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Recent Obituaries in Albany, NY
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Panzetta, Grace M.
Jun 26, 2021
ALBANY- Grazia Maria (Grace) Pulieri Panzetta, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Born in Pulsano, Taranto, Italia, she is the daughter of the late Angelo Pulieri and Teresa Lippolis Pulieri. Grace married her husband of 42 years, the late Antonio Panzetta in 1956. They emigrated to the US and worked as seamstress...
Kenneally, Betty L
Jun 24, 2021
ALBANY- Betty L. Kenneally, 82, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Betty was raised in Potsdam and lived in Albany most of her life. She retired from NYS Dept. of Higher Education. She is survived by her children Brenda, Daniel and his wife Janice, Susan and her husband Bill Kaehn; grandchildren Rachel, Simon,...
Scholetzky, Gloria
Jun 22, 2021
LATHAM- Gloria Scholetzky, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, she lived in the Capital District most of her life and worked as a legal secretary for various law firms in the area. Gloria is grateful to her many dear friends for their lasting friendship and kindness. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Robin...
Faulkner, Sophia A.
Jun 22, 2021
ALBANY-Sophia A Faulkner, 37, of Albany, NY passed away from complications after a long four year battle on June 22 2021 with her only daughter and junior sister by her side. Born in Manhattan, she was the daughter of Ines Bratcher and Kenneth Faulkner. She is survived by her daughter Kayla Huba, two dog babies Dash and Maple, and...
Phillips, Janet D.
Jun 21, 2021
ALBANY- Janet D. Phillips, 85, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2021. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of Francis E. and Dorothy (Fox) Dwyer. Janet was a Comptometer Operator for many years with the D&H Railroad in Albany and she was a Communicant of the Parish of Mater Christi. Janet was predeceased...
Leromain, Doris E.
Jun 20, 2021
Glenmont- Doris E. Leromain, 85, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021. Born in Albany she was the daughter of Robert and Alma Critcher and a graduate of Albany High School. Doris was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved taking care of her family, cooking and baking. She is survived by her husband of 30 years,...
Cote, Josephine
Jun 20, 2021
ALBANY- Josephine M. Cote, passed away on June 20, 2021 after a long illness with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany, Josephine was the cherished daughter of Italian immigrant parents Dominick Raponi and Maria “Mary” Reali. She grew up in what was then known as Albany’s Little Italy and graduated from Cathedral High School. Josephine also...
Faul, Joseph Cloud
Jun 20, 2021
WATERVLIET- Joseph Cloud Faul, 90, of Watervliet, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, while at the Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Walter J. Faul Sr. and Dorothy (Rhoads) Faul. He was the husband to the late Karene (Tarquin) Faul, with whom he shared over 41 years of marriage....
Kavanaugh, William H.
Jun 19, 2021
ALBANY- William H. Kavanaugh, 87, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. Born in Albany to Henry and Margaret Hahn Kavanaugh, he graduated from St. Teresa elementary school, CBA and Siena College. He served in the US Army stationed in Korea. Bill had a long and distinguished career as a Claims Adjustor with Kemper Insurance including working the “big cases”...
Murphy, Mary Anne C.
Jun 16, 2021
ALBANY- On June 16, 2021 Mary Anne C. Murphy went to join God and her beloved Tom in heaven. Mary Anne was the beloved wife of Thomas Murphy and daughter of Donald and Mary (Sharkey) Cooke. She was a graduateof CathedralAcademy. Upon graduation, she worked for the telephone company. After her family was raised, she worked for and retired...
Kroon, Efrain
Jun 11, 2021
WATERVLIET- Efrain Kroon Jr. (Butch), 76, passed away suddenly, with loved ones around him, on June 11,2021. Born in Manhattan, New York, he was the son of the late Efrain Kroon Sr. and the late Lucrecia (Rodriguez) Kroon. Efrain was the oldest of 4 children (Efrain, Robert, Steven, and David). Efrain Jr excelled in track and field, as one...
Fink, Vince
Jun 10, 2021
WESTERLO- Beloved husband, father and grandfather Vince “Papa” George Fink passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the age of 65 with his loving family by his side. Vince was born in Albany, on July 9, 1955 to the late Vincent and Mary Fink. Vince is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Susan...
Yingling, Audrey
Jun 9, 2021
DELMAR- Audrey Yingling left this life on June 9, 2021 to join her beloved husband, Stanton, who has been waiting for her for 26 years for a joyful reunion in their Heavenly Home. Mrs. Yingling was born on May 1, 1927 in Schenectady, NY. Her parents were Ethel (Groff) and Lewis Phillips. She was pre-deceased by her parents and...
Lewitinn, Robert J.
Jun 4, 2021
ALBANY- Robert J. Lewitinn, 30, passed away suddenly June 4, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. Robert was born in Albany, and was known for being the life of the party. He had such a beautiful smile and personality. He always made people laugh and had many talents. He will be truly missed and always in our hearts. Robert is...
Kane, Walter “Wally”
May 31, 2021
ALBANY - Wally Kane died Monday, May 31, 2021 just shy of his 88 thbirthday at Teresian House Nursing Home in Albany after living with Alzheimer’s for eight years. He was the imp of Carmel Gardens East and was adored by his caretakers for his air kisses, hand holding and thank yous all around. Wally Kane was a big...
Donohue, Joseph J.
May 31, 2021
GUILDERLAND – Joseph J. Donohue passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 31, 2021. Joe’s passing marks the culmination of a long and happy life highlighted by his deep love of family, commitment to his faith and Irish heritage, and deep sense of patriotism toward his country. Joe was born on December 3, 1934, the seventh of Mary...
Denigris, Edward M.
May 24, 2021
Fishersville, Va- Our father Edward Matthew DeNigris, March 20, 1926-May 24, 2021, passed on to eternal peace joining his beloved wife Aris of 72 years who predeceased him five weeks earlier. Born on Orange Street in 1926, he resided in Albany NY his entire life, Pop was the proud son of Italian immigrant parents. He was predeceased by his...
Marcil, Jean
May 22, 2021
ALBANY- Jean Hodgkins Marcil, 80 of Albany, passed away peacefully, on May 22, 2021. Born in Castleton, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Burnett) Hodgkins. Jean was a graduate of Castleton High School and Bryant College of Smithfield, Rhode Island. Early in her career she worked for Paul Revere Insurance Company and then a 30-year...
Kelley, Melvin C.
May 19, 2021
SHELBURNE, VT – Melvin C. Kelley, 98, passed away surrounded by family on May 19th, 2021 in Burlington, Vermont. He was born on September 9, 1922 to George and Helen Kelley of Rochester, Pennsylvania. Mel is survived by his wife, Hope, his children Brian Kelley and Debora KillKelley, and his grandchildren Matthew KillKelley and Elyse KillKelley. Mel was a...
Gallagher, Brian P.
May 13, 2021
DELMAR – Brian P. Gallagher, passed away peacefully at home on May 13th 2021. He was born in Albany in 1940, son of the late Donald J. and Rosemary (Martin) Gallagher. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Marie (Sandola); sons Brian P. and Craig (Kelly); beloved granddaughters Maggie and Kate; and his brother Donald. He was...
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