Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

Steven D. Menyuk

Steven D. Menyuk

Mar 5, 2022

Rensselaer-Steven Menyuk, born June 6, 1944 to Hyman Menyuk and Evelyn (née Cholmar) Menyuk of Far Rockaway, NY passed away in Schenectady, NY on March 5, 2022 after an extended illness, having left his beloved tri-state area to stay with his son over the course of the pandemic. Steven spent his childhood growing up in Far Rockaway in Queens, NY...

Thomas L. Cooper

Thomas L. Cooper

Mar 4, 2022

East Greenbush- Thomas L. Cooper age 84, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, after a long battle with COPD. Father of Guy (Donna) Cooper and Thomas Cooper. Grandfather of Nicole (Peter) Tricchinelli and Zachary Cooper. Great grandfather to Johnny T. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be...

Joseph H. Bond, Jr.

Joseph H. Bond, Jr.

Mar 2, 2022

Rensselaer- Joseph H. Bond, Jr. age 64 passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Albany and was a lifelong resident of the City of Rensselaer. He was employed by the NYS OGS for over 30 years. Joe was a dedicated member of the Sons of the Gerald O’Neil...

Keith L. Smalls

Keith L. Smalls

Mar 1, 2022

Brooklyn- Keith L. Smalls age 57 passed away suddenly on March 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at Albany Medical Center. Keith was born and raised in Brooklyn before moving to the capital district 23 years ago. Keith was an avid fan of the New England Patriots, especially Tom Brady. Above all, Keith loved spending time with his family...

Mary L. Ciprioni

Mary L. Ciprioni

Mar 1, 2022

Troy- Mary L. Clarke Ciprioni died peacefully on March 1, 2022, at Van Rensselaer Manor after a long illness.

Born November 15, 1921. Mary was the second child of Thomas and Emma Clarke of Rensselaer. Mary lived her entire life in the City of Rensselaer and attended Van Rensselaer High School. Mary married Anthony Ciprioni on October 12, 1941, and was...

Anne F. Reilly

Anne F. Reilly

Feb 18, 2022

RENSSELAER. Anne Bonacker Reilly, age 86, died Friday, February 18, 2022 at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home.

Born February 6, 1936, Anne was the daughter of the late Frederick A. and Magdalen K. Scheibly Bonacker. Anne was a lifelong resident of Rensselaer NY and was a graduate of St.John’s Academy in Rensselaer. She worked for the Bell Telephone Co. as a...

Anthony B. Monaco, Jr.

Anthony B. Monaco, Jr.

Feb 17, 2022

Scotia- Anthony “Moe” Monaco, Jr. age 87 passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was born in Albany on February 17, 1935. Moe enlisted in the US Navy in 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1956. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 294.

Father of Geri Valentine, Debra Monaco, Joseph (Paula) Monaco and Kimberly Monaco (Peter). Grandfather of Joelle...

Margaret &Quot;Marge&Quot; A. Weldon

Margaret &Quot;Marge&Quot; A. Weldon

Feb 16, 2022

Rensselaer- Margaret A. Weldon "Marge" age 77 years of Rensselaer passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at St. Peter's Hospital. She resided in Rensselaer for the last 72 years. Marge graduated from Van Rensselaer High School Class of '62. She was predeceased by her parents Raymond S. and Anna Frankoski and her husband J.F. "Sonny" Weldon Jr.

Marge is survived by...

Olive F. Brouker Farrell

Olive F. Brouker Farrell

Feb 14, 2022

Farrell, Olive -

"But now the mist has lifted and in front of me I see,A path that is clear that will lead me back to me,

A light that is shining to guide me on my way,

And a lifetime of memories as down to rest I lay."

Olive F. Brouker Farrell, 91 passed away Monday, February 14th, 2022 at The Eddy...

Dolores A. Pulver

Dolores A. Pulver

Feb 11, 2022

West Sand Lake- Dolores A. Pulver, age 88 years, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022. She was born in Albany, was raised in Rensselaer and resided in West Sand Lake for most of her life. Dolores was a school bus driver for the East Greenbush Central School District for 25 years. Wife of the late John “Jack” Pulver. Mother of...

Thomas E. Henry, Iii

Thomas E. Henry, Iii

Feb 9, 2022

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Thomas E. Henry III, 72, passed away February 9, 2022 unexpectedly from complications of COVID. Born March 26, 1949 in Queens, New York, the first of seven children of the late Thomas E. Henry II and Charlotte B. (Koos) Henry. Tom grew up in Garden City Park, New York with his six siblings Kevin (Roe) Henry, Gayle...

Anthony (Bud) J. Hill, Jr.

Anthony (Bud) J. Hill, Jr.

Feb 8, 2022

North Greenbush- Anthony “Bud” J. Hill, Jr. son of the late Anthony J. Hill, Sr and Sophia Hynko Hill and husband of the late Eleanor M. Hill passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the Eddy Memorial in Troy.

Bud graduated from St. John’s Academy in Rensselaer class of 1945. Following an enlistment in the Army Air Corps, he graduated from...

Matthew B. Hennessey

Matthew B. Hennessey

Feb 6, 2022

Troy- Matthew B. Hennessey, age 38 passed away February 6, 2022, at home. He was born in Troy on October 4, 1983, and was the son of William and Patricia Hennessey. Matt graduated from LaSalle Institute in Troy in 2001. He then went on and attended Virginia Tech and Hudson Valley Community College. Matt started working at Northway Toyota in...

Kathleen A. Chalfont

Kathleen A. Chalfont

Feb 2, 2022

Troy- Kathleen Anne Chalfont Van Alstyne age 70 passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Samaritan Hospital with her family by her side. Kathy was born in Yonkers on January 8, 1952. She attended and graduated in 1970 from Clayton A. Bouton Jr./Sr. High School in Voorheesville. She was employed by CSC, Caremark and retired from Silhouette Optical in...

Julie A. Watterson

Julie A. Watterson

Feb 1, 2022

North Greenbush, NY – Julie A. (Burke) Watterson, 89, died peacefully at home, February 1, 2022. She was born and raised in Clinton, MA on April 18, 1932, and one of 13 children of the late John and Gladys (Nettle) Burke. Julie devoted her life to her family, was active in her church, Saint Henry’s, and a proud volunteer for...

Paul S. Anderson

Paul S. Anderson

Jan 31, 2022

Rensselaer – Paul S. Anderson, 65, of Rensselaer, passed away into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 31st, 2022, with his loving wife by his side.

Paul was born on December 26, 1956. He was the son of the late George and Gertrude Anderson. He was a graduate of Averill Park High School. Paul recently retired...

Joan A. Filkins

Joan A. Filkins

Jan 29, 2022

Hampton Manor, Rensselaer - Joan Ann Filkins, age 75, passed away on Saturday January 29, 2022, after succumbing to illness.

She was born on December 17, 1946, and was the oldest daughter of the late Edna (Howarth) and Nicholas Dominski of Menands, New York.

Joan grew up in Menands and went to Catholic Central High School, followed by St. Peter's nursing school....

Daniel J. Mcdonald

Daniel J. Mcdonald

Jan 27, 2022

EAST GREENBUSH- Daniel McDonald "Lefty", 70 of East Greenbush, entered eternal life peacefully at home on January 27, 2022. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Daniel J. McDonald, Sr. and Helene (Norton) McDonald. Danny graduated from LaSalle Institute in 1969 and attended Hudson Valley Community College. He worked at Albany (Felt) International for 38 years in...

Suzette A. Game

Suzette A. Game

Jan 25, 2022

Rensselaer- Suzette A. Game, the daughter of the late Jerry & Josephine Iorio, was born on July 13, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY. Suzette made her heavenly transition at home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Sue grew up in South Ozone Park & ironically met her future husband, Clement V. Game there. For 50 years of wedding...

Susan C. Parry

Susan C. Parry

Jan 22, 2022

Rensselaer- Susan Campbell Parry, passed away on January 22, 2022, in the loving arms of her five children after a courageous seven-month battle with ovarian cancer. Sue was born on December 19, 1936, the oldest child of Burton and Margaret Campbell of Albany, NY. She was a graduate of Vincentian Institute High School and St. Rose College in Albany. Sue...

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