Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

Mary D. Mastrangelo

Mary D. Mastrangelo

Oct 14, 2022

Mary Diana (Swain) Mastrangelo passed away peacefully on Friday, October 14th, 2022. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, the late Emil Mastrangelo. Born and raised in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Cecilia Swain. She was the beloved little sister of the late Edward Mallia and Albert Mallia.

Mary was a true "New...

Richard T. Tomasone Sr.

Richard T. Tomasone Sr.

Oct 7, 2022

Rensselaer -Richard T. Tomasone, Sr. aged 55 passed away suddenly on Friday, October 7, 2022, at his home. Richard was born in Albany and was the son of the late Janet and Dennis Tomasone, Sr. Graduating from Averill Park High School in 1985, he began working as a Heating /AC Technician. In his younger days, Rich was an avid outdoorsman,...

Lois A. Wilson

Lois A. Wilson

Oct 5, 2022

SCHODACK - Lois A. Consolo Wilson, 79, passed away on October 5 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after a battle with colon cancer.

Lois grew up in Rensselaer and graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School, Albany in 1962.

She is predeceased by her parents A. John Consolo and Marguerite Hart Consolo and her grandparents, Andrew P Hart and Elizabeth...

Santa M. Motta

Santa M. Motta

Oct 2, 2022

North Greenbush- Santa M. Motta, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Van Rensselaer Manor in Troy. Born in Albany,

she was the daughter of the late Peter and Jenny (Pannetta) Milano.

She was the beloved wife of the late, Charles Motta, and mother of Lori (Chris) Chase and Karen (Robert) Mahle; adored grandmother to Crystal O’Quinn, Brittany...

Alejandro Reyes

Alejandro Reyes

Sep 28, 2022

Alejandro “Lalo” Reyes, 46, passed away suddenly on September 28, 2022. Born February 1, 1976 in New York City, Lalo was a graduate of Columbia High School, class of 1994, and RPI, class of 1998. At a young age, Lalo fell in love with baseball. Throughout his high school and collegiate career, Lalo excelled as a top-performing athlete. To date,...

Dominic P. Sterantino

Dominic P. Sterantino

Sep 28, 2022

North Greenbush- Dominic P. Sterantino, age 94, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, peacefully at home. He was born and raised in Rensselaer before moving to North Greenbush over 60 years ago.

He was a proud Army Veteran serving in the 28th Infantry. Dom spent his career as a truck driver and was a member of the Teamsters. He enjoyed camping...

Robert G. Giddings

Robert G. Giddings

Sep 27, 2022

North Greenbush-Robert G. Giddings, 82, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany after a long illness. He was born in Albany to the late George and Elizabeth Giddings. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, serving from 1959-1962. Bob worked at Sterling Winthrop in Rensselaer for 29 years. He was a lifelong member of the...

Daniel J. Albright

Daniel J. Albright

Sep 25, 2022

Rensselaer- Daniel J. Albright, age 62, of Rensselaer, died suddenly, Sunday, September 25, at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany and was the son of the late Richard Albright and Patricia Waldenmaier LaGoy.

In Dan’s younger years, he was the produce manager for both Price Chopper, and Hannaford Supermarkets, until he discovered his love of carpentry and remodeling. He was...

Mark W. Conroy

Mark W. Conroy

Sep 24, 2022

Mark W. Conroy, 84, lost his courageous battle to cancer on September 24, 2022. He was strong, powerful, and lived life with no complaints. He was an exemplary example of untold courage and strength. "Strong like bull" as people would say.

Mark was the grateful son of the late Mark J. Conroy and Dorothy Billingham, and brother to the late Patricia...

Deborah J. Reimann

Deborah J. Reimann

Sep 20, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Deborah Jean Reimann, of Rensselaer, New York, on September 20, 2022, at the age of 66, following a courageous month-long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her husband, sister and son. Deb was born on April 10, 1956, to her loving parents, the late William...

Sr. Marilyn Murray, Rsm

Sr. Marilyn Murray, Rsm

Sep 18, 2022

Albany-Murray RSM, Sister Marilyn Kay (formerly Sister Mary Terrence) died Sunday, September 18, at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Mercy, Albany. She had been a Sister of Mercy for 67 years. Marilyn was born in Little Falls, New York, the daughter of the late Edward J. Murray and Gertrude Snedeker Murray. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the...

William F. Karl Jr.

William F. Karl Jr.

Sep 13, 2022

William Frederick “Ricky” Karl Jr., age 73, of Rensselaer, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

He was a loving brother, father, grandfather, uncle and great-uncle. Son of William F. Sr. and Vivian D. (Pier) Karl. Ricky is survived by his sisters; Mardette Shufelt and Dawn Schweiger, his children; Megan Karl and Monica Karl....

Michael V. Garrigan

Michael V. Garrigan

Sep 12, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Garrigan announce his passing. Michael lost his courageous battle with cancer on September 12, 2022. He passed peacefully at home in the comfort of family.

Born in Albany, NY, Michael was predeceased by his father Edward F. Garrigan Sr. and his sister Susan Garrigan-Brooks. He is survived by his devoted mother...

Joan L. Boulé

Joan L. Boulé

Sep 11, 2022

Rensselaer-Joan Lorraine Boulé, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Joanie resided on 9th Street in Rensselaer for over six decades; adoring her neighbors as they did her.

Joanie was the beloved wife of the late Robert Orville Boulé. She devoted her life to her husband and her three beautiful children, Robert Boulé (Celine),...

Biagino Mascolo

Biagino Mascolo

Sep 11, 2022

East Greenbush- Biagino Mascolo known to many as “Gigi,” 64, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, with his son Jonathan by his side and he was surrounded by family who comforted him in his final days. Biagino was born in Morhange, France, and immigrated to the United States in 1973 where he resided in East Greenbush. He worked at Armory...

Delores C. Van Dyk

Delores C. Van Dyk

Sep 10, 2022

Rensselaer-Delores “Dee” C. Van Dyk, age 97, from Rensselaer, passed peacefully on Sept. 10 at Van Rensselaer Manor.

Delores was born in Albany on Dec. 24, 1924 to the late Margaret Campbell Clas and William J Clas. She was a graduate of Van Rensselaer High School class of 1942 and lived in Rensselaer most of her life.

Delores was predeceased by James...

Eleanor C. Jones

Eleanor C. Jones

Sep 9, 2022

North Greenbush- Jones, Eleanor C, "Ellie" passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022 at the Van Rensselaer Manor after an 8 year battle with COPD/Parkinsons. Born on December 21, 1943, in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William Jones and Catherine McCarty. Eleanor graduated from Albany High School. She spent most of her working years at Albany Public...

Cornelia J. Siligato

Cornelia J. Siligato

Sep 5, 2022

Rensselaer- Cornelia ”Corrie” J. (Fortuin) Siligato, 93, of Rensselaer, passed away peacefully on Monday September 5th, 2022, after a long illness.

Daughter of Hendrikus Fortuin and Anna CH (VanMegan) Fortuin, on June 30, 1929 in Rotterdam, NL.

She was educated in the Netherlands and grew up during WWII.

She came to America in January of 1957. When she first came to America, she...

Robert A. Grant

Robert A. Grant

Sep 1, 2022

Rensselaer- Robert A. Grant, age 75, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 at Livingston Hills Nursing and Rehabliliaion Center. Bob was born in Albany and was the son of the late James and Rita Grant. He is survived by his brother, Jim Grant.

Bob was a proud fireman, and was a member of the James Hill Hook and Ladder Company for...

Richard S. Schwarz

Richard S. Schwarz

Aug 31, 2022

Defreestville-Richard Stephen Schwarz, Esq., of Defreestville, New York passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022, with his family at his side.

Rich was born on October 31, 1947, in Passaic, New Jersey, grew up in Clifton, New Jersey, and came to New York State to attend college at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy. He earned a Bachelor of Science...

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