John C. Franz, Iii
Dec 19, 2011
GREEN ISLAND – John C. Franz, III, 65, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Chatham, he was the son of the late John C. and Dorothy E. (Fuller) Franz, II.John worked for Owens Corning Fiberglass for 20 years. He was an avid reader and Boston Red Sox fan. John is survived by his...
Louise M. Rossetti
Dec 19, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Louise M. Rossetti, 101, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, December 19, 2011. Born in Piansano, Italy she was the daughter of the late Felidio and Amalia Macchione. Louise was endearingly known as the "Cookie Lady". She was the proprietor of the Old Country Baking Company in Schenectady for forty-five years. Louise ran...
George S. Cushing
Dec 19, 2011
ALBANY – George Stanley Cushing, 91, of Albany was welcomed into the Kingdom of God on Monday December 19, 2011.He was born April 1, 1920 to Polish immigrants, Jacob and Nellie Cushing in Albany. George left school after attending the ninth grade to help support his family. On October 14, 1940 he again felt the need to help so he...
Antoinette L. Paige
Dec 19, 2011
COLONIE – Antoinette L. Paige, 90, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Antoinette was born on May 7, 1921 in Oneonta and was the daughter of the late Dominick and Catherine (Magoldi) Losacco and wife of the late Royal J. Paige. Antoinette is survived by her son, Roy C. (Lynn) Paige of Colonie; her grandson,...
Peter E. Hulsopple, Jr.
Dec 18, 2011
COLONIE – Peter E. Hulsopple, Jr. 70, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Peter was born on July 22, 1941 in Albany and was the son of the late Peter Emerson and Agnes Kaufman Hulsopple. He worked as a meat packer for Tobin Meat Packing Co. in Colonie for 22 years...
John A. Rogers
Dec 18, 2011
COLONIE - John A. Rogers, 71, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday December 18, 2011 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Hudson and was the son of the late Victor and Theresa DeJoy Rogers.John was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War. He attended Albany Schools and had worked for 10 years at Railway Express....
John H. Lysiak
Dec 17, 2011
SCHENECTADY – John H. "Bud" Lysiak, Sr., 75, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Leon and Sophie (Szperkski) Lysiak. John was founder and President of John's Dairy Inc, a wholesale milk distributor in Albany. He was active in the community and a...
Loretta S. Tys
Dec 15, 2011
NISKAYUNA – Loretta S. Tys, 90, of Niskayuna, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at her residence.She was born in Dunkirk, NY and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Agnes Somerfeldt. Loretta was a woman of deep faith and was a longtime communicant of St. Paul the Apostle Church. She was an avid reader.Loretta was predeceased...
Margaret C. Marino
Dec 15, 2011
LOUDONVILLE – Margaret Coleman Marino passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011. She was born on May 30, 1917 in Leominster, MA. Mrs. Marino was a homemaker. She worked at Albany Car Wheel Company for several years. Margaret was predeceased by her beloved husband of nearly seventy years, Vincent "Jim" Marino. Margaret is survived by two daughters, Ann (Howard) Picard...
Felicita Luna
Dec 14, 2011
Felicita Luna, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Felicita is survived by her beloved son; Herman Valente and his wife Kathy; her cherished grandchildren Chelsea Valente, Laura Harris, Jill Byron and her adored great grandchildren Ethan and Allison Byron.Funeral services will be private at the convenience...
Audrey I. Fuino
Dec 13, 2011
SLINGERLANDS – It is with great sadness that the family of Audrey Irene Fuino announces her passing after a long illness on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at the age of 86. Audrey was born and raised in Kansas, along with her seven siblings. She moved to Albany and met her husband, the late Pasquale Fuino who is still deeply missed....
Stanley C. Heidenreich
Dec 12, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Stanley C. Heidenreich, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital, after a short illness. Stanley was born on June 22, 1925 in Albany and was the son of the late Leroy and Lysle (Beach) Heidenreich. He graduated from Milne High School, Class of 1943. Stan served his country as a Staff Sergeant...
Thomas H. Franklin
Dec 12, 2011
LOUDONVILLE – Thomas H. Franklin, 81, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Franklin. He was a resident of Colonie for most of his life. Tom served his country during the Korean War in the United States Coast Guard. He retired as...
Virginia C. Shutter
Dec 12, 2011
ALBANY – Virginia C. Shutter, 83, of Albany passed away at her residence on Monday December 12, 2011 after a long illness. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude Finkle. Virginia attended Albany High School and had worked at Simmons Tool Company. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her loving...
Kenneth W. Walton
Dec 12, 2011
ROTTERDAM – Kenneth W. Walton, 72, of Rotterdam, passed away on Monday December 12, 2011 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Lebanon, NH and was the son of the late Rollo W. and Oris R. Walton. Ken served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a project manager with Sweet Associates in...
Daniel L. Francis
Dec 11, 2011
ALBANY – Daniel L. Francis, 47, left us peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, with his loved one's by his side. Daniel was born on March 27, 1964 in Albany and is the son of Constance V. (Breton) Francis and the late Alfred A. Francis. He graduated form Albany High School and...
John L. Haller
Dec 11, 2011
COLONIE - John L. Haller, 90, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 11, 2011 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness.He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Leonard G. and Mary Foith Haller. John was a veteran of the US Army having served in the Pacific...
Gerald O. Williams
Dec 10, 2011
Gerald O. Williams, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at his home. Gerald was born in Albany to the late W. Stanley Williams and Charlotte Bader Williams. Gerald graduated from Albany High School and attended Siena College before he proudly served with the United States Navy and after worked for the State of New York. He had...
Christopher M. Foster
Dec 10, 2011
ALBANY – Christopher M. Foster, 47, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at his home. Christopher was born on June 5, 1964 in Schenectady to Sheila Stanhope and the late Martin H. Foster. He graduated from Albany High School and received his associates' degree from HVCC. He worked at Albany Medical Center Hospital in the HR department as a...
Ronald J. Buckley
Dec 10, 2011
COLONIE – Ronald J. Buckley Sr., 65, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Saturday 12/10/2011 at Ellis Hospital. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Pat Parks. Ron was a truck driver with Preston Trucking in Colonie for 30 years, retiring in 1998. Ron enjoyed spending time with his family and camping at Saratoga Lake....
