Donald Enright
Nov 18, 2014
Albany – Donald Enright, 80, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2014 at Albany County Nursing Home. Born on January 2, 1934 he is the son of the late James and Lillian Enright.We would like to thank the E-Unit of Albany County Nursing Home for their excellent care and compassion shown to Donald throughout his stay.A graveside service for Donald...
Mark E. Fosco
Nov 18, 2014
TICONDEROGA- Mark E. Fosco, 55, passed away on Tuesday, November 18th, 2014, with his family by his side. Mark was born on April, 11th, 1959, in Ticonderoga, NY, to the late Carmine and Vera Fosco and was the brother of the late John F. Fosco. He was a graduate of Ticonderoga High School (1979), and was proud of it!Mark was...
Sandra K. Schirmer
Nov 17, 2014
Sandra Keller Schirmer, 80, passed peacefully on November 17, 2014. Born in Wellington, Kansas, she earned multiple degrees from University of Texas at Austin, completing her M.S. in Biology and post-graduate work in Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) and Endocrinology at SUNY New Paltz. She worked as a parole officer in CA and TX, eventually becoming a teacher of A&P, Chemistry...
Richard H. Murphy
Nov 17, 2014
TROY-Richard H. Murphy went home to be with the Lord, 17 November 2014. He was 81 years old. Richard was born in Troy, NY to his parents, Kenneth H. Murphy and Marie Violet (Wolf) Murphy. Richard was a veteran, serving active duty in Korea.Richard worked at the Watervliet Arsenal before working as a Custodian at School #2, where he worked...
Robert L. Relyea
Nov 17, 2014
Clifton Park – Robert Lansing Relyea, 78, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on November 17, 2014.Robert proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp., serving 14 years and three tours of duty in Vietnam. He then returned to the States and worked as an investigator for the Schenectady Police Dept., before retiring in 1988. Robert was a...
Anthony J. Pietrosanto
Nov 16, 2014
Anthony J. Pietrosanto, 81, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2014 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Anthony was born June 9, 1933, in Schenectady, and was the son of the late Ralph and Margaret (Palma) Pietrosanto. Anthony graduated from Knott Terrace High School. He proudly served with the United States Air Force and was the owner of Tina...
Joyce A. Szesnat-Ragone
Nov 15, 2014
GUILDERLAND-Szesnat-Ragone, Joyce Ann, 59, beloved wife of Thomas P. Ragone, Jr. entered into eternal rest on November 15th, 2014 while vacationing in Boyton Beach Florida. Born on April 13, 1955 to Jack and Florence Szesnat of Loudonville, Joyce graduated in 1973 from Cardinal McCloskey High School. Joyce was predeceased by her parents Jack and Florence Szesnat, her brother Charles (Chippy)...
Herman M. Cockfield
Nov 14, 2014
COLONIE - Herman M. Cockfield, Sr, 90, entered into eternal rest, on Friday, November 14, 2014. Herman was born on December 5, 1923 in Florence, South Carolina. He was the son of Herman and Katherine Cockfield. He was raised in Florence, South Carolina and received his education in Florence.Upon graduation from high school Herman joined the United States Army where...
Viola Stefanacci
Nov 14, 2014
Viola A. Stefanacci, 86, of Colonie passed away peacefully on Friday evening November 14, 2014 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born September 17, 1928 in the Bronx, NY, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Frances Breneich Morita. Viola worked for many years as a secretary for James H. Maloy, Inc. in Loudonville. She was...
Raymond Holland
Nov 14, 2014
Raymond E."Coach" Holland, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2014, with his loving family by his side. Raymond was born November 21, 1931, the son of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Gaunt) Holland. Raymond proudly served with the United States Army and the Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for many years as a boxing coach,...
Genevieve Mcgraw
Nov 14, 2014
Schenectady- Genevieve McGraw, 76, passed away Friday, November 14th, 2014 peacefully with her family by her side. Born December 25, 1937, Jenny was the daughter of the late Ivan and Ethel San Jule. Jenny was married in 1959 to the late Salvatore Scicchitano and then later remarried to Paul McGraw who predeceased her.Jenny loved animals especially her three cats; Squirt,...
Mildred Ellan Peek
Nov 13, 2014
COLONIE – Mildred E. Peek, 98, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 13, 2014,after a brief illness. Mildred was a longtime resident of Colonie. She graduated fromDraper High School, and was an active member of several senior groups, andactivities including Bingo, card games, bus trips, luncheons, and dinners. Mildred would do anything to help anyone who needed it. She was...
Arthur David Chaires
Nov 11, 2014
SCHENECTADY - Arthur David Chaires, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. He was born in Schenectady on December 1, 1948 at an even eight pounds, and has lived here his entire life. His education began at St. Columba's School on Craig Street, encompassing elementary and middle school. After graduating, he next attended Bishop Gibbons High School where he played...
Ronald Kilgallon
Nov 11, 2014
Troy- Ronald J. Kilgallon died suddenly on November 11, 2014.Ronald "Ron" was the son of the John A. Kilgallon Jr. and Josephine Felitti Kilgallon.Ron was born in Troy, NY and lived most of his life in Lansingburgh, having attended Lansingburgh Schools.Ron worked mostly in landscaping up until the time he became disabled.A lover of animals, Ron did volunteer work for...
Genevieve Tracz Kosinski
Nov 11, 2014
VIRGINA BEACH, Va. - Genevieve Tracz Kosinski, 100, formerly of Albany, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Nursing Home, in Virginia Beach, surrounded by her loving family.Genevieve was born on October 2, 1914 in Amsterdam, NY.Genevieve is survived by her loving daughters, Patricia (Anthony) Bilski and Gloria Kosinski. She is also survived...
Ruth E. Mccann
Nov 11, 2014
Ruth E. McCann, 57, of Watervliet passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 6:26 A.M. in Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service to celebrate Ruth's life will be held on Monday, November 17, 2014 4 P.M. at Grace Fellowship Latham 20 Delatour Road Watervliet, NY 12189.
Sean Salisbury-Orris
Nov 10, 2014
East Greenbush - Sean Edward Salisbury-Orris was born on Sunday, November 9th at 2:42 pm. Sean was 3lbs 10oz and 16 1/2 inches long. He passed peacefully in his father's arms at Albany Medical Center on Monday, November 10, 2014. He was surrounded by friends and family, who will always love him and cherish his memory. Sean felt loving kisses...
Christopher Matthew Sifka, Iii
Nov 10, 2014
Christopher Matthew Sifka III, born August 30, 2014 passed away suddenly on November 10, 2014. Christopher was the son of Jennifer Kellar and Christopher Matthew Sifka Jr.. Christopher is our crazy little monkey, he is loved by so many in his short life and will be missed by all of his family and friends. He was always happy, snuggly and...
Michelle L. Salisbury
Nov 9, 2014
Michelle L. Salisbury, 38, of East Greenbush, died on Sunday, November 9, 2014, at Albany Medical Center. Michelle was born on March 24, 1976 in Albany, NY. She graduated Salutatorian from Columbia High School in 1994. Michelle attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, obtaining a Bachelors degree in Government and Psychology with honors in 1998. Following graduation, Michelle moved to...
John C. Keefe
Nov 9, 2014
ALBANY-John C. Keefe, 93 passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. He was born on October 1, 1921 in Westbrook, Maine. John graduated from Westbrook High School before joining the US Marine Corp in 1942. He participated in action against the enemy at Roi-Namur, Kwajalein Atoll, Iwo Jima, Saipan and Tinian. John was awarded...