Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

Margaret M. Abele

Margaret M. Abele

November 12, 2021

Loudonville- Margaret M. Abele entered into eternal rest on November 12, 2021 with family by her side. She was born in Albany, grew up in Rensselaer and was a graduate of St. John’s Academy in Rensselaer. Margaret met the love of her life, Harry, on a blind date and was married for 44 years before he passed away. Wife of...

Sandra A. Fiacco

Sandra A. Fiacco

October 21, 2021

Rensselaer- Sandra Ann Fiacco, 82, of Rensselaer, passed away after a brief illness on October 21, 2021. Born May 18, 1939, She was the first born daughter of the late Philip and Anna Fiacco, she was the most proud and loving sister of Phyllis Fusco, Carla (Stephen) Bakerian and the late Linda (Fiacco) Levings. Amazing aunt of Joseph Bent III,...

Bruce E. Fiacco

Bruce E. Fiacco

October 20, 2021

Guilderland- Bruce E. Fiacco age 64, passed away on October 20, 2021 at the Schenectady Center. He was born in Rensselaer and was the son of the late Florence and Albert Fiacco, Sr. Bruce was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Altamont, NY and taught religious instruction for many years. He was a special friend of Pastor...

Alice A. Jacobs

Alice A. Jacobs

October 10, 2021

Troy- Alice A. Jacobs, age 71, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Alice was born in Ticonderoga and was the daughter of Joseph Jacobs and the late Mary Lou Jacobs. She retired from Hannaford in Troy as the assistant manager in the bakery department. Alice was known for her big heart, especially for animals and...

Richard E. Rafferty, Jr.

Richard E. Rafferty, Jr.

October 6, 2021

Rensselaer- Richard E. Rafferty, Jr. passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. Ricky was born in Albany and was a lifelong resident of the city of Rensselaer. Ricky was an avid Steelers football fan and an overall sports fanatic but above all, he adored his children. Son of Anne Beebe and the late Richard E. Rafferty,...

Theresa K. Worden

Theresa K. Worden

October 5, 2021

Theresa K. Worden A long time resident of Rensselaer County Theresa K. Worden died Tuesday at her West Sand Lake home after a long illness. Theresa (Triijntje) was born in Hoogezand/Sappemere, Holland on Aug. 21, 1927. In 1929 she arrived in America with her parents Jacob and Caroline Smallenbroek through Ellis Island, settling in Rensselaer. She became a Naturalized Citizen...

Karl J. Kniele

Karl J. Kniele

October 4, 2021

Troy- Karl J. Kniele age 84 of Troy passed away on October 4, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Troy to the late Karl Kniele and Blanche (Schneider) Kniele and as a youth was raised in Green Island hunting and fishing in the basin with his childhood friend Michael. Karl was a first generation American and was proud...