Shields, Helen R.
May 20, 2018
ALBANY – Helen R. (Adams) Shields, 94, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Catherine (Gannon) Adams, Sr. and graduated from Vincentian Institute. Mrs. Shields worked in the executive office of Governor Dewey before raising...
Maguire, Charles F. Jr.
May 18, 2018
ALBANY-Charles F. Maguire, Jr., 65, passed away suddenly on May 18, 2018. Mr. Maguire retired from Albany County. He enjoyed playing golf, chess and guitar. He is survived by his son, Charles F. Maguire III of Albany; his daughter, Bridget Maguire of Fl.; wife, Margaret M. (Condon) Maguire; sister, Kathleen Sun of SC; brother, Joseph Maguire of Albany; several...
Rosselli, Gigi Catherine
May 17, 2018
LOUDONVILLE- Gigi Catherine Conboy Rosselli, 67, left this world on May 17, 2018 with a smile and with her beloved husband by her side. Gigi had bravely fought frontotemporal dementia for three years. The brain disorder sidelined her from the activities she loved and mostly from her decades-long profession as a hair stylist. She was unable to continue managing...
Cameron, Rosemary
May 17, 2018
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA -Rosemary Cameron of Lawrenceville, Georgia, formerly of Albany, New York, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the age of 87. Born Rosemary Gravina in Albany, the only child of Emmanuel Gravina and Mary Fazio Gravina. She was predeceased by her husband Truman David Cameron and is survived by her two sons, Paul (Terry) Cameron of Johns...
Soraghan, Rosemary
May 14, 2018
ALBANY- Rosemary (Travis) Soraghan, 74, passed away peacefully at her sister’s home on Monday, May 14, 2018. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Rose (Gabel) Travis, Sr. Rosemary was a longtime Communicant and Eucharistic Minister at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. For many years, Rosemary worked for Key Bank as a money transfer...
Roshick, Susan
May 5, 2018
GLENMONT- Susan Roshick, 76, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 5, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born in Auburn, NY in 1942 to Frank and Elizabeth Roshick. As a child she moved to Albany with her family and graduated from Vincentian Institute. Susan proudly worked for over 20 years in administration...
Catalano, Antoinette Rose
Apr 30, 2018
ALBANY- Antoinette R. (Satalino) Catalano, 104, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of Martino and Vincenza (Racchia) Satalino and wife of the late Samuel F. Catalano. She was born in Albany on February 7, 1914 and attended and graduated from St. Anthony School. Mrs. Catalano worked for John...
Devoss, Walter J. “Buddy” Jr.
Apr 30, 2018
SLINGERLANDS- Walter J. “Buddy” DeVoss, Jr., 62, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Albany, he was the son of Walter J. DeVoss, Sr. and the late Jayne (DeBella) DeVoss. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Elizabeth DeVoss and his beloved Lori Brock. Buddy was...
Linehan, David J.
Apr 26, 2018
ALBANY- It is with great sadness that the family of David J. Linehan announces his passing, quietly at home, Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the age of 88 years. He was born in Glens Falls, NY and was the son of John H. Linehan and Ida Kinary Linehan. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother...
Samuel, Saleem A.
Apr 26, 2018
ALBANY- Saleem A. Samuel, 74, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 26, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Saira (Mall) Samuel; loving father of Iram (Liaqat) Masih, Kiren (Michael) Cormier, Shazia (Al-Nawaz) Jivani, Nadia (William) McGovern and Waseem (Jessica) Samuel; cherished grandfather of Alexander, Azhar, Afnan, Anisah, Isabelle, Benjamin, Eva Marie and Audrianna. Relatives and...
Cerone, Shirley A.
Apr 21, 2018
GLENMONT – Shirley Ann Cerone, 81, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 21, 2018 at her home. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mabel (VanAlstyne) Bailey. Shirley was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband James...
Purello, Joseph A. “Coach”
Apr 21, 2018
EAST GREENBUSH- Joseph A. “Coach” Purello, 95, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, April 21, 2018. Raised in Albany, he was the son of Nellie and Charles Purello. Joe graduated from Albany High School and attained undergraduate and Master’s degrees from Syracuse University, Joe was exceptionally close with his brothers, Sam and Al. Like them, he was an...
Tuzzolo, Georgette I.
Apr 20, 2018
ALBANY – Georgette I. Tuzzolo, 55, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, daughter of the late Charles and Sarah (Ford) Koonz, she was a graduate of Albany High School.Georgette worked for many years as a nurse’s aide and then a dental assistant. She...
Jordan, Mary Beth
Apr 18, 2018
ALBANY – Mary Beth Jordan age 85, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving children and their spouses. Mary Beth was born in Albany, New York to Paul and Mabel Somerville. She is survived by her beloved children Charlie and his wife Kathy of Medfield, MA and Paula Pierro and her husband Lou of Loudonville, NY....
Gorgen, Olga A.
Apr 13, 2018
ALBANY- Olga A. Gorgen, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home in Albany. Born June 21, 1921 in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Katarzyna (Kielbasa) Wojnar. Olga graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam. After graduation she worked as an Estee Lauder representative...
Baldino, Elizabeth Ann D.C. Sr.
Apr 6, 2018
MENANDS- Sister Elizabeth Ann Baldino, DC died April 6, 2018 at St. Louise Residence in Menands. She was 101 years of age, 81 years vocation as a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on February 27, 1917, Sister Elizabeth Ann, nee Euphemia, was the second of three children born to Dominic and Rosina...
Vanderwarker, Mary W.
Apr 4, 2018
ALBANY- Mary (Wallingford) Vanderwarker, 85, passed away surrounded by family Wednesday, April 04, 2018 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Mary was born on December 23, 1932, to Dr. Arthur Wallingford and Ann Downey of Green Island of Irish and English descent. The oldest of four, Mary attended the Kenwood School and was a smart, independent thinker,...
Burdick, Patricia C.
Apr 2, 2018
DELMAR- Patricia Carroll Curry Burdick passed away on April 2, 2018. She was the daughter of Edward Peter Curry and Rosalie Marie Nally Curry. After Pat’s father’s passing, she and her mother moved to Albany, NY. Pat graduated from Academy of the Holy Names and Marymount College (‘51) in Tarrytown, NY. After college, Pat worked at the Albany VA...
Fox, James V.
Apr 2, 2018
ALBANY- James V. Fox, 73, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice on Monday, April 2, 2018 after a brave battle with cancer. Jim was born in Queens, NY on September 19, 1944 to Frank and Eleanor Fox. Nicknamed by his family as “rebel”, Jim lived a full life. After graduating Brooklyn Tech High School, Jim went on to...
