John D. Brooks, Jr.
Nov 18, 2012
John D. (Jack) Brooks, Jr., 91, passed away in his sleep on November 18, 2012 after a wonderful life. Jack was born in Rensselaer New York to the late John and Mary Brooks. He proudly served the United States Navy during WWII as Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class. Jack worked at the Albany Felt Company for over 30 years before taking...
David L. Tobin
Nov 15, 2012
PRESTON HOLLOW – David L. Tobin, 63, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. David was born on July 4, 1949 in Troy and was the son of the late William F. and Alyda B. (Jeffers) Tobin. He worked for the Colonie Block/Malta Tank Co. in Colonie for ten years before retiring in 2010. David...
Lawrence N. Commerford
Nov 15, 2012
COLONIE – Lawrence N. Commerford, 53, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at home. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Richard F. and Edna Mae Commerford, Sr.Larry worked for AA Blacktop for 34 years. He was a fan of the New York Giants and NASCAR. Larry is survived by his siblings, Beverly (the late...
Dorothy A. Haggart
Nov 14, 2012
COLONIE – Dorothy A. Haggart, 78, of Colonie, passed away gently on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gloversville and was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Wessendorf.Dorothy was a Licensed Practical Nurse for several years with local hospitals. She is the beloved wife of 57 years to...
Charles J. Anzalone
Nov 14, 2012
ROTTERDAM – Charles J. "Chuck" Anzalone, 67, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Charles and Antoinette Anzalone. Chuck was a lifelong resident of Rotterdam. He was a self-employed auto mechanic for several years and retired from Mohonasen School District as head mechanic....
Marilyn Virginia Harris
Nov 11, 2012
ALBANY – Marilyn Virginia Harris, 54, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at her home.Born in New Haven, Conn., she is the daughter of Charlotte Betty (Malbone) Harris and the late Josephus Harris. She is also survived by her loving daughter, Shantae (Joseph) Rodriguez; her brothers, Joseph and DeWitt; her sister, Cynthia Bolden and her niece, Deborah (Mark) Fraiser.A...
Peter Charles Riley, V
Nov 11, 2012
COLONIE- Peter C. Riley V., died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 11, 2012. He loved to help others and often went above and beyond expectations. Peter cherished family and friends and especially appreciated a good joke. His laugh was contagious, he had a warm smile, and his eyes always sparkled.Peter was born in Albany, NY on September 4, 1952....
Joseph J."Joebell" Isabella, Jr.
Nov 10, 2012
COLONIE - Joseph J. "Joe Bell" Isabella, Jr., 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, with his loving family at his side. Joe was born on November 9, 1945 in Albany and was the son of the late Joseph J. and Anna E. (Welter) Isabella. He served in the US...
Jeanne Garrity
Nov 10, 2012
WYNANTSKILL-Jeanne Garrity, 84, of Wynantskill went to be with her late husband on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on May 3, 1928 in Queens, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Ewald Dietz. Jeanne was predeceased by her husband Gilmore G. Garrity, whom she married on March 13, 1946...
Grace T. Wade
Nov 10, 2012
GUILDERLAND - Grace T. Wade, died Saturday November 10, 2012 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in 1922 in Saratoga Springs and was the daughter of the late Frances Folts Wade and George Wade Sr. Grace graduated from Saratoga High School and then went to work for the War Department at the Watervliet Arsenal. Grace...
Kenny Jay Fox
Nov 9, 2012
TROY – Kenny Jay Fox, 29 passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday, November 9, 2012 at his home. He was born on January 11, 1983 in the Mohawk Valley.Kenny started working with his Uncle Gary at INTERIORS by G Hunter where he quickly showed aspirations of making his career and soon after was made Vice President of the...
Diana Duskin
Nov 9, 2012
Duskin, Diana H. LOUDONVILLE - Diana H. Duskin, 94, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012, in Loudonville, NY. She was born in Kearney, NJ, the daughter of Robert Gray Sutherland and Dorothy Kelley Sutherland. As a child she lived in Cuba, New Orleans, LA, and Houston, TX before moving to Nazareth, PA. She married Stephen J. Duskin, a chemical...
Phyllis Coleman
Nov 9, 2012
Colonie - Phyllis A. Scott Coleman passed away Friday, November 9, 2012 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loving family after long battle with sarcoidosis. Phyllis was born in Covington, Virginia to the late David Lee Scott and Luvella Elizabeth (Smith) Scott. She retired from New York State Education Department after 40 years of service. Survivors include her husband...
Mary M. Sigond
Nov 9, 2012
ALBANY – Mary M. Sigond, 91, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012 at Teresian House. Born in Utica, she was the daughter of the late J. Paul and Harriet C. (Frederick) Meagher. In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband, Louis J. Sigond. Mary is survived by her devoted children: Mary Lou (John C., Jr.)...
Susan Yearing
Nov 9, 2012
SLINGERLANDS-Susan L. Yearing, 70, of Slingerlands, NY passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012 at her residence following an illness. She was born in Montvale, NJ the daughter of William and Dorothy Roche Brotherston. Susan has resided in the Slingerlands, NY area since 2008. She was employed as a purchasing agent for various companies including Diagnostic Retrieval Systems, Inc. in...
Eliza Grace Larose
Nov 8, 2012
ALBANY-Eliza Grace LaRose was born on Friday, August 31, 2012 and passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012. "May you always know how much we wanted you, how happy you made us, and how proud we are of your strength and fiesty spirit. And may you always feel our deep and never-ending love for you. In your brief-yet significant- time...
H. Herbert Pallack
Nov 7, 2012
NISKAYUNA- H. Herbert Pallack, 83, of Winne Rd. Niskayuna went home into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Herbert, who was born in New York City, spent most of his life in Niskayuna with his wife Bernadine . He was completely devoted and in love with Bernadine who passed away on 10/3/2012 .We take great comfort...
Edward P. Snide
Nov 6, 2012
SELKIRK – Edward P. Snide, 40, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. To leave a special message online for the family, visit www.NewcomerAlbany.com
Martin F. Zaloga
Nov 6, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Martin "Marty" F. Zaloga, 63, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Marty was born on August 26, 1949 in Albany and was the son of the late Frank Joseph and Alice Jane (Vaillancourt) Zaloga. He retired as a printer for both the NYS Senate...
Mary J. Callens
Nov 5, 2012
ALBANY – Mary J. Callens, 85, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital. She is survived by her grandchildren, Jana and Sean Wright; son-in-law, James "MC" Wright; sisters, Omenion Robinson and Sally (Emmett) Smith; 6 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Rosetta Wright. Funeral service...
