015
Colonie- Ailsa E. (Bailey) Paige, age 87, passed away on August 1, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospital. The daughter of the late Ivan R. Viola (Mergenthaler) Bailey, she was born on August 29, 1927 in Oneida, NY. Ailsa resided in Colonie for more than 50 years. She was employed by the NYS Department of Labor for 25 years. She had...
Pietro P. Pasqualino
Aug 1, 2015
ALBANY_Pietro P. Pasqualino, 74, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born on June 28, 1941 in Reggio Calabria, Italy. Peter attended college in England and was employed by General Motors. Later he owned and operated Pete's Body and Fender in Albany. He was a hard worker, die hard New York Yankee's...
Mary L. Ward
Jul 31, 2015
ALBANY- Mary L. (Shorty Dare) Ward of Albany passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family by her side. Calling hours from 9:00am -11:00am on Monday, August 10th 2015; service following at 11:00am at Wilborn Temple COGIC 121 Jay St. Albany, NY 12210.
Janet M. Zeller
Jul 31, 2015
TROY_Janet M. Zeller , 78, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on April 17, 1937 to Kenneth H. and Marie V. (Wolfe) Murphy in Troy.Janet was a devoted wife to her husband Wayne T. Zeller for 57 years, who predeceased her in 2013. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister...
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