Kevin R. Graham
Aug 23, 2014
LOUDONVILLE - Kevin R. Graham, 56, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014 from a short illness. Born on August 28, 1957 in Albany, he was the son of Marcia (Graham) Therrien and the late John B. Graham, Jr. Kevin was raised in Rensselaer, Texas and Colonie. He worked as a carpenter and also in auto dealing. Kevin enjoyed nature,...
Florence M. Johnson
Aug 23, 2014
Colonie- Florence "Flo" M. Johnson, 85, passed away Saturday August 23, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Florence was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and William Hulett.Florence took pride in being a homemaker for her family and was always there for her children. She was predeceased by her son Anthony Johnson and her sibling...
Dominick Califano
Aug 22, 2014
Dominick Califano, 96, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2014. Dominick was born December 22, 1917, in Schenectady, New York, to the late John and Antoinette Califano. Dominick proudly served with the United States Army during WWII.He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine (DeVito) Califano and his brother Michael Califano.Dominick is survived by his loving children; Richard (Judith)...
Gregory Sigas
Aug 21, 2014
Gregory Andrew Sigas, of Colonie, age 41, passed away Thursday, August 21st at home after a long illness.Greg is loved by his parents, Kenneth and Suzanne Sigas, his sisters, Laura (Tom) Chirayil and Karen Torner, his nieces and nephews: Georen and Maris Chirayil, and Angelika, Mark and Matthew Torner.Greg graduated from Colonie Central and Hudson Valley Community College. He took...
Karin Teller
Aug 20, 2014
Karin Helen Teller, 83, of Rotterdam NY went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20th surrounded by her loving family. Karin was born on February 7th 1931 to Anson and Helen Davenport in Niskayuna NY. Karin was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a Sunday School teacher and choir member at Trinity Reformed Church where...
Audrey Shea
Aug 20, 2014
Audrey P Shea, 79, passed away peacefully at The Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre in Schenectady Wednesday, August 20, 2014.Audrey was born in Hudson, NY to Lester W. Shea Sr. and Emma Ida (Bender) Shea. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Evelyn Mattoon-Savage and step-siblings Lester Shea Jr. and Lorraine Webster. She is survived...
Sandra Jean Tanner
Aug 20, 2014
Sandra Jean Tanner, 49, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. Sandy was born Syracuse, New York to Tyree and Helen (Gibson) Tanner. Sandy worked for the Averill Park Central School District for over ten years. She enjoyed riding on Craig's motorcycle, bowling, camping, golfing and spending time with her family...
Charles G. Racicot
Aug 19, 2014
COLONIE – Charles "George" Racicot, 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital, Troy. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Rosario and Juliette (Daly) Racicot.George, known to many as "Frenchy" or "Crazy George", was the owner and operator of Jay Street Body Works for around 60 years. He was a drummer and...
Raymond A. Paradise, Jr.
Aug 19, 2014
Raymond A. Paradise, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2014. Ray was born in Albany, New York on June 13, 1936 to the late Raymond A. and Mary (Bachmann) Paradise. Ray proudly served with the United States Army for over 30 years; he was the President for the Local Chapter 421 of Woodman of the World and social...
Virginia Stark
Aug 19, 2014
TROY-Virginia "Jean" Stark, 93 of Troy passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Van Rensselaer Manor. She was born in Troy, NY the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Norton) Prefore. Jean enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows and listening to music.She is survived by her sons David Stark (Debi) and Walter "Jerry" Stark (the late Darlene) and...
Mary King
Aug 18, 2014
Mary King, 97, of Colonie, died peacefully at home on August 18, 2014 after a short illness.Mary was born in Allentown, raised in Hudson, NY and after WWII moved to Albany. She worked in variety of businesses throughout her life, but primarily as a waitress in her later years at Sleasman's Hoffbrau and Michael's Banquet Hall.She was predeceased by her...
Harry L. Mcmahon
Aug 18, 2014
ALTAMONT– Harry L. McMahon, 67, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014. Born in Cortland, NY, he was the son of Betty Grummons and the late Chester Spinner.Harry graduated from Kensington University with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering. He loved music, most especially the Beatles. Harry also played the drums with the band, Brian's Idols. He loved going to...
James W. Feck
Aug 18, 2014
Voorheesville, NY – James W. Feck, 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 18, 2014. Jim and his beloved wife of 44 years, Sandra Lee (Dannecker) raised their three children, son James D. (Melissa Shannon) – Abigail (12), Andrew (10); son Adam C. (Julie Cunniff) – Carlin (12), Mary (9), Josephine (6); and daughter Victoria van der Laan...
Frederick Tyson
Aug 17, 2014
TROY – Frederick (Fred) Tyson, 77, husband of Shirley Daniels Tyson, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, August 17, 2014. Fred was born on October 15, 1936 in Farmville, North Carolina to the late Ms. Mamie Tyson. He was educated in the North Carolina School District and later moved to Troy, New York in 1954 where he met...
William K. Fisher
Aug 17, 2014
William K. Fisher, 88, of Clifton Park, N.Y. at rest on August 17, 2014. Born in Schenectady, N.Y. the son of William M. Fisher and Elsie K. Fisher, he lived most of his years at Arrow St. in Colonie. A graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and Albany Business College, he was a General Electric Company employee for 38 years,...
Kenneth Pick
Aug 16, 2014
NISKAYUNA –Ken Pick, 57, passed away at home on Saturday, August 16, 2014, surrounded by his loving family following a courageous and dignified five-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Ken is survived by his beloved son Kyle Kenneth Pick, his loving wife Carmen Pick (Mojica), his step children Michael Rogers (NYC) and Cristina Rogers (San Francisco).He also leaves behind his brother...
James J. Cornell
Aug 16, 2014
WESTERLO-James J. Cornell, 65 passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Albany, NY the son of the late James H. and Florence (Collins) Cornell. He graduated from Guilderland High School in 1967 and served in the US Army during Vietnam. James was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #7 since 1972....
Virginia Donohue
Aug 16, 2014
Albany – Virginia F. Donohue, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 16, 2014. Born in Utica, she is the daughter of the late Francis and Cecelia Donohue, Sr.Virginia will be remembered by her family for her kind, unselfish and generous heart, always caring for others more than herself.Virginia is survived by her siblings, Madeline Lincourt, Francis Michael Donohue, Jr....
Marcella Doyle-Yaggle
Aug 15, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Marcella Doyle-Yaggle, 83, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014. Memorial calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. A remembrance service will be held at 6:00 pm at the funeral home.
David C. Danaher
Aug 15, 2014
TROY – David C. "Kanz" Danaher, 58, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014 at Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation after a brief illness. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Paul and E. Frances Danaher.David will be missed by his sister Donna J. Johnston; several nieces and nephews; one aunt; close friend Darlene Hunter and sister-in-law Mildred...