Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Maria Darrigo
August 28, 2022
Maria Darrigo passed away peacefully at the age of 82. She was born on August 2, 1940 in the town of Cardinale, Italy. Maria is the daughter of the late Nicola and Iolanda Mugrace. Maria was predeceased by her husband of 56 years Vincent.
Maria is survived by her loving sister Rosanne, her daughters Rita Leonard (Albert), Tina Gaeta (Gino)...
Robert A. Maiorisi
August 27, 2022
Robert Maiorisi, 85, passed away peacefully in his home, on August 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
Robert is the son of the late Angelo and Florence Maiorisi. He was predeceased by his sister Loretta Nardella. Robert is survived by his wife Arden, his children Robin, Michael, Stephanie (Jeremy), Kenneth (Stacy), Louis (Kelly), Nicola (Jason), Scott and Maria (Keith), grandchildren...
Sheryl M. Waterbury
August 26, 2022
Sheryl M. (Henchey) Waterbury, 58 of Averill Park passed into heaven unexpectedly on Friday, August 26th, at her home.
The daughter of Joan (Gardner) Henchey and the late Joseph Henchey, Sheryl was born in Albany on November 7, 1963.
She was raised in Rensselaer and received her diploma from Rensselaer High School. Sherry married her former spouse (Joseph S. Waterbury Jr.)...
Dorothy E. Driscoll
August 26, 2022
Rensselaer – Dorothy E. Hynes Driscoll, age 99 of Rensselaer, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at Teresian House. She was born in Albany. She was a fingerprint analyst for NYSIS, Albany. Dorothy served as a WAC in the United States Army during WWII. She was the wife of the late William F. Driscoll, Sr.; mother of Susan (James) Cant...
Edward G. Adelska
August 26, 2022
Rensselaer - Edward G. Adelska of Rensselaer entered into eternal life at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home on August 26, 2022. Born on September 22, 1926 in Albany he was the son of the late Joseph and Katherine Adelska. He graduated from Van Rensselaer High School and enlisted in the USMC. After his honorable discharge, he began working in the family...
Christine M. Kelly Powers
August 25, 2022
North Greenbush- Christine M. Kelly Powers, 75, of North Greenbush, reached the end of her remarkable life on August 25, 2022. Chris sustained severe brain injuries when she fell at the end of July and could not recover.
Born in Ogdensburg, NY, on April 26, 1947, she was the first of six children of Everett J. "Jim" Kelly and Mable Marion...
Karen M. Miller
August 23, 2022
Albany – Karen M. Miller, 61, of Albany, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved Dan by her side on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
Karen was born on June 30, 1961. She was the daughter of the late Edna (Myers) Miller and Floyd Miller. She was a graduate of Rensselaer High School, Class of 1980.
Karen was a lifelong educator...
Wesley P. Dobert
August 23, 2022
Troy- Wesley P. Dobert, 80 passed away at home on August 22, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and with the help and guidance of several Hospice nurses and doctors. Born in Troy, NY he was the son of the late Ruth Dobert (Wagner) and Frederick Dobert. Wes had seven other siblings with only one surviving brother, Frederick Dobert. Loving...
Barbara A. Roddy
August 17, 2022
Barbara Ann Roddy passed away peacefully on Aug. 17, 2022, at home with her daughter by her side. She is predeceased by her husband, Stephen P. Roddy, she leaves 3 children Stephen B. Roddy (Ramona Roddy), Earle P. Roddy, Connie Martin-Warner (Mark R.Warner),10 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. The family wants to say thank you to Miranda Dunham and her staff,...
Vivian Rose Pratt
August 10, 2022
Our dear mother and true matriarch of our family, Vivian Rose Pratt (nee Durkee), sadly passed away on August 10, 2022 at the age of 89 in Rensselaer, New York. Vivian was born on November 3, 1932 in Strafford, Vermont to Rachel Preston Durkee and John Durkee.
She was married to Robert Carroll Pratt on April 19, 1952 in Montpelier,...
Raymond G. Myers
August 6, 2022
Rensselaer- Raymond G. Myers, age 73, of Rensselaer passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at home. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Esther E. and George M. Myers. Raymond was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Husband of the late Helen J. Myers. Father of Richard R. (Michelle) Myers and Marc S....
Sr. Elizabeth A. Mattus, Rsm
August 6, 2022
Albany- Mattus RSM, Sister Elizabeth Ann (formerly Sister Mary Bernarda) died at Teresian House, Albany, Saturday, August 6, 2022. She had been a Sister of Mercy for 70 years. Liz was born in Gloversville, the daughter of the late Anthony Mattus and Anna Prohaska Mattus. She took delight in her Czechoslovakian heritage and was proud that she could speak the...
Mary L. Parascandola
August 5, 2022
Averill Park- Mary “Mickey” L. Parascandola, age 76, of Averill Park, NY., died peacefully at home on Friday, August 5, 2022. She was born in Brooklyn, NY., to parents Francis Greene and Anna Geisler Greene.
Mary loved to shop, play Rummikub and watch Cooking with Brenda Gantt.
She is survived by her children Albert Parascandola, Alexia (William) Rohl and beloved grandchildren...
Patricia A. Carkner
July 25, 2022
North Greenbush- Patricia A. Carkner, age 84, passed away peacefully in her home on July 25th with her loving family. She was born in Albany, NY. Daughter of the late Julius and Martha Pasqualitti. She is reunited with her husband, Richard A. Carkner, daughter, Penny Albright, and brother, Ted Derby. She grew up in Castleton, NY and was a graduate...
Ruth H. Bonacquisti
July 24, 2022
Rensselaer- Ruth H. (Snyder) Bonacquisti, age 92 of Rensselaer passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. She was born in Rensselaer and was a lifelong resident of the city. Mrs. Bonacquisti was a graduate of St. John’s Academy in Rensselaer and was employed by Albany Medical Center until her retirement. She was a communicant of...
Arya Tonkin
July 24, 2022
Rensselaer- Arya “Ish” Tonkin age 89, of Rensselaer, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home. He was born on January 31, 1933 in Albany and was the son of Philip and Sarah Tonkin. Ish went to Van Rensselaer High School and graduated in 1951. He was a food broker, as well as a basketball referee...
Charles H. Collier
July 21, 2022
East Greenbush – Charles H. Collier, M.D. age 72 years of East Greenbush passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. He was born in Salem, MA and was educated at North Shore Community College, Suffolk University, University of Massachusetts Medical School, and The Upstate Medical Center Syracuse NY Radiation Oncology. Dr. Collier was employed at...
Albert M. Houle, Sr.
July 11, 2022
Rensselaer-Albert M. Houle, Sr. age 82, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at home. Al was born in Albany, moved to Florida before moving back to the capital district 40 years ago. Husband of the late Idella L. Houle. Father of Kathleen Crompton, Karen Phipps, Kurt Houle, Albert Houle, Jr., and the late Kim Zammuto. He is also survived...
Randell J. Noble
July 8, 2022
Rensselaer- Randell "Randy" J. Noble, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 8, 2022. Born on Sept. 28, 1965 in Albany, he was the son of Mary (Kawczak) Noble and the late James L. Noble. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his three sisters, Wendy Noble, Susan Gregory and Kathleen Martin. He is also survived by several nephews...
J. Rita Peplowski
July 6, 2022
J. Rita Peplowski (Holstein) passed away July 6, 2022, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born October 19, 1928, the daughter of Clarence and Helen Holstein. Rita was predeceased by her former husband Sigmund F. Peplowski, Sr. and is survived by her five children, Sigmund Peplowski Jr., Michael Peplowski (Mary), Wayne Peplowski (Lori), Joyce Carter, and...
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