Mary M. Caracciolo
Jun 30, 2013
ALBANY – Mary M. Caracciolo, 88, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Mary was born on January 6, 1925 in Brooklyn. She was a registered nurse for Albany Medical Center Hospital for many years. She was an animal lover and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mary is survived by her loving...
Daniel B. La Far
Jun 29, 2013
SCOTIA – Daniel B. La Far, 65, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born April 5, 1948, he was the son of the late Jennie (Saddlemire) Cramer.Dan served his country in United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired after 35 years from New York State Department of Taxation and Finance as...
Jodie Keels
Jun 29, 2013
TROY-Jodie Keels entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Troy, New York. Jodie was born on October 20, 1936 in Greeleyville, South Carolina to the late York and Lille Keels. He attended the C. E. Murray High School. Jodie relocated to Baltimore, Maryland at an early age and to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and then...
Mr. Andremakoyinkeba Kalala
Jun 28, 2013
Mr. Andre Makoyi Nkeba Kalala, 76, entered eternal life on this June 28, 2013. He is survived by children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, in-laws and numerous and memorable friends. Referred to as a baobab, he represented greatness and pride for his entire family.Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2013 at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343...
Edward Rucci
Jun 28, 2013
Loudonville – Edward A. Rucci, 92, passed away on Friday June 28th. Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Catherine Rucci. Edward proudly served our country during WWII in The United States Marine Corps, completing two tours of duty in "The Pacific Theatre". He was the district sales manager with Harvey Hubbell Inc. and retired...
Harold B. Ferris
Jun 28, 2013
Harold B. Ferris, 89, passed away on Friday, Jun 28, 2013. Harold was very proud to be a Darby Ranger and will truly be missed. Funeral service for Harold will be private.
Joyce Diamond
Jun 28, 2013
Joyce J. Diamond, 70, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer, at her home on Friday, Jun 28, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Jun 08, 1943 in Schenectady, NY to the late Joseph and Joan Szuba. Joyce loved to take cruises with her friends and spending time with her family.In addition to her...
John J. Hair, Jr.
Jun 27, 2013
SCHENECTADY – John J. Hair, Jr., 81, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013. Born in Elmira, NY he was the son of the late John J. and Catherine Hair. He lived in Schenectady for most of his life. John is the beloved husband of sixty years to Margaret C. Hair. He is the devoted father of James (Sheila) Hair,...
Robert C. Weller
Jun 26, 2013
Robert C. Weller, 83, passed away June 26, 2013 following a brief illness. Robert proudly served our country during The Korean War in The United States Air Force. He is survived by his children Joseph P. Weller, and Meredith Mercier. Robert is also survived by his siblings Joseph D. (Patricia) Weller, and Marilyn (David) Cook. Funeral Services will be held...
Mark J. Ruth
Jun 26, 2013
COLONIE – Mark J. Ruth, 51, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a three year battle with Sarcoma. Born in Albany, he was the son of Nora and the late Joseph Ruth.Mark graduated from Colonie Central High School and Riverside School of Aeronautics in Utica. He was employed for 20 years with Million...
Letitia Rollins
Jun 26, 2013
Rotterdam – Letitia M. Rollins, 90, passed away on Wednesday June 26th. Letitia emigrated from Belfast, Ireland in 1948 at the age of 25, to marry the late John H. Pattee and raise a family. Letitia was a loving, kind, and devoted mother and "Nana",who will always be remembered for her Christian values, and her love of the Lord. She...
Terrill S. Miller
Jun 25, 2013
COLONIE – Terrill S. "Terry" Miller, 72, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at his home. Born in Danbury, CT he was the son of the late Ernest and Gladys Miller. Terry lived in Colonie for most of his life. He was a veteran of the US Navy and worked for the US Postal Service for over twenty...
Constance "Connie"M. Keating
Jun 25, 2013
ALBANY – Constance "Connie" M. Keating, 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the Teresian House in Albany. Connie was born on October 14, 1931 in Mt. Vernon, NY and was the daughter of the late Theodore and Eileen (Doran) Joyner. She was also predeceased by her sister, Nancy Roberts. She graduated from Vincentian Institute in Albany and...
Michael D'Ascoli
Jun 25, 2013
DELMAR – Michael D'Ascoli, 54, of Delmar, passed away on Tuesday June 25, 2013 at St. Peters Hospital after a brief illness.He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Mario and Hazel Groesbeck D'Ascoli. Mike was a talented chef and later followed his father's career path as a meat cutter. He was employed at Hannaford in...
Francis Grattan
Jun 25, 2013
ALBANY – Francis Grattan, 87, leaves us to join his beloved wife, Patricia Grattan, in heaven. Born in Albany, he was one of the late Cornelius and Jeanette Grattan's eleven children.Francis was an Army veteran who served in both Korea and WWII. He was a hardworking man that retired with the Fort Orange Paper Company after 30+ years of service....
Lawrence D. Vaughan
Jun 24, 2013
Lawrence D. Vaughan, 77, passed away on Monday, Jun 24, 2013. He was born on Aug 05, 1935 in Albany, NY to the late Elizabeth Taylor and Donald Kittle. Lawrence proudly served in the United States Army. He loved photography and his family. In addition to his parents Lawrence is predeceased by his brother, Nicholas Hamilton and his sister, Dorice...
Donald J. Primeau, Jr.
Jun 24, 2013
COLONIE – Donald J. Primeau, Jr., 73, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013 after a courageous and brief battle. Don was the son of the late Donald and Margaret (Tatton) Primeau, Sr.Don, who was lovingly known as "Padre" to his daughters, was a lifelong resident of Colonie. He served his country in the United States Navy. Don was a...
Margaret Papa
Jun 24, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Margaret Papa, 90, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady. Margaret was born on July 21, 1922 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Donato and Angeline M. (Pizzolo) Lofrumento. She was a clerk for the NYS DMV in Albany for many years before retiring. She enjoyed cooking for...
Ronald E. Thompson, Sr.
Jun 23, 2013
VOORHEESVILLE-Ronald E. Thompson, Sr. 78 passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at his residence following an illness. He was born in Albany, NY the son of the late Merle and Mary Black Thompson. Ronald was a veteran of the United States Air force. Ronald was the owner of the Red and White Cab Company in Rensselaer, NY. Ronald is...
Wayne Zeller
Jun 23, 2013
Troy – Wayne Zeller, 75, passed away Sunday June 23rd at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife Janet of 55 years. Wayne is also survived by his children Laura (Marc) Mattiske, Deborah Zeller, Tom "Fuzzy" (Cindy) Zeller, and Ken "Keggy" "Kenya" Zeller. He is also survived by his grandchildren who he adored;...