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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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Germano, Edith J.

Germano, Edith J.

Aug 7, 2019

GLENMONT - Edith J. (Bruno) Germano, 89, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2019 at Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush. Born and educated in Coeymans, she was the daughter of the late Domonick and Rose (Scavia) Bruno. Edith was a bookkeeper, first for White Motor Company and later for her husband’s business, Germano Auto Service, both in...

Bayer, William H.

Bayer, William H.

Aug 7, 2019

ALBANY - William H. Bayer, 72, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Montclair, NJ, he was son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Fee) Bayer. Bill was a graduate of Siena College. Bill worked for the Albany County Department of Social Services as Director of Administrative Services....

Grossi, Martha S.

Grossi, Martha S.

Aug 2, 2019

ALBANY – Martha Schwori Grossi, 78, passed away August 2, 2019. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Ewald and Martha (Stefanski) Schwori.She was a graduate of Vincentian Institute in 1958, Saint Peter’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1961 (RN), and Albany Medical Center School of Anesthesia in 1964 (RNA).She worked first at St....

Pasquini, Susan J.

Pasquini, Susan J.

Jul 25, 2019

NORTH GREENBUSH- Susan J. Pasquini, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospice in Albany. Susan was born in Concord, New Hampshire on September 23, 1942 to Leeland (Bill) and Nadine (Milbury) Fletcher. She spent her early life in Exeter, NH before moving to Delmar, NY where she graduated from Bethlehem Central High School....

Gershen, Beverly A.

Gershen, Beverly A.

Jul 23, 2019

WEST VIRGINIA - Beverly A. (Rawlins) Gershen, 82, was called to the Lord peacefully in Beckley, WV, on July 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pottersville, NY on March 20, 1937, to the late Richard E. and Nancy (Wright) Rawlins. Beverly attended Pottersville Central School. She moved to Albany in 1954, where...

Brown, Wesley L.

Brown, Wesley L.

Jul 21, 2019

ALBANY – Wesley “Wes” Brown, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s. Born in Albany, he was the son of Anna (Franklin) Brown and the late Wesley L. Brown. Wes was a self-employed handyman and considered the “Legend of the Neighborhood”. He had a caring nature about him and was always...

Mackay, William C.

Mackay, William C.

Jul 19, 2019

ALBANY - William C. Mackay, 60, of Albany passed away on July 19, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Donald W. and Lois Ann (Bainbridge) Mackay. He proudly served in the US Navy. Billy was a Cleaner for the Picotte Companies in Albany for over 6 years. Billy...

King, June V.

King, June V.

Jul 17, 2019

-81 years of life- -A life blessed in so many ways- -A life that touched so many- June Victoria King of Loudonville, passed away at the Eddy Heritage House in Troy following a brief illness on Wednesday July 17, 2019. Born in 1938, the only child of John and Valerie (Corron) King, June grew up on “The Farm” in...

Phillips, Colette

Phillips, Colette

Jul 15, 2019

CANTON, GA - Colette Phillips, 94, a nearly lifelong resident of upstate New York, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2019 in Canton, Georgia. Born on Dean St. in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Francis A. Sr. and Florence (Doherty) O’Mara. Colette had a long career with the New York Telephone Company retiring in...

Phillips, Kevin J.

Phillips, Kevin J.

Jul 14, 2019

ALBANY – Kevin J. Phillips, 60, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Born and educated in Albany, he is the son of Janet (Dwyer) Phillips and the late John H. Phillips, Jr. Kevin worked for the Albany County Office of General Services and was also the owner and operator of Dun-Rite Construction. In...

Shields, Sylvester D.

Shields, Sylvester D.

Jun 29, 2019

ALBANY- Sylvester D. Shields, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday June 29, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Bertha (Reitz) Shields. Sylvester served in the Naval Reserves for 8 years. He worked at Sealtest for 25 years retiring in 1969. It was there...

Tierney, Martha E.

Tierney, Martha E.

Jun 27, 2019

DELMAR- Martha E. Tierney, 87, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Teresian House. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Julia (Adams) Memole. Martha was raised in East Greenbush and was a graduate of Columbia High School. She retired from New York State Department of Social Services in 1995 after 17 years...

Devlin, Mary Clare

Devlin, Mary Clare

Jun 22, 2019

ALBANY - It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Clare Devlin announces her passing, quietly in the care of the Joan Nicole Prince Home, Saturday, June 22, 2019, at the age of 81 years. She was born in Albany, NY and was the daughter of Dutch and Marie Holland (predeceased) and wife of Michael...

Brown Sr., Marc Anthony

Brown Sr., Marc Anthony

Jun 22, 2019

Albany- Only 59 years old, Marc passed away from Lung Cancer at home on June 22nd, 2019.Marc was born in Albany and raised by his single mother, Laverne.He grew up with 3 sisters- Angela, Yvonne, Swaysia and 2 brothers- Stephen and Brian. Marc was the oldest child and that came with a big responsibility. Growing up he...

Richards, Richard M.

Richards, Richard M.

Jun 21, 2019

Loudonville - Richard M. Richards passed away on June 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness.Born in Albany, NY on February 20, 1953.He was the son of the late Helen and Ronald Richards.Raised in Albany, Ricky graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in 1971.He served proudly in the United States Air Force from...

Linehan, Marilyn H.

Linehan, Marilyn H.

Jun 11, 2019

ALBANY- It is with great sadness that the family of Marilyn H. Linehan announces her passing, quietly in the care of the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital, Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the age of 89 years. She was born in Albany, NY and was the daughter of Robert Cornelius Heim and Edith McLean Heim. In addition to...

Piazza, Kevin M.

Piazza, Kevin M.

Jun 11, 2019

ALBANY- Kevin M. Piazza, 50, died suddenly Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Born in Albany, he is the son of Margaret Currie Piazza and the late Peter Piazza. He graduated from Guilderland High School and SUNY Brockport with an Associate’s degree. At the time of his death, Kevin was working at the NYS Office of General Services. He was Vice...

Dillon, Elizabeth T.

Dillon, Elizabeth T.

Jun 8, 2019

ALBANY- Elizabeth ‘Betty” Dillon, 90, died Saturday, June 8, 2019 at home after a long illness. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late James and Theresa (Mattick) Soraghan. Prior to becoming a homemaker, Betty worked for the NY Telephone for a brief time and the Albany County Civil Defense Dept. as a clerk for...

Rohl, Patrick P.

Rohl, Patrick P.

Jun 6, 2019

NASSAU – Patrick P. Rohl, 69, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Riley Rohl.Patrick was a mechanic, pipe fitter and welder at Sterling Winthrop (A.M.R.I.) for 42 years.He was also the Assistant Chief for the Fire Brigade at the plant....

Aiezza, Sr., Andrew A.

Aiezza, Sr., Andrew A.

Jun 4, 2019

DELMAR - Andrew A. Aiezza Sr., 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 4, 2019. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Giovannina Tascione Aiezza. Mr. Aiezza graduated from St. Anthony’s School and Philip Schuyler High School. He was a printer and night supervisor for Eastern Tablet. He was also a printer...

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