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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Butman, Jr., Thomas R.

Butman, Jr., Thomas R.

Mar 6, 2021

DELMAR - Thomas was born January 18, 1930 in Albany to the late T. Rufus and Anne (Cahill) Butman. He graduated from St. Teresa of Avila Parish School in 1943, Christian Brothers Academy in 1947 and from Siena College in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics and pursued graduate studies in physics at Union...

Grady, Thomas A.

Grady, Thomas A.

Mar 5, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA .-On March 5, 2021 Thomas A. Grady, loving husband and father of four, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Thomas was born December 8, 1931, to James E. Grady Jr. and Mary (Mott) Grady in Albany, New York. After graduating from Christian Brothers Academy in 1949, he enlisted in the Navy. He served...

Clancy, John T.

Clancy, John T.

Feb 24, 2021

ALBANY- John T. Clancy, 81, of Albany, passed away on February 24, 2021 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Graveside services for John will take place on Friday March 5, 2021 at 11:00 am at Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands. Please enter thru the Route 378 Gate at 10:45 to follow procession to the graveside.

Nerf, Joan M.

Nerf, Joan M.

Feb 20, 2021

ALBANY – Joan M. (Shanahan) Nerf, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Born in Albany, the daughter of the late William and Marie (Herbert) Shanahan, Joan graduated from St. James grammar school and Vincentian Institute. She was a longtime Communicant of St. Francis of Assisi (formerly St. James Church) and an active Parish volunteer for many...

Adriance, Gladys M.

Adriance, Gladys M.

Feb 18, 2021

ALBANY - Gladys M. Adriance, 87, a lifelong Albany resident, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and May Adriance. Gladys worked in the Custodial Department for both the NYS Education Dept. and for Albany County for many years. She is survived by her brother John Adriance, her caregiver and niece...

Keegan, James E.

Keegan, James E.

Feb 10, 2021

Feura Bush, NY - James Edward Keegan, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at the age of 85. He was born December 6, 1935, in Cortland NY, to John and Mary Jessie Keegan. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School and attended classes at Ithaca College. He married Mary D’Amore and had four sons— James, Thomas,...

Huba, Patricia Jo

Huba, Patricia Jo

Feb 6, 2021

GUILDERLAND-Patricia Jo Huba,69 of Guilderland, NY passed away peacefully following a brief illness on February 6, 2021. Born in Albany, NY she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gabrielle Bossert. She is survivedby her three children Patrick Huba, Nicholas Huba and Bridget (Jack) Gardy. Grandchildren Kayla Huba, Laken Pyper Huba, and grandpups Cole and Lola.Sister of...

(Reed) Delaney, Arlene B.

(Reed) Delaney, Arlene B.

Feb 4, 2021

CAMBRIDGE, MASS .- Arlene Barbara (Reed) Delaney, 80 years-old, died at peace in the early morning of February 4th, 2021. Her life was shaped by service and caring for others. Certainly, for her children and grandchildren, but fiercely for all those whose path she crossed. Whether as physician, friend, mentor, relative or neighbor, her actions were to...

Mcnamara, Margaret M.

Mcnamara, Margaret M.

Feb 3, 2021

ALBANY--Margaret M. McNamara, 93, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Peg was appointed a Fellow of the Energy Systems Institute at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences following her retirement from the U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Undersea Warfare...

Cellery, Thomas P.

Cellery, Thomas P.

Feb 3, 2021

ALBANY - Thomas P. Cellery, 97, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 3, 2021. Born and raised in Albany, he was the son of the late William and Anna (McCann) Cellery. Tom was a proud US Army Veteran serving during World War II. He was a longtime employee at Montgomery Wards in Menands. Tom was...

Scott, Dorothy H.

Scott, Dorothy H.

Feb 3, 2021

GLENMONT - Dorothy H. Scott, 103, of Glenmont passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Ernest and Eva (Stanton) DeLisle. She lived in Watervliet for many years where she was a member of the Watervliet Seniors before moving to Glenmont in 2000. She was a loving and dedicated homemaker and...

Novak, Jean E.

Novak, Jean E.

Feb 2, 2021

GLENVILLE - On Tuesday February 2, 2021, Jean E. Novak, went home to be with the Lord after a long and beautiful life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many that knew her. Jean is predeceased by her first husband Edward Novak and her second husband Donald Reid. Jean is further...

Lehner, Lori Ann

Lehner, Lori Ann

Jan 31, 2021

KINDERHOOK- On Sunday, January 31, 2021, Lori Ann Lehner, loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 61 after a brief illness. Born on May 31, 1959 in Albany, Lori was the oldest child of Richard and Shirley (Farrell) Lehner. Later known as the “mayor of Halter Road” in Glenmont, Lori resided on that...

Calderone, Helen

Calderone, Helen

Jan 30, 2021

ALBANY - Helen Calderone, 83 of Albany, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021. Born in Albany, Helen was the daughter of the late Frank and CarmelaCalderone. From 1954 to 1984, Helen was a Franciscan Nun in Syracuse, following that she worked various part time positions, before retiring. She was also a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church...

Snide, Carol A.

Snide, Carol A.

Jan 24, 2021

SELKIRK - Carol A. Snide, 74, of Selkirk, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2021 with her loving husband by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Kathrine (Clark) Silvernail. She was married to Arnold Snide and shared a blessed union of almost 56 years together prior to her passing. She was...

Acquario, Virginia Difabio

Acquario, Virginia Difabio

Jan 21, 2021

DELMAR - On January 21, 2021, our family, church, town and society in general lost one of humanity’s greatest and most gifted treasurers. Virginia was a wife, mother, grandmother, registered nurse and child birth educator, poet, artist, gardener (master certified), certified arborist, landscaper, home designer, chef, baker and just about anything she wanted to be and she did it...

Suarato, Louis J.

Suarato, Louis J.

Jan 18, 2021

ALBANY - Louis “Lou” J Suarato passed away on January 18 2021. He was the beloved husband of 30 years of Ann Marie Franke Suarato and adoring father of Alison L Suarato and Benjamin Suarato (Sarah Sonies). Beloved brother of JoAnn Suarato, Georgette Maddalena and Sandy Suarato. Brother in law to Stephen Franke and Frances Franke, Joanne...

Palmer, Michael G.

Palmer, Michael G.

Jan 16, 2021

Albany- Michael George Palmer; 2/16/1950- 1/16/2021 (Age 70) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael George Palmer, who died in his home on January 16, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19. Michael was born on 2/16/1950 in Schenectady, NY to Dorothy and Frank Palmer. He was one of eight children. Mike married...

Lemon, Alfred F.

Lemon, Alfred F.

Jan 16, 2021

ALBANY - Alfred F. LeMon, 91, of Albany, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021. A life-long resident of Albany, he was son of the late Harold and Rose (Myers) LeMon. He was a proud Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Al worked for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles as the Director of Driver...

Williams, Harold J.

Williams, Harold J.

Jan 13, 2021

HANNACROIX - Harold J. Williams, 62, of Hannacroix passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at St. Peters Hospital. Harold was born in Albany, the son of the late Arnold L. and Marion E. (Palmer) Williams. He was married to the former Sherry (Hinkley) Williams and shared a blessed union of sevenyears prior to his passing. At...

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