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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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Jackson, Bernice

Jackson, Bernice

May 23, 2016

ALBANY- Bernice Jackson, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, May 23, 2016. Born and educated in Aliceville, AL, she had lived in the Albany area since 1972. Bernice was a Central Supply Technician at Albany Medical Center for more than 30 years, retiring in 1996. Beloved mother of Yvonne (Myron) Avant, Dana Jackson, Diane Johnson and Robert Watson; grandmother of Myron,...

Cassala, Antoinette M.

Cassala, Antoinette M.

May 21, 2016

ALBANY- Antoinette M. “Ann” Cassala passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of Albany and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Domenica (DeFranco) Rotondaro. Antoinette was a retiree of the NY Telephone Company and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She...

Kaplowitz, Bernard

Kaplowitz, Bernard

May 20, 2016

NAPLES, FL- Bernard Kaplowitz, 79, of Delmar and Naples, Fl passed away Friday, May 20, 2016. He was born in Nyack, NY, son of Esther and Harry Kaplowitz. After serving as his high school class president for four years, he graduated in June, 1955. Mr. Kaplowitz attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1959. .He was a member of...

Koeppe, Janet A.

Koeppe, Janet A.

May 20, 2016

ALBANY-Janet A. (Griffin) Koeppe, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Canada she was the daughter of the late William and Florence Griffin. She came to the Albany area in the 1960’s. Janet was a clerk with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice...

Zappone, Joseph A.

Zappone, Joseph A.

May 20, 2016

LOUDONVILLE-Joseph A. Zappone, 80, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Albany, he was the only son of the late Joseph A. Zappone and Bessie (Nardolillo) Zappone. Joseph graduated from Cathedral Academy where he was an accomplished athlete, named to All-Albany teams in basketball, and was inducted into the school’s...

Duval, Bertina C. “Tina”

Duval, Bertina C. “Tina”

May 18, 2016

ALBANY- Bertina C. “Tina” Duval, 95, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Daughters of Sarah Senior Community. Born in Vermont, she lived most of her life in Albany. Tina worked in the banking industry, retiring from Home and City Savings after many years of service.She was an active member of the Delmar Presbyterian Church and was the...

Allardice, Patrick J.

Allardice, Patrick J.

May 11, 2016

ALBANY- Patrick J. Allardice, 51, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late Charles P. and Patricia (Murphy) Allardice; brother of C. Kevin (Bobbie Jo) Allardice, Brian Allardice, Scott (Marguerite) Allardice and Maureen (Pete) Nati; devoted friend of Chris Szary and the late Darlene Hartigan. He is also survived by...

Hackett, Hiawassa V.

Hackett, Hiawassa V.

May 6, 2016

ALBANY- Hiawassa V. Hackett, 25, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend has gone to be with our great spirit on Friday, May 6, 2016. Hiawassa was an entrepreneur; a one–of-a-kind, original star. He will be greatly missed and always loved by his family and friends. Special thanks to the ICU staff at St. Peter’s Hospital for their...

Brophy, George B.

Brophy, George B.

Apr 28, 2016

ALBANY-George B. Brophy, 57, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 28, 2016 after suffering a stroke. George grew up in So. Toms River, NJ before moving to Miami, Fl where he managed the disco at the Seagull Hotel. George moved to Albany in 1986 and tended bar at Waterworks Pub, before buying and owning it until early 2000. George continued...

Henkel, Mary T.

Henkel, Mary T.

Apr 26, 2016

ALBANY- Mary T. (Raab) Henkel, 87, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Teresian House. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Damian Thomas and Anna (Fox) Raab. Mrs. Henkel was a graduate of the former Vincentian Institute Class of 1947. She worked as a keyboard specialist for the NYS Dept. of Disability Determination for 20...

Salon, Maria “Mary”

Salon, Maria “Mary”

Apr 24, 2016

ALBANY- Maria "Mary" (Kawula) Salon died suddenly April 24, 2016. Born in Poland, she was the daughter of the late Petro and Anna Kawula. She lived in Albany for many years and had a second home in Schroon Lake. Maria was predeceased by her husband Michal Salon and is survived by her cousin John Odomirok. A Funeral Mass will...

Dundon, Patricia J.

Dundon, Patricia J.

Apr 24, 2016

DELMAR- Patricia J. (Roche) Dundon died suddenly, Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany to Joseph and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Roche, she graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names and Mildred Elley. Mrs. Dundon worked for the NYS Department of Transportation for several years and was an avid swimmer. In addition to her parents, she...

Liuzzi, Joseph “Rocky”

Liuzzi, Joseph “Rocky”

Apr 21, 2016

ALBANY- Joseph "Rocky" Liuzzi passed away suddenly on April 21st, 2016. Rocky was born on July 30th, 1979 in Albany. He was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Patricia (Cosart) Liuzzi. He will be greatly missed by his brothers Leonard (Deonicia), Christopher (Kristin) Liuzzi and Paul (Priscilla) James; and his nieces and nephews Alicia, Carmelina, Mikey, Christian, Haley and...

Bulger, Donald W. Sr.

Bulger, Donald W. Sr.

Apr 17, 2016

ALBANY- Donald W. Bulger, Sr., 95 passed away peacefully on Sunday April 17, 2016 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Donald was a lifelong resident of the South End of Albany and the only child of William and Mary (Feeney) Bulger. He graduated from CBA in 1939 and Siena College in 1943 with a degree in electrical engineering. Donald served in...

Gallagher, Monica B.

Gallagher, Monica B.

Apr 13, 2016

ALBANY- Monica (Barlow) Gallagher, 59, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 after a year long illness. Born in Saratoga Springs, the daughter of Gail (Masterson) Barlow and the late Robert Barlow, she was raised in Bolton Landing and graduated from Bolton Central School. She also attended Adirondack Community College.Monica worked as a Teacher Aide at School 19 in Albany...

Ricci, Diane P.

Ricci, Diane P.

Apr 12, 2016

ALBANY- Diane (Tarasovich) P. Ricci, 72, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth G. (Tartaglia) Tarasovich. She was a graduate of the former Cardinal McCloskey Class of 1962. Diane started her career as an LPN at St. Peter’s Hospital in...

Taormina, Frank

Taormina, Frank

Apr 11, 2016

ALBANY-Frank Taormina, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, April 11, 2016 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born and educated in Giardini, Sicily he was the son of the late Matteo and Nunziata (Micalizi) Taormina. Frank came to the United States in 1951 and settled in Ravena. He was a bricklayer with the Bricklayers Union #...

Miller, Loran D.

Miller, Loran D.

Apr 11, 2016

ALBANY- Loran Miller, 79, died April 11,2016 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in New York City on November 12, 1936 he was the son of the late Catherine Rooney Miller and Loran Alexander Miller. He was predeceased by his treasured Grandson Sean Murphy. He was the cherished husband of Maureen Miller for 56 years. He was the beloved...

Geary, Dorothy I.

Geary, Dorothy I.

Apr 2, 2016

SLINGERLANDS- Dorothy I Geary, 92, died Saturday, April 2, 2016 after a brief illness. Dorothy is the wife of the late William H. Geary, whom she adored with all of her heart.She was born in Rome, NY to the late Alfred and Ida Tritten. Dorothy is survived by her three children; James (Patricia) Geary of Voorheesville, Richard (Lee) Geary...

Donohue, Francis T. “Frank”

Donohue, Francis T. “Frank”

Mar 27, 2016

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL. - Francis (Frank/Uncle Bun) Donohue, 89, of Port St. Lucie, FL and Glen Lake, NY, passed away on Easter Sunday. Frank is survived by his wife of 65 years Joyce Donohue and his four adult children Ted Donohue (Wendy) of Irvine, CA; Pattie Donohue (Paul Broome) of Sewalls Point, FL, Meg Donohue-Golden of Boynton Beach,...

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