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Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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...
James D. Lanzilotti
Aug 31, 2022
Troy-James Lanzilotti, age 87, formerly of Troy, passed away August 31, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. James started his own business at the age of 16 and was the sole owner of “Jim’s Quick Shoe Repair”. He was a pillar of the community and his years in business brought him many friendships. Jim was an avid bowler and a...
Robert L. Little
Aug 30, 2022
It's with a deep appreciation of his life we share the passing of Bob Little on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at the age of 70.
He was born January 29, 1952, to the late Louie and Marion Little.
Bob was the beloved and devoted husband of 48 years to Chris and cherished father to Jesse.
Bob was the proud owner of...
Maria Darrigo
Aug 28, 2022
Maria Darrigo passed away peacefully at the age of 82. She was born on August 2, 1940 in the town of Cardinale, Italy. Maria is the daughter of the late Nicola and Iolanda Mugrace. Maria was predeceased by her husband of 56 years Vincent.
Maria is survived by her loving sister Rosanne, her daughters Rita Leonard (Albert), Tina Gaeta (Gino)...
Robert A. Maiorisi
Aug 27, 2022
Robert Maiorisi, 85, passed away peacefully in his home, on August 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
Robert is the son of the late Angelo and Florence Maiorisi. He was predeceased by his sister Loretta Nardella. Robert is survived by his wife Arden, his children Robin, Michael, Stephanie (Jeremy), Kenneth (Stacy), Louis (Kelly), Nicola (Jason), Scott and Maria (Keith), grandchildren...
Sheryl M. Waterbury
Aug 26, 2022
Sheryl M. (Henchey) Waterbury, 58 of Averill Park passed into heaven unexpectedly on Friday, August 26th, at her home.
The daughter of Joan (Gardner) Henchey and the late Joseph Henchey, Sheryl was born in Albany on November 7, 1963.
She was raised in Rensselaer and received her diploma from Rensselaer High School. Sherry married her former spouse (Joseph S. Waterbury Jr.)...
Dorothy E. Driscoll
Aug 26, 2022
Rensselaer – Dorothy E. Hynes Driscoll, age 99 of Rensselaer, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at Teresian House. She was born in Albany. She was a fingerprint analyst for NYSIS, Albany. Dorothy served as a WAC in the United States Army during WWII. She was the wife of the late William F. Driscoll, Sr.; mother of Susan (James) Cant...
Edward G. Adelska
Aug 26, 2022
Rensselaer - Edward G. Adelska of Rensselaer entered into eternal life at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home on August 26, 2022. Born on September 22, 1926 in Albany he was the son of the late Joseph and Katherine Adelska. He graduated from Van Rensselaer High School and enlisted in the USMC. After his honorable discharge, he began working in the family...
Christine M. Kelly Powers
Aug 25, 2022
North Greenbush- Christine M. Kelly Powers, 75, of North Greenbush, reached the end of her remarkable life on August 25, 2022. Chris sustained severe brain injuries when she fell at the end of July and could not recover.
Born in Ogdensburg, NY, on April 26, 1947, she was the first of six children of Everett J. "Jim" Kelly and Mable Marion...
Karen M. Miller
Aug 23, 2022
Albany – Karen M. Miller, 61, of Albany, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved Dan by her side on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
Karen was born on June 30, 1961. She was the daughter of the late Edna (Myers) Miller and Floyd Miller. She was a graduate of Rensselaer High School, Class of 1980.
Karen was a lifelong educator...
Wesley P. Dobert
Aug 23, 2022
Troy- Wesley P. Dobert, 80 passed away at home on August 22, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and with the help and guidance of several Hospice nurses and doctors. Born in Troy, NY he was the son of the late Ruth Dobert (Wagner) and Frederick Dobert. Wes had seven other siblings with only one surviving brother, Frederick Dobert. Loving...
Barbara A. Roddy
Aug 17, 2022
Barbara Ann Roddy passed away peacefully on Aug. 17, 2022, at home with her daughter by her side. She is predeceased by her husband, Stephen P. Roddy, she leaves 3 children Stephen B. Roddy (Ramona Roddy), Earle P. Roddy, Connie Martin-Warner (Mark R.Warner),10 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. The family wants to say thank you to Miranda Dunham and her staff,...
Vivian Rose Pratt
Aug 10, 2022
Our dear mother and true matriarch of our family, Vivian Rose Pratt (nee Durkee), sadly passed away on August 10, 2022 at the age of 89 in Rensselaer, New York. Vivian was born on November 3, 1932 in Strafford, Vermont to Rachel Preston Durkee and John Durkee.
She was married to Robert Carroll Pratt on April 19, 1952 in Montpelier,...
Raymond G. Myers
Aug 6, 2022
Rensselaer- Raymond G. Myers, age 73, of Rensselaer passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at home. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Esther E. and George M. Myers. Raymond was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Husband of the late Helen J. Myers. Father of Richard R. (Michelle) Myers and Marc S....
Sr. Elizabeth A. Mattus, Rsm
Aug 6, 2022
Albany- Mattus RSM, Sister Elizabeth Ann (formerly Sister Mary Bernarda) died at Teresian House, Albany, Saturday, August 6, 2022. She had been a Sister of Mercy for 70 years. Liz was born in Gloversville, the daughter of the late Anthony Mattus and Anna Prohaska Mattus. She took delight in her Czechoslovakian heritage and was proud that she could speak the...
Mary L. Parascandola
Aug 5, 2022
Averill Park- Mary “Mickey” L. Parascandola, age 76, of Averill Park, NY., died peacefully at home on Friday, August 5, 2022. She was born in Brooklyn, NY., to parents Francis Greene and Anna Geisler Greene.
Mary loved to shop, play Rummikub and watch Cooking with Brenda Gantt.
She is survived by her children Albert Parascandola, Alexia (William) Rohl and beloved grandchildren...
Patricia A. Carkner
Jul 25, 2022
North Greenbush- Patricia A. Carkner, age 84, passed away peacefully in her home on July 25th with her loving family. She was born in Albany, NY. Daughter of the late Julius and Martha Pasqualitti. She is reunited with her husband, Richard A. Carkner, daughter, Penny Albright, and brother, Ted Derby. She grew up in Castleton, NY and was a graduate...
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