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Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Linda M. Forte
Nov 23, 2024
Schodack - Linda M. Forte, age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Marie Casullo (LaVoy).
Linda graduated from Albany High School and had a distinguished 44-year career with the Office of the State Comptroller, from which she retired in 2010.
She was devoted to her family, finding...
Roland Widmer
Nov 21, 2024
Troy-Roland Widmer, age 67, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, after a prolonged illness at St. Peter’s Hospital, with his beloved Michele and daughter Katelynn by his side.
Roland was the son of the late Kurt and Denise Widmer. He was born on February 24, 1957, in Bern, Switzerland, and emigrated with his parents to the United States in 1959....
Linda A. Canonica
Nov 18, 2024
Colonie- Linda A. Canonica, age 79, went home to the Lord, on Monday, November 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 2, 1945, to the late Matthew Heeran and Mary Alice (Hewson) Irwin and spent her childhood in Rensselaer.
She graduated high school from St. John's and obtained college credits that furthered her career with New...
Robert W. Humes
Nov 17, 2024
Bob Humes, surrounded by his wife and children, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born Robert Wales Humes to the late William J. and Elizabeth McLain Humes on January 4, 1955 in Massillon, OH, Bob spent his formative years in Western New York.
This upbringing instilled in him a lifelong love of football, rock 'n' roll, food cooked on...
Richard Murphy
Nov 16, 2024
Albany- Richard P. Murphy, 69, beloved father, son and brother passed away after a long struggle with leukemia on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Rich was the son of Mary Lourdes (Cosenke) Flanagan and the late Robert A. Murphy.
Rich was a lifelong Capital Region resident. He grew up in Menands and attended St. Gregory's School in Loudonville and the Cranwell Preparatory...
Anthony SanFilippo
Nov 16, 2024
East Greenbush- Anthony SanFilippo, 75, of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Anthony was born in Albany to the late Anthony and Lucy (Losacco) SanFilippo and has been a resident of East Greenbush since 1987. He worked as a maintenance man for KeyBank and the Albany Housing Authority prior to his retirement in 2011. Anthony enjoyed...
Michael E. Fucito, Jr.
Nov 15, 2024
Wading River- Michael E. Fucito, Jr., 86, of Wading River, NY, died peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Michael was born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 26, 1937, to Michael E. Fucito Sr. and Beatrice (Bachelor) Fucito. On July 31, 1955, Michael proudly enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving his country as an airman 2nd Class until 1963. In addition...
Dorothy M. Ruff
Nov 13, 2024
WYNANTSKILL. Dorothy M. Ruff, 88, of Wynantskill, NY passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, after a brief illness. Having grown up in Middle Granville, she was the daughter of Walter and Josephine Kelly Keefe. She was a graduate of Granville High School. On April 7, 1956, Dorothy was united in marriage to John J. Ruff, a blessed union of 61...
Mark Jubrey
Nov 12, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mark Edward Jubrey, 49, who left us peacefully on November 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness. Mark was born in Albany, NY, on April 24, 1975, to the late Edward Jubrey Sr. and the late Shirley Ann Maher.
Mark was a deeply cherished "Momma’s boy," whose heart was...
Edmund M. Davis, Jr.
Nov 10, 2024
Rensselaer - Edmund M. Davis, Jr., age 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 10, 2024. He was born in Rensselaer on November 28, 1929, to the late Edmund M. Davis, Sr. and Addie (Reed) Davis, and was a lifelong resident of the City of Rensselaer.
Edmund was a proud graduate of Van Rensselaer High School. His career...
Daniel F. Carpinello
Nov 9, 2024
East Schodack-Daniel F. Carpinello, 89 of East Schodack, died comfortably at home surrounded by his family. Raised in Hampton Manor, NY by his parents Anthony and Katherine Carpinello.
Dan joined the Army at the age of 17 and was deployed to Korea as a combat medic, returning stateside as a paratrooper. In 1955, after his time in the service, Dan married...
Gerald W. Spillane
Nov 4, 2024
Gerald W. Spillane, Architect
Gerald William Spillane, aged 87, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, in Albany, NY. Born on November 10, 1936, in Flushing, NY, Jerry will be remembered for his quiet generosity, sharp wit, and deep devotion to his family, friends, and colleagues. He had a lifelong devotion to creating and improving the spaces around him.
Son of the...
Geoffrey B. Holmewood
Nov 3, 2024
Hobe Sound, FL-It is with deep sorrow that the family of Geoffrey B. Holmewood announces his passing into eternal life on November 3, 2024. Born November 4, 1940, in White Plains, NY, Geoff was the son of the late Arthur B. Holmewood and A. Eleanor Garvin.
Geoff was the beloved husband of Deborah Halacy, his wife of 36 years. He was...
Arthur J. Dell
Nov 1, 2024
North Greenbush- Arthur J. Dell, Jr., passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, November 1, 2024. Arthur was born in Albany to Charlotte D. Howard and the late Arthur J. Dell, Sr. He was an auto mechanic at Art Dells Garage, in North Greenbush.
Arthur was predeceased by his father, Arthur J. Dell, Sr. He is survived by his mother;...
Harold V. Ellis
Oct 30, 2024
Rensselaer - Harold V. Ellis, aged 98, passed away on October 30, 2024, just 5 days shy of his 99th birthday at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Harold was born in Albany and was the son of George and Catherine Ellis. Husband of the late Velena Ellis. Father of John (Marlyn) Ellis, Daniel (Joyce) Ellis and the late Donna Maynard....
Patricia Williams
Oct 27, 2024
Patricia Jean (PJ) Williams, age 78, of Rensselaer, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Born on October 24, 1946, in Albany, NY, she spent her entire life in Rensselaer. A proud graduate of Albany Business College, Patricia dedicated 42 years to the New York State Motor Vehicles, where she retired with fond memories and lasting friendships. Patricia...
William J. Moore
Oct 19, 2024
East Schodack-William Jay Moore, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Born on March 31, 1948, in Burlington, VT, Bill was a proud graduate of Columbia High School and attended Baldwin Wallace University.
He was a Sergeant in the United States Army, completing a year-long tour in Vietnam in 1969, where he fought bravely during the Tet...
Sharon D. Bronson
Oct 19, 2024
West Sand Lake- Sharon Diane (O’Brien) Bronson passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on April 28, 1944, in Binghamton, New York to the late Francis and Barbara (Pope) O’Brien. Her mother tells she was a pretty baby but she was unable to meet her father for many months as he was in the U.S. Army...
Carolyn L. Naumburg
Oct 16, 2024
North Greenbush-Carolyn Naumburg, 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Born on July 20, 1936, in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Beulah Boomhower.
A graduate of Van Rensselaer High School, Carolyn worked as a clerk at Edgar S. Rose Jr., Inc., later known as Dignum & Bame Insurance Agency. She was an active member of...
Henry Kissinger
Oct 15, 2024
Cohoes-Henry W. Kissinger (Hank), 80, of Cohoes, New York, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 14, 1944, and was the son of the late Henry & Rose Kissinger.
Hank was a retired New York City Police Officer, who worked for many years as the Associate Director of Public Safety at the University...
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