Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Loren J. Venema
September 22, 2023
With great sadness we record the death of Loren J. Venema. He passed away suddenly on Friday, September 22, 2023. He was born on November 16, 1970, to James and Betty Venema. He was a lifelong resident of Rensselaer and attended Rensselaer City Schools.
Survivors include his parents, his loving wife of 31 years, Christine Plass Venema, his cherished daughter,...
Joseph P. Cain
September 20, 2023
North Greenbush- Joseph P. Cain, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, at St. Peter’s Hospital, after a long illness. He was 75 years old.
Born on May 5, 1948, in Albany, NY, to Joseph and Mary (Brennan) Cain. He graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School. Upon graduation, Joe entered the Seminary (Order of the Sacred Heart) and went on to...
Walter E. Bishop
September 18, 2023
Walter E. Bishop of Rensselaer, passed away on September 18, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born March 12, 1940, to Margaret (Leonard) Bishop and Walter E. Bishop Sr. Walt graduated from Rensselaer High School and worked for over 40 years at BASF in Rensselaer.
Walter is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosemary (Milgo) Bishop...
Carmela M. Dolly Servidone
September 14, 2023
East Greenbush- Carmela “Dolly” Servidone, age 83, entered into eternal life Thursday morning, September 14, 2023. Dolly was born and raised in the Mont Pleasant area of Schenectady, to Joseph and Mary DiBlasio.
After her graduation she remained as an active member of her High School class reunion committee for many years. She then went on to work at the...
Donna L. Garner
September 14, 2023
Donna L. (Sluus) Garner, 79, of West Sand Lake, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Troy, NY, on March 13, 1944, to Mary and Elmer Sluus.
Donna loved the Adirondacks, fishing, sewing, and spending time with family. She devoted every day of her life to her family. Her greatest joy was...
Joan N. Adam
September 13, 2023
Rensselaer- Joan Nolan Adam, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2023.
She was born May 31, 1934 in Albany, to John and Ella Nolan of Rensselaer. Joan began her career with New York State Social Services when she was seventeen years old and worked there until her retirement. She married Stuart Adam and resided in her childhood home with...
Edith E. Wasula
September 12, 2023
Rensselaer- Edith E. Wasula, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at home. Edie was born in Troy and has been a resident of Rensselaer since 1969.
Edie worked alongside her husband, Peter, in the family business, Pete's Painting for many years and in her retirement at Hannaford, East Greenbush.
Wife of 54 years to Peter Wasula; mother of...
Victor A. Eriole
September 5, 2023
Rensselaer- Victor Anthony Eriole passed away in the early morning of September 5, 2023. Victor was the 8th of 10 children born to Paul and Olympia Eriole, on October 15, 1943. He graduated from St. John's High School in Rensselaer in 1962, where he excelled in varsity basketball. Victor served honorably in the National Guard, and was a member of...
Paul R. Tremblay
September 3, 2023
Paul Rene Tremblay, 68, of Rensselaer, passed away peacefully at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home in East Greenbush, on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
Paul was born to Rene and Phyllis Tremblay on December 1, 1954, in Albany. He graduated from Rensselaer High School in 1972. He earned a degree in Metal Machine Shop at Wake Technical College in Raleigh, NC, and then...
Audrey J. Brady
August 31, 2023
Rensselaer- Audrey JM Brady, 68, passed away on August 31, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on November 3, 1954, to Anita and Russell Jones. She was a lifelong resident of Rensselaer. She was a graduate of Rensselaer High School and Austin Beauty School. Audrey owned her own beauty salon, The Cutting Place, for many years...
Juanita T. Lochner
August 29, 2023
Rensselaer – Juanita Theresa Lochner passed away after a long, courageous battle on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Albany and lived her life in the City of Rensselaer.
Juanita was a 1964 graduate of St. John’s Academy in Rensselaer. She dedicated her life to the American Legion Auxiliary and many years as an...
Catherine Catalfamo
August 27, 2023
Tarpon Springs, FL – Catherine Catalfamo, 87, died Sunday, August 27, 2023 under hospice care.
Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Victoria (Messia) Arduini. A graduate of Rensselaer High School, Catherine lived in Rensselaer for many years before moving to Florida in 1990.
Catherine enjoyed golfing, traveling and bingo. Most of all she loved spending time...
James N. Cant
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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...
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