Monthly Archives: November 2013

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Alice Keyishian

SCHAGHTICOKE – On Wednesday, Nov. 27th, Alice Keyishian passed away peacefully and with grace, surrounded by the love of her family.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11 Am at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in Memory’s Garden, Colonie.  Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-5 PM.

Remembrances may be made to either Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad or Community Hospice of Rensselaer in loving memory of Alice Keyishian.  To leave condolences and for directions, visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com.

Full obituary will appear in the 12/05 issue of the Express

 

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Theodore V. LaVigne – 77

CLIFTON PARK – Theodore V. LaVigne, 77, of Clifton Park, died suddenly at home, Thursday, Nov. 21, of natural causes.

Born in Mechanicville, March 31, 1931, son of the late Joseph and Irene Crotty LaVigne, Ted, who was affectionately known by family and friends as “Harpo”, will be remembered for the great love he always gave to his family.  He was a devoted family man and the best Poppy ever who always made time for others and had a heart of gold.

Ted retired from the Knolls Atomic Power Lab in Niskayuna after many years of service.   

An active member of the Mechanicville Athletic Club, Ted enjoyed spending time with his family, tinkering around his home and trying his luck at casinos.

Most important in his life were his wife of almost 50 years, two loving daughters, and three adored granddaughters, along with his siblings and their families. He is loved by so many and will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his wife Agnes DeMicco LaVigne, daughters and their husbands Laura and Dan Chaves of Loudonville, Donna and David Franchini of Clifton Park, granddaughters Emily, Lauren and Sheridan Franchini, siblings Joseph LaVigne of Mechanicville, John and Kit LaVigne of Stillwater, Ann Marie Erno and Betty and Jim Luste all of Mechanicville, mother-in-law Mary Galka of Saratoga Springs, and in-laws Orianna LaVigne of Mechanicville, William (Sonya) DeMicco of Latham, Janice Strattner of California, Linda (Gerald) Dagostino of Clifton Park and Terri Ortega of Florida, along with nieces, and nephews and lifelong friends.

In addition to his parents, Ted was predeceased by his brother Maurice LaVigne.

 

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11 AM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-5 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center, 19 Warehouse Row, Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Theodore V. LaVigne.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com.

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Stanley L. O’Kosky – 92

STILLWATER – Stanley L. O’Kosky, 92, former resident and businessman of Stillwater, died Tuesday, Nov. 19th at Bay State Medical Ctr., Springfield, Ma, after a brief illness.

A native of Stillwater, born Feb. 12, 1921, son of the late Joseph and Katherine O’Kosky.

The popular owner and operator of former Pat’s Submarines, corner of Lake and Hudson Ave., Stillwater.  Previously, Stan was a longtime salesman for the former Clements Motors of Mechanicville and later Country Pontiac, Buick of Clifton Park.  A veteran of WWII, serving as a Tech Sergeant in the US Army, he served in occupied Japan at the end of the War.  Stan enjoyed conversing with customers and friends, and enjoyed life.

His wife of 53 years, Corrinne “Connie” O’Kosky died Feb 21, 1997.  He was also predeceased by his sisters Mary Brown, Ann Whitman, Josephine and Helen O’Kosky, and brothers Andrew and Edward O’Kosky.  Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews.

 A Burial service with military honors will be held on Monday, Nov. 25th at 2 PM at the Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville.  There are no other services scheduled.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard,  200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville.

Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

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Dorothy Britt Santa Barbara

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Dorothy Britt Santa Barbara passed away at Saratoga Hospital on Thursday, November 21, 2013, after a long illness. She was born February 6, 1928 to the late Edward Britt and Ella (Cunningham) Britt.

Survivors include her beloved husband of sixty-four years, Tommy, and her son, Tom, of Clifton Park. Dorothy’s son, John, twin to Tom, passed away August 6, 2006. Dorothy is also survived by her four grandsons; Nicholas Santa Barbara of Long Island, Joseph Santa Barbara of MA, Matthew Santa Barbara of Albany, and Travis Santa Barbara of Clifton Park.  Nothing pleased Dorothy more than visiting and cooking for her loving grandsons. Her macaroni and cheese, meatballs, and, lets not forget her garbage bread, were gourmet delights.

Dorothy’s niece, Barbara Filardo of Rochester, brought her much joy and comfort. Barbara was more of a daughter than niece to Dorothy. Barbara’s companion Jeff Thompson, of Rochester, was only too happy to bring Barbara to Saratoga for regular family visits.  Barbara’s daughter, Courtney (Dietz) Curtis, her husband, Chris Curtis and their daughters, Rhiannon and Naomi Curtis were favorite visitors to Dorothy and Tommy’s. Rhiannon loved Aunt Dorothy’s spaghetti.

Survivors also include two daughter-in-laws; Dona (Tom) Santa Barbara of Clifton Park and Susan (John) Santa Barbara of Danvers, MA. Many hours of phone conversations took place between the three of them, The same was true for Dorothy’s niece, Mary Ann Fortune of Mechanicville. Dorothy loved to talk on the phone, she was never at a loss for words.  Extended family members also include several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In following with her wishes, there will be a private, family only gathering at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St. Mechanicville, Monday, November 25 from 3-5pm.

Friends are invited to a Funeral Mass to be held at Noon Tuesday at All Saints on the Hudson South Church 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Northeast Kidney Foundation 501 New Karner Road, Albany, New York 12205.

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Karen L. Barnes – 67

CLIFTON PARK – Karen L. Barnes, 67, of Solomon Ave., died Saturday, Nov 23rd at St.Peter’s Hospice, Albany, after a long illness.  

 

A Gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30th from 2-4 PM at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Remembrances may be made to Capital District Cancer Resource Foundation, PO Box 610, Latham, NY 12110, in memory of Karen L. Barnes.

The Full obituary will appear in the 12-05 edition of The Express.

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Brown’s Beach Attracting Volunteers – By Harold Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, Nov. 19 ñ The rest of the story for Brown's Beach may be reminiscent of the words in the fantasy movie, "Build it, and they will come."

Right now, the story continues, and more and more, to be: "They will come and build it."

As the work parties at the longtime family spot continue week after week, in addition to individuals the list of local businesses that have something to offer to the project ñ several mentioned by Supervisor Edward Kinowski at the last Town Board meeting ñ keeps growing, as they step forward, some at great cost, to affirm in turn the Town that has sought to affirm them.

The entire article is in the Nov. 21 issue of The Express- now online.

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Mechanicville-Stillwater BC Walk Raised Over $51,000

MECHANICVILLE NOVEMBER 12-   Amy Pickettt announced that over $51,000 was raised at this year's Cancer Walk held on October 13. Checks of $15,000 each were presented to Saratoga Radiation and Oncology Center, New York Oncology, and The American Cancer Society.

After the checks were presented  the Breast Cancer Committee enjoyed a buffet at the End Zone.

 

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“The Only Sound Was Hoofbeats and Drumbeats” – By Sandy McBride

Greg Connors was just 9 years old when he stood alongside a street in Washington, D. C. with his dad, John H. Connors, and watched the funeral procession of our 35th president, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, pass by.

A fourth grader at St. Paul’s School at the time, Greg says, “I was just a kid.  I didn’t really know what it was I was watching, but I knew it was something of historic significance”.

And 50 years later, he remembers it like it was yesterday. John had lifted Greg up to stand on a trash can so he could see it all.  What Greg remembers most vividly is the silence.  As the horse-drawn caisson carrying the president’s flag-draped coffin followed by the symbolic riderless horse passed by, Greg recalls that the only sounds to be heard were the clip-clop of hoofbeats on the pavement and the solemn cadence of drumbeats.

The entire article is in the Nov. 21st issue of The Express - now online.

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Bell Ringers Needed – By Jennifer Dugan

The sights and sounds of volunteer Salvation Army Bell Ringers outside of the local Price Chopper Supermarket has been a holiday staple for over fifteen years. Each year, the Mechanicville Public Safety Office seeks volunteers willing to keep the bells  ringing as they volunteer their time to raise money for a good cause. It can often be difficult to find enough volunteers during the busy holiday season, so the Public Safety Office is asking community for help in keeping this tradition alive.

Read the entire article in the Nov. 21st issue of The Express - now online.