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Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
James N. Cant
Aug 22, 2023
Rotterdam – James N. Cant, 68, of Rotterdam, passed away August 22, 2023, after a brief illness with cancer. Jim was the son of the late Barbara Dunn Cant and Henry Cant. He is survived by his wife, Susan (Driscoll) Cant, his beloved sister, Marcia Hanke (Roger) and his brother, Roger Cant as well as his nieces, Kayla Castellano (Michael)...
Giuseppe De Thomasis
Aug 22, 2023
Giuseppe De Thomasis of Rensselaer passed away on August 22, 2023 after a short illness. Giuseppe, known by his family and friends as “Joe or Little Joe” was born on January 2, 1933 in Abbateggio (Pescara), a small town in Italy where he lived with his wife and two children. He served in the Italian Army “Alpini” where they specialized...
Donald D. Warner
Aug 18, 2023
Donald D. Warner, 86, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at his residence. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Floyd and Marie (Deyo) Warner. Donald was in the US Army National Guard and was employed as a Quality Control Specialist at the Watervliet Arsenal, retiring there after 39 years of service. He enjoyed golfing, casinos,...
Colleen D. Clark
Aug 17, 2023
Rensselaer- Colleen D. Clark, age 89, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Born in Rensselaer, she was the daughter of the late Wilson and Bertha M. (Snyder) Stedman.
Colleen enjoyed going out to eat, playing cards, bingo, and the casino. She loved pigs and butterflies and enjoyed watching golf on T.V. Most of all, Colleen...
Paul E. Brown
Aug 16, 2023
Sand Lake - Paul E. Brown, 69 of Sand Lake, passed away suddenly on August 16, 2023. Paul was a lifelong resident of Sand Lake and the son of the late Harold and Marion (Chambers) Brown. He graduated from Averill Park High School in 1972. After graduation he enlisted in the Marine Corp where he served and was honorably discharged...
Lynne D. Rau
Aug 16, 2023
Rensselaer-Lynne Dorothy Rau, 58, of Troy, NY, passed away on August 16, 2023. She was born on April 8, 1965, in Jackson Heights, NY. Lynne was a hardworking and kind individual who was known for her sense of humor, generosity, and love for children. She was a loyal and caring person, always putting others before herself.
Lynne had a close-knit family...
Laverna E. "Lee" Mooney
Aug 16, 2023
Laverna “Lee” Mooney, age 95, a longtime resident of Glenmont, passed away at her home on August 16, 2023, with her family by her side.
Lee was born on February 10, 1928 in the South End of Albany, NY to William G. Cupps and Anna Mary (Lobinger) Cupps.
Lee attended Albany Schools and worked at Huyck’s Felt Company, where she met the...
Lawrence Nardacci
Aug 7, 2023
Slingerlands-For 20 years, Lawrence "Larry" Nardacci, age 73, endured many health issues always meeting the challenges with strength. Unable to fight any longer, he lost his final battle on Monday, August 7, 2023, leaving behind his loving, devastated family to mourn him.
Larry was born on October 27, 1949 to Lawrence and Adeline Fiacco (Dolly) Nardacci, spending his early years on...
John A. "Jack" Nelson
Aug 2, 2023
Rensselaer- John A. “Jack” Nelson, age 88, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospice, on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Archibald and Martha (Maciariello) Nelson.
Jack was a graduate of Mechanicville High School and went on to attend HVCC. He later joined the Marine Corps, but also served in the US...
Albert V. Hanley, Jr.
Aug 1, 2023
Albert V. Hanley Jr, 77, was called home on August 1, 2023 at his home in Coral Gables, Fl after several months of heart difficulties. Known by many as “Al” or “Buddy”, he had many passions, businesses, and countless accomplishments throughout his lifetime.
Al was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Mary (nee Polsinello) Hanley, his younger brother James Hanley,...
Thomas J. Traegler
Jul 26, 2023
Colonie- Thomas “Tom” J. Traegler, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at home. Tom was born in Newark, NJ and raised in Albany, NY. He attended and graduated from Albany Public Schools. Tom served in the Navy on a Destroyer Escort in the North Atlantic during the Korean War. In 1960, he moved to Colonie alongside his...
Larry J. Hughes
Jul 24, 2023
Castleton- Larry J. Hughes, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born in Albany and was the son of the late Marjorie Weatherby Hughes and Willard Hughes. Larry worked for The National Elevator Constructors Local 35, in Albany. He had a love and passion for all things baseball,...
Timothy J. Tiernan
Jul 22, 2023
Timothy James Tiernan
September 24, 1953 - July 22, 2023
Today we say our final goodbye to our beloved brother Timothy (Tim) James Tiernan who went on to be with his mother; Sarah Judith Tiernan, father; Gerald Joseph Tiernan Sr., brothers; Gerald Joseph Tiernan Jr., and Channing Michael Tiernan, as well as nephew; Patrick Duane Tiernan and his mother Judy Tiernan. Timothy...
Susan M. Falkouski
Jul 16, 2023
Rensselaer- Susan M. Falkouski, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on, Sunday, July 16, 2023. She was the daughter of Frank N. and Mary G. (Baugh) Scully.
Susan was a lifelong resident of Rensselaer, where she married Michael D. Falkouski in 1966 and raised their family. She was a graduate of Rensselaer High School and went on to attend and...
Josefina C. Cunningham
Jul 7, 2023
Rensselaer- Josefina C. Cunningham, age 3, passed away unexpectedly, on July 7, 2023. Born on July 25, 2019, Josefina is predeceased by her grandparents Catherine & Willie Stewart. She leaves behind her mother, Lakeisha Stewart of Rensselaer and father, Joseph Cunningham; three brothers, Jyquan Stewart of Rensselaer, James and Conway Cunningham in Jamaica; her grandmother, Peaches in Jamaica; her auntie,...
Robert B. Guillaume
Jul 7, 2023
Rotterdam- Robert “Bob” B. Guillaume, age 73, died unexpectedly on July 7, 2023. Bob was born in Buffalo the late Wilfred and Dorothy (Gunthrup) Guillaume. Robert spent his adult life in the Capital District. As a child he and his family followed his dad along to various military bases including Puerto Rico, Texas and the Dakotas.
Bob was an architect at...
Ann R. Malatesta
Jul 5, 2023
Rensselaer – Ann R. Malatesta, 80, passed away on July 5, 2023. She was born on September 18, 1942, in North Albany.
Ann went to Albany Public Schools and enjoyed being a homemaker. She was interested in family genealogy, spending time at the library tracing family ancestry. Ann raised Shih Tzu puppies years ago and cherished her animals. She enjoyed gardening,...
Carmen P. Patti
Jul 4, 2023
East Greenbush-Carmen Peter Patti , age 91, passed away peacefully at Van Rensselaer Manor on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. The family would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for the wonderful care Carmen received from Van Rensselaer Manor, 3rd floor wing A staff. Thank you all for your hard work, dedication and attentiveness.
Carmen was a graduate of Troy High School,...
Kathleen R. Beers
Jun 27, 2023
East Greenbush-Kathleen R. Beers, age 71, of East Greenbush, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and friends at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany.
Formerly from Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Samuel and Josephine (Procopio) Mariano. She was a 1970 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School...
Charles W. Stock, Sr.
Jun 26, 2023
Rensselaer - Charles W. Stock Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023. He was the son of Charles M. and Clara D. (Carman) Stock.
Charlie was a graduate of Van Rensselaer High School. In 1952 he enlisted in the Air Force where he became a member of the Air Police. He was very proud of his military service...
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