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...
Mary Belardo
Apr 22, 2005
ALBANY – Mary Crisafulli Belardo, went to the Lord on Friday, April 22, 2005 at the Albany County Residential Facility, after a long illness. Mary was born on November 15, 1915 in Washington, D.C. and was the daughter of the late Sebastian and Domenica Crisafulli. She resided in Albany for over 70 years. Mary was a wonderful cook known for...
Theresa Haber
Apr 20, 2005
RENSSELAER – Theresa R. Haber, 77, of Rensselaer, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, after a long illness. Born in Moores Forks, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Clara LaValley. Mrs. Haber was an Albany resident for most of her life. She worked as a nurse's aide at the Albany County Nursing Home for 10...
John Matulis
Apr 19, 2005
GUILDERLAND – John J. Matulis, 83, 0f Guilderland, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 after a long illness. Born in Lewiston, ME, he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Anna M. Matulis. John was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country during World War II and the Korean War. He worked for the D & H....
Michael A. Mangan
Apr 18, 2005
STILLWATER – Michael A. Mangan, 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2005 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born on August 1, 1943 in County Limerick, Ireland to the late Michael and Bridget Nash Mangan. Michael served in the US Air Force from 1962 to 1968. He was a self-employed plumber in the Capital...
Edward Hildenbrandt
Apr 18, 2005
COLONIE – Edward Hildenbrandt, 76, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2005 at the VA Hospital in Albany. Edward was born on January 7, 1929 in Albany to the late John and Cora E. Rapp Hildenbrandt. Edward served his country in the US Army during the Korean War, serving in Germany, attaining the rank of corporal. He worked as a...
Jenny Zuchero
Apr 18, 2005
COLONIE – Jenny Zuchero, 91, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2005, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Naples, Italy, and had been a resident of Colonie for thirty years. Mrs. Zuchero was a member of the "Silver Streakers" of Colonie Towers. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Jenny was the...
Josephine Lamountain
Apr 17, 2005
ALBANY – Josephine LaMountain, 72, passed away on Sunday April 17, 2005 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Josephine was born on March 14, 1933 in North Nassau, NY to the late Frank and Mary Diggle Radley. Josephine worked as a baker's helper for Freihofer's in Albany for 38 years, before retiring in 1995. She enjoyed baking, crocheting,...
David F. Washburn
Apr 16, 2005
Clifton Park- David F. Washburn, 72, died on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Albany he was the son of the late J. Frank and Mabel I. Washburn. David served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. After his return he went on to work for the Local Teamsters out...
