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Gladys L. Walajtys
Nov 29, 2024
Gladys L. Walajtys, 73, passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2024.
Born in Glens Falls, New York, she was the daughter to the late Wade and Ada Blackman.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Michael and their two sons, Matthew and Jeffrey.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Donations in Gladys’ name may be...
Siduan Wu
Nov 28, 2024
Siduan Wu passed away peacefully after a brief illness, having lived 92 happy and accomplished years. He was born in Enping, China 1932. Siduan was married for 65 years to Chunnong Ruan. Together they formed a formidable team, had 3 children and survived many daunting hardships, always remaining strong, helpful and loyal to their many friends and extended families.
Siduan always...
Deirdre "Dee" Collins
2024
Deirdre “Dee” Collins, 71, of Albany, NY passed away on Thursday, November 28.
Dee was born in the Bronx, NY on October 6, 1953 to John J. Collins and Mary Culver Collins. She embodied the spirit of her hometown—strong, vibrant, and unafraid to make her voice heard.
A lifelong fan of The Beatles, Dee found joy and meaning in their timeless music....
Daphne Bailey
Nov 27, 2024
Daphne Bailey, a Cathedral of All Saints congregant, entered her eternal rest on November 27, 2024.
Daphne was predeceased by her beloved husband, Eric, cherished grandson, Robert Gerald Ray and loving son-in-law, Kenneth Donald Vinson. She is survived by three daughters, June Bailey, Marie Bailey-Vinson and Donna Bailey and cherished grandchildren, Tania Lynn Jeffress and Marcus Christopher Watson.
Daphne was deeply faithful,...
Bob Sagar
Nov 27, 2024
COLONIE- Bob Sagar died Wednesday, November 27, at his home in Colonie. Bob was born June 6, 1948, the son of the late Henry and Clara Sagar. He grew up in Albany and attended Philip Schuyler H.S. Bob was a proud Vietnam veteran, who served in the Army. He was awarded The National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal,...
Catherine E. Hennessey
Nov 25, 2024
Watervliet- Catherine E. Hennessey, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Willard and Shirley Johnson. Catherine was the devoted wife to the late Robert W. Hennessey. They were married 50 years.
Catherine worked as a Social Welfare Examiner for Albany County until her retirement.
Catherine enjoyed...
Joan M. Jenkins
Nov 24, 2024
Joan Marie (Moriello) Jenkins, 86, of New Paltz, NY, died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was the daughter of Joseph and Betty (Ponessa)Moriello and loving wife of Ralph W. Jenkins, her husband of 63 years.
She is survived by her husband; children Beth (Ken), Ralph (Teresa) and David (Sarah); grandchildren Sheila (Levi), Brian,...
Violet Anne Hitchcock
Nov 24, 2024
Violet Anne (Weyant) Hitchcock passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, at the age of 89. Born June 9, 1935, in Binghamton, NY, she was one of ten children of John and Irena (Keesler) Weyant. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond C. Hitchcock (2019), and an infant son, Paul Stanley Hitchcock (1962.)
Violet graduated from Binghamton Central High School in...
Elizabeth A. Passafiume
Nov 23, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Passafiume, 88 years of age, wife of the late Joseph G. Passafiume, Passed away Saturday November 23rd at her home in Latham N.Y. Born January 1st, 1936 to the late Anna Durivage & Arthur Durivage of Troy N.Y.
Elizabeth attended Lansingburgh High School in her hometown of Troy N.Y. then quickly got into the workforce by getting a job...
Maria Lapins
2024
Rensselaer- Maria Lapins, 96, passed peacefully on November 23, 2024, she died as she lived, every one’s friend. At her request, no services will be held.
In lieu of flowers, her family requests that you perform a act of kindness in her name and donate to the charity of your choice.
To leave a special message for the family please visit NewComerAlbany.com
Joan M. Harsen
Nov 23, 2024
Joan was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 19, 1931 to Marion and Charles Collins. She learned early on to love fairies from her beloved Grandmother.
She married the love of her life, Edward Harsen and raised four children in Bay Shore. They also fostered 14 young children to give them a loving start in life. When her children were...
James O. Daniel
Nov 22, 2024
James Otis Daniel, 70, entered into eternal rest on November 22, 2024 at home. He was born in Weldon, North Carolina on May 25,1954 to late Herbert Daniel, and Dinah Mott.
He'd retired from the distribution center at St. Peter's Hospital after 31 years.
James leave to cherish his memories with his wife Eva Daniel of 32 years and three daughter's Tiffany,...
Elena B. Prezio
Nov 22, 2024
Troy -
Elena B Prezio, of Troy, NY, who originally grew up in Pittstown, NY, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born on December 12, 1941 in Troy, NY, the daughter of the late Frank Prezio and Florence Barnes Prezio.
Shortly after her graduation from Troy High School at age 17, she became employed as...
Frank B. Mesiti
2024
Francesco (“Frank”) Benito Salvatore Mesiti, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on November 21, 2024, in Sarasota Fl.
Frank was born on September 11, 1938 in Gioiosa Ionica Marina, Italy as the son of Guiseppe “Joe” Mesiti and Clementina (Agostino) Mesiti.
Frank was a young child during a difficult WWII, which ravaged his native country. In 1956 he emigrated from Italy to...
Victor S. Cochetti
Nov 21, 2024
Victor “Vic” S. Cochetti, 77, of Schenectady, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 21, at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany on April 12, 1947, he was the son of the late Victor Cochetti and Stella C. (Turcotte) Cochetti.
Vic was raised in Albany, before moving to Loudonville as a teenager with his parents. He was...
Josephine R. Pellerin
Nov 21, 2024
GUILDERLAND – Josephine (Endres) Pellerin, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at her son’s residence, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Albany, NY, the daughter of the late Stephen G. and Mary Endres. She was also predeceased by her husband of 64 years Frank R. Pellerin; her children: Richard Pellerin, Janice Welfinger, Thomas Pellerin,...
Edward E. Clark, Jr.
2024
Edward E. Clark Jr., 87, husband of Mary Louise Clark passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the VA Medical Center of Albany after a brief illness.
Born February 15, 1937 in Hollywood California, the son of Edward and Beatrice Clark.
Ed enlisted in the Army in 1957 and upon his discharge he entered the US Army reserve. He was a...
Jeanne M. Flannery
Nov 21, 2024
Jeanne M. Flannery, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Jeanne was the daughter of the late Patrick S. and Harriet (Ogden) Flannery.
Jeanne was a member and a communicant of St. Peters Church in Troy.
She enjoyed playing the piano, knitting and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her sister Patricia (John)...
Antoinette V. Peer
Nov 20, 2024
Troy- Antoinette V. Peer, passed away on November 20, 2024, at Van Rensselaer Manor, surrounded by family. She was born in Albany, New York to Anthony and Margaret Virgilio.
She was predeceased by husband James E. Peer, her son Jamie Peer, grandson Christopher Schmidt and sons-in-laws Ward Melvin and Brent Breedlove. She also was predeceased by her sister Marjorie (Harold) Kriechbaum...
Henryk Pawlak
Nov 20, 2024
Henryk Pawlak age 67 of East Schodack, NY passed away unexpectedly at his home Nov 20, 2024. Born July 21, 1957 in Brzed Dolny Poland, he was the son of the late Boleslaw And Ewa Pawlak.
Henry served in the military in Poland.
He arrived in Albany, NY from Poland in September 1984. He quickly learned the language and over time developed...
