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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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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...

Becker, Carol M.

Becker, Carol M.

Apr 13, 2010

BECKER, CAROL M. ALBANY- Carol M. Becker, 77, died peacefully Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at St. Peter

Awan, Vincent

Awan, Vincent

Apr 8, 2010

ALBANY- Vincent Awan, 76 died Thursday April 8, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pakistan he has lived in Albany the past 17 years. For the last 14 years he worked at St. Peter

Barnes, Paul J,

Barnes, Paul J,

Apr 3, 2010

Selkirk, NY - Paul James Barnes, 58, passed away at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center on Saturday, April 3, 2010, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Troy, NY, Paul is the son of Margaret (Agars) Barnes and the late Herbert Joseph Barnes. Educated at Averill Park and Catholic Central High School, Paul served his country as...

Chrysogelos, John

Chrysogelos, John

Mar 30, 2010

DELMAR- John Chrysogelos, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital with his beloved wife at his side. John was born in Albany and was the son of the late Nicholas and Florence (Romano) Chrysogelos. He was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School class of 1952. John served as...

Bertrand, Rosena M.

Bertrand, Rosena M.

Mar 30, 2010

ALBANY – Rosena M. (Dubey) Bertrand, 96, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in St. Bedore, Canada she was raised in Tupper Lake, NY and moved to Albany in 1943. Mrs. Bertrand was a production worker for Simmons Tool Company retiring in 1979 after 17 years of service. She was a...

Mulligan D.C., Angela Sr.

Mulligan D.C., Angela Sr.

Mar 29, 2010

MULLIGAN D.C., ANGELA SR. MENANDS - Daughter of Charity Sister Angela Mulligan died Monday, March 29, 2010 at St. Louise House. Regina A. Mulligan, daughter of Sara J. Hilton and Thomas H. Mulligan, was born in Albany, NY in 1915 where she grew up with her two brothers. She graduated from St Joseph High School, Albany, before entering the...

Grady, M. Lois

Grady, M. Lois

Mar 27, 2010

Albany- M. Lois Grady, 81, died Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born in Albany she was the daughter of James and Mary (Mott) Grady. Lois was a graduate of Cathedral Academy. After finishing her education she went to work for the Department of Labor where she worked for 40 years. She was a...

Vennard, Robert W.

Vennard, Robert W.

Mar 25, 2010

VENNARD, ROBERT W. GLENMONT-Robert W. Vennard,

Baker, Mary E.

Baker, Mary E.

Mar 24, 2010

BAKER, MARY F. GLENMONT- Mary (Flint) Baker, 78, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Alverty and Ida (Mullaney) Flint. Mrs. Baker was a graduate of the former Vincentian Institute and attended the College of St. Rose. She was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her flower...

Joyce, John “Jack” F.

Joyce, John “Jack” F.

Mar 24, 2010

ALBANY- John F.

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