Audrey H. Davis
Mar 17, 2007
COLONIE - Audrey H. Davis, 80, died on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at the Ann Lee Home surrounded by her loving family, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. Audrey was born in Albany and lived in Albany and Clifton Park her entire life. She was the daughter of the late Jeannette and James Miller. Audrey had been a housekeeper at...
Paul Ferrara
Mar 16, 2007
SCHENECTADY- Paul E. Ferrara, 92, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Friday March 16, 2007 at Ellis Hospital. He was born January 21, 1925 in Schenectady and was the son of the late Angelo and Domenica Ferrara. Paul was a bricklayer with his family business, Angelo Ferraro and Sons. He was a longtime member of the Bricklayers Union # 16...
Julio A. Calautti
Mar 15, 2007
TROY - Julio A. Calautti, 79, passed away on March 15, 2007 at St. Peter's Hospital. Julio was born on February 5, 1928 in Albany and was the son of the late Nicholas and Theresa Sansalone Calautti. He served in the US Navy during WWII, attaining the rank of Seaman Second Class. He was a plumber with Local Union #7...
Celmira Tafur
Mar 14, 2007
ALBANY - Celmira Tafur, 88, died on Wednesday March 14, 2007 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (formerly the Villa Mary Immaculate), surrounded by her loving family. Celmira was born on July 4, 1918 in Bogotá, Colombia. She graduated from Universidad Javeriana de Bogotá, Colombia as a nurse. She came to the U.S with her sister in 1959.She worked...
Richard H. Gerard
Mar 12, 2007
COLONIE – Richard Herman Gerard, 83, passed away on Monday December 3, 2007. He was born February 20, 1924 on Old Johnson Rd in Voorheesville, the son of the late Herman and Luella Gerard. Dick graduated from Albany High School in 1941 and went to work for the D & H Railroad on the next day. He served as an...
Rose Sorrentino
Mar 12, 2007
SCHENECTADY- Rose Sorrentino, 97, died on Monday, March 12, 2007 at Schuyler Ridge Health Center. She was born March 11, 1910. Rose was predeceased by her husband Joseph M. Sorrentino in 1970. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Antoinette Morelli Mastroianni. Rose was a devoted wife, loving homemaker and a compassionate mother. She nurtured and advised her...
Genevieve Mcgarry
Mar 8, 2007
COLONIE-Genevieve M. McGarry, 89, of Colonie, passed way on Thursday March 8, 2007 after a brief illness. She was born in Brooklyn and was the daughter of the late John and Geneva Zola. Genevieve had resided in Slingerlands for over thirty five years before moving to Colonie. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and gardening. Genevieve had a special...
Charles M. Mcfarland
Mar 8, 2007
Niskayuna- Retired GE Research and Development Center Metallurgist and Liason Scientist, Charles M. McFarland, 87, died on Thursday, March 8, 2007 at his Niskayuna residence. Mr. McFarland was a graduate of the University of Dayton with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He was a lifetime member of the American Chemical Society and earlier in his career was a Chemical Engineer...
Alfred J. Gabriel, Sr.
Mar 7, 2007
Colonie- Alfred J. "Gabby" Gabriel, Sr., 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Troy he was the son of the late Federico and Pasqua (Paesano) Gabrielle. When his parents came to the United States, their names were changed to Frederick and Lena Gabriel. He was a graduate of...
Raymond E. Gardner
Mar 7, 2007
SLINGERLANDS – Raymond E. Gardner, 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at his home. Raymond was born on May 29, 1923 in Erie County, PA and was the son of the late Alexander and Margaret Cupps Gardner. Raymond was a participant in the programs and activities at New Visions. He loved talking about camping and baseball and was...
Harry Jones
Mar 6, 2007
ALBANY- Harry A. Jones, departed this life on March 6, 2007. He was born on April 9, 1947 in Peekskill, NY. Harry worked for Edna Light in Peekskill as a machinist for many years. He relocated in Albany after his retirement. Harry enjoyed attending church and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by a wife, Doris...
Louise S. Kelly
Mar 2, 2007
COLONIE – Louise S. Kelly, 90, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2007. Louise was born on April 25, 1916 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Francis and Maude Ellery Stangel. She lived in Colonie for many years and has resided at the Teresian House for the past 2 years. Louise was a...
Catherine J. O'Brien
Mar 2, 2007
Colonie- Catherine J. O'Brien, 83, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2007, at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Moran. Catherine is predeceased by her beloved husband of 54 years John H. O'Brien; her brothers, Thomas, William, and John, and her sister Mary. The family would like to...
Nicholas Knowles
Mar 1, 2007
MENANDS – Nicholas Knowles, 28, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in NYC. He died of complications following a bone marrow transplant. Nicholas was born on January 20, 1979 in Syracuse, NY and is the son of Shelly L. Knowles and Melvin E. Youker. He graduated from Colonie High School and attended Hudson...
Verne Harold King
Mar 1, 2007
WESTMERE – Verne Harold King, 18, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 1, 2007. Verne was born on January 18, 1989 in Niskayuna to Stephen J. and Kim M. Tybush King. Verne was a junior at Guilderland Central High School where he was on the track and cross country teams. He played in the Pinebush Little League and Babe Ruth....
Wilson A. Gerry, Jr.
Mar 1, 2007
SCHENECTADY – Wilson Alfred Gerry, Jr., 85, of Saint Joseph Street, Schenectady, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 1, 2007. He passed away at Ellis Hospital. Mr. Gerry was born on June 30, 1921 in Worcester, MA and was the son of the late Wilson A. and Edith Gerry. He graduated from Clark School of the...
John F. Coogan
Mar 1, 2007
John Francis Coogan, 81, of Albany NY, passed peacefully into everlasting life on March 1, 2007, at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. John was born on March 10, 1925 to the late Harry and Margherita (Pabst) Coogan, in Green Island, NY, but lived most of his life in Albany, NY. He enlisted in the...
Linda Purdy
Feb 28, 2007
ROTTERDAM, NY – Linda I. (Lavery) Purdy, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, after a brief battle with cancer. Born on August 9, 1938 in Colonie, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Dorothy Lavery. As wife, mother and homemaker, she was the heart of our family. We will remember her love for us, her wit, humor...
Caroline Cookingham
Feb 28, 2007
ALBANY- Caroline E. Cookingham 92, of Albany, passed way on Wednesday February 28, 2007 at St. Peters Hospital. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Peter and Rose Russo. Caroline was predeceased in 1996 by her husband Harold W. Cookingham. She had worked for the former A& P Markets, as a waitress at the Gaslight...
Thomas L. Spraker, Jr.
Feb 27, 2007
GUILDERLAND – Thomas L. (Butch) Spraker, Jr., 46, of Guilderland, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 after a long illness. He was born in Gloversville and is the son of Thomas L. Spraker, Sr. and the late Arlene Countryman and stepson of Debra Spraker. Tom's passions were masonry, NASCAR, sledding and arm wrestling. In addition to...