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Alfred J. Gabriel, Sr.
Mar 7, 2007
Colonie- Alfred J. "Gabby" Gabriel, Sr., 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Troy he was the son of the late Federico and Pasqua (Paesano) Gabrielle. When his parents came to the United States, their names were changed to Frederick and Lena Gabriel. He was a graduate of...
Raymond E. Gardner
Mar 7, 2007
SLINGERLANDS – Raymond E. Gardner, 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at his home. Raymond was born on May 29, 1923 in Erie County, PA and was the son of the late Alexander and Margaret Cupps Gardner. Raymond was a participant in the programs and activities at New Visions. He loved talking about camping and baseball and was...
Harry Jones
Mar 6, 2007
ALBANY- Harry A. Jones, departed this life on March 6, 2007. He was born on April 9, 1947 in Peekskill, NY. Harry worked for Edna Light in Peekskill as a machinist for many years. He relocated in Albany after his retirement. Harry enjoyed attending church and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by a wife, Doris...
Louise S. Kelly
Mar 2, 2007
COLONIE – Louise S. Kelly, 90, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2007. Louise was born on April 25, 1916 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Francis and Maude Ellery Stangel. She lived in Colonie for many years and has resided at the Teresian House for the past 2 years. Louise was a...
Catherine J. O'Brien
Mar 2, 2007
Colonie- Catherine J. O'Brien, 83, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2007, at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Moran. Catherine is predeceased by her beloved husband of 54 years John H. O'Brien; her brothers, Thomas, William, and John, and her sister Mary. The family would like to...
Nicholas Knowles
Mar 1, 2007
MENANDS – Nicholas Knowles, 28, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in NYC. He died of complications following a bone marrow transplant. Nicholas was born on January 20, 1979 in Syracuse, NY and is the son of Shelly L. Knowles and Melvin E. Youker. He graduated from Colonie High School and attended Hudson...
Verne Harold King
Mar 1, 2007
WESTMERE – Verne Harold King, 18, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 1, 2007. Verne was born on January 18, 1989 in Niskayuna to Stephen J. and Kim M. Tybush King. Verne was a junior at Guilderland Central High School where he was on the track and cross country teams. He played in the Pinebush Little League and Babe Ruth....
Wilson A. Gerry, Jr.
Mar 1, 2007
SCHENECTADY – Wilson Alfred Gerry, Jr., 85, of Saint Joseph Street, Schenectady, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 1, 2007. He passed away at Ellis Hospital. Mr. Gerry was born on June 30, 1921 in Worcester, MA and was the son of the late Wilson A. and Edith Gerry. He graduated from Clark School of the...
John F. Coogan
Mar 1, 2007
John Francis Coogan, 81, of Albany NY, passed peacefully into everlasting life on March 1, 2007, at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. John was born on March 10, 1925 to the late Harry and Margherita (Pabst) Coogan, in Green Island, NY, but lived most of his life in Albany, NY. He enlisted in the...
Linda Purdy
Feb 28, 2007
ROTTERDAM, NY – Linda I. (Lavery) Purdy, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, after a brief battle with cancer. Born on August 9, 1938 in Colonie, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Dorothy Lavery. As wife, mother and homemaker, she was the heart of our family. We will remember her love for us, her wit, humor...
Caroline Cookingham
Feb 28, 2007
ALBANY- Caroline E. Cookingham 92, of Albany, passed way on Wednesday February 28, 2007 at St. Peters Hospital. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Peter and Rose Russo. Caroline was predeceased in 1996 by her husband Harold W. Cookingham. She had worked for the former A& P Markets, as a waitress at the Gaslight...
Thomas L. Spraker, Jr.
Feb 27, 2007
GUILDERLAND – Thomas L. (Butch) Spraker, Jr., 46, of Guilderland, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 after a long illness. He was born in Gloversville and is the son of Thomas L. Spraker, Sr. and the late Arlene Countryman and stepson of Debra Spraker. Tom's passions were masonry, NASCAR, sledding and arm wrestling. In addition to...
Loretta M. Rivenburg
Feb 26, 2007
ALBANY – Loretta M. Rivenburg, 78, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2007 at St. Peter's Hospital with her family by her side. Loretta was born in Fort Covington, NY on February 25, 1929, but spent most of her life in the Albany and Rensselaer area. She was an avid bingo player and expert seamstress. She was predeceased by her...
Donald Williams
Feb 25, 2007
WASHINGTON DC –Donald E. Williams, 74, of Washington DC, passed away on Sunday February 25, 2007 at George Washington University Hospital. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late W. Stanley Williams and Charlotte Bader Williams. Don was a 1954 graduate of RPI and earned his engineering license with New York State in 1961. He was...
Carl F. Jurgensen
Feb 25, 2007
COLONIE - Carl F. Jurgensen, 86, passed in his sleep on February 25, 2007. He had been hospitalized at the Sam Stratton Veterans Medical Center in Albany, New York where he succumbed following a stroke. Carl was born on September 6, 1920, and was the son of the late Carl and Mary Jurgensen. He was a life long resident of...
Robert A. Waters, Jr.
Feb 25, 2007
ALBANY – Robert A. Waters, Jr. 78, passed away on February 25, 2007 at his home after a heroic battle with cancer. Born in Troy on January 18, 1929, he was the son of the late Robert A. and Edith (Watts) Waters. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a member with the IBEW...
Frederick Klapp
Feb 23, 2007
COLONIE- Frederick C. Klapp, 82, of Colonie, passed away on Friday February 23, 2007 at St. Peters Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Mathias and Edna Klapp. Fred was WWII Army veteran serving in the European Theatre. He worked for Mohawk Brush Company, Dudley Observatory and most recently as...
Spiro Mastoras
Feb 23, 2007
COLONIE, NY – Spiro Mastoras, 61, of Colonie passed away on Friday, February 23, 2007, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Corfu, Greece, he was the son of the late Dimitrios and Paradisio Mastoras. Spiro was currently the co-owner and operator of S & B Electric, Inc. with his partner, Vassilios...
Anthon Y Marvelli
Feb 22, 2007
LATHAM- Anthony R. Marvelli, 83, of Latham, passed away suddenly on Thursday February 22, 2007. He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Anthony and Rose Marvelli. Tony was a1942 graduate of LaSalle Institute. He served his country in the US Air Force during WWII. Tony was a talented chef and had operated the former Lunch...
Vincent R. Salerno, Sr.
Feb 22, 2007
Niskayuna- Vincent R. Salerno, Sr., 67, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2007, after a long illness. Vincent's one passion in life was playing golf with his many friends and his sons. He is predeceased by his mother, Jenny Spadaro, his sister Mary C. DiMeo, his brother Angelo Salerno and his grandson Vincent (Vinnie).. Vincent is survived by his loving...
