Rufus J. Gould
Jan 19, 2012
COLONIE – Rufus J. (Monty) Gould, 91, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday January 19, 2012at Van Rensselaer Manor.He was born in Chittendon, VT and was the son of the late Julian and Emma Gould. Rufus was a resident of West Albany for most of his life. He was a WWII Army veteran having served in the 7th Armored Division....
Dorothy E Burns
Jan 17, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Dorothy E. "Dee" Burns, 69, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at home. Born in Houston, TX, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Dorothy (Dykeman) Sheehan. Dee was a resident of Guilderland for 50 years. Dee graduated from Vincentian High School, and Mildred Elley Business School. She started her career at Loritex Industries as...
Rachel A. Hackert
Jan 17, 2012
COLONIE – Rachel A. Hackert, 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, with her loving family and friends by her side. Born and raised in Amsterdam, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Anna Rinaldi. Rachel then made Colonie her home for 51 years. Rachel was the matriarch and nurturer of her family. She used her...
Margarita G. Philip
Jan 15, 2012
ROTTERDAM – Margarita George Philip, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 15, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Cyprus and was the daughter of the late George and Eleni Charalambous. Margarita was predeceased by her husband Michael in 1998. Margarita was a loving and kind wife, mother and grandmother. She was a...
Carolee R. Wilson
Jan 15, 2012
SLINGERLANDS – Carolee R. Wilson, 63, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital. Carolee was born on April 29, 1948 in Gloucester, MA and was the daughter of the late Lester S. and Ruth E. (White) Roberts. She graduated from Gloucester High School in 1966 and attended Springfield College, Class of 1971, earning a B.S., M.Ed.,...
Robert E. Morrison, Jr.
Jan 13, 2012
ALBANY – Robert E. Morrison, Jr., 58, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Mary Christina (Hannigan) Morrison, Sr.Bob had many friends, and was a very generous person to those who knew him.Bob is survived by his son,...
Veronica J. Rand
Jan 12, 2012
Oviedo, FL - Eternal rest was granted to Veronica J. Rand of Oviedo, Florida. She was born and educated in Watervliet, New York and lived the majority of her life in the Capital District. She was the daughter of the late Roman and Julia Zyglewicz. Her husband Michael preceded her to the next life. She is survived by her son...
Charlotte M. Tusang
Jan 12, 2012
ROTTERDAM – Charlotte May Tusang, 85, died Thursday, January 12, 2012 at home. Born on May 9, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Eva Mae (Sprung) and Delbert Raymond Brewer.Charlotte was an active member of St. Gabriel's Parish. She served on many committees and clubs. Charlotte was also involved in the Boy Scouts of America and earned numerous...
Joseph Zsuzsics
Jan 11, 2012
Joseph Zsuzsics, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Joe was a tattoo enthusiast who liked music and playing his guitar. He enjoyed skiing and fishing. Joe also enjoyed sailing and riding longboards in South Beach. He traveled to many exotic and unusual places including Diego Garcia, Dubai, Japan, Costa Rica, Mexico, Aruba, several Caribbean Islands, Alaska and...
Bernice Jensen
Jan 11, 2012
Bernice Jensen, 86, formerly of Colonie passed away peacefully on January 11, 2012 at the Community Hospice of Albany, surrounded by her loving family. She was a communicant of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Loudonville and a life member of the 8692 VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Bernice is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years, Norman W. Jensen; her...
Benjamin (Bernardino) Caputo
Jan 10, 2012
ALBANY – Benjamin A. (Bernardino) Caputo, 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at home. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Gerome and Anna (Picciano) Caputo.Benjamin spoke fluent Italian, as his family was originally from Italy. He served his country during WWII in the Air Force. He enjoyed speaking about his time in the military...
Dencie T. Hill
Jan 10, 2012
RENSSELAER – Dencie T. Hill, 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Dencie was born on December 30, 1947 in Port Henry, NY and was the daughter of the late Nora E. (Raymond) Hill. She was a home health aide for Norell Health Care in Albany. She enjoyed...
Charles F. Fisher
Jan 9, 2012
LOUDONVILLE – Charles F. Fisher, 64, passed away at his residence in Loudonville on Monday, January 9, 2012. Charlie retired from the Albany Police Department in 1992 and from the Albany International Airport security in 2010. Charlie is survived by his long time companion, Carolyn Thompson. A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, February 12, 2012 at...
Mozelle E. Pinchback
Jan 9, 2012
SUMMERVILLE, SC – Mozelle Pinchback entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Trident Medical Center, North Charleston, SC. She worked for the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Albany in food service until her retirement in 1982. Preceding her in death were her parents, Katie and Banks Epperson, her husband, Frank Pinchback, four sisters, Dorothy Critchlow, Daisy Simon, Fannie...
Morris Irons, Sr.
Jan 9, 2012
DELMAR – Morris C. "Pa Dukes" Irons, 76, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012 peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Morris was born on March 22, 1935 in Voorheesville and was the son of the late Clyde and Electria (Bivens) Irons. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Deborah Langenbach. He served in the US Army...
Brian James Slater
Jan 7, 2012
NISKAYUNA – Brian James Slater lost his struggle with his disease on Saturday, January 7, 2012. He was born in Niskayuna and was a graduate of Shaker High School and attended the College of St. Rose in Albany. Brian was a master of many things. He was a lover of the arts and had great vision for aesthetics. Brian was...
Harold C. Bieber
Jan 7, 2012
COLONIE – Harold C. "Hal" Bieber, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Charles and Naomi Bieber. Hal resided in Colonie since 1965. He was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corp. and served as past Commandant for the local Marine Corp League detachment. Hal...
Helen J. Callahan
Jan 7, 2012
ALBANY – Helen (Josie) Callahan, 101, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 7, 2012 at St. Peters Hospital. She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Richard (Swart) and Charlotte (Lottie) Mattice. She moved to Albany where she married her devoted husband (John P. Callahan, Sr.). She was a longtime communicant of St. George's and St....
Andrew T. Viglucci
Jan 7, 2012
ALBANY – Andrew T. Viglucci died Saturday from complications of Alzheimers. He was 84.His long career as a newspaperman included a brief stint in 1967 as managing editor of the Times Union, a position he left to become the editor of the San Juan Star, a Pulitzer Prize winning English daily in Puerto Rico. Mr. Viglucci and his longtime friend...
William W. Golding
Jan 7, 2012
VOORHEESVILLE – William Ward Golding, passed away quietly on Saturday morning, January 7, 2012, with his family by his side. Bill was loyal to his beloved wife, Patricia, his devoted sons, Daniel and Thomas and his cherished grandchildren, Sarah, Eliah, William, Matthew and Emily. He is the loving great-grandfather of Sierah, Safiyah and Kaydence. Also surviving is his brother, Rick...
