Elissa (Lisa) Zukowski, 64, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 18, 2010. Lisa was born in Albany to the late Sereno and Marjorie Boccar. She was an avid bargain hunter and loved going to garage sales. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a great knack for decorating.In addition to her parents, Lisa was predeceased by...
COLONIE – Philip D. Harris, 42, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Born in Albany, he had lived in Colonie for most of his life. Philip was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying camping, fishing, hunting and canoeing. He enjoyed helping his mother around the house and was very handy. There was nothing he couldn't fix. Philip especially...
Schenectady – Elsie R. Boisvert, 95, passed away peacefully Friday April 16, 2010 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. She was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late Oscar and Rose Sittner and was a lifelong area resident. Elsie and her late husband, Russell A. Boisvert, loved to travel and square dance together. She was a caring homemaker and loving...
ALBANY- Eugene (Wilsie) Staley, 84, entered into eternal life on Friday April 16, 2010 at the Stratton VA Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.He was the son of the late Paul and Lula Tyler Staley. He is the beloved husband of Ida Mae Staley. Loving father of Ara Mae, Tyrone, and Mel Staley of Albany. Brother of Ruby Smith...
COLONIE – James J. Ferraro, 80, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Albany after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Catherine Ferraro. Jim lived in Colonie for most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country during the Korean War....
ALBANY – Robert M. Kingston, 71, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Frederick and Marguerite Kingston. Bobby lived in Albany for all of his life. He was a member of the teamsters Local #294 and worked for Albany Asphalt from where he retired. Bobby truly...
ANTWERP, NY – Patricia A. Leoni, 73, formerly of Albany, passed away at her daughter's home in Antwerp, NY on Thursday April 15, 2010. She was born in Milano, Italy and was the daughter of the late Sylvio and Alexandra Borrione Leoni.Patricia was a caseworker at St. Catherine's Center of Children in Albany for several years. She had a tremendous...
Eleanor Draper, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 13, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was born in Schenectady to the late John and Katherine Bikowitz. Eleanor enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening and had a great sense of humor. She was very proud of the fact that there were five generations living within her family. In addition to her...
COLONIE – Donald L. "Pop" Frey, Sr., 80, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. He was born in Albany and lived in the Albany and Colonie area for all of his life. Mr. Frey was a U.S. Army veteran, serving his country during the Korean War. He worked for Empire Glass for many years before their closing, then went...
Lonergan, MatthewSchenectady, NY – Matthew Lonergan, 73, passed away Saturday April 10, 2010. He was born in Albany, son of the late Patrick Lonergan Pauline Layman and was a lifelong area resident. Matt served in the US Marine Corps from 1954 to 1962 and worked for Coffee Coach for more than 25 years. He is survived by his wife Jenny,...
COLONIE – Steven M. Igo, Jr., 23, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010. Steven was born in Albany on May 27, 1986 and is the son of Lorrie A. (Mahar) Hirsch and Steven M. Igo, Sr. He was a 2004 graduate of Colonie High School. He enjoyed music and hanging out with his friends. Steven is survived by his...
ROTTERDAM – Beryl A. Graves Hansett, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 9, 2010 at Ellis Hospital. She left family and numerous friends that loved her dearly. Beryl was born on March 24, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lucinda (Parker) Eisworth. She retired as an administrative assistant for the NYS Department of Health in...
CALABASH, N.C. – James E. Krug Sr., 91, formerly of Albany, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010 in Supply, North Carolina. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Jacob and Leona Morgan Krug. He had served in the US Army during WWII. He was predeceased in 1994 by his wife Katherine A. Krug. He...
ALBANY – Andrea Rodriguez, 90, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospital. Andrea was born on January 7, 1920 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. She has resided in Albany for the past two years, prior to that she lived in New York City for 68 years. She enjoyed playing bingo and crossword puzzles and cooking. Andrea was...
Albany – Ruth N. Carpenter, 92, passed away on April 8, 2010 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Ruth lived in the Albany area her entire life and worked for many years at the New York State Department of Transportation. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels and also participated in the craft groups at Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church and...
Marguerite Varallo entered peacefully into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Born on June 12, 1911, in Livingston, New York, Marguerite spent the greater part of her life living and working as a Registered Nurse in the New York City area. Survivors include her sister, Lillian Rivenburg, a niece, Brenda Bareika, two nephews, Robert (Virginia) Bareika, and Jeffrey (Sandra)...
SCOTIA – Claire M. Dunigan, 66, passed away on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 after a long illness. She was born in Albany and lived in Albany for most of her life. Claire worked for the Times Union, formerly Capital Newspaper for 33 years, retiring in 2001. She is the beloved daughter of Angela G. Ciccia Dunigan Halpin and the late...
NORTH ALBANY – Toni McCabe Beaudoin passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday April 6, 2010.A lifelong resident of Albany, Toni had worked for New York State Division of Criminal Justice for over 20 years. She was predeceased by her husbands, James McCabe and Philip Beaudoin.She is survived by her children, James McCabe, Anthony McCabe, Teri Lomonoco,...
GUILDERLAND – Joan C. Howe of Guilderland, passed away on Tuesday, April 06, 2010, at her home, after a long and courageous battle with liver cancer. Joan was born in Albany on December 19, 1941 to Ruth N. and Lloyd E. Carpenter. She was educated in the Albany school system and received her bachelor's degree from Russell Sage College and...
TROY – Lawrence V. Holle, Sr., 64, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Lawrence was born on July 24, 1945 in Troy and was the son of the late George F. and Ida M. (Gilbert) Holle. He served in the US Army. He was an art teacher and local artist...