Kenneth Sagendorf
Jan 30, 2005
GUILDERLAND - Kenneth W. Sagendorf, 57, died on Sunday, January 30, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital. Kenneth was born on July 28, 1947 in Albany to the late Kenneth E. and Marguerita Gordon Sagendorf. Kenneth graduated from Guilderland Central High School and attended Parson's College in Iowa. He worked as a school bus mechanic for the East Greenbush Central School...
Alice Scheffey
Jan 30, 2005
BETHLEHEM – Alice G. Scheffey, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2005. She was born in Towanda, PA and was the daughter of the late John E. and Louise Irving Graham. Mrs. Scheffey was a lifelong resident of the Bethlehem area. Alice graduated from St. Agnes High School in Towanda and St. Mary's Business School in Wilkes...
Thomas Henry
Jan 28, 2005
COLONIE – Thomas J. Henry, 66, of Colonie, died on Saturday January 28, 2005 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Jeannette, PA and was the son of the late Clark W. and Grace E. Barras Henry. Tom was a 1957 graduate of Philip Schuyler High School. He served in the US Army from 1960...
Floyd Van Zandt
Jan 28, 2005
GUILDERLAND – Floyd Van Zandt, 75, of Guilderland, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2005 at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous four year battle with cancer. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Walter and Ethel Van Zandt, Sr. Mr. Van Zandt was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country...
Gabriel Mac
Jan 28, 2005
COLONIE – Gabriel M. Mac, died at home on Friday, January 28, 2005 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Amsterdam, NY on October 14, 1918 and was the son of the late Paul and Anna Szczepanik Mac. Gabe served his country in both World War II and the Korean War in the 554th Army Ordinance Company...
Colleen Laymond
Jan 24, 2005
GUILDERLAND – Connie Laymond, 77, a long time Colonie resident, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 24, 2005 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. She was born in Jerome, ID moving to Marathon, NY when she was four. Connie was raised "on the farm" before moving to Schenectady. She worked at G.E. Knolls before becoming a fulltime...
Samuel Ferrara
Jan 22, 2005
COLONIE – Samuel Ferrara, 93, of Colonie, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2005 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital. Samuel was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country during World War II. He was a two time recipient of the Bronze Star. He is the son of the late Angelo and Domenica Ferrara. He is the brother of Paul Ferrara...
Olive Perina
Jan 18, 2005
Albany- Olive G. Perina, 85, passed away suddenly at St. Peter's Hospital on Wednesday, January 18, 2005. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Olive Gabriel. Olive was a very independent and giving woman who spent all of her life taking care of others. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who worked hard to...
Rodmond Nitschke
Jan 16, 2005
COLONIE – Rodmond P. Nitschke, 81, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2005 at Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. He was born in Rotterdam and was the son of the late Edward and Catherine Pritchard Nitschke. Mr. Nitschke was a resident of Rotterdam and Colonie for all of...
Chin Tran
Jan 15, 2005
ALBANY – Chin Van Tran, of Albany, died January 15, 2005. He was born on July 2, 1940 in the Town of An-lac, on the outskirts of SaiGon. He was Town Chief from 1960 to April 30, 1975 when the Communists took over South Vietnam. He was later sent to a Re-Education Camp for three years. Shortly after his release...
Mary Lostritto
Jan 14, 2005
ALBANY – Mary E. Lostritto, 89, of Albany, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Peter Damiano and James and Arlene Padula Armento. Mrs. Lostritto was an Albany resident for all of her life. Mary retired from New York State where she worked for many years....
Joseph George
Jan 13, 2005
NISKAYUNA – Joseph E. George, Sr., 63, of Niskayuna, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 13, 2005. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Francis Wilfred George and Esther White George. Mr. George was a life time resident of the Capital District. For most of his adult life he was a roofer by trade and a...
Vivian Cook
Jan 10, 2005
WATERVLIET – Vivian M. Cook, 58, of Watervliet, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2005 at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Troy and was the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Estell Sehn. Vivian was a resident of Poestenkill and Watervliet for most of her life. She loved going to the ocean...
Ruth H. Burmaster
Jan 6, 2005
Albany- Ruth H. Burmaster, 85, died on Friday, January 6, 2005 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Pirie and Carrie Burmaster. She was a graduate of Albany High School and went on to work as a Claims Examiner for the NYS Insurance Fund retiring after 34 years of service...
Vincent Esposito
Jan 5, 2005
COHOES – Vincent "Spence" Esposito, 81, entered into heaven peacefully on January 5, 2005, with the love of his life, Emily, at his side. Spence was born in Hoboken, NJ on June 30, 1923 to the late Carmine and Millie Esposito. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II from 1942 through 1946. Spence was a...
Richard Damon
Jan 4, 2005
SCHENECTADY – Richard R. Damon, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 1, 2005, after a 3 year courageous battle with cancer. Richard was born in Schenectady on January 5, 1938. He was the son of the late Frederick and Bertha (Reed) Damon. He lived in Scotia and Schenectady and graduated from Nott Terrace High School. Richard served...
Mary Mariani
Jan 1, 2005
ALBANY – Mary A. Mariani, 76, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2005 after a brief illness. She was born in Schodack Landing and was the daughter of the late John and Josephine Slovak. Mrs. Mariani was a long time communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church. She enjoyed flower gardening and was devoted to her children and grandchildren. Mary...
William Testa
Jan 1, 2005
COLONIE – William P. Testa, of Colonie, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2005. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Rosario and Marie Testa. Bill worked as a laborer with Local #190 in Albany from where he retired. He enjoyed playing cards and loved listening to music. Bill is the father of Larry Testa...
Anne Shea
Dec 31, 2004
ALBANY – Anne "Nancy" Boland-Shea, 53, died suddenly on Friday, December 31, 2004. She was born in Albany on October 27, 1951 and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Boland. She is survived by her beloved children, Maureen (Winant) LaChance and her husband, Joseph of West Sand Lake and Matthew Winant of Colonie. Anne is the sister...
Bruce Hildenbrandt
Dec 31, 2004
SCHENECTADY – Bruce F. Hildenbrandt, 48, of Schenectady, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2004 at St. Clare's Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Niskayuna and lived in the Capital District for all of his life. Bruce was a South Colonie Central High School graduate. He served for three years in the United States Army. Bruce worked...
