Franklin, Patrick J.
Nov 9, 2016
ALBANY- Patrick J. Franklin, 69, died Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital after a long illness. Born and educated in Albany, Patrick was the son of the late John J. and Mary (McAvoy) Franklin. He worked as a prefect with students at LaSalle School in Albany for over twenty years. He had a passion for sports. He coached...
Burkhard, Albert E. Jr.
Nov 6, 2016
ALBANY- Albert E. Burkhard, Jr. died peacefully on Sunday, November 06, 2016 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Albany, he was the elder son of Albert E. Sr. and Janet V. (Taaffe) Burkhard. He graduated St. Teresa’s School and Christian Brothers Academy, Class of 1951, and earned his degree in physics from Siena College in 1956....
Eriole, Joseph A.
Nov 5, 2016
LATHAM- Joseph A. Eriole, 89, passed peacefully from us on Saturday, November 5, 2016 of health related conditions. A proud patriot of his country, Joseph was a post WWII Army Veteran who served his county from 1945 to 1947. Husband to his wife Lillian (Cafaro) Eriole of 66 years and loving father of four daughters Joanne Eriole of Tampa,...
Driscoll, Anna Jean
Nov 5, 2016
Albany- Anna Jean (Paolucci) Driscoll, 92, died, Saturday, November 5, 2016 at her home. Born in Albany, and a life long resident, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Antoinette (Piombino) Paolucci. Mrs. Driscoll was employed for several years with the Fuller Brush Company and then by the New York State Health Department. She...
Calabrese, Barry M.
Nov 4, 2016
SAN DIEGO, CA – Barry M. Calabrese, 53, lost his battle with cancer on November 4, 2016. Barry was born and raised in Albany, NY and lived in San Diego, CA for the last 28 years. He leaves behind his wife Jeannine of 20 years, his daughter Megan and sons Michael and Matthew, his parents, Rosario and Anna Mary...
Lynch, Steven T.
Nov 4, 2016
TROY-Steven T. Lynch, 61, died peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2016 at home. Born in Albany and a graduate of Bethlehem High School, he was the son of the late Edward S. and Doris (Howard) Lynch. Steven worked for the Albany County Hall of Records for over 30 years. His passion was photography. He was the brother of Shauna...
Fisher, Rita L.
Nov 4, 2016
ALBANY- Rita (Link) Fisher, 96, died Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Teresian House. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late Jacob J. and Katherine (Sheehan) Link. Mrs. Fisher retired from the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation in 1981 after over 20 years with the state. She was a Communicant of the former St....
Herubin, Noreen K.
Nov 2, 2016
ALBANY- Noreen K. (McCarthy) Herubin, 85, died suddenly on November 2, 2016, at Albany Medical Center. Born and educated in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Ethel (McNamara) McCarthy. A Communicant of The Parish of Mater Christi, Mrs. Herubin was a secretary at Albany Medical Center for many years. She enjoyed traveling Europe with...
Hummel, Richard C. Sr.
Oct 31, 2016
GLENMONT-Richard C. Hummel, Sr., 76, died Monday, October 31, 2016 at Albany Medical Center after a long hard fight. Born in Schenectady and a graduate of Bethlehem High School, he was the son of the late William and Vera (Conrad) Hummel. Richard was a carpenter and worked for Harold Geurtze and Son in Delmar for 35 years. He was...
Mcgraw, Patricia A.
Oct 30, 2016
ALBANY-Patricia A. (Riley) McGraw, 70, died suddenly Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Albany Medical Center. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Zeccola) Riley. Mrs. McGraw worked for the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles for more than 25 years, retiring in 2009. She was a member if the Ladies Auxiliary...
Baker, Viola P.
Oct 29, 2016
RENSSELAER- Viola (Puckett) Baker, 77, died Saturday, October 29, 2016 at her home. Born in Carlisle, NY and educated in Cobleskill she was the daughter of the late Noah and Belva (Burling) Puckett. Viola worked as a clerk at the NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles in Albany for many years and later she worked as a toll collector for...
Taub, Michael J.
Oct 15, 2016
DELMAR – Michael J. Taub, 58, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 with his wife by his side. His long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease may have claimed his body, but did not take away the spirit in which he lived. Born in 1958 to Eleanor (Shayevitz) and Arthur Taub, Michael and his partner Frank Allen successfully ran...
Blanchard, Lillian S.
Oct 8, 2016
DELMAR-Lillian (Sinnamon) Blanchard, our mother, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016. She was 93. She was born in 1923 at home, to parents John A. and Veronica S. (Leonard) Sinnamon in Oswego, NY. Our mother was raised in Oswego and White Plains, NY then moving to Albany with her parents and brother. In 1941, she met a fellow...
Fedele, Joseph F. Sr.
Oct 1, 2016
ALBANY- Joseph F. Fedele, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 1, 2016 at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. Born in Rensselaer he was the son of the late John and Angelina (D’Amore) Fedele. He owned and operated the Port of Albany Grocery Store for over 30 years retiring in 1992. Upon retirement he went to work as...
Spinosa, Mildred
Sep 25, 2016
ALBANY- Mildred Spinosa, 97, died Sunday, September 25, 2016 surrounded by family. Born in Ticonderoga, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Delia (Wood) Keast. Mildred was a long time member and Past President of the Greater Capital Region Business and Professional Women. She was a well known calligrapher and owner of The Paperie; a stationery...
Grant, Patricia H.
Sep 24, 2016
EAST GREENBUSH- Patricia H. Grant, 89, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Evergreen Commons. Born in Troy she was the daughter of the late Frank and Esther (Sanderson) Hanna and wife of the late Richard J. Grant. Mrs. Grant was employed for 25 years as secretary to the executive staff of Main-Care Heating then located...
Fallanca, Katherine M.
Sep 24, 2016
ALBANY – Katherine M. (Oliver) Fallanca, 60, died Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Richard E. Oliver and the late Angela (Prividera) Oliver and graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School. Katherine worked for Shop Rite for several years and was a...
Woolsey, James M. Jr.
Sep 19, 2016
ALBANY- James M. Woolsey, Jr. passed away at the age of 92 on September 19, 2016. Born in Albany he graduated from St. Anne's Academy and Christian Brothers Academy. He attended Siena College, the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, and graduated from Holy Cross College in 1948. He graduated from Albany Law School, was admitted to the New...
Awad, Genevieve M.
Sep 19, 2016
ALBANY – Genevieve (Bielecki) Awad, 91, entered into eternal rest after a brief illness Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born and educated in Scotia, she was the daughter of the late Aleksander and Maryanna Bielecki. She was the beloved wife of the late Elias N. Awad; devoted mother of Mary Ann Awad...
