WILTON – Brian was a devoted husband and dad who could not have loved and cared for his family more. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 45 years, Gail Rofrano Kelleher, his best-buddy and son Michael Joel and his caring wife Jennifer, and his adored grandchildren, S. Filson, Nora, and Katie. He was predeceased by his...
Louise Sunkis Shackett, 68, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2013 at Albany County Nursing Home. Louise was born September 18, 1945, at Troy, N.Y. to the late Edward and Charlotte Sunkis.She was preceded by her husband, John P. Shackett.Louise is survived by her daughter, Theresa (Robert) Mayo, her son Edward Sunkis. She is the cherished "Grammy" of Samatha Mayo....
ALBANY, NYElizabeth "Betty" Vet passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Antonette and Salvatore DeFilipo.After retiring at 62 from a lengthy career in women's fashions, Betty began a second career that lasted 25 years as a noon hour aide with the Bethlehem Central...
LATHAM – Patrick N. Martone, 74, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital. Patrick was born on February 1, 1939 in Troy and was the son of the late Nicholas and Jennie (DeLorenzo) Martone and brother of the late Nicholas Martone. He graduated from LaSalle Institute in 1956 and was inducted into the LaSalle Hall of...
SCOTIA – Lillian Frascatore, 93, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 after a long illness. Born in Naples, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Nicoletta Speranza.Lillian was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Schenectady. She liked reading, sewing, cooking and listening to music. Lillian enjoyed spending time with her family,...
MENANDS – Doris Roberts, 82, of Menands, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 15, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Agnes Donovan Klouse.Doris was predeceased in 2010 by her beloved husband Edward L. Roberts.Doris is the aunt of Sharon Roberts Lockart and her husband Peter, Marilyn...
WATERVLIET-Roger T. Fischer, 46 passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Albany, NY and grew up in Schodack, NY. Roger served his apprenticeship and worked for Boyd Printing Company for several years. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing.Roger is survived by his father Robert Fischer (Patricia DeMento); his daughter Tiffany Fischer...
GUILDERLAND-James B. Hendricks, P.E., 92 died on October 12, 2013 at Ellis Hospital following a short illness. He was born on October 26, 1920 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Bernard and Margaret (Biegle) Hendricks. He moved to St. Petersburg, FL as a small child and then moved to NYC at age 10. He graduated from St. Agnes High School...
BALLSTON LAKE – Anthony Birbiglia (Mr. B ), 97, passed away Saturday evening at home after a brief illness. He was born in Brooklyn in 1916 and was the seventh of ten children.Anthony served with the US Navy Seabees during WWII. He married Jean Birbiglia who has predeceased him in 1998. Anthony was employed by the Manhattan Transit Authority for...
GUILDERLAND-James R. O'Brien, 62 passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospice following an illness. James was born in Rockville Center, NY the son of the late James G. and Doris E. (Burns) O'Brien. He grew up in Guilderland, NY and graduated from Guilderland Central High School in 1969. James was a member of the Unity of...
Niskayuna – John "Jack" F. Burbige, 75, passed away peacefully on October 12th, 2013 at Ellis Hospital following a long and courageous battle. Jack suffered from chronic pain and after many years, finally succumbed to heart and lung related problems. He never gave into the pain nor did he lose his wry sense of humor. When asked how he was...
Albany – Cecelia Jones, 47, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late prominent jazz musician Hank Jones and his wife Theodosia.Cecelia earned a Master's Degree in Public Policy from Walden University in 2011 and she was employed by The National Association of Social Workers in Albany. Cecelia was an...
ALBANY - Walter Harold Baucom died peacefully on October 11, 2013 at the Teresian House in Albany. Walter was born on December 23, 1928 in Richmond, VA. He is the son of the late Ivey William Baucom and Ella Bradshaw Baucom and the husband of Janet K. Baucom of N. Greenbush. Walter graduated from VPI with a BS in Electrical...
Genevieve Beaulac,77, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 11th surrounded by her loving family. Burial will be at St. John The Baptist Cemetery on Wednesday October 16th at 11 a.m.
ALBANY – Jeanne E. Gimondo, 67, of Albany, passed naturally and peacefully from this world to a world of peace and love forever on Thursday October 10, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Amelia M. Gimondo.Jeanne was born June 27, 1946 in Albany. She was raised on Trinity Place in Albany and graduated from Albany...
LOUDONVILLE – Doris Marilyn (Wendell) Willard, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at home. Born November 27, 1926 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Marion M. (Jackson) Wendell.Doris was a resident of Delmar, Dennis, Massachusetts, and Loudonville. She attended St. Agnes School for Girls, Parsons School of Fashion and Design in New...
William J. Cook, Sr., 82, joined his beloved wife and best friend Linda Ann Cook in eternal life on October 10, 2013 at Evergreen Commons with his family by his side. Bill was born July 7, 1931 in Albany to the late Stanley Cook and Margaret (Quinn) McLaren. He was employed with Sears for more than 15 years from 1966...
Colonie- Susan Baldwin Paigo, 59, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late John and Frances Stone Baldwin. Susan is the wife of James Paigo and the Mother of Christopher McCall, Megan Costello, James Paigo and Danielle Paigo. She is the sister of Kelly A. Baldwin....
ALBANY – Edwin F. "Tod" Chartier, went to heaven to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 8, 2013. He celebrated his 100th birthday on September 4, 2013. Ed was born in Albany and was the son of the late Frederick and Anna (Wehner) Chartier. He was predeceased by his wife, Jane (Barry) Chartier and his sister, Dorothy (Robert) Griffith.Ed...
COLONIE – Rosemary Ramos, 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 08, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a brief illness. Rosemary was born in New York City and resided in New Jersey until moving to Colonie 5 years ago. She worked for and retired from Napp Chemicals Inc. after 25 years of service. Rosemary was a member of the...