Mary Krajewski
Sep 19, 2008
Albany – Mary A. Krajewski, 85, passed away Friday September 19, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Cohoes the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Fennen) Roylance and was a lifelong capital district resident. She was a bowling enthusiast mostly at Playdium and Sunset Lanes, a Met and Yankee fan,...
Isabel C, Cortesi
Sep 19, 2008
COLONIE- Isabel Charlotte Cortesi, 93, of Colonie, passed away Thursday September 19, 2008 at Albany Medical Center after an extended illness. Mrs. Cortesi was born in Dobbs Ferry, NY on September 14, 1915 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Fannie Severino. She was married to Guy Cortesi Sr. for 63 years prior to his death in December...
William "Henry" Izard
Sep 17, 2008
Albany – William Henry Izard, Jr, 63, passed away Wednesday September 17, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. "Henry" was born in Manhattan the son of the late William and Julia (Peterson) Izard, Sr. He served in the US Army, worked as a plumber with the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #7 and owned and operated Afro-American Plumbing and Heating for...
Francis J. Busold
Sep 15, 2008
COLONIE- Francis J. Busold, 71, formerly of Westerlo, passed away on Monday September 15, 2008 at St. Peters Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Frank and Helene Mathias Busold. Frank was employed for 37 years with New York State Department of Tax & Finance, retiring in 1995....
Willliam Clinton Greene
Sep 15, 2008
COLONIE, NY – William Clinton Greene, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 15, 2008. He was born in Albany on July 4, 1915 and was the son of the late William C. and Jennie M. Chism Greene. Mr. Greene was a life long area resident. Bill was a graduate of Albany High School. He...
Walter L. Johnson
Sep 15, 2008
ALBANY- Walter L. Johnson, 83, of Albany, passed away on Monday September 15, 2008. He was born on Albany and was the son of the late Lester and Eleanor Denny Johnson. Walter served in the US Coast Guard during WWII. He was employed with Transport Teamsters Local 294 and with the Albany Municipal Golf Course. He was predeceased by his...
Floyd J. Hill
Sep 15, 2008
LOUDONVILLE, NY – Floyd J. Hill, 89, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Massena, NY, he was the son of the late James and Ellen Hill. He was an Albany area resident for all of his life. Mr. Hill was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving his country during World...
Cornelius H. Rivenburgh, Sr.
Sep 14, 2008
RENSSELAER – Cornelius (Hank) Rivenburgh, Sr., 82, of Rensselaer, passed away on Sunday September 14, 2008 at the Inn of Community Hospice after a long illness. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Walter and Ruth Rivenburgh.Hank had worked for the former Capital City Container Company in Albany for several years and more recently with...
Patricia A. Commisso
Sep 14, 2008
GUILDERLAND- Patricia A. Commisso, 70, of Guilderland, passed away on Sunday September 14, 2008 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Margaret Snow. Pat was a longtime communicant of Holy Cross Church and had been very active with Holy Cross School over the years. Her life revolved...
P. Howard Townsend
Sep 12, 2008
RENSSELAER- P. Howard Townsend, 91, peacefully entered into eternal rest on September 12, 2008 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Dillon, S.C. and was the son of the late Clarence and Emma Ford Townsend. He was a member of Israel AME Church. He was a 33 Degree Mason, Past Master of Mt. Moriah Lodge, Past Potentate of Al...
Robert J. Albright
Sep 12, 2008
COLONIE – Robert J. Albright, 82, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2008 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. Robert was born on January 19, 1926 in Albany and was the son of the late Andrew A. and Grace (Brightmyer) Albright. He worked as a carpenter for NYS for many years, he then taught for the Troy School...
Bridget Gilbride
Sep 12, 2008
ALBANY – Bridget Gilbride, 95, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2008 at the Teresian House, surrounded by her loving family. Bridget was born on November 18, 1912 in County Mayo, Ireland. She was a beautician for Fantashia Beauty Salon in Manhattan for many years, before retiring. Bridget was the beloved mother of John J. (Peggy) Gilbride of Albany and...
Vincent J. Tweed
Sep 12, 2008
ALBANY – Vincent J. Tweed, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 12, 2008 at his home. Vince was born on December 22, 1953 in Albert Lea, MN and is the son of James and Doris N. (Anderson) Tweed of Lake Mills, IA. Vince has been employed at CMP Industries in Albany for the past 5 ½ years as a...
James F. Nish
Sep 12, 2008
Albany – James Nish, 85, passed away Friday September 12, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Jim was born in Hudson, NY the son of the late Edward and Helen (Cleary) Nish. He graduated from LaSalle Institute and was a long time capital district resident. He owned and operated his own Dry Wall Company, By James Inc., for over 60...
James J. Kavanagh Jr.
Sep 8, 2008
GUILDERLAND – James J. Kavanagh, Jr., 88, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. James was born on September 7, 1920 in Schenectady and was the son of the late James J. and Theresa (Eddy) Kavanagh Sr. He served in the US Army during WWII, attaining the rank of Private First...
Heinz A. Blizinski
Sep 6, 2008
LOUDONVILLE, NY – Heinz A. Blizinski, 79, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 06, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Alexander F. and Louisa Blizinska. Mr. Blizinski owned and operated Capital Collision Service in Albany for over 50 years. He was a founding member of Good...
John M. Flood
Sep 4, 2008
MALTA, NY – John M. Flood, 45, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 4, 2008. He was born in Albany, and lived in Colonie for most of his life. John was a self-employed landscaper. He enjoyed driving his corvette and riding his motorcycle. John is the beloved son of Robert G. and Rosalie J. Flood. He is the loving husband...
Marguerite Hallenbeck
Sep 4, 2008
Albany – Marguerite (Griffin) Hallenbeck, 84, died peacefully on September 4, 2008 at the Teresian House in Albany.Born on March 27, 1924, Marguerite was the third of five children born to John Patrick Griffin and Katherine Williams Griffin. She was educated in the Albany City schools and graduated in 1942 from Albany High School. Maggie was employed by the General...
Loretta J. Jackson
Sep 3, 2008
COHOES - Loretta (Kapp) Jackson, 85, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at The Hospice Inn as St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Loretta was born on January 17, 1923 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Loretta Hughes Kapp and Harry P. Kapp. Loretta was the widow of Benjamin F. Jackson and is survived...
Andrew Sherman
Sep 1, 2008
Colonie – Andrew M. Sherman, 23, passed away unexpectedly Monday September 1, 2008 at his home in Colonie. Andrew was born in Albany and was a lifelong area resident. He is a 2004 graduate of Notre Dame Bishop-Gibbons High School, he earned an associates degree from Hudson Valley Community College and also attended Hartwick College for two years. Andrew was...