Dorothy A. Pasquini
Dec 4, 2007
COLONIE - Dorothy A. Pasquini, 78, of Colonie, passed away on December 4, 2007 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center following a long illness. Originally from Roanoke, VA, Dorothy moved north to Connecticut before the Second World War and later relocated to Albany. It was here that she met John - her lifelong soul mate and husband. Together, they...
Catherine M. Picard
Dec 3, 2007
COLONIE - Catherine M. Picard, 69, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 3, 2007 at St. Peter's Hospital. Cathy was born on July 18, 1938 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Kenneth H. and Catherine M. Smith Steinbach. She was a Colonie resident for 44 years. She worked as a teacher's assistant for BOCES for 21 years,...
Terry M. Paigo
Dec 3, 2007
CLIFTON PARK – Terry M. Paigo, 63, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 3, 2007 at Ellis Hospital. Terry was born on February 12, 1944 in Albany and was the son of the late Marge Cattagio Paigo. He served in the US Army from 1964 to 1967. He retired as a supervisor from BASF in Rensselaer after 33 years...
William (Billy) Blanchet
Dec 2, 2007
COEYMANS- William (Billy) J. Blanchet, 52, died Sunday, December 2, 2007 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peters Hospital. Billy was born in Albany where he remained a lifelong resident. He graduated from Guilderland High School in 1975. Billy worked for Painters local 201 until his retirement. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and shared his passion...
Charlotte Belfance
Dec 1, 2007
ESPERANCE, NY – Charlotte I. Belfance, 73, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007. Born in Knox, NY, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Iona Shafer. Mrs. Belfance worked for Price Chopper for 38 years until her retirement. Charlotte is the beloved wife of 44 years to Edward L. Belfance, Jr. She is the devoted mother of...
Patrick Pelton
Dec 1, 2007
Patrick John Pelton, 57 of Colonie, passed away at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 1, 2007.Pat was born on October 2, 1950. Son of Patricia Dame Pelton and the late Charles R. Pelton and was raised in Colonie. He leaves behind his beloved wife and best friend of 22 years, Kathy. In addition to...
John Scally
Dec 1, 2007
COLONIE, NY – John F. Scally, Sr., 71, of Colonie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 01, 2007. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Thomas F. Scally, Sr. and Marion A. (Neubaur) Scally. Mr. Scally was a lifelong resident of the Capital District. John served in the U.S. Army for six years. He worked for Pepsi-Cola...
Ernest Romanofski
Dec 1, 2007
GUILDERLAND, NY – Ernest J. "Ernie" Romanofski, 52, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Born in Niskayuna, he is the son of Joan M. Romanofski and the late Ernest R. Romanofski. At the time of his death, Ernie was an accountant for the New...
June Faye Moyer
Nov 28, 2007
LOUDONVILLE- June Faye Moyer, 78, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at Albany County Nursing Home. She was born in Buffalo and was the daughter of the late Elmo and Fay Moyer. June is the beloved sister of Larry Moyer. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in New York, Texas, Arizona and...
William Kurtzner
Nov 25, 2007
COLONIE, NY – William F. Kurtzner, Sr., 73, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Edwin Kurtzner and Catherine Fischer. He lived in Colonie for most of his life. Mr. Kurtzner was a painting contractor and retired from Tri-City Rentals...
Doris May Cook
Nov 25, 2007
COLONIE – Doris May Cook, 74, of Leach Ave. in Colonie passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007 in the Julie Blair Nursing Home after a long illness. Doris is the daughter of the late Herman Upton and Beatrice Tulumello. Born in Staten Island New York, she moved upstate with her family to Bald Mountain, where she was educated in...
Clarence E. Alexander, Sr.
Nov 24, 2007
Albany- On November 24, 2007 the Angel of the Lord visited Clarence E. Alexander, Sr. and took him to his final resting place. He was born November 10, 1932 to the late Willie Guy and Odessa Foster Alexander in Lancaster, SC. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 52 years Elsie, seven children Louis (Mary) Montgomery, Lancaster, SC,...
John D. Burckhard
Nov 24, 2007
ROTTERDAM – John D. Burckhard, 81, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. John was born on November 8, 1926 in Albany and was the son of the late John A.D. and Emma L. (Peters) Burckhard. He served in the US Navy during WWII, attaining the rank of Seaman First Class. He owned...
Derrick A. Graves
Nov 23, 2007
ALBANY- Derrick Anthony Graves, 33, of Albany, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2007 at his residence. He was born in Albany on October 13, 1974 to Willow Graves and the late Lillie Mae Graves. Derrick attended New Visions Adult Day Program where he earned his high school diploma. He was a fun loving person who loved to play the...
Elizabeth Wood
Nov 21, 2007
Troy – Elizabeth C. Wood, 85 died Wednesday November 21, 2007, after a brief illness at St. Mary's Hospital.Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Teresa (Wertman) Hoefer. Elizabeth attended and graduated local schools and was a lifelong capital district area resident. She was a homemaker and mother to her five loving children. Elizabeth was...
Joseph M. Young
Nov 20, 2007
SCHENECTADY- Joseph M. Young, 38, of Schenectady, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 20, 2007. He was born and raised in Albany. Joe was a 1987 graduate of Bishop Magin High School, Hudson Valley Community College and the College of St. Rose in 1991. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed football and baseball. Joe biggest passion was his...
Josephine A. Kocienski
Nov 20, 2007
ALBANY- Josephine Kocienski, 85, of Albany passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2007. She was born in Albany and resided in Albany for most of her life. Josephine is survived by her two sons, Edward Kocienski and James Kocienski. She is the sister of Christine Dzikas, Francis Gilder and Joseph Gilder. Josephine is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 7 great...
Martha E. Sim
Nov 19, 2007
ALBANY - Martha E. Sim, 87, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2007 at the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia after complications from Alzheimer's. Martha was born on August 20, 1920 in Albany and was the daughter of the late David Earing and Barbara Shants McAllister. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph W. Sim, Sr. and...
Victor Rutzky
Nov 18, 2007
Albany – Victor J. Rutzky, 83, died Sunday November 18, 2007 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Monticello, the son of John and Mary (Van Winkle) Rutzky. After graduating from high school Victor furthered his education at Alfred University. Victor was part of America's greatest generation. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and served for four...
Victor Canali
Nov 17, 2007
CLIFTON PARK, NY – Victor G. Canali, 66, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Clara Tenenini Canali. Victor was a resident and prominent business owner in Clifton Park. He has owned Clifton Park Auto Body for 25 years. Victor...
