Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

Patricia A. Peller

Patricia A. Peller

December 16, 2021

Clifton Park- Patricia Ann (Ranellucci) Peller, age 78 passed away Dec. 16, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Mary T. Carlotti Ranellucci. Patty attended and was known as “Rah Rah” the cheerleader at Van Rensselaer High School, graduating in 1961. She started her career at the...

John Q. Driscoll

John Q. Driscoll

December 10, 2021

Rensselaer – John Q. “Jack” Driscoll, 94, beloved husband of JoAnne Dwyer Driscoll, passed away on December 10 at Albany Medical Center. Born and raised in Troy, Jack was the son of the late Justin E. and Helen Quigley Driscoll. He was a graduate of Troy High School, Colgate University in Hamilton, NY and Albany Law School. He served in...

Mary Jane Ryan

Mary Jane Ryan

December 7, 2021

Rensselaer- Mary Jane Ryan, age 85, passed away on Tuesday Dec. 7, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Wife of the late Joseph W. Ryan. Mother of Joseph P. Ryan, Terry (Aaron) Beach, Mary Jane (Allen) Brozowski, Linda (Edward) Sargent, Kelly Blue and Sharon Ryan. Sister of Frances Colluccia. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Funeral...

Thaddeus M. Pietrak

Thaddeus M. Pietrak

December 5, 2021

North Greenbush- Thaddeus M. “Tad” Pietrak age 62 passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. He was born in Troy to the late Stanley and Julia Pietrak. Brother of Dianne P. Anker, S. James Pietrak, Jon F. Pietrak and the late Maria Lockrow. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Samuel J. Burdick

Samuel J. Burdick

December 1, 2021

Rensselaer- Samuel J. Burdick, 61, passed away on December 1, 2021. Sam was born in New York City, and lived most of his life in Rensselaer. He was the son of the late Millie Dongarra. Sam was predeceased by his younger sister Cathrine Ojeda-Burdick. He is survived by his loving wife Virginia Burdick; son Daniel Burdick (Lindsay); grandson Samuel Burdick;...

Barbara J. Harwood

Barbara J. Harwood

November 30, 2021

Rensselaer-Barbara (Cunningham) Harwood age 80 passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 in Delmar. She was born and raised in the south end of Albany and resided in Rensselaer most of her life. She worked at various hospitals in housekeeping. Known as “Babs” she enjoyed her family, her friends and being retired. Barbara cared for her husband George until his death....

Daniel J. Marvelli

Daniel J. Marvelli

November 23, 2021

Selkirk- Daniel J Marvelli passed away Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.Dan was born in Albany on November 30,1952 to Joseph and Betty Marvelli. In July 1974 Dan and Susan (Campbell) were married and spent 47yrs together. Dan attended South Hunterdon H.S. in NJ and then continued onto college. After 37yrs as a Supervisor with NYS...