James Earl Wiggins Jr.
Aug 21, 2023
Troy - James Earl Wiggins Jr. aka "Hook", 81, passed away and entered into his final rest on Monday, August 21, 2023, 12:00 am at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, NYJames was born May 13, 1942, in Kinston, NC to the Late James E. and Frances Wiggins.Hook graduated from Adkin Senior High School, Kinston, NC in 1961, and then served in the...
David Charles Demartini
Aug 21, 2023
GUILDERLAND - David Charles DeMartini, 55, resided in Guilderland New York, passed away peacefully on the night of August 21, 2023. David was born in White Plains, New York on December 16, 1967. He grew up in Colonie, New York and graduated from Norte Dame Bishop Gibbons High School in 1985. From there, David attended Fordham University, and later moved...
Paul "Papa" W. Miller Sr.
Aug 21, 2023
COLONIE - Paul "Papa" W. Miller Sr., 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023. Paul was born on February 16, 1944 in Albany and was the son of the late Walter and Frances (Bosher) Miller. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1962 and received his associates degree from Hudson Valley Community College. He proudly served his country...
Gerard Thomas Gagliano
Aug 20, 2023
WESTERLO - Gerard T. Gagliano, 66, husband of Ellen Gaddy Gagliano of Westerlo, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Albany Medical Center after a very long, courageous battle with multiple sclerosis.Born September 22, 1956, in Rockville Centre, New York, he was the son of the late Benjamin J. and Mary E. Morris Gagliano.Gerard grew up in Mineola, LI, NY,...
Ann Francis Cunniff Dougrey
Aug 20, 2023
Ann Frances Cunniff Dougrey 92, died Sunday, August 20, 2023.Predeceased by parents James Bernard Cunniff and Eugenia Cossitt Fazackerley and husband Donald George Dougrey. Survived by sons Mark James Dougrey and Scott George Dougrey (Gloria) and grandchildren Benjamin Charles Dougrey and Jessica Ann Dougrey. 1949 Graduate of Lansingburgh High School. She retired in January 1993 from New York State Department...
Michele M. Martens
Aug 20, 2023
Watervliet - Martens, Michele M., 67, went to our Lord peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 20th, 2023.Michele graduated from Vestal High School in 1974 and from SUNY Albany in 1981, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language. She retired from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute after 40 years of service beginning in the Graduate Admissions Department and finishing...
Edward Burnham Jr.
Aug 20, 2023
Loudonville- Edward "Ned" F. Burnham, Jr., 52 passed away August 20, 2023.Edward "Ned" was born in Albany, NY on November 20, 1970. He was the son of the late Mary Lee (Szesnat) Burnham and Edward F. "Fox" Burnham, Sr.Ned was born, raised and lived in Loudonville, NY. He attended Southgate Elementary and Shaker High School, Latham, NY. He then worked...
Thomas O'Toole
Aug 19, 2023
Albany- Thomas O'Toole, of Albany, passed into eternal rest on August 19, 2023. He was 87 years old. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert O'Toole, Sr. and Helen Costello O'Toole; his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Robert and Harriet O'Toole; and his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and G. Stephen Beals. Tom leaves in loving memory his dearest friend, Karen Chhabra,...
Lois J. Whitbeck
Aug 19, 2023
Lois J. Whitbeck, 76, passed away Saturday, August 19th, 2023. Born February 5, 1947, in Oneonta, NY, daughter of the late Edward and Lucy Taite. Lois was a dedicated clerk for the village of Round Lake, retiring after 20 plus years.Lois is the beloved wife and partner of 46 years to the late Oakley W. Whitbeck Jr. She is the...
Patricia A. Kelsch
Aug 19, 2023
ALBANY—Patricia Ann Quickenton Kelsch, 55, entered into eternal peace on Friday, August 19. Patricia was born in Colonie. She was dedicated to everyone that came into her life and a hard worker at SUNY Albany. She was the beloved wife of John B. Kelsch; loving mother of, Rachael (Richard) Rousseau and Christine (Anzil) Faizy; grandchildren, Joshua Rousseau, Nicholas Kelsch, Christopher...
Louise M. Draisey
Aug 18, 2023
GUILDERLAND - Louise M. Draisey, 94, passed away after a long illness on Friday, August 18, 2023. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Marcella and Michael DeMare. Louise is predeceased by her husband, Walter N. Draisey, siblings Catherine Authier, Eugenia Miele, Marcella Cross, Salvatore, Nicholas and Michael DeMare.Louise loved being with her children and grandchildren, in...
Brian T. Gent
Aug 18, 2023
East Greenbush -Gent, Brian T., 71, a resident of East Greenbush, died on August 18 of complications from a long illness. He attended St Elizabeth's Elementary School in Wyckoff, NJ, Ramapo HS in Franklin Lakes, NJ, and St Joseph's College in Indiana. An adventurous outdoorsman, Brian was a longtime member of the NJ Explorer's Group and traveled across the country....
James Paul Cicardi
Aug 18, 2023
James Paul Cicardi, 89, of Guilderland NY, passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side on August 18, 2023. James is survived by his loving wife Beverly (Sitterly) Cicardi, his daughter Sonya Cicardi (Don), his sons Michael Cicardi (Kimberley), Tracy Cicardi (Amy), Kelly Cicardi (deceased). James is also survived by his loving grandchildren Nicole, Zachary, Ralph, Matthew, Amanda,...
Shirley A. Sawicz
Aug 18, 2023
Schenectady- Shirley A. Sawicz (Krisanda), aka Nana, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Caroline Krisanda. Shirley was the devoted wife to Edward J. Sawicz. They were married 55 loving years. Shirley enjoyed spending time with her entire family and loved being...
Ronald Oropallo
Aug 17, 2023
Schenectady- Oropallo Ronald, 81, passed away Thursday August 17,2023. He was born on November 30,1941 to the late Ralph and Carmella (Lucrezio) Oropallo in Troy, NY.Ronald is predeceased in death by his Son, Michael Oropallo.Ronald is survived by, long time Companion Annette Wonders. Son Jon (Keri) Orapallo. Grandson Adam Oropallo. Sister Patricia (Joseph) Harrison. Nephew Matthew (Jennifer) Harrison. Niece Mary...
Salvatore Tarzia
Aug 16, 2023
Salvatore Tarzia, 80, of Albany NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.Born on May 18, 1943 in Grotteria (RC), Italy, he was the son of the late Domenico and Angela Tarzia.Sal came to the United States in September 1967 and worked at his father Domenico Tarzia's restaurant, Bella Napoli, and then he opened his own restaurant, Amo La...
Carolyn J. Gabriel
Aug 16, 2023
Carolyn J. Gabriel, 78, of Colonie, NY, passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 16, 2023, after a long fought battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and Congestive Heart Failure. Her family is comforted to know that she is finally at peace.Carolyn was born in 1944, to parents Howard and Gustava Froschauer of Schenectady NY. She attended Colonie Central...
Rocco A. Losavio
Aug 16, 2023
Selkirk Rocco A. Losavio, 56, of Selkirk, passed away on August 16, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Albany to Barbara (Tasso) Losavio and the late Anthony Losavio Sr. Rocco was a well respected, successful professional proudly serving the teamsters for over 30 years. He loved to travel especially to the Florida coast. He was...
John E. Blowers
Aug 16, 2023
John E. Blowers, 86, passed away peacefully following a short illness on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023. Born on March 28, 1937, he was the son of Elwin Blowers and Sarah Joebchen of Berlin, NY. John attended school in Berlin and was a life long resident of Berlin. John served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954-1957. Returning to Berlin, he...
Michelle Barbara Catalano
Aug 15, 2023
Michelle "Shelby" CatalanoNov 28,1962- Aug 15,2023Shelby of Altamont, New York, died peacefully at St. Peters Hospital after a battle with ALS, with family and friends by her side- She was 60 years old.Raised mostly in the Capital Region, Michelle worked in the hospitality industry. She was Co-owner of The Highlands Restaurant in Knox, and most recently at The Marriott on...
