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Elizabeth “Betty” DeCelle – 85

MECHANICVILLE - Elizabeth "Betty" DeCelle, 85, died peacefully early Sunday morning at her home, in the company of her devoted family.  Born October 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Charles Burton and Elizabeth Burton MacMurray and step-daughter of James MacMurray. 

Betty worked several jobs in her life, serving as a waitress at the former Central Dairy in Mechanicville and a clerk for the Grand Union Distribution Center in Waterford until retiring in 1993. 

She was a past president and longtime member of the Mechanicville-Stillwater Little League Women's Auxiliary, member of the Mechanicville High School Football Booster Club, All Saints on the Hudson scripture group, Mechanicville Senior Citizens and a long time volunteer for the areas Meals on Wheels program. 

A diehard NY Yankee and Dallas Cowboy fan, Betty also enjoyed pokeno, bingo, bocce ball, cards, cooking and baking. In her younger years, she was a member of the Women's Kegler's bowling league.

A caring person, Betty took care of many people in her life and established an enormous amount of friendships in the community. She will always be remembered for her beaming smile and infectious laugh, her humorous wit and upbeat sense of life.  She was a proud mother, grand and great grandmother who always put her family above all else. 

Something Betty would often proudly say was, "I was an only child, but was fortunate to have married into the large DeCelle family.  I have the BEST in-laws."

Sadly, Betty was predeceased by her husband Leon "Frog" DeCelle, who died in 1979.

Survivors include her children: Dawn(Jim) LeClair of Ballston Spa, Doreen(Anthony) DeCrescenzo of Mechanicville and Daniel "Peals"(Jill) DeCelle of Stillwater; grandchildren Janine Iamunno, Vincent(Candace Wallace) Iamunno, Nicole(Adam Suslak) DeCrescenzo, Dean(Jennifer) DeCrescenzo, Aaron and Sean DeScisciolo, and Samantha DeCelle.  She was the proud great grandmother of Talia Suslak and Aleena DeCelle, step-sister of Joan Palmieri and lifelong best friend of Helen Blowers.  She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as an abundance of caring friends she gained through her kindness over the years.

 A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 North Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118 with burial to follow in St. Paul's Cemetery.  Calling hours will be held at the CHURCH on Wednesday from 3-7 PM.

Those wishing to remember Betty in a special way, in lieu of flowers, are asked to make donations to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 in loving memory of Elizabeth "Betty" DeCelle.

Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville

Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for condolences and directions.

 

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William S. Grozzo – 70

MECHANICVILLE – William S. Grozzo, 70, of No. Main St., died Sunday, January 26th at Livingston Hill Nursing Center after an extended illness.    A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1st at 3 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. A gathering of friends will commence at 2PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the ELKS National Foundation, c/o Mechanicville-Stillwater Elks Lodge 1403, at PO Box 649, Mechanicville, 12118.  To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

The full obituary will be in the February 6th issue of the Express.

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Frank E. Gemmiti – 75

STILLWATER – Frank E. Gemmiti, 75, of County Rte 70, died Thursday, January 23rd, at Wauchula Hospital, Florida, suddenly after being stricken. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Friday, January 31 at 7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Spring burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery.  Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Quaker Springs Fire Dept.,

in loving memory of Frank E. Gemmiti.  To leave condolences and for directions, visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com.

The full obituary will be in the February 6th issue of the Express.

 

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Carmella Adeline Sgambati Izzo – 98

MECHANICVILLE – Carmella Adeline Sgambati Izzo, 98, of Park Place, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Mechanicville on June 9, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Stefano and Emilia Sgambati and wife of the late Sanford L. Izzo, Sr.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118 with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.  Calling hours will be held at the church on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to John Ahearn Rescue Squad in loving memory of Carmella A. Izzo.

Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for directions to church and to leave condolences.

Entire obituary is in the January 30th issue of the Express.

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James E. Gannon, Jr. – 71

STILLWATER – James E. Gannon, Jr., 71, of Hudson Ave., died Sunday, Nov 3rd at Van Rensselaer Manor, Troy, after a short illness.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, Nov 13th at 10 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 881 Hudson Ave., Stillwater.  Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery.  Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Tuesday from 5-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, Jim’s wish would be for remembrances are made to either the Stillwater Rescue Squad of Arvin Hart FD in memory of James E. Gannon, Jr.  Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

Full obituary in the Nov. 14th Issue of the Express.

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Miss Margaret A. DeVito – 91

MECHANICVILLE – Miss Margaret A. DeVito, 91, of Mabbett St., died Easter Sunday, March 31st, at Maplewood Manor, Ballston Spa, after an extended illness.  A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born Dec. 3, 1921, daughter of the late Peter and Lesena DeVito, Margaret was also predeceased by her sisters Mary Hmura and Rose DeVito and brothers Thomas and John “Coomba” DeVito.

Margaret was a seamstress for the Marshall Ray Co. in Troy, for 40 years, retiring in 1985.

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Francis J. DeVito – 84

MECHANICVILLE – Francis J. DeVito, 84, of No. Third Ave., died Friday morning, Nov. 16th, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy following a short illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born June 24, 1928, son of the late Orlando and Mary Valentino DeVito, Sr., he was a 1945 graduate of Mechanicville High School.  A US Army Korean veteran, he served with 50thArmy Field Artillery Anti Aircraft unit in Korea for over a year.

A Funeral Mass will be held Monday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson SouthChurch (St. Paul’s) 121 No. Main ST., Mechanicville.   Burial with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Sunday from 3-6 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County in loving memory of Francis J. DeVito.

www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

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