Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
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...
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...
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