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Mark J. Fiato
May 8, 2005
Voorheesville- Mark J. Fiato, 53, died suddenly on Sunday, May 8, 2005. He went cycling with friends on a ride that will never end. Mark was born in Albany, lived in Voorheesville, and owned and operated Taco Pronto Restaurant for 25 years. He was the son of Kale Fiato of Albany and Salvatore (Christine) Fiato of Slingerlands. The most important...
Jake Moore
May 7, 2005
Latham- Jake E. Moore, 22, of Latham, passed away peacefully Saturday May 7, 2005 at his residence after a long and courageous battle. He was born in Puyallup, WA and has been a Latham resident for most of his life. He is the beloved son of Joseph and Robin Moore. He is the cherished brother of Joanna Moore (Matt Maxon)....
Thelma F. Potter
May 7, 2005
ALBANY – Thelma Florence Potter, 93, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2005 at the Albany County Nursing Home. Thelma was born on July 28, 1911 in Rushville, NE to the late Calvin and Grace Woods. She married Rev. Francis A. Potter in 1932. He was the pastor of St. Luke's Church in Albany. Thelma is survived by two sons,...
Ira L. Stockwell
May 6, 2005
ALBANY – Ira L. Stockwell, 77, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital. Ira was born on October 23, 1927 in Mechanicville to the late Leonard and Lanetta Richardson Stockwell. He served in the US Army with the 4th Tactical Air Communication Squadron during WWII, attaining the rank of Private First Class. Ira was a Teamster...
Helen Luscomb
May 6, 2005
GUILDERLAND – Helen M. Luscomb, 89, of Guilderland, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Hayworth, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Stella Taylor. Helen worked for the New York State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets for 15 years, retiring in 1981. She was a long...
Ctodd Pianowski
May 5, 2005
GUILDERLAND- Todd M. Pianowski, 22, of Guilderland, died suddenly on Thursday May 5, 2005 at his residence. He was born in Albany and is the loving son of Ron and Patt Esopi Pianowski. Todd was currently a student at Hudson Valley Community College. He was an avid bowler and golfer . He loved being with his friends. He will always...
William James Mooney
May 5, 2005
GUILDERLAND – William James Mooney, 58, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May, 5, 2005 at his home. William was born on April 12, 1947, in Flushing, NY to Terry and Ed Mooney. A native of Patchogue, Long Island, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Binghamton. William was an insurance broker for over 30 years with his own...
Sharon Peasley
May 5, 2005
ALBANY- Sharon L. Seavey Peasley, 59 , of Albany, passed away on Thursday May 5, 2005 at the Inn of Community Hospice after a brief illness. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Edward and Susan Warner Seavey. Sharon was a 1962 graduate of Berne Knox Central High School. She had worked for several years...
Genevieve B. Raczkowski
May 2, 2005
COLONIE – Genevieve B. Raczkowski, 88, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2005 at the Northwoods Health Care and Rehabilitation Facility in Troy. Genevieve was born on February 26, 1917 in Amsterdam, NY to the late Stephen and Mary Runkowski Smitka. She grew up and attended schools in Amsterdam. During WWII she was a supervisor at GE in Schenectady in...
Rosa Della Rocca
Apr 30, 2005
COLONIE- Rosa Conte Della Rocca, passed away suddenly at her home on the morning of Saturday April 30, 2005 at the age of 82. She was born in Caiazzo, Italy on August 14, 1922. Rosa came to Colonie in 1952, shortly after her marriage to Antonio Della Rocca. She was a homemaker and cherished mother. Rosa and her husband operated...
George Hall Iii
Apr 30, 2005
COLONIE – George W. Hall, III, 80, entered into eternal life on Saturday April 30, 2005, surrounded by his loving family. George is a US Army veteran having served during WWII in the European Theatre and was a decorated Purple Heart recipient. After his discharge from the Army, George was employed by (KAPL) Knolls Atomic Power Lab where he worked...
Kathleen Dougan
Apr 30, 2005
FEURA BUSH- Kathleen F. Dougan, 75, of Feura Bush, has gone home to be with the Lord on Saturday April 30, 2005. She was born in Ashland, NY and was the daughter of the late Albert and Evelyn Layman. Kathleen was a 1946 graduate of Windham Ashland Jewett High School. She was employed for ten years with New York Telephone...
Charles J. Catalfamo, Sr.
Apr 29, 2005
Voorheesville- Charles Joseph Catalfamo, Sr., 74, died on Friday, April 29, 2005 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Bafia, Cicily he was the son of the late Fortunato Travato and Domenica Catalfamo. At age two Charles immigrated to the United States with his family. He went on to work as a Mason/ Bricklayer for the Local #2 in Albany for...
Virginia M. Carmody
Apr 28, 2005
WEST ALBANY – Virginia M. Carmody, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at her daughter, Cathy Carlson's home in Palenville, NY. She was surrounded by her family as she entered into eternal life peacefully and gracefully as she lived. Virginia was born in Nassua, NH to the late Eugene and Margaret Hunt McQuesten. She lived many years in West...
James F. O'Neil, Sr.
Apr 27, 2005
COLONIE – James F. O'Neil Sr., 66, of Colonie, died suddenly on Wednesday April 27, 2005 after being stricken at his home. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late John A. and Virginia O'Neil Sr. Jim was a graduate of the former Philip Schuyler High School. He was an operating engineer for Local 106 in...
Veronica Vendetti
Apr 27, 2005
SCHENECTADY – Veronica Jean (Buemi) Vendetti, 88, passéd away on Wednesday April 27, 2005 at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Piqua, OH and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Jennie Buemi. Veronica attended Schenectady schools and has been resident of the city since her early childhood. She was married in 1935 to Joseph J. Vendetti. During the...
Lila E. Knost
Apr 26, 2005
COLONIE – Lila E. Knost, 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at her home. Lila was born on October 13, 1916 in Leaksville, NC to the late Albert M. and Lettie S. Martin Richardson. Lila worked in retail sales for the former Almart Department Store in Colonie for many years. Prior to that, she had worked as an...
June M. La Duke
Apr 24, 2005
Scotia – June M. (Tice) La Duke, 70, passed away on Sunday April 24, 2005 at the Glendale Nursing Home. June was born on February 14, 1935 in Westmere to the late William F. and Elizabeth A. Sanderson Tice. She was a housewife and mother. June is the loving mother of Barbara J. Jewett of Clifton Park, Beverly A. La...
Arlene Benaquista
Apr 22, 2005
NISKAYUNA – Arlene C. Benaquista, entered into eternal life at her winter home located in Seabrook Island, South Carolina on Friday, April 22, 2005 after a long illness. Arlene was the owner and president of Reale's Jewelry Store on Foster Avenue in Schenectady for over 30 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Helen and James Cheunes and her sister,...
Libby Casey
Apr 22, 2005
LOUDONVILLE – Libby H. Casey, of Loudonville, died on Friday, April 22, 2005. Born in Cedar Grove, NY, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Lena B. Humphrey. Mrs. Casey worked for over 25 years at the N.Y.S. Dept. of Mental Health from where she retired in 1987. She enjoyed arts and crafts, and was an avid...
