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Recent Obituaries in Albany, NY

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Albany, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Cox, John F. “Jack”

Cox, John F. “Jack”

Jun 9, 2010

COX, JOHN F. ALBANY- John “Jack” F. Cox, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend to all who loved him. He was the son of the late Joseph B. Cox, Sr. and Elizabeth (Flaherty) Cox. A 1936 graduate of Christian Brothers...

Miller, Ronald Gene

Miller, Ronald Gene

Jun 5, 2010

MILLER, RONALD G. GLENMONT - Ronald G. Miller, 72, died Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in NYC. Born in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, he was the son of Bernice (Johnson) Miller of Chatfield, MN and the late Cleo Miller. Mr. Miller earned a BA in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota in Vermilion. He...

Bongiovi, Martha

Bongiovi, Martha

Jun 1, 2010

BONGIOVI, MARTHA ALBANY- Martha Bongiovi, 82, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at St. Peter

Pittz, Seward J.

Pittz, Seward J.

May 28, 2010

DELMAR- Seward J. Pittz, 78, died Friday, May 28, 2010, at St. Peter

Ryan, Mildred E.

Ryan, Mildred E.

May 26, 2010

RYAN, MILDRED E. ALBANY- Mildred E. (Marohn) Ryan, 91, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Heath Care Center in Delmar. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late August and Harriet Marohn. She was wife of the late Francis J. Ryan. Mrs. Ryan retired from the gift shop at Albany Medical Center Hospital....

Wilcox D.C., Mary Jane Sr.

Wilcox D.C., Mary Jane Sr.

May 21, 2010

WILCOX, SISTER MARY JANE, MENANDS- Sister Mary Jane Wilcox, D.C., died Friday, May 21, 2010. The daughter of Harlow and Mary Wilcox of Syracuse, NY, she entered the Daughters of Charity in 1953 and served in various ministries in New York State, Ohio, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Sister is pre-deceased by her Parents, her brothers Harlow and Ronald, her sisters...

Rosanne, Mary N.

Rosanne, Mary N.

May 21, 2010

ROSANNE, MARY N. ALBANY-Mary (Nicola) Rosanne, 88, of Delmar Place died Friday, May 21, 2010 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter

Tricomi, Bridget

Tricomi, Bridget

May 20, 2010

TRICOMI, BRIDGET ALBANY- Bridget Tricomi (Aunt Bea), 79 died Thursday May 20, 2010 at the Albany County Nursing Home after a long illness. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Lucy (Malatesta) Tricomi. Aunt Bea worked for the NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance for many years. Upon retirement she worked several...

Giuffre, Joseph I.

Giuffre, Joseph I.

May 18, 2010

ALBANY- Joseph I. Giuffre, 87, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at St. Peter

Russo, Catherine M.

Russo, Catherine M.

May 13, 2010

ALBANY- Catherine Marguerite Russo (Giordano) passed away peacefully Thursday evening May 13, 2010 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 21, 1923 in Albany, NY to Joseph Giordano and Margaret Smith. She wed Angelo Anthony Russo on September 7, 1946. They shared 61 years of marriage together. In 1968 she started working...

Motta, Charles A.

Motta, Charles A.

May 7, 2010

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY- Charles A. Motta, 86, died peacefully on Friday, May 7, 2010 at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Ossining, NY. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Frank and Eldina (DeStefano) Motta. He was a WWII Army Veteran who served in the European theatre; proprietor of Al

Hammont, Eugene J.

Hammont, Eugene J.

May 6, 2010

HAMMONT, EUGENE J. CANTON, GA-Eugene J. Hammont, 85, of Canton, GA passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010. Mr. Hammont was born in Albany to the late Mark & Anna P. Lynch Hammont and attended Albany High School. He retired in 1987 as a Sales Manager with Bordens, Inc. of Menands, NY after 29 years of service. Gene was a...

Pitcher, Henrietta F. “Peggy”

Pitcher, Henrietta F. “Peggy”

May 5, 2010

PITCHER, HENRIETTA F. ALBANY- Henrietta F.

Mckenna, John J.

Mckenna, John J.

May 4, 2010

EAST BERNE- John J. McKenna of East Berne, passed away at home Tuesday, May 04, 2010 after being free of pancreatic cancer for over five years. Born in Bayville, L.I. he was the son of the late Michael McKenna and Mary Sullivan McKenna. John grew up in the Bronx, attending St. Thomas Aquinas School, Rice High School and Iona...

Mcavoy, Christopher J.

Mcavoy, Christopher J.

May 2, 2010

ALBANY- Christopher J. McAvoy, 54, died suddenly, May 2, 2010. Longtime companion of Donna Dalpe; father of Jennifer McAvoy; brother of Joann Greene. Funeral services will be private.

Jones, Bernadette M.

Jones, Bernadette M.

Apr 27, 2010

ALBANY- Bernadette (McGraw) Jones, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at the Teresian House. Born in Albany, the daughter of the late Daniel J. and Marguerite (Zeller) McGraw. She was a graduate of Cathedral Academy and retired from the Albany Catholic Diocese. Mrs. Jones loved to play bridge with her many good friends and board and card games with her...

Geary, Nicholas W.

Geary, Nicholas W.

Apr 27, 2010

GEARY, NICHOLAS W. EAST BERNE - Nicholas W. Geary, 25, died suddenly on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Born in Albany he was the son of James and Patricia Geary. Nick graduated from Tamarac High School in 2002 and in 2008 he joined the US Marine Corps Reserve. He worked for Warren Electric Supply Co. in Troy as a warehouse...

Werner, Frances A. “Pat”

Werner, Frances A. “Pat”

Apr 22, 2010

GLENMONT- Frances A. “Pat” (Reithford) Werner, died Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born and educated in Albany,she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Hoffman) Reithford. Mrs. Werner was a member of several local organizationsand retired from the NYS Unemployment Insurance Department in 1980. Wife of the late Charles A. Werner, Jr.; mother of...

Smith, Edith P.

Smith, Edith P.

Apr 20, 2010

ALBANY- Edith (Person) Smith, 80, died suddenly Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late William Louis and Edith (Turner) Person. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of the former St. Ann’s Academy. She is survived by her husband Robert Smith, Sr.; daughters, Mary (Brian) Courter and Theresa Daniels; son,...

Curtis, William A.

Curtis, William A.

Apr 19, 2010

CURTIS, WILLIAM A. ALBANY- William A. Curtis, 56, died suddenly Monday, April 19, 2010 at his home. Bill resided in Albany most of his life. Survivors include his longtime companion and soul mate Lori Kearsing and his very dear friend Patty Kelley. Bill also left behind his very dear friends and family the Kelley, Marks and Kearsing families and...

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