Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Kathleen M. Haggerty
November 28, 2023
Rensselaer- Kathleen M. Haggerty, age 65, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospice. Born in 1958, she was the eldest daughter of the late George J. Jr., and Jane (McDermott) Smith.
Kathleen attended St. Mary’s High School and then went on to graduate with a four-year degree from the College of St....
Bernard A. Duffy, Jr.
November 19, 2023
North Greenbush- It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bernard “Jake” Duffy, on November 19, 2023. Jake departed this world surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on March 9, 1943, Jake was a man of ambition, intelligence, and compassion. His dedication to his family was unparalleled. Jake’s legacy extends beyond his family, as he was...
Robert J. Grimaldi, Sr.
November 19, 2023
Schodack-Robert J. Grimaldi, Sr., age 94, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was the son of the late Anthony and Anna Grimaldi.
Upon high school graduation, Robert entered the United States Army and was stationed In Puerto Rico, which he held fond memories of, until his honorable discharge in 1949. He would later...
Margaret E. Petroni
November 12, 2023
Rensselaer-Margaret “Marge” Elizabeth (Forgea) Petroni, age 94, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
Marge was born in Albany to Ernest and Elizabeth (Gage) Forgea in 1929 and was raised in Rensselaer. She graduated from St. John’s Academy in 1947. Margaret went on to work for the State of New York where she retired after...
Patrick W. Sturn
November 11, 2023
WYNANTSKILL – Patrick W. Sturn, 76, passed away quietly at home, late Friday evening, November 10th, 2023. He was comfortable according to his wishes and in the presence of his wife and daughter.
Born in Albany in 1947, Patrick was the son and the eldest of three children born to the late Ursula M. (Boyle) Sturn and Willard E. Sturn of...
Patricia H. Warriner
November 7, 2023
Troy - Patricia Warriner “Queen Mum”
Pat was born on March 27, 1928, during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She carried that era all throughout her lifetime. She liked to dress lovely, put on her makeup, and have her hair done. For 35 years she worked at Standard Manufacturing sewing, many days arriving for work with high heels on.
Pat loved people...
Sandra J. Vanvorst
November 3, 2023
Rensselaer- Sandra “Sandy” J. VanVorst, 76, passed away peacefully in her home on November 3, 2023.
Sandy was born on January 7, 1947, in Albany, NY, to the late Earl T. LaMay and Jennie M. Sterling. She was the oldest of four children, with two surviving siblings: Earl (Kathy) T. LaMay, Gary LaMay, and one predeceased sibling, Paul T. LaMay....
Sharon L. Cicero
November 1, 2023
Rensselaer – Sharon L. Cicero (Aggen), 73, passed away suddenly in her home with family by her side on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
Sharon was born on September 30, 1950 in Schenectady, to the late Martin and Norma (Crowningshield) Aggen, Sr. Along with her parents, Sharon is now reunited in Heaven with her brother, Martin Aggen, Jr. and granddaughter, Alessia Galarneau.
Sharon...
John P. Kilmartin, Jr.
October 30, 2023
Rensselaer- John P. “Red” Kilmartin, Jr., age 76, of Rensselaer, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at home. John was born in Albany and has resided in Rensselaer since 1980.
He loved watching the Hallmark channel, Notre Dame Football and the NY Giants, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and beloved pets. John retired from...
Mark E. Carignan
October 26, 2023
Rensselaer-Mark Carignan, born in 1943, passed away suddenly at his home in Rensselaer, on October 26, 2023. A man of many trades, Mark was a retired bus mechanic of 20 plus years at Schalmont Central School District and had also been working at Dave Hunt’s Auto for the last 38 years. He was a proud veteran of the United States...
Deborah L. Delaney
October 24, 2023
Rensselaer- Deborah Giel Delaney, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at St Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Debbie was born in Pittsfield, MA, and resided in Rensselaer for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence Giel.
Debbie is survived and will be missed by her beloved children, Jennifer McNally (Michael) and David...
Rosina P. Huntington
October 21, 2023
Rensselaer-Rosina P. Huntington, age 95, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023. She was born in Germany in 1928 and proudly became a United States citizen in 1961.
Rosina was an accomplished seamstress and a member of the North Nassau Community Church.
Rosina is survived and will be missed by her son, Robert J. Huntington; her brother, Peter Pfaffenberger (Edith), Germany;...
Suzanne L. Ellsworth
October 16, 2023
Rensselaer- Suzanne Lee Despart-Ellsworth, age 66, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at the Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Suzanne was born in Albany, to Edward and the late Joan Despart, on June 18, 1957. She was a graduate of Vincentian Institute in Albany. She went on to receive...
Jean M. O'Donnell
October 14, 2023
Rensselaer- Jean M. O’Donnell, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
A devout Catholic, Jean was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph, in Rensselaer. She was a 1950 graduate of St. Peter’s Hospital School of Nursing. Jean was a registered nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital for over four decades.
Jean was predeceased...
Annamarie C. Hull
October 12, 2023
Troy- Annamarie C. Hull, age 69, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy surrounded by her loving family from complications with Type 1 Diabetes, a disease she battled nearly her whole life. Annamarie was born on Sept. 1, 1954 in Albany to the late Alvira (Savoie) and Peter Cacciotti.
Ann grew up in Rensselaer, raised her...
Jane E. Smith
October 11, 2023
Rensselaer- Jane E. Smith, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born in 1934 to the late Henry and Laura (Dorr) McDermott.
Jane will be remembered as a very loving and caring grandmother, whose fondest memories are of spending family time at Cape Cod. She enjoyed family get-togethers for the 4th of July, but particularly looked...
Frances M. Genovesi
October 10, 2023
Albany - Frances M. Genovesi, age 68, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
She is survived by brothers Tom Genovesi (Phyllis) and Joe Genovesi; sister Irene Genovesi; niece and goddaughter Nichole (Gary); and nieces Mary Rose (John) and Bonita; nephew and godson Rob (Kylee); and nephews Tommy (Maddie) and Anthony; and several beloved grand nieces and nephews.
She was preceded...
Scott J. Connors
October 10, 2023
Scott Connors, 71 passed away at Evergreen Commons Nursing home after a brief battle with cancer on October 10, 2023. Born to Joseph and Jennifer Connors of Troy, on leap year February 29, 1952.
Scott was employed for a long time at Garden Way Manufacturing in Troy N.Y. He was then employed by Star and Strand Bus Company in Troy.
Scott is...
Wallace C. Tedesco
October 8, 2023
East Greenbush- Wallace C. Tedesco, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Wally was born in Troy in 1941 and was the son of the late Fiore J. and Virgina (Merola) Tedesco.
He graduated from Troy High School in 1959 and later proudly served in the United States Army, until his honorable discharge in 1967.
Wally had several...
Mary T. Farmer
October 5, 2023
North Greenbush-Mary Theresa (Ranellucci) Farmer passed away on October 5, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Mary was born in Albany in 1954 and was the youngest of three daughters to Joseph R. and Mary T. (Carlotti) Ranellucci.
Mary graduated from St. John’s Academy High School, Hudson Valley Community College and attended SUNY Albany. She began her career at the Rensselaer...
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