Louis T. Piazza
Oct 21, 2009
COLONIE – Louis T. Piazza, 80, lost his short but brave battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. He joins his beloved wife, Mary Rose Piazza who passed away on October 21, 1992. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Louis and Josephine Piazza. Lou was a lifelong Albany area resident....
Annabelle Barone
Oct 21, 2009
RENSSELAER- On October 21, 2009, Annabelle Barone, age 81, was reunited in Paradise with her husband Frank and her daughter Carol Ann. Born September 7, 1928 in Malletts Bay, Vermont, Annabelle is survived by her six children, 11 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.It was Annabelle's wish that the family opt for a small private ceremony before laying their mother to...
Lewie F. Millett, Jr.
Oct 21, 2009
COLONIE- Lewie F. Millett Jr., 59, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Wednesday October 21, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Lewie F. and Lena Pirone Millett Sr.Lewie was a 1969 graduate of Colonie High School and later at Hudson Valley Community College. A licensed Master Plumber, since 1982 he...
Leocadya "Lottie" Keukelaar
Oct 19, 2009
ALBANY - Leocadya "Lottie" J. Keukelaar, 93, beloved wife of the late Maynard L. Keukelaar, entered into eternal life on October 19, 2009 on her birthday surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady on October 19, 1916 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Ratka) Kempisty. As a young girl she grew up in Amsterdam, NY...
Robert Zeoli
Oct 19, 2009
ALBANY – Robert "Bobby" J. Zeoli, 38, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009. Bobby was born on December 7, 1970 in Albany and is the beloved son of Charles V. and Nancy E. (Severino) Zeoli, Sr. of Colonie. He was a graduate of Albany High School and graduated magna cum laude from JCA. He worked part-time as a driver...
Paul G. Leblanc
Oct 19, 2009
SCHENECTADY – Paul G. LeBlanc, 86, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Baptist Health Center in Scotia. Paul was born on November 20, 1922 in Burlington, VT and was the son of the late Napoleon J. and Mamie M. (Blaise) LeBlanc. He worked in housekeeping at St. Clare's Hospital for several years before he retired; prior to...
Catherine V. Valet
Oct 18, 2009
Colonie – Catherine Valet, born in Albany on March 30, 1928, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on October 18, 2009.Catherine was predeceased by her parents Viola and Henry Valet; her brothers Henry, Edward and Frederick Valet. She is survived by her brother, Andrew (Sharon) Valet and a host of family and friends.Services will be private at...
Angelo Orofino
Oct 16, 2009
CLIFTON PARK, NY – Angelo Orofino was called home on October 16, 2009 at Schuyler Ridge, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born on October 25, 1914 in Astoria, Queens into a large Italian family filled with love and music. He married the love of his life, Teddy, in 1937 and they had two daughters, Bunny and Roberta....
Angela M. Blum
Oct 15, 2009
Schenectady, - Angela Blum, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday October 15, 2009.Angela was born in Niskayuna and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Apolonia Rejack. Angela was the center of her family, with whom she loved spending time.In addition to her parents Angela was predeceased by her beloved husband of 52 years,...
Geniores Graham
Oct 13, 2009
Geniores Graham, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 13, 2009. He was born in 1934, in Shubuta Mississippi to the late Pearl and Curtis Graham. Geniores came to Albany at a very young age. He began working in construction in 1954 and retiring in 1995 from Local 190.In addition to his parents, Geniores is predeceased by his daughter, Genevia...
Allan J. Bentz
Oct 13, 2009
NISKAYUNA – Allan J. Bentz, 63, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Al was born on July 30, 1946 in Niskayuna. He was the son of the late Louis and Michelina (D'Alessandro) Bentz. He was an electrochemist, electrical engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and baker. He moved from Syracuse to Schenectady in 1995 in order to care for his father. He...
Florence M. Szesnat
Oct 13, 2009
LOUDONVILLE- Florence Marie Krug Szesnat, 88, died Tuesday October 13, 2009. Born in Albany, she was a lifelong area resident. Florence was employed at Bender Laboratories before her marriage, after which she was a homemaker. Her hobbies were playing the piano, sewing, baking cookie cakes, reading, poetry and writing. She was devoted to her family and loved spending time with...
Joan Daisy Lechliter-Diveris
Oct 13, 2009
Lechliter-Diveris, Joan Daisy "Yia Yia"Joan Daisy "Yia Yia" Lechliter-Diveris, 67, passed away Tuesday October 13, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Elmira, NY the 3rd child of the late John Lynn and E. Louise Lechliter. As a single mother of 6, she achieved many...
Peter J. Ahl
Oct 13, 2009
COLONIE, NY – Peter J. Ahl, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Peter and Anna Ahl. He lived in Colonie for all of his life. Peter was a 1946 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy. Mr. Ahl was a...
Paul C Dinan
Oct 12, 2009
Dinan, PaulSebastian, FloridaPaul Dinan, 57, of Sebastian, FL, formerly of Valatie, NY passed away Monday October 12, 2009. Paul was born in Troy, NY the son of Edward and Margaret (Goetz) Dinan. He was a resident of the capital district until two years ago when he and his wife Jeannine retired to Florida. Paul was a six year veteran of...
Catherine Courcelle
Oct 11, 2009
BLOOMINGDALE, NY – Catherine Courcelle, 84, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Saranac Lake Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Bleichert. Catherine resided in Albany for most of her life before moving to Saranac Lake 20 years ago. She was a member for over 30 years of the West Albany...
Joseph Henry Lajoy, Sr.
Oct 10, 2009
ALBANY- Joseph Henry LaJoy Sr., 66, of Albany, died on Saturday October 10, 2009 with his loving wife Linda by his side, after a long illness.He was born in Ticonderoga on September 21, 1943 and was the son of the late Napoleon and Beatrice Desormier and the stepson of the late Everett Hallenbeck. Joe was the first director of the...
William C. Powell, Jr.
Oct 9, 2009
Powell, Jr., William Latham, NYWilliam C. Powell Jr., 56, died peacefully on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. William was born in Troy, the son of the late William and Margaret Powell. He worked in automotive parts for many years, most recently at DeNooyer Chevrolet and was the vice president of the Capital District Chevrolet Club....
Carol A. Grzybowski
Oct 9, 2009
GUILDERLAND – Carol A. Grzybowski, 60, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2009 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on May 9, 1949 in Gloversville and was the daughter of the late Jean V. (Lavalla) and John H. Blanchard Sr. She worked as a secretary for over 30 years for...
Ella V. Nall
Oct 9, 2009
Ella V. Nall, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2009. Ella was born in Albany, and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Lawyer. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her husband, John Charles Nall and her granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Nall.Ella is survived by her son, Charles Nall; her grandchildren, Jeffrey (Michelle) and...
