Amanat, Bertha
Mar 6, 2015
Bertha Amanat, 90, died peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on Friday, March 6, 2015 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Galini and Harry Amanat. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her two brothers, John and Gus Amanat; her sister-in-law, Goldie, and her nephew Robert Amanat. She is survivied by her sister-in-law, Hellen Amanat;...
Liuzzi, Leonard V.
Mar 5, 2015
ALBANY- Leonard V. Liuzzi, 63 escorted by the Angels went home to heaven on March 5, 2015. Len was born July 28, 1952 in Albany and was the son of Vincent (Bobbie) Liuzzi and the late Joan Klouse. He was predeceased by his brother Richard Liuzzi, sister Debra Liuzzi and beloved granddaughter Cara Liuzzi. Len will be greatly missed...
Lisi, Martina Mastriano
Mar 2, 2015
ALBANY- Martina (Mastriano) Lisi, 51, died peacefully Monday. March 2, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Yolanda (Paratore) Mastriano of Albany and the late Pasquale “Patsy” Mastriano. Martina was a graduate of Mercy High School and worked for the NYS Assembly and Senate for many years. She was also a well-known hairstylist...
Morin, William J.
Mar 1, 2015
DELMAR-William J. Morin, 84, died Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Born and educated in Albany he was the son of the late Justin and Henrietta (Fortin) Morin. Mr. Morin was a Marine Corps. Veteran of the Korean War. He was a proud member of the exclusive Fraternity of Honor, “The Chosin Few”, Northeast, NY...
Wedenbine, Walter W. Jr.
Feb 23, 2015
ALBANY- Walter W. Wedenbine, Jr. 78, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 23, 2015 at Albany Memorial Hospital.Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Walter W. and Irene (Roehr) Wedenbine, Sr. He graduated from Philip Schuyler High School. Walter retired in 2000 from AlBank formerly Albany Savings Bank as a bank auditor after 40 plus...
Cookfair, Jack
Feb 23, 2015
DELMAR- John “Jack” Cookfair, 54, died Monday, February 23, 2015. He was the son of Joan (O’Brien) Cookfair and the late William Cookfair. In addition to his mother, Jack is survived by his brothers James, Timothy (Melissa) and Mark Cookfair; his five nieces Laura, Jacquelyn, Olivia, Amy and Shannon. He is also survived by many relatives and dear friends....
Cutler, Mary D.
Feb 18, 2015
DELMAR-Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Cutler (“Davey”), 93, passed into the loving presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Born in Denver, CO, Mary graduated from Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Delta Delta Delta sorority. After graduation, she married her college sweetheart, the late Royal...
Cotrofeld, Thomas J. Sr.
Feb 18, 2015
ALBANY-Thomas J. Cotrofeld, Sr., 95, passed on to eternal peace on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born and educated in Albany he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Jones) Cotrofeld. Mr. Cotrofeld was an Army Veteran of WWII. He worked as a dental technician for many years and was a partner in Northeastern...
Lee, Joseph E.
Feb 13, 2015
COLONIE-Joseph E. Lee, 85, entered into eternal peace on Friday, February 13, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Brewer Alan Lee and Ella (Van Wormer) Lee. He attended Albany Public School # 20 in North Albany and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Lee was a truck...
Depasquale, Santa M.
Feb 11, 2015
ALBANY- Santa M. (Gitto) DePasquale passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015 just 8 days before her 97th birthday. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carmella (Rao) Gitto. Mrs. DePasquale was a homemaker and for many years worked for J. DeBeer where she was a baseball stitcher. She was a longtime communicant of the...
Mccartan, J. Kevin
Feb 9, 2015
GUILDERLAND- J. Kevin McCartan, 81, died Monday, February 9, 2015 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born in Albany, he was son of the late Matthew and Mary (McCarthy) McCartan .Kevin graduated from Vincentian Institute and Siena College.He served in the Army and was a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division .He retired from New York State Civil...
Mullen, Donald “Moon”
Feb 6, 2015
ALBANY-Donald Mullen, 76, passed away suddenly February 6, 2015 at his residence. A resident of Albany for over 50 years, Moon was born September 9th in Watertown, MA, the son of the late Thomas W. and Dorothy F. (Cronin) Mullen. Moon was a much-loved husband, father, and friend. He enjoyed telling a great story, discussing current events, and sharing...
Wagner, John J.
Feb 5, 2015
John J. Wagner, 85, died February 5, 2015 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness.He was born in Albany, the son of the late John G. and Margaret Wagner.John was the owner of the Waldorf Tuxedo Co. and actively involved in creating the Lark Street Merchants Association and with a few others founded Larkfest. He served on the Capital...
Mahar, Janice C.
Feb 4, 2015
ALBANY- Janice C. (Probst) Mahar, 73, died February 4, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Glenmont. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Ringler) Probst and graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names. Janice was a Secretary with the NYS Senate for 25 years. She spent winters in Lakeland, FL and summers...
Trescott, Rita Santullli
Feb 4, 2015
GUILDERLAND-Rita M. (Kubinski) Santulli Trescott, 97, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born and educated in Elmira, NY she was the daughter of the late Valentine and Sophia (Ross) Kubinski. She came to the Albany area in 1950 and worked for the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services. After retiring, she lived for a...
Henderson-Bunch, Emmanuel J. “Manny”
Jan 25, 2015
ALBANY- Emmanuel Joshua Henderson-Bunch, “Manny”, 17, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany he was the beloved son of Samuel Bunch and Delrocco Henderson both of Albany. Just like his name Emmanuel…which means God with us…he was with us for only a short time, but he will be missed by many in the...
Recene, Peter J.
Jan 22, 2015
DELMAR-Peter James Recene, 74, went home to God on January 22, 2015, with his loving family surrounding him. Peter was born March 14, 1940, and was the son of the late Peter Recene and Theresa Elizabeth "Liz" Carrk Recene. Peter and Liz, being an Italian immigrant and a first generation American, respectively, worked hard to make a fruitful and...
Fiscarelli, Nicholas Eugene
Jan 14, 2015
ALBANY- Nicholas Eugene Fiscarelli, 81, went to be with Our Lord on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Born in Albany, Nick was the son of the late Carlo and Mary Fiscarelli. He was a Colonel at Christian Brothers Academy, Class of 1951 and he graduated from Siena College in 1962. He was employed by New York State in various departments...
Roman, Francis A. “Frank”
Jan 12, 2015
SEMINOLE, FL- Frank A. Roman, 76, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Suncoast Hospice Care Center, Pinellas, Florida. Francis Andrew Roman was born in 1938 in Albany, New York, to Alexander and Frances (Kolakowska) Roman. He was one of 11 children, six boys and five girls. Frank graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in Albany. After high school,...
Spaziani, Theresa A.
Jan 12, 2015
ALBANY- Theresa A. Spaziani, 84, died Monday, January 12, 2015 at Rosewood Gardens. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Angelina Saricino. She was wife of the late Henry Spaziani; loving mother of Ann Maria Spaziani; sister of Mary (Christian) Yonkers, Antoinette (late Daniel) Conway and the late Joseph Saricino; also survived by nieces...
