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...
Kasparian, Mary G.
Sep 11, 2016
ALBANY- Mary Grace (LoPonto) Kasparian, 97, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 11, 2016 after a brief illness. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Leonardo and Anna Maria (Robilatto) LoPonto. Mary lived her life for over 60 years on Albion Avenue.She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and will be remembered for her...
Marshman, Marie K.
Sep 8, 2016
GLENMONT- Marie (Klotz) Marshman, 91, died Thursday, September 8, 2016 at the Teresian House. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Theodore H. and Florence (Schaffner) Klotz. Marie was a graduate of Albany High School. She married and while raising her children, she studied nursing and graduated from Hudson Valley Community College. She was a registered...
Vaccariello, Patrick J.
Sep 3, 2016
ALBANY- Patrick J. Vaccariello, 89, entered into Eternal Rest on Saturday, September 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born and educated in Albany he was the son of the late Anthony and Nicolina (DeBlasio) Vaccariello. Patrick worked as a mail carrier for the US Postal Service for 40 years retiring in 1986. He served during WWII in the...
Cronin, Ann R.
Aug 30, 2016
ALBANY- Ann R. (Kampf) Cronin, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late John and Ann (Howard) Kampf. Mrs. Cronin worked for the NYS Thruway Authority and lived in Glenmont for many years. She was predeceased by her husband Robert. Survivors include her children, Karen (Paul) DeRitter, Monica...
Frasier, Richard I.
Aug 27, 2016
ALBANY-Richard I. Frasier, 85, died Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center. Born and educated in Springfield, Mass. he was the son of the late Harold and Charlotte (Larabee) Frasier. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. Richard retired in 1993 as a regional auditor with Grand Union after 40 years...
Rutnik, George J.
Aug 27, 2016
DELMAR- George J. Rutnik, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 27, 2016. The son of Gregor and Margaret (Zwack) Rutnik, he was born in Albany. George went to St. Patrick’s grammar school and worked to put himself through Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) in Albany. George joined the Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. After being honorably discharged from...
Best, John A.
Aug 26, 2016
ALBANY- John A. Best born June 11, 1950 in Bronx, NY, relocated to the Albany area in 1992 passed away peacefully on August 26, 2016. John is lovingly remembered by his friends and “family” at Catholic Charities Disabilities Services and Center for Disabilities Services. John never missed an opportunity for a good “ CUP OF JOE ” and a...
Smith, George O.
Aug 25, 2016
MENANDS- George O. Smith 65, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Cohoes and educated in Whitehall, he was the son of the late Oliver and Mabel (Graves) Smith.George worked for 39 years as groundskeeper at Albany Rural Cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Mary (Belden) Smith; children, Thomas Currier...
Donovan, John William “Jack”
Aug 23, 2016
COLONIE- John William “Jack” Donovan, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn, surrounded by his family. John was born September 14, 1928 in South Troy, NY, to his late parents, James A. and Mary A. (Ryan) Donovan. He graduated eighth grade from St. Joseph’s Grammar School, and after achieving an exceptional score...
Catalano, Ida S.
Aug 19, 2016
DELMAR- Ida Santa Catalano (nee Muscolino), 88, of Delmar, NY, entered eternal life on August 19, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Italy, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Agatina Muscolino and the beloved wife of 56 years of the late Anthony J. Catalano. Mrs. Catalano came to the United States in November, 1947...
Mantica, Paula M.
Aug 18, 2016
ALBANY- Paula M. Mantica died Thurday, August 18, 2016 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Syracuse and raised and educated in Bethlehem. Paula worked for the NYS Legistative Bill Drafting Commission for several years. She cared deeply for animals, was an avid golfer and loved doting on...
Cox-Morris, Kathleen
Aug 17, 2016
LATHAM- Kathleen A. Cox-Morris, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Ryan) Cox. Kathy graduated from Siena College where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree. She worked for the NYS...
Mugrace, Maria C.
Aug 17, 2016
ALBANY- Maria C. (Rotiroti) Mugrace, 86, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cardinale, Catanzaro, Italy, the daughter of Domenico and Giovanna Rosa Rotiroti,she emigrated to the US in 1960 and settled in Albany. Mrs. Mugrace was a devoted and self-sacrificing wife, mother and grandmother to her family. She never forgot her hometown...
Rivers, Angelina S. “Nina”
Aug 15, 2016
ALBANY- Angelina “Nina” S. Rivers, 80, died Monday, August 15, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Nina was born in El Paso, TX the daughter of Patricio and Rosario Sarabia. She graduated from El Paso High School and Hotel Dieu School of Nursing. Mrs. Rivers had a varied nursing career having worked in California, Alabama, Texas and New York. In...
Emsing, Mary K.
Aug 12, 2016
ALBANY- Mary K. (Michalski) Emsing, 93, died Friday, August 12, 2016 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Zienkiewicz) Michalski. Mrs. Emsing worked for the NY Telephone Co. for over 35 years retiring in 1986. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, and...
Leith, Joan M.
Aug 11, 2016
ALBANY- Joan M (Sullivan) Leith, 77, died Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Albany Medical Center.Born in Binghamton, and raised in Hallstead, PA she was the daughter of Leo and Mary (Kelly) Sullivan. Joan graduated from Blue Ridge High School as Class Valedictorian and also from East Stroudsburg University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in english.She taught at the...
Lumbra, Michael J.
Aug 10, 2016
ALBANY-Michael J. Lumbra, 40, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 after a sudden illness. Born in Albany, he is the son of Michelle (Shelly) and the late Gaysford Lumbra; brother of Anthony (Tisha) Lumbra; husband of Lauren Lumbra; father of Mason Lumbra, Douglas and Andrew Fountain and Antonia Rea Lumbra; friend to Shannon Rea; as...
Setzer, Bernadette J.
Aug 7, 2016
DELMAR-Bernadette J. (nee Foley) Setzer, 95, of Heritage House, Troy, passed away peacefully on Sunday night August 7, 2016. She was born in Brooklyn, the devoted daughter of George S. and Mae (Overholthaus) Foley; beloved wife for 57 years of Charles; cherished mother of Veronica “Ronnie” (Arthur) Siegel and the late Regina Bosch; loving grandmother to five grandchildren and...
