Obituaries

Frank H. DeTraglia

Frank H. DeTraglia

Jun 29, 2020

Francis H. DeTraglia Albany – Francis "Frankie" H. DeTraglia passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Frankie was the son of the late Frank and Ruth McQuade DeTraglia and was husband of the late Marlene Arnold DeTraglia. Beloved brother of Mary (Michael) King, Susan (Mike) Blair and Michael (Theresa) DeTraglia; several nieces, nephews,his friend Carl...

Richard D. Littlejohn

Richard D. Littlejohn

Jun 21, 2020

Richard D. Littlejohn Watervliet – Richard D. “Rick” Littlejohn passed away suddenly on June 21, 2020. Rick was the son of the late Raymond and Mary Ann Sheehy Littlejohn and was employed by Albany Memorial Hospital as a Sergeant on the security midnight staff. Rick was the brother of Ryne Littlejohn, Renee (Mark) McNames, Randy Littlejohn, Raymond (Donna) Littlejohn and...

Eric C. Schultz

Eric C. Schultz

Jun 7, 2020

ERIC CLIFFORD JOSEPH SCHULTZ Eric Clifford Joseph Schultz passed away at his home in Watervliet, New York on Sunday morning, June 7, 2020 after a prolonged illness. Eric was born on May 14, 1974 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Cliff and Mary Ellen Schultz. The family moved to the United States in 1978 and lived in Lake Zurich, Illinois. He...

Richard D. Murray

Richard D. Murray

May 30, 2020

Richard D. Murray Ocala, FL -Richard D. Murray passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2020. Born in Troy, Richard was the son of the late George and Yvonne Stacy Murray. Richard is the loving father of Christine Murray (Rob), Nicole Way (Mark), Carolyn Murray (Sheppy) and Brandy Murray (Glenn); grandfather of Mark, Amelia, Addyson, Kiona, Carsen, Damon and Everett. Beloved...

Mark R. Perry Sr.

Mark R. Perry Sr.

May 21, 2020

Mark R. Perry Watervliet- Mark R. Perry passed away peacefully on May 21, 2020. Born in Troy, Mark was the son of the late Richard and Barbara Bauer French. Devoted father of Mark (Jennifer) Perry II, Christina (Jesse) Perry-Bradford, Sara (Jenn) Strack, and Brandon (Jamie) Perry; Mark is also survived by 12 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews as well as...

Lilia Cross-Chapman

Lilia Cross-Chapman

May 18, 2020

Lilia Cross- Chapman Watervliet Lilia Cros Chapman passed away on May 18th, 2020. Lilia was the loving wife of Brent Chapman and mother of Angela Cross and Calvin Cross. Lilia was a member of Trinity Church in Watervliet and was employed at Family Dollar. Survivors also include several siblings, in-laws and dear friends.

Elaine G. Morris

Elaine G. Morris

May 12, 2020

MORRIS, Elaine Gloria ("Mema"), age 76 of Niskayuna, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020. She was a 1961 graduate of Linton High School and retired from Joseph E Mastrianni Section 8 Rental Assistance Office in Schenectady. Elaine was always a fan of solving the New York Time's Sunday Crossword puzzles, gardening in the summer, and spending time with her family....

Saverio Bizzarro

Saverio Bizzarro

May 9, 2020

Saverio (Big Sam) Bizzarro Troy – Saverio (Sam) Bizzarro, 83, passed away peacefully, in his sleep, on May 9th while holding the hand of his beloved son Peter. Sam was the son of the late Peter and Mary L. Ciampolillo Bizzarro and was the beloved husband of the late Rosaria Volpe Bizzarro. While still a student at Troy High School,...

Edward F. Keegan

Edward F. Keegan

Apr 29, 2020

Edward F. Keegan Watervliet – Edward F. Keegan passed away unexpectedly on April 29th 2020 just two days before his 80th birthday. Edward was beloved husband of Diane Shufelt Keegan and son of the late Edward and Cecelia Callary Keegan. Born in Hoosick Falls, Edward was a long- time resident of Watervliet. Edward was retired from the New York State...

Peter A. Young

Peter A. Young

Apr 25, 2020

Peter Young Albany- Peter Young, born in Buffalo, NY on September 7th, 1957 to Dr. Owen and Ethel Young. Peter passed peacefully in Albany, NY on April 25th, 2020 at the age of 62. He was a graduate of Kenmore West High School and Hartwick College. Peter spent most of his career in the hospitality industry, first throughout the country...

Keith Michael Wheeler

Keith Michael Wheeler

Apr 13, 2020

Keith M. Wheeler Saratoga -Keith Wheeler, 42, passed away on April 13, 2020. Keith was the son of the late Victoria Serekis Kelly and Robert Wheeler. Keith is survived by his sister Dawn (Victor) Garcia, his uncles; Stuart Serekis and Frank (Ellen) Chudkosky, his nieces; Kathryn (Richard) Sadlemire, Melisa (William) Stewart, Maritza Garcia and 6 great nephews and nieces Sam...

Kathleen O'Brien

Kathleen O'Brien

Apr 1, 2020

Kathleen Theresa O’Brien, died peacefully in Troy, NY on April 1st at the age of 96. Kathleen, daughter of Hugh and Katherine Greene, was born August 6, 1923. Along with her sister Margaret, they lived in a cold water flat in the South Bronx. Despite the turbulent times of her childhood, (the depression followed by WWII), the sisters thrived in...

Irvin Spencer Faust

Irvin Spencer Faust

Mar 29, 2020

OBITUARY OF IRVIN SPENCER FAUST Irvin was born on March 10, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York and transitioned on March 29, 2020 surrounded by his loving family in Albany, New York. He was the son of the late Henry Faust and Anna Issac-Faust. He is also predeceased by his loving stepmother Pearl Faust. Irvin went to Brooklyn public schools and...

Francis Caruso

Francis Caruso

Mar 26, 2020

Francis Anthony “Frank” Caruso passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Spring Arbor Senior Living Community in Frederick, Maryland. He was 91 years old. He is survived by his children, Fred Caruso (Donna Keith), Lois Gerrish (Jeff), Richard Caruso (Martha), Claire Ann McCullough (Tom) and stepchildren Susan Hacker (Tim Crannell), Stephen Rice, Helen Rice, Anne Rice, Janet Bradshaw, eight...

Grace Lois Goldstein

Grace Lois Goldstein

Mar 12, 2020

Lois Goldstein Watervliet – We are sad to announce the passing of our mom, Lois Goldstein, on March 12th, 2020 at the Eddy Village Green, at the age of 97. Lois was a lifelong resident of Watervliet. She was predeceased by her husband Donald. Together they shared 65 years of marriage. Lois loved her home on 12th Avenue, her neighbors...

Michael Dodson Kowalski

Michael Dodson Kowalski

Mar 7, 2020

Michael D. Kowalski Chatham – Michael D. Kowalski passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2020. Born in Niskayuna to his loving parents Michael and Sharon Comley Kowalski, Michael was the cherished husband of Michele Connors Kowalski. Raised in Watervliet, Michael was employed with Excelsior Integrated at the time of his passing. Michael was a devoted family man and friend to...

Tiara B Bush

Tiara B Bush

Mar 1, 2020

Tiara B. Bush passed away on March 1, 2020. All services were held privately. There will be no public services. The family of Tiara thanks everyone for respecting their privacy during this sad time.

Richard H James

Richard H James

Feb 28, 2020

Richard H. James passed away on February 28, 2020. Services will be held privately.

Beverly Cox

Beverly Cox

Feb 18, 2020

Beverly E. Cox Troy – Beverly E. Cox passed away peacefully on February 18, 2020. Daughter of the late Melvin and Florence Richards Sayer. Beverly is the beloved wife of Keith I. Cox, whom she married in 1961. Prior to her retirement, Beverly was an LPN at several area hospitals, most recently, St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy. In addition to...

Sally A. Colbert

Sally A. Colbert

Feb 1, 2020

Sally A. Colbert Watervliet – Sally A. Colbert passed away on February 1st, 2020 with her loving family at her side. Sally was the daughter of the late James and Ann Costello Colbert and was a lifelong resident of Watervliet. Sally retired from CSEA where she worked as a Senior Insurance Clerk and was a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of...

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