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Michael A. Centanni
Apr 14, 2020
Troy - Michael A. Centanni, 50, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Michael was the son of Donna DePasquale and his step-dad, David DePasquale. Michael is survived by his older brother, Scottie Chiera and his sisters, Tiffanie Centanni and Mary (Erie) Remington, Sr. He is also survived by his nephews, Paul T. Kane III,...
Scott M. Van Evera
Apr 14, 2020
Scott M. Van Evera, 67, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Scott was the son of the late Millard Van Evera and Ruth Barton. Scott enjoyed NASCAR Racing, he was a student of American History and loved listening to music.In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his great niece, Olivia...
Geraldine F. Gross
Apr 14, 2020
Watervliet - Geraldine F. Gross , 59, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 peacefully at home. Geraldine, born and raised in Lansingburgh was the daughter of the late Herman Gross and Angeline Savas- Gross. Geraldine was the devoted partner to the late Joseph Montepare Jr. They were together for 11 years. Geraldine enjoyed spending time with her entire family and...
Daniel Farina
Apr 14, 2020
ALBANY - Daniel Farina of Albany, passed away on April 14, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.Dan was born on May 23, 1932 to the late Anthony J. Farina and Angela M. (Maffeo) Farina.He is survived by his loving brother, Anthony V. (Mildred) of Albany, NY and Juno Beach, FL; Uncle to Stephen A. Farina and Susan A. Farina;...
Jane Kirstel
Apr 13, 2020
Catherine "Jane" Kirstel Rotterdam- On April 13, 2020 Jane died at home in Rotterdam, New York, after a long illness. Jane was born on August 30, 1931, in Hyannis, Massachusetts, to the late Thacher Hallet and late Esther Cook Hallet. Jane graduated from Brown University Phi Beta Kappa. She was awarded her Master of Fine Arts degree in fine art...
Marjorie Compson
Apr 13, 2020
Voorheesville- Marjorie Compson passed away after a short illness on April 13, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.Born in Schenectady on May 11, 1926, she was the daughter of Stephen A. Miller and Carmella Talerico McCann. Marge graduated from Philip Schuyler HS in 1943 and was married to Jim Compson (Knobby) in December of the same year during his...
Kenneth C. Lanza
Apr 13, 2020
Colonie~Kenneth C. Lanza, 68, of Colonie, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at St. Peter's Nursing & Rehab after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was surrounded by his caregivers. Born in Albany on May 16, 1951, Kenneth was the son of the late Bernard and Shirley (O'Keefe) Lanza. He was an invested member of the exclusive...
Shirley Glenna Dechene
Apr 13, 2020
Shirley Glenna DecheneDanbury, Ct – Shirley Glenna Dechene, 92, died April 13, 2020. She is survived by her beloved family, her son Brian Dechene and her daughter and son-in-law Michelle and James Rose. Also, four grand-children, Nicholas and Lauren Dechene and Mathew and Michael Rose. She was predeceased by her first husband, William John Keal and second husband Donald Edward...
Constantino Digiulio
Apr 13, 2020
Albany -Constantino Di Giulio, 103, was born on May 22, 1916, passed peacefully. "Coz" as known to his family and friends was the last of 8 children. His parents Vincent and Nicholetta arrived in America from Alfedena, Italy. They came to Hoboken, NJ where Coz was born and the family later traveled to Albany, NY. Coz attended RPI and had...
Edward Mcmullen
Apr 12, 2020
Delmar-Edward McMullen, 65, of Delmar passed away in the care of Hospice April 12. He was the son of the late Emil D. and Ann (Hunt) McMullen. Edward was an accomplished Basketball player and Golden Gloves Boxing Champ. He maintained his love for boxing, even teaching at the local YMCA. Ed developed a great love for Stage acting, he was...
Denzel A. Grimes
Apr 12, 2020
Denzel Aaron Grimes, 29 of Albany, NY was born on September 13,1990. Suddenly passed away April 12, 2020. Denzel leaves behind his mother Deborah Grimes-Moore(Michael), father Tommy Austin, his sister Desiree Chapple(Anthony) and his daughter Gizelle Grimes"Gigi". His grandmother Josephine Grimes also his uncle Michael Grimes(Michelle). A host of other family members as well.Denzel will truly be missed
Robert David Nicholson
Apr 12, 2020
NICHOLSON, Robert, 75, departed this life on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Robert or "Beaver", as he was affectionately known to those who knew him, was born in Melvin, Alabama on October 17, 1944. He was the son of the late Davis Everett and Leola Nicholson. He was married for 50 years to his loving wife, Jean (Paschal) Nicholson. Robert received...
Shirley Harris
Apr 11, 2020
Albany~Shirley Harris "Tiny Blanchard" 64, of Albany, departed this life on Saturday, April 11, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born in Albany on June 24, 1955 to Shirley Ruth Johnson and the late John Henry Blanchard. Survivors include a daughter Shawana Crenshaw and son Samul Jaquan Frazier.Grandchildren; Samonnie, Samul, Jr., Desjare and Sammaje. Six sisters; Earline Leigh, Josephine,...
Samuel E. Penick, Jr.
Apr 11, 2020
Albany- Samuel E. Penick, Jr. "Bubba" passed away on April 11, 2020 with his wife Elizabeth by his side at Hudson Park Nursing Home.He was born in Halifax, VA, the son of the late Samuel and Alice Barksdale Penick. Samuel retired from Morgan Linen in 2001 as a Truck Driver.Bubba is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; one brother, Willis (Pearl)...
Robert W. Van Deusen
Apr 11, 2020
Robert W. Van Deusen, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at St. Peters Hospital. He was the devoted husband of over 56 years to the late Clara A. Van Deusen. Robert was a member and a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church and to St. Francis Chapel in Albany. Robert enjoyed golfing, reading, listening to Jazz, long drives and...
Donna Brooks
Apr 11, 2020
Malta-Donna Brooks, 81, of Malta passed away April 11, 2020. Born in Bronx NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Schiavone and Mae Julia Palmer. Donna was employed at Rensselaer Park Elementary School where she proudly worked for 29 years. She loved camping, vacations to Myrtle Beach and she was an avid bowler. Donna was a loving and...
Robert James Monroe, Sr.
Apr 11, 2020
LathamRobert "Bob" James Monroe, Sr., 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his home in Latham in the loving care of family. Bob was born in Rome, NY and was the son of the late Frank J. and Elizabeth (Doty) Monroe. Robert was the beloved husband to Joan (Thibodeau) Monroe for close to 59 years.Bob was a...
Wanda Valerie Tucker
Apr 10, 2020
Wanda Valerie Tucker was born to John F. Tucker and the late Rose Mae Hinton on July 7, 1962 in Albany, NY. The granddaughter of Ambrose Gambrell, a respected WWI Veteran and Coal Miner, Wanda entered into eternal rest at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by the presence of the Lord on April 10, 2020.Ever the comedian and protector, her fondest...
Denise M. Deerfield
Apr 10, 2020
Troy- Denise M. Deerfield, 66, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 after a brief illness. Denise enjoyed bowling and spending time at her camp in Gilboa. She is survived by her two sons, Frederick J. Deerfield (Karen Morlock) and Kevin M. Deerfield. She will also be missed by her grandchildren Paige and Tess Deerfield. She is also survived by...
Mary R. Gray
Apr 9, 2020
Troy –At rest, April 9, 2020, Mary R. Gray passed away peacefully at her residence.Born in Shanghai, China on November 4, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. Roche and Barbara Apparovich Roche. Mary attended schools in Shanghai, China. While traveling to Australia to finish school, on December 7, 1941, the ship was captured by the Japanese...
