Carmella M. Fusco

MECHANICVILLE – Carmella M. Fusco passed away peacefully on September 11, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in Saratoga Springs with her loving family and devoted caregivers by her side.  She was born in Mechanicville on June 10, 1922, to the late Teresa and Antonio Pignatelli.

   A graveside service will be held on Tuesday September 17, at 2:00 pm, followed by her internment with her husband at the Saratoga National Cemetery.  

   Contributions in Carmella’s memory can be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Att. Wish Fund. 

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Clare Lynn (Gallant) Jose – 72

MECHANICVILLE - Clare Lynn (Gallant) Jose of First Street passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 3, 2019. She was 72.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. A prayer service will be rendered by Elks Lodge #1403 at 6:00pm during visiting. Funeral service will be conducted at 12 noon on Thursday in the funeral home with inurnment in the Saratoga National Cemetery. There will be a gathering at the Elks Lodge #1403 following the cemetery for food and fellowship.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478
Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or the American Heart Association, 300 5th Avenue, Suite 6 Waltham, MA 02451.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Sylma E. Rockefeller – 98

MECHANICVILLE -After 98 years, 10 Months, and 10 days; the soul of Sylma E. Rockefeller slipped from the earth in the presence of her Daughter and Son-In-Law, Sylma E. and Arthur D. LeBlanc on May 2, 2019.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at The Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue in Mechanicville from 1 pm – 4 pm.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 10:00 am from St. Luke’s On the Hill, 40 McBride Road in Mechanicville with Father David Haig officiating.

Burial will follow at the Hudson View Cemetery in Mechanicville in the family plot.

 

Memorial contributions in Mrs. Rockefeller’s memory may be made to St. Luke’s On the Hill Building Fund, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118.

 

Online remembrances at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

 

 

 

Daniel Francis McCarthy – 77

MECHANICVILLE - Daniel Francis McCarthy passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Ellis Hospital with loving family at his side. He was 77.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 in the funeral home with burial in the spring at the Clifton Park Village Cemetery.

Kindly consider donations to the Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 or the American Lung Association, 418 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207 in loving memory of Daniel McCarthy.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

Paula Cononica – 93

MECHANICVILLE – Paula Cononica, 93, of Hemstreet Park, died Monday, August 27, at Saratoga Hospital following a brief illness.

A requiem mass will be held on Thursday August 30, at noon in St. Paul the Apostle Church (All Saints on the Hudson Parish), 121 North Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118, with interment to follow at St. Paul's cemetery. Prior to the funeral, a viewing hour will be held at the church starting at 11am.

For those wishing to remember Paula in a special way, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Saints on the Hudson Endowment Fund, 52 William Street, Mechanicville, in loving memory of Paula Cononica.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Sheila A. McEckron – 88 

MECHANICVILLE - Sheila A. McEckron of South Hudson Street passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018. She was 88.

Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 10:00am at Maplewood Cemetery in Saratoga Springs.

Arrangements by Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, Mechanicville.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Paul D. Marinello – 84

Paul D. Marinello - 84

Clifton Park, NY – Paul D. Marinello passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Ellis Hospital. He was 84.

Calling hours were Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from 4 to 6pm at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Ave., Mechanicville.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 12:30pm at the funeral home and burial with military honors followed at 2pm at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY.

Arrangements were under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

 

Mary Elsie Marpe – 9

Mary Elsie Marpe (LeBarron), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away at age 90, peacefully at home on Friday, February 23, 2018.
In honor of this the family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00pm on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke.

Funeral will be at Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 10am. Graveside service immediately following at Memory Gardens, Colonie. To honor Elsie's memory please call a family member and share a favorite story.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Hoosick Falls Health Center or to The National Audubon Society to help protect the wildlife she loved.
Please join us in remembering Mary Elsie Marpe by visiting the memorial page atwww.chasesmithfamily.com
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John Kenneth Sheldon, Jr. – 73

VALLEY FALLS - John Kenneth Sheldon, Jr., 73, of Valley Falls, NY died surrounded by his loving family after an arduous battle with cancer.

Relatives and friends may call from 11am-1pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, Schaghticoke. Funeral service will be at 1:00pm in the church. Burial with military honors will follow in the family plot in Memory Gardens, Colonie.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of John to the Valley Falls Volunteer Fire Company or to the Hoosic Valley Community Church.

 

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

Joseph P. “Cappy” Capozzelli

SCHAGHTICOKE - Joseph P. "Cappy" Capozzelli of School Street passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital. He was 79.

Relatives and friends may call from 1:00-4:00pm on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Funeral service will follow at 4:00pm in the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at the convenience of his family.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad in memory of Joe Capozzelli.

The family would like to thank the members of the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad, the nurses and doctors at Samaritan Hospital, Sandie Fratianni, Dave Fratianni and Lorraine Robbins for all you did for Joe.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com