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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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Cucarini, Marion
Jul 2, 2020
GLENMONT - Marion Cucarini, 97, passed away peacefully at her home July 2, 2020. Born May 1, 1923 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth Berberick and the sister of the late Francis Berberick, Jr. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Merigo Cucarini, with whom she truly found joy. Cherished...
Miller, Ruth O. “Sally”
Jun 29, 2020
ALBANY - Ruth “Sally” Miller, 107, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020 at the Teresian House in Albany where she currently resided for the past 10 years. Born in 1912 in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anson L. and Emma C. (Richenaker) Kerr. Sally was a dancer and musician in her younger...
Demaria, Joseph A. Sr.
Jun 24, 2020
ALBANY - Joseph A. DeMaria, Sr. 97 of Albany passed away on June 24, 2020. Mr. DeMaria was a beloved son and brother, a devoted and loving husband, a cherished father, and a treasured grandfather. He joined the Army Air Corps at the start of WWII and flew 35 bombing missions garnering many awards including a presidential...
Miller Jr., George F.
Jun 18, 2020
CLARKSVILLE - George F. Miller Jr., 72, of Clarksville passed away on June 18, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, George was the eldest son of George F. Sr. and Catherine K. Miller (Kohinke) of Delmar. A veteran of the U.S. Navy Seabees, George served in Vietnam, earning a bronze star. A lifetime employee...
Lauenstein, Anne D.
Jun 10, 2020
SLINGERLANDS - Anne Marie (Durner) Lauenstein, 81 passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Born on August 23, 1938 at Fitch Sanitarium in the Bronx to Florence and Edward Durner. Anne grew up in the Bronx neighborhood of Parkchester and attended St. Raymond Catholic Elementary School and the Academy of Mount St. Ursula High School. A National Merit Scholar,...
Barker, Elizabeth H.
Jun 7, 2020
DELMAR- Elizabeth Hough Barker of Delmar died on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Beth was a teacher and homemaker whose way with others endeared her to everyone she met. Generous of heart and spirit, she was always quick to smile and offer an encouraging word. Beth was born in Watertown, New York, on July 28, 1945, to John...
Brindisi, Dr. John M.
Jun 6, 2020
Delray Beach, FL - October 17, 1924 – June 6, 2020 Resident of Delray Beach, Florida. Forever loved, and remembered by devoted family and friends. Dr. John Brindisi, age 95, passed away June 6, 2020, in Delray Beach, Florida, on the 76th anniversary of the D-Day Normandy invasion.He was a former resident of Delmar and Northport, NY....
Salisbury, Rita A.
Jun 3, 2020
ALBANY- Rita A. Salisbury, 87, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Cecil (Hutton) Baldwin. She was the wife of the late Francis Salisbury. Rita was a machinist at Thermal Products in Menands for 40 years. Rita is...
Antenucci, Christine M.
May 30, 2020
ALBANY - Christine M. Antenucci, 65 of Albany, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Louise (Serwanski) Lawton. She was married to Marvin W. Antenucci and shared a blessed and devoted union of 39 years together. Christine was...
Cornell Jr., Richard T. “Rick”
May 28, 2020
COLONIE – Richard T. “Rick” Cornell, Jr., 50, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 28, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he attended Bethlehem Central High School and was the son of Esther Murphy Cornell and the late Richard T. Cornell, Sr. At the time of his passing Rick was working at Paesan’s Pizza...
Mahar, Sr., James V.
May 27, 2020
LATHAM - James V Mahar, Sr., 80, passed away on May 27, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He is now reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife Janice, who passed away January 13, 2019.Born and educated in Albany. He was the second oldest son born to Thomas and Isabella Skelly Mahar. James joined...
Duncan, John D.
May 25, 2020
ALBANY - John David Duncan, passed away at home with his family by his side on May 25, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born in Albany on June 19, 1939. He was a member of the Vincentian Institute Class of 1957 and from St. Michael’s College Class of 1961 followed by serving in the...
Whalen, Carol L.
May 19, 2020
ALBANY NY- Carol L. Whalen, 97, born June 1, 1922, died on Tuesday May 19, 2020 peacefully at her daughter’s home. She was married to Richard (Dick) Whalen for 61 years prior to his death in 2002. She is survived by her daughter Margaret (Richard) Neenan and predeceased by her three sons Richard III, Timothy, and Robert; and survived...
Fricke, Lorraine
May 18, 2020
GLENMONT - Lorraine G. (Del Duca) Fricke of Glenmont, was called home on Monday, May 18, 2020. Lorraine was born in Brooklyn on February 20, 1935, the daughter of the late Frank and Grace Del Duca. Lorraine loved people and enjoyed being a social butterfly. She loved to bowl, play bingo and go to the dog races....
Macri, Louise
May 1, 2020
Delmar - Louise Hilton Macri, 85, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Mae Hilton and beloved granddaughter of the late Herman and Louise Mattick who raised her. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph...
Myers, Patricia
May 1, 2020
ALBANY- Patricia (Mather) Myers, Just as the peaceful morning light appeared, Pat took her last breath on May 1, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Pat grew up in Slingerlands and was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, Class of 1955. She was employed by Albany Stratton VA Hospital Canteen Services and was affectionately known as the Frog Lady…...
Godfrey, Arthur J.
Apr 29, 2020
ALBANY - Arthur J. Godfrey, 75, entered into eternal rest after an 11 year courageous battle with Respiratory Disease on Wednesday April 29, 2020. Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late Arthur A. and Jane (Rice) Godfrey. Art was a graduate of Albany Academy and attended Norwich University in Vermont. He then...
Sheehan, Winifred “Wynne”
Apr 29, 2020
ALBANY - Winifred “Wynne” (Carlin) Sheehan, 102, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020 in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Winifred (Holland) Carlin. Wynne worked for Albany County Department of Social Services. She was an active...
Basco “Butch’ Marcello
Apr 24, 2020
ALBANY- Marcello “Butch” Basco, born on Thursday, October 1, 1942 to Joaquin & Margherita Basco passed suddenly on Friday, April 24th, 2020. He is survived by his children John, Kim & Chris, to which he was a wonderful father. His sister, Nicolina Miller and brother Jack Basco, to which he was a “baby” brother and several nieces & nephews,...
Ragule Ii, John T.
Apr 22, 2020
ALBANY - John T. Ragule II; passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday April 22, 2020. Born in Albany, he was the son of Rosemary (Avellino) Ragule and the late John T. Ragule. He was a 1990 graduate of CBA and then earned his B.S. degree in 2016 at SUNY. John was last employed with NYS as...
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