Gerald T. Singley, Sr.
Jul 23, 2019
Cohoes- Gerald T. Singley Sr., 81, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at home with his family. Gerald was the son of the late Howard and Estelle Singley.Gerry loved golf and camping. He also enjoyed his garden, listening to music, watching movies, and of course spending time with his family. He retired from Boyd's Printing after 25 years of service....
Richard F. Joyce
Jul 22, 2019
Richard F. Joyce, 47, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2019 at his home after a brief illness. Rich was the son of Richard J. Joyce and Barbara (Joyce) Mastan. He graduated from Colonie Central High School and then continued his education at Hudson Valley Community College. He proudly served with the United States Air Force for four years...
Marilyn E. Simmons
Jul 22, 2019
COLONIE--- Marilyn E. Simmons, age 80, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2019 at Glendale Nursing Home. She was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Taber and wife of the late John Simmons.Marilyn was a Homemaker. She enjoyed spending time at the family camp.She is survived by her son, Robert Simmons; daughter, Patricia Strain; six...
Doris A. Principe
Jul 22, 2019
MALTA, NYDoris A. Principe, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Wisconsin and raised in Oregon. True to form, Doris has written her own obituary.Doris was the daughter of the late Carl and Lillian Bjork. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years,...
Ralph F. Deagetis
Jul 21, 2019
Ralph F. Deagetis, 93, of Watervliet died at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, July 21, 2019. His life ended in the same house in which he was born in 1926. Ralph was the son of Celia and Pasquale Deagetis. He is survived by his daughter JerriAnn Deily; his dear friend and son-in-law, Jonathan Deily; and his granddaughter, Kate...
Joseph G. Armao
Jul 21, 2019
Albany- Joseph G. Armao, 69, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Born in Sicily, Italy Joe was the son of the late Guy and Angelina Armao.Joe is survived by his siblings Mary Armao Russo, Angeline A. Pavlak (Robert) and Frank A. Armao as well as his niece and many nephews. Joe is predeceased by his brother John Armao.Services...
Leonard W. Jackowski, Jr.
Jul 20, 2019
Leonard W. Jackowski, Jr., AKA "Mr. Motion" of Niskayuna passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 20, 2019. Lenny was born in Schenectady on December 30, 1947 a son of Leonard and Elizabeth Jackowski, Sr.After attending college, he went to work for General Electric in 1966, working there for 42 years before retiring in 2008.Lenny was an avid drag...
Robert Distel
Jul 20, 2019
SchenectadyRobert E Distel, 84, passed away on July 20th, 2019 surrounded by family. Born in Grand Rapids, MI, he was the son of Robert & Catherine Distel. Bob graduated from East Lansing High in 1954, holding 3 varsity letters; baseball, basketball and his favorite, football. He then went on to earn a degree in mechanical engineering from Notre Dame in...
Pamela Theresa Perez
Jul 20, 2019
Wellsville-Pamela Theresa Ortiz-Perez, 61, of Albany, New York passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on July 20, 2019, after a long and heroic battle with Lupus.Pamela Perez was born in New York City on April 28, 1958. She is the daughter of John Ortiz-Melendez and Hillary Del Valle. She graduated from Washington Irving High School and continued to receive...
James F. Valek
Jul 19, 2019
Schenectady - James F. Valek "Jamo", passed away on July 19, 2019. "I died, come say goodbye." Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 pm.
Lila-Mae Woodgate
Jul 18, 2019
Lila-Mae Woodgate, 57, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Lila-Mae was the daughter of the late Richard and Eileen Bergin. Lila-Mae was a member of Jehovah Witness of Albany, NY. Lila-Mae loved singing, gardening, her dog, Reba and passing time with friends and family. Lila-Mae is survived by her fiance, Michael Milgo; her...
Anne Desanta Zapotocki
Jul 17, 2019
Menands- Anne M. Zapotocki (DeSanta), 63, passed away suddenly on July 17, 2019 surrounded by her entire loving family.She was born on September 18, 1955 daughter of the late Frank and Rose DeSanta in Albany, NY. Anne was a devoted mother and grandmother. She especially cherished her grandchildren they were the true joy of her life. She loved her cats....
Frank J. Hoeffner
Jul 17, 2019
Colonie - Frank J. Hoeffner, 92, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2019.Born in NYC, Frank was the son of the late Frank Hoeffner and Bridget Brady Hoeffner. He was predeceased by his sister Eleanor Hoeffner.He lived in Albany most of his life, attended Albany High School and proudly served in the Marine Corp during WW II. He...
Leon Sapsuzian, Jr.
Jul 16, 2019
Leon Sapsuzian Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Leon was the son of the late Leon Sapsuzian and Irma Sapsuzian. He graduated from Troy High School and then continued his education with Siena College and graduated Magna Cum laude. After graduation he proudly served with the United States Army for 3 years.He...
Leon J. Ford
Jul 15, 2019
Cohoes~Leon J. Ford, 90, of Cohoes, formerly of Franklinville, NY, passed away peacefully from a brief illness on Monday, July 15, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Franklinville, Leon was the son of the late Kenneth and Vernice (Reynolds) Ford. He was the devoted husband of 63 years to June G. Ford. Loving...
Anthony Palladino
Jul 15, 2019
West Sand Lake- Anthony "Buddy" Palladino, 91, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, July 15 2019. Born in Queens, Buddy was the son of the late Anthony and Anna Palladino. Buddy is survived by his loving partner of 21 years, Marietta Rossetti who he adored. Buddy had an entrepreneurial spirit. He ran a...
Doris D. Bender
Jul 14, 2019
Doris Bender, 80 years young, of Carman Rd. Guilderland NY, passed away early Sunday evening (her favorite time of night) July 14, 2019. She was born September 15, 1938, in Staten Island, NY and raised in Amsterdam, NY where her parents the late Richard Thompson and Edith Norman ran the SPCA, always surrounded by animals she loved. She was a...
Virginia E. Olsen
Jul 14, 2019
Schenectady - Virginia E. Olsen, 74, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019. Virginia was the daughter of the late Ernest and Helen Roth. Virginia was the devoted wife to the late John Olsen. Ginny enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing Bingo.Ginny was known to have a great personality and always brought smiles and laughter...
Shirley A. Warnken
Jul 14, 2019
East Greenbush- Shirley A. Warnken, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 14, 2019 surrounded by her family. Shirley was the daughter of the late Joseph Natale and Harriet O'Malley and step daughter of Thomas O'Malley. She is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Robert J. Warnken. Shirley was a dedicated employee of 51 years at Albany...
Sandra J. Thompson
Jul 14, 2019
Cohoes- Sandra J. Thompson , 52, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 in her home with her loving family by her side. Sandra is survived by Soulmate, Eugene Fallen, Daughter, Gloria S. Stanford, Son, Leroy A. Stanford, Son, Leroy D. Stanford, Son, Seyquan R. Stanford, Son, Armando J. Sanchez, Daughter, Dominiqu'e D. Sanchez, Grandchildren; La'Zariah A Stanford, Zyquan Stanford, Diamond...
