Harold J. Tollefson
Oct 28, 2017
SCHENECTADY-Harold J. Tollefson, 85, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017.Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Susan Pratt
Oct 27, 2017
Troy- Susan A. Pratt , 63, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Flannigan and Lillian Flannigan (Bayly). Sue is survived by her husband Eugene L. Pratt as well as her children Kimberly and Brian. Sue also leaves behind her siblings, Joseph and Patrick Flannigan, her special friend John Cobb and her many...
George A. Degonzague
Oct 27, 2017
George Alexander DeGonzague, passed away on Friday, Oct.27, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.Born in Albany January 30, 1926. Son of Matilda (Benedict) and Edwin DeGonzague of Canada. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 48 years, Rose (Marciano) DeGonzague who he cared for selflessly until her untimely passing. Father of George (Carolyn Fender), Michael (Kirsten Hamilton) and much...
Steven Lysiak
Oct 27, 2017
Mayfield- Steven J. Lysiak, 55, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 27, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam, NY. The son of the late John H. and Janice H. (Doyle) Lysiak, Sr., Steve was born in Albany, NY on January 23, 1962.Steve had a love for the outdoors, he was a snowmobile enthusiast and...
Ronald J. Kelly
Oct 27, 2017
ALBANY-Ronald J. Kelly, 84, of New York City, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2017 surrounded by his loving family and compassionate caregivers at Teresian House in Guilderland, NY. He was a loving husband, companion, father, grandfather and friend. He will be remembered for his kindness and compassion toward others and his wonderful sense of humor. Ron was a devoted...
Eleanor C. Cazzato
Oct 26, 2017
Colonie~Eleanor C. Cazzato of Colonie died peacefully on her 73rd birthday, Thursday, October 26, 2017, after a bout with cancer. Eleanor was the daughter of Raymond and Lucy (Capasso) Velten. She was the devoted wife of Ottavio Cazzato for 52 years.Eleanor graduated from Vincentian Institute in Albany. She and her husband owned and operated Ottavio's Tailor Shop in Colonie for...
Matthew Daskalakis, Sr.
Oct 26, 2017
Albany - Matthew "Babe" Daskalakis Sr., 86, passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, October 26, 2017 in the arms of Odette, his loving wife of 39 years. A native of Brooklyn, Matthew turned his passion for baseball into his first career. After high school he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox Organization as a first baseman, and his...
Eddie D. Cox
Oct 26, 2017
Eddie D. Cox was called home to be with the Lord on the morning of October 26, 2017. He was born to the late Elias Henry Cox and Elizabeth Cox in Kingston, NC on January 23, 1955. Eddie was raised in Albany, NY with his older brother the late Elias Cox Jr. Eddie, or "Eddie C" as his family and...
Ann C. Langhauser
Oct 26, 2017
Feura Bush- Ann C. Langhauser, 85, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family.Ann was born in Boston, MA, on December 21, 1931 to the late John and Teresa Crowley.Ann is survived by her beloved husband, Gerard A. Langhauser, her children, Karen A. (Michael Paluch) Langhauser, John K. (Donna) Langhauser, JoAnne M. Langhauser, and...
Frank Pemantel
Oct 24, 2017
Frank A. Pemantel, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at St. Peters Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Frank and Isabel Pemantel. Frank is the devoted husband of over 51 years to Dianne E. Pemantel. He was born and raised in Jamestown RI, where he and his wife...
Edward J. Carl, Jr.
Oct 24, 2017
Troy- Edward J. Carl, Jr., 82, husband of Gloria J. Carl, died on October 24, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and educated in Troy, he was a lifelong resident of the capitol district. Ed was the son of the late Edward and Josephine Yetto Carl.Before his retirement, he was employed by the Troy Housing Authority. Ed...
Deochand Persaud
Oct 24, 2017
COLONIE-Deochand Persaud, 71, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189, on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10:00am-11:00am with a service to immediately follow. Cremation will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Kathleen Mary Nellegar
Oct 23, 2017
Kathleen Mary Nellegar, 65, of Guilderland Center N.Y. passed away on October 23, 2017. Kathy was born in Albany, N.Y. at Brady Maternity Hospital on November 16, 1951, the daughter of the late Margaret (Peggy) Schaller-Nellegar and James (Jim) Nellegar Sr. Kathy is pre-deceased by her beloved sister, Margaret (Margie) Nellegar - Snider.Kathy is survived by her beloved sibblings Linda...
Richard L. Hughes, Sr.
Oct 23, 2017
Rensselaer-Richard L. Hughes, Sr, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.Born on October 28, 1938 in Albany, a son of the late Willard and Marjorie Weatherby Hughes. Richard was a lifelong resident of the area and attended local schools.Richard retired as a Diesel Mechanic from National Freight in Selkirk. He...
Vanessa E. Ortiz
Oct 23, 2017
ALBANY-Vanessa E. Ortiz, 28, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2017.She was born on September 14, 1989 daughter of Teri (Rios) O'Hara and Jorge Ortiz.She was predeceased by her grandparents, Patricia and Felix Rios. Vanessa was a caring, loving and funny daughter, niece and cousin. She loved being with her family and friends and being a part of family gatherings,...
Marilyn J. Corbitt
Oct 23, 2017
Albany- Marilyn J. Corbitt, 78, passed away at home on Monday, October 23, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Charles & Mary Ryan. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 57 years, John W. Corbitt.Marilyn was a lifelong resident of Albany and was one of twelve children. She retired from the State of New York and was a...
Louis Debenedetto
Oct 22, 2017
Albany-Louis DeBenedetto, 64, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Albany Medical Center after battling a long illness. Born on September 5, 1953 in Albany, NY, Louis was the son of Domonic and Maria DeBenedetto. He was predeceased by his brother, Severino DeBenedetto and his sister Josephine DeBenedetto. Louis was the beloved brother of Daniel DeBenedetto of Colonie and...
Nancy E. Clifford
Oct 22, 2017
Glenmont - Nancy E. Clifford passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Albany Medical Center with her husband, David at her side. Despite the exemplary and compassionate efforts of the ICU staff at Albany Medical Center, they were unable to overcome the Lord's call for her to be a beacon until family and friends can join her in eternal...
Gerald A. Nadeau
Oct 22, 2017
COHOES - Gerald "Jerry" A. Nadeau, 73, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Jerry was born in Colonie on December 15, 1943 and was the son of the late Aime and Germaine (Bonenfant) Nadeau. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1962-1967. Jerry was a union roofer and became a self-employed roofer for...
Morag K. Stauffer
Oct 22, 2017
Morag Marjorie Stuart Kennedy Stauffer entered into eternal life with the Lord on October 22, 2017. Morag was born on June 22, 1930, to Scottish parents, Marjorie Coxon and R.G.S. Kennedy, in Bexleyheath, Kent, UK. She came to the United States when she was six and grew up in Brooklyn and Rockville Centre, LI. After a family move in 1946,...
