Margie G. Wiggand
Jun 18, 2008
ROTTERDAM- Margie G. Wiggand, 84, of Rotterdam, passed away on Wednesday June 18, 2008 at her residence after a brief illness. She was born in Lincolnton, GA and was the daughter of the late William F. and Nannie Mae Cox. She had been an Albany resident for over 25 years. Margie was predeceased by her husband Raymond Wiggand in 1990....
Pete Rettinger
Jun 16, 2008
COLONIE, NY – Henry Peter "Pete" Rettinger, 88, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2008 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late John and Alice Livingston Rettinger. Pete was a U.S. Navy veteran serving his country during World War II. He was the Captain of Security at...
Harrison F. Dunbrook
Jun 16, 2008
ALBANY – Harrison F. Dunbrook, 87, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2008 at the Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Watertown, NY on June 8th, 1921 to William A. and Florence M. Dunbrook (nee Buckingham) and resided most recently at Edenburg Ave, Albany, NY. He received his Professional Engineer's license from Syracuse University...
Thomas G. Elliott
Jun 15, 2008
NEW BERLIN - Thomas George Elliott, 77, a lifetime resident of New Berlin and concert pianist, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at The Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. Tom was born on July 15, 1930 in Norwich and was the son of the late William Perry and Lucy E. (Brown) Elliott. He graduated from New...
Edward Grotheer
Jun 15, 2008
Albany – Edward S. Grotheer, 76, passed away Sunday June 15, 2008 at the Stratton VA Medical Center Hospital. Edward was born in Flushing, Queens, NY the son of the late Edward and Doris Grotheer. Edward was a veteran of the US Army having served in the Korean War, and when he returned worked as a Longshoreman at the docks...
John Pfeiffer
Jun 14, 2008
ALBANY- John (Jack) J. Pfeiffer, 61, of Albany, passed away suddenly on Saturday June 14, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Dolores A. Ross Pfeiffer. Jack was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School. He was a Sergeant with the US Army during Viet Nam. Jack was employed with JJ...
James Hubert
Jun 14, 2008
New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home456-4442Schenectady – James L. Hubert, 37, passed away peacefully Saturday June 14, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Albany the son of Shirley (Smith) and Lawrence Hubert. He worked many years for Midas Muffler in the capital region. Most recently, Jim was the Manager of their Schenectady store. He loved everything...
John J. Lamanda
Jun 13, 2008
ALBANY, NY – John J. LaManda, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2008 at Mary's Haven in Saratoga. Born in Albany, he was the beloved son of Stacia T. LaManda and the late Joseph S. LaManda. John lived in Albany for all of his life. Until his illness, he worked for Freihofer's Baking Co. in Albany. John was an...
John Rider, Sr.
Jun 12, 2008
Albany – John E. Rider, Sr., 70, died Thursday June 12, 2008 at his home in Albany.John was born in Albany the son of the late Anne P. and Thomas A. Rider, Sr. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving from 1955 to 1958. John worked for Morgan Linen service where he started with a delivery route and...
Margaret L. Holland
Jun 11, 2008
ALBANY, NY – Margaret L. Holland departed this life on June 11, 2008, after a long illness. She was born in Albany on August 9, 1938 and was well known as a barmaid at several Albany establishments, before retiring in 1998. Margaret is survived by her children, Darrell M. Brown, Raymond E. Holland, III, and Tammera L. Holland, all of...
Joyce C.(Brunelle) Nead
Jun 9, 2008
SCHENECTADY – Joyce C. (Brunelle) Nead, 68, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2008 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on October 16, 1939 in Chicopee, MA and was the daughter of the late Violet Brunelle Wagoner and Frank Brunelle. She was an executive secretary for the NYS Education Department for many years until her...
Mary A. Fusco
Jun 9, 2008
GUILDERLAND, NY – Mary A. Fusco, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospital. Mary was the wife of the late Andrew J. Fusco. She is the beloved mother of Andrew (Irene), Michael (Helen), Ralph (Sue) and Angel Fusco. Mary is the devoted grandmother of Christopher and Jeffrey Fusco, Renee Calkins, Brian Fusco, Alicia Bivona,...
Susan M. Becker
Jun 8, 2008
COLONIE- Susan M. Becker, 51, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 8, 2008 at the Inn of Community Hospice after a courageous battle with breast and ovarian cancer. Sue was born in Watertown and was a graduate of Thousand Islands Central School. She earned her biology degree from SUNY-Geneseo and a Master of Social Work from SUNY Rockefeller...
William John Ginter
Jun 8, 2008
COLONIE – William John Ginter, 89, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at Albany Memorial Hospital. William was born on August 21, 1918 in Albany and was the son of the late William and Matilda (Messer) Ginter. He served in the US Army during WWII. He worked as an iron worker with Local 12 in Albany for 34 years,...
Jean D. Nedeau
Jun 7, 2008
SCHODACK- Jean DeRusso Nedeau, 72, of Schodack, formerly of West Albany, passed away Saturday June 7, 2008 at St. Peters Hospital. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late John and Loretta Doyle DeRusso. Jean was a resident of West Albany for over 50 years. She was a clerk with the New York Office of the...
Marguerite M. Gilligan
Jun 6, 2008
COLONIE- Marguerite M. Sazynski Gilligan, 61, of Colonie, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008 at her residence after a long illness. She was born in Albany and is the daughter of Anne McGahay Sazynski and the late Edward Sazynski. Marge was a 1964 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy. Marguerite had worked for Dunn & Bradstreet as a Senior Analyst...
Joseph Marino
Jun 5, 2008
Albany – Joseph James Marino, 86, of Cohoes, died at the Veterans Administration Hospital on Thursday June 5, 2008. Mr. Marino was the son of the late Joseph J. and Margaret (Donato) Marino of West Albany and stepson of the late Vingie (Zeccola) Marino. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Vazanna) who sadly predeceased him in 1972, the father...
Francis J. Hoffman, Sr.
Jun 5, 2008
Albany – Francis J. Hoffman, Sr., 78, died Thursday June 5, 2008 at Albany Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Francis was born in Albany the son of the late Howard and Emma Hoffman. He attended Albany public schools and graduated from CBA. Francis was veteran of the US Navy, having served 1944-1945. Francis was a very hard working...
Douglas S. Nicks
Jun 5, 2008
PITTSTOWN- Douglas S. Nicks, 55, passed away on Thursday June 5, 2008 at home after a long battle with cancer. Doug was born in Albany and he was the son of the late Howard A. Nicks and Elizabeth Shollenberger Nicks. He was a proud to be the first YMCA camper in 1962. Doug was a graduate of the NYS Military...
Michael Patrick Fennelly
Jun 3, 2008
LOUDONVILLE, NY – Michael Patrick Fennelly, born July 4, 1986, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. He is now in heaven with his Dad who passed away when Michael was eleven- they will be making up for lost time now and will love being together to finally enjoy the Dad/Son relationship that they only had for too short...