Obituaries

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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Munafo, Theresa C.

Munafo, Theresa C.

Jan 16, 2022

ALBANY – Theresa C. Munafo, 66, passed into eternal life, peacefully at home on January 16, 2022. Theresa was born in Albany and happily lived there her entire life. Her greatest pride and joy and the love of her life was her daughter, Vivian Anne Munafo. Theresa attended the Vincentian Institute, and worked for many years as a baker...

Randall, Richard Scott

Randall, Richard Scott

Jan 16, 2022

DELMAR- Richard Scott Randall, 62, known as Scooter, Scotty, French Fry and Papa, gained his angel wings at home on January 16, 2022, as he lost a battle to brain cancer. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. Scott was a dedicated hard worker at Clean Harbors for over 30 years which...

Lynn, Mary Jane

Lynn, Mary Jane

Jan 12, 2022

ALBANY- Mary Jane Lynn, 84, of Albany, peacefully went to the beloved arms of our Lord on January 12, 2022. She was the daughter of John F Miller, Sr and Eva V (McNary) Miller (both deceased). Mary loved the lord, and lovingly served in his name. She prayed daily and many will miss her dearly. Mary met the love...

Fleishman, Commander Anthony T.

Fleishman, Commander Anthony T.

Jan 12, 2022

PORTLAND, ME – Commander Anthony T. Fleishman, 86, passed away January 12, 2022. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 10:30 am in Historic St. Mary’s Church on Capitol Hill. Inurnment with full Military Honors will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy.

Terwelp, Mildred M.

Terwelp, Mildred M.

Jan 11, 2022

ALBANY- Mildred M. Terwelp, 96, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Born in Albany and a graduate of Albany High School she was the daughter of the late Frederick E. and Mildred F. (Robinson) Terwelp. Miss Terwelp worked for the NYS Office of Audit and Control for 45 years. Survivors include her nephew Scott Terwelp of Nevada. She...

Lentz, Maureen M.

Lentz, Maureen M.

Jan 11, 2022

ALBANY- Maureen Margaret "Mickey" Lentz (Meakim) passed away on Tuesday, January 11th after a long illness at Van RensselaerManor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Troy, NY at the age of 79. Maureen was born in Havertown, PA on February 28, 1942, she was the daughter of Philip V. Meakim and Kathyrn E. Kelly, sister to John J. Meakim (predeceased)....

Matteo, Dawn M.

Matteo, Dawn M.

Jan 11, 2022

ALTAMONT- Dawn Marie Matteo, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, following a long illness. Bornin Albany, NY, in 1962, Dawn was the daughter of the late Mary and Donald Bigness, Sr. and the wife of Michael Matteo, Sr. Dawn is survived by her loving children, Michael Jr. (Kait), Ashlee (Joseph Berrios), and Stephen (Felicia Banks). She...

Catalano, Salvatore D.

Catalano, Salvatore D.

Jan 10, 2022

SOMERS, NY- Salvatore D. Catalano passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born in Albany, NY in 1930 to Anthony and Rosa (Cambareri) Catalano. He grew up by the Hudson River on Lansing Street with his brothers Frank, Anthony, and Vincent. He would tell you that he was “the last man standing,” as he was predeceased by his...

Mocker, Phyllis M.

Mocker, Phyllis M.

Jan 6, 2022

GLENMONT – Phyllis M. (Goes) Mocker, 86, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 06, 2022. Born in Selkirk the daughter of Cornelius and Wilhelmenia Goes, she graduated from Cathedral Academy. Phyllis worked as an accountant with Three Farm Dairy. She was a longtime communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her...

Ackerman, Rosemary T.

Ackerman, Rosemary T.

Jan 3, 2022

CATSKILL - Rosemary T. (Vadney) Ackerman, found eternal peace in the arms of our Lord in the evening of January 3, 2022. Born in Albany 101 years ago, to Philip and Mary Cunningham Vadney, Rosemary cherished the beauty of evening sunsets, all of nature and her family and friends. She enjoyed vacationing with her family at Dyken Pond and...

Reimer, Natalie

Reimer, Natalie

Dec 30, 2021

VOORHEESVILLE- Natalie (Mastriano) Reimer, 64, passed away suddenly Thursday, December 30, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Yolanda Mastriano. She graduated from Mercy High School, and continued her education at SUNY Cobleskill, receiving her Associate of Science degree in Nutrition in 1978. Natalie worked for the NYS Legislative...

Fisher, Kelley L.

Fisher, Kelley L.

Dec 29, 2021

ALBANY- Kelley Lee Fisher was born January 15, 1982 to Patricia and William Fisher. A little curly haired beauty, she was a character from the start! Full of life and personality who touched everyone she met. She graduated fromGuilderland High School with honors then went on to SUNY Stony Brook where she earned her BS in Psychology. She then...

Weeks, James W.

Weeks, James W.

Dec 25, 2021

COHOES- James W. Weeks, 83 passed away peacefully at home on Christmas moring December 25, 2021. Born, educated and raised in Hudson, NY he was the son of the late Alvin and Louise (Girard) Weeks. After serving in the US Navy, Jim went to work for the former Dorn’s Transportation in Colonie with his brother Al for many years,...

Scarpellino, Mary L.

Scarpellino, Mary L.

Dec 22, 2021

RENSSELAER- Mary L. Scarpellino, 73, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Riley. Mary worked for the NYS Research Foundation and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She was the wife of John Scarpellino: mother of Robert Giacomino,...

Casillo, Robert H.

Casillo, Robert H.

Dec 15, 2021

ALBANY- Robert H. Casillo, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Shaker Place. Born in Keene, NH, he was the son of the late Guy and Louise (Bulley) Casillo. Bob was the husband of the late Marguerite (Fiato) Casillo. Bob served in the US Army during the 1950s. He was a firefighter for the City of Albany...

Dunbar, Joseph J. Jr.

Dunbar, Joseph J. Jr.

Dec 14, 2021

GUILDERLAND- Joseph J. Dunbar, Jr. 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 in the comfort of his home. Born in New York City, Joe was the son of the late Joseph Dunbar and Doris Irene Hammond. Joe worked as a pressman for Williams Press and Boyd Printing. He was a member of the Elks Club and enjoyed spending...

Quinlan, Phillip D.

Quinlan, Phillip D.

Dec 11, 2021

COHOES- Phillip D. Quinlan, 90 passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 Born in West Springfield, MA he was the son of the late Albert A and Cora (Jerdo) Quinlan. Phil worked for General Electric as a Nuclear Engineer for many years. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Husband of Beverly (Bower) Quinlan; father of...

Colfels, Philomena Gioeni

Colfels, Philomena Gioeni

Dec 8, 2021

ALBANY- Philomena Gioeni Colfels, 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 08, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Concetta Breda. Philomena was predeceased by her husband Anthony Gioeni, and second husband Benard Colfels; and her daughter Antoinette Gioeni. Philomena was the youngest and last remaining sibling in her family....

Martin, Neil E.

Martin, Neil E.

Dec 3, 2021

FEURA BUSH – Neil E. Martin, 71, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at home after he fought cancer valiantly for 3 years with his wife Wanda by his side. Born in Albany he graduated from Ravena-Coeymans High School and was the son of the late Fortis and Naomi Hannay Martin. Neil worked for BOC/Linde for over 35 years...

Snyder, Lita M.

Snyder, Lita M.

Nov 30, 2021

ALBANY- Lita M. Snyder, 88, wife of the late Henry F. Snyder passed away peacefully on November 30, 2021 surrounded by family after a brief illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Ayers (Charles Hart). Lita was a graduate of St. James Grammar School and Vincentian Institute. She was the devoted mother...

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