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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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Stewart, Laura J.
Feb 3, 2018
ALBANY- In her 68th year, Laura Virginia Stewart passed away at Hudson Park Nursing Center on February 3, 2018 after a long illness. Laura was born in Springfield, Illinois and raised in the metropolitan Chicago area with a substantial part of her life spent in Maywood. She graduated from Chicago Conservatory College and earned a master’s degree in music...
Dickert, Margaret L.
Feb 2, 2018
GLENMONT – Margaret L. (Horst) Dickert, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Friday, February 2, 2018. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Irene (Mausert) Horst. She was a graduate of Hackett High School. Mrs. Dickert worked for the NYS retirement system as a processing clerk for 10 years. She...
Canty, Irene A.
Jan 31, 2018
ALBANY- Irene "Aunt Ag" (Domblewski) Zukauskas Canty, 95, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at her home. Born in Schenectady, Irene was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. She worked as an audit clerk with the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles in Albany for 17 years, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Retired Public Employee...
King, Janet M.
Jan 28, 2018
ALBANY- Janet M. King, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Teresian House. Born in Albany, she was daughter of the late Daniel and Eleanor (Boniface) King. Janet graduated from St. Ann’s Academy and the College of St. Rose where she received her Bachelor’s degree in education. She was a Sister of Mercy for 21...
Denyse, Jean Mahan
Jan 25, 2018
ALBANY- Jean Mahan DeNyse, 89, died Thursday, January 25, 2018 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Catherine (Gleason) Mahan, Jr. She was a graduate of St. Joseph School in Albany and attended Cathedral Academy. Jean worked for Continental Insurance Company and also for...
Lopresti, Maria Gullo
Jan 22, 2018
ALBANY- Maria (Gullo) LoPresti, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home on Monday, January 22, 2018. Born in Scala di Patti, Sicily, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Rosa (Ravida) Gullo. Mrs. LoPresti immigrated to the US along with her daughter in 1956 to join her husband Antonino in Albany. She...
Weidman, Latelle “Bucky” Sr.
Jan 21, 2018
GLENMONT – LaTelle “Bucky” Weidman, Sr., 83, died suddenly on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at home. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the NY Mets. He is survived by his wife, MaryAnn (Pomakoy) Weidman; four sons, LaTelle Jr., Kevin, and Keith Weidman all of Selkirk and Shane (Krystal) Weidman of Wilmington, NC; his sister, Hilly Ryder...
Copson Dorothy Dc Sr.
Jan 21, 2018
MENANDS- Sister Dorothy Copson, DC died Sunday January 21, 2018 at St. Louise House in Menands. Sister was 91 years of age and 72 years vocation. Born in Boston, MA, on April 5, 1926, Sister Dorothy was one of 8 children born to William and Florence Copson. Sister Dorothy joined the Community of Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent...
Fitzpatrick, Laura E.
Jan 20, 2018
ALBANY- Laura Elizabeth (Tartaglia) Fitzpatrick, 96, entered Eternal life surrounded by her family, Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Teresian House. A lifelong resident of Albany, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Victoria (Spinosa) Tartaglia. Mrs. Fitzpatrick graduated from the former Cathedral Academy, retired from Sterling-Winthrop, Inc., in 1983 after more than 20 years of service,...
Dussor, William D.
Jan 13, 2018
SCITUATE, MA – William “Bill” Dussor, 60, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 peacefully in his home, after losing his courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family in Scituate, Massachusetts. Born in Albany, NY on November 28, 1957, he was the son of Ruth Dussor and Robert L. Dussor Jr. In addition to his parents...
Williams, Denise Anne Dc Sr.
Jan 10, 2018
MENANDS- Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Sister Denise Williams, D.C., died at St. Louise House in Albany, N.Y., on January 10, 2018.Sister Denise was 71 years of age and 52 years vocation. Born in New Rochelle, N.Y., on December 2, 1946, Sister Denise (baptized Denise Anne) was one of three children born to Charles Monroe and...
Asprion, Marsha M.
Jan 9, 2018
ALBANY- Marsha M. (Jones) Asprion 69, passed away Tuesday, January 09, 2018. Born in Ticonderoga, NY she was the daughter of the late James F. and Margaret (O’Connell) Jones. Marsha was a legal secretary for the law firm of Bruno & Summers in Albany for many years and also for the office of Sol Greenberg. She is survived by...
Petrarca, Ralph
Jan 8, 2018
ALBANY- Ralph Petrarca, 84, passed away Monday, January 08, 2018 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Italy, he lived in Albany since 1955 and was a union construction worker for many years. He is survived by his sister Marcella; nieces Azzurra and Gabriela, and cousin Nicola Campana all of Italy; and his cousins Nickie Herold (Joseph)...
Nolan, Victoria Dc Sr.
Jan 7, 2018
MENANDS- .Sister Victoria Ann Nolan, DC died on January 7, 2018 at St. Louise House in Menands.Sister was 98 years of age and 80 years vocation as a Daughter of Charity. Born in Albany, NY on April 22, 1919, Sister Victoria was one of 3 children born to Agnes Kent and John Nolan.Sister Victoria joined the Community of Daughters...
Tanski, Emily G.
Jan 6, 2018
ALBANY- Emily G. Tanski, 92 went to her eternal rest on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn. Emily was born July 11, 1925, in Albany, NY. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ida Witt. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard H. Tanski and her children, Patricia, Mark and John Jewell. She is...
Guidetti, Eugene “Gene”
Dec 30, 2017
ALBANY – Eugene L. “Gene” Guidetti, 78, died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Brighton Gardens in Winston–Salem N.C. Born in Albany, Gene was the son of the late Louis and Bessie (Bonanno) Guidetti. He graduated high school from Vincentian Institute, Albany, NY and Russell Sage Junior College of Albany. Eugene was the proprietor of the G & G Tavern...
Maloy, Mary A.
Dec 30, 2017
ALBANY- Mary A. Maloy, 89, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn on Saturday, December 30, 2017, following a nine year battle with cancer. Born in Rensselaer, NY, Mary was the youngest child of Joseph and Mary Elizabeth (Terry) Maloy. She grew up in Rensselaer and attended St. John’s academy. Upon the sudden death of her mother, she...
Mcneil, Mary Ann
Dec 27, 2017
DELMAR – Mary Ann (Hart) McNeil, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (McHugh) Hart, Sr. Mary Ann was a graduate of Vincentian Institute and the College of Saint Rose where she completed all the requirements for a Master’s Degree in Elementary...
Calabrese, Eugene J.
Dec 18, 2017
ALBANY – Eugene J. “Gene” Calabrese, “Papa”, 92, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Rocco and Catherine (Lemme) Calabrese. Gene was a United States Army Veteran of WWII. Having served in the 28th division at the Battle of the...
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