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Joseph M. Bango – 62

GANSEVOORT – Joseph M. Bango of Fairmount Drive died peacefully at home in the safe and loving company of his family on Friday, November 28, 2014. He was 62.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 11:00  AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Calling hours will be at the No. Main St. Church on Tuesday from 4-7 PM.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

The full obituary will be in the Dec. 4th issue of the Express.

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Irene R. Urkevich – 94

MECHANICVILLE –  Irene R. Urkevich, 94, of Pawling Ave, died peacefully early Friday morning at Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home.  Born in Hoosick Falls on October 9, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Ignus and Stacia Krawkowski Bruzdowski and wife of the late John E. Urkevich, Sr., who died in 1988.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 1st at 12 PM at All Saints on the HudsonChurch, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville with entombment in St. Paul’s Cemetery to follow.

Calling hours at the Church on Monday, prior to mass, from 10-11:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, Po Box 758517,Topeka, KS 66675 or online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org in memory of Irene R. Urkevich.

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

The full obituary will be in the Dec. 4th issue of the Express.

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Mary C. “Babe” Forino – 80

Mary C. “Babe” Forino - 80

Mechanicville - Mary C. "Babe" Forino of 8th Avenue passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the Samaritan Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was 80.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7pm on Monday, December 1, 2014 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral Mass will be conducted on Tuesday at 11am at All Saints on the Hudson, South Church, 121 North Main Street, Mechanicville. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Paul's Cemetery, Mechanicville.

Memorials may be made to the Mechanicville Stillwater Breast Cancer Walk, C/O Joyce DiVirgilio, 270 South Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

The full obituary will be in the Dec. 4th issue of the Express.

 

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Phyllis Caswell – 90

Schuylerville - Phyllis Caswell passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs. She was 90.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of her family. Burial will be in the family plot in Stillwater Union Cemetery, Stillwater. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

The full obituary will be in the Dec. 4th issue of the Express.

 

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Central Ave. Bridge Slated to Open December 12th….

The Central Ave. bridge is slated to be open and completed by December 12

 

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H.O.P.E. Pets for Adoption

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Spencer is a 2-year old neutered male Scottie/Border Collie mix who weighs 28lbs. He is a stray from Warren County who is a sweet boy once he gets to know you! Spencer loves to ride in the car, is good with dogs and is housebroken. His foster has found out that he will jump in your lap and fall asleep. Every day we are learning more about Spencer and he is showing us what a good dog he can be!

Spencer is neutered, up to date on his shots, and microchipped.

For more information, please call us @ 518-424-2878

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Gabby is a black and white female, almost 2 yrs. old. She's a sweet, independent & calm little lady. Gabby enjoys hiding in boxes, surprising her friends as they walk by and having you throw a ball that she can chase. At night she insists on snuggling right up next to you and you will wake up having her stare at you until you get up and give her a treat. Gabby gets along with other cats and still plays with her dog friends..

Gabby is spayed and up to date on her shots.

For more information, please contact #518.428.2994

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Ellie has been with HOPE for about one year — last fall she came in with her two kittens Fiona and Crowley (now already 1 year old themselves). Ellie needed some time to get used to living with people but is now ready for adoption. She is very shy but friendly once you get to know her....interactive playtime and food is the quickest way to her heart. Ellie is hoping for a quieter home where she can interact with adults in a gentle and easygoing environment. If you are looking for quiet cat that likes to lounge about near you and keep you company but doesn't need a fuss made over her then Ellie might be just the cat for you. She does like a bit of interactive play each day. Ellie will need some patience at first while she gets used to her new family but will make a really great pet for the right home.

Ellie is spayed, up to date on her shots and negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia.

For more information on these pets and others, please call H.O.P.E. @ 518.428.2994 or, to fill out an Online Adoption Application, visit www.hopeanimalrescue.org

"Let Them Know There Is H.O.P.E"

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Rotary Provides 90 Winter Coats – By Tom Mahoney

The Elvis Patsy Cline concert raised enough money so that the Mechanicville Rotary Club was able to provide over 90 coats to needy school children. Every needy child in Hoosic Valley, Mechanicville, Stillwater, and Waterford school will have a coat for this winter. Harriet Noble Mechanicville Rotary President pointed out "It's  really 90 + families that are impacted '96 not only will the children be healthier, can go to school when it's cold but the parents can now concentrate on other needs they have.

Read the entire article in the Nov. 27th issue of the Express.

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Thanksgiving Food Drive to Feed 800 Families

NOVEMBER 21- Eight hundred families will have a Thanksgiving turkey dinner this year. The 8th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, spearheaded by Mike Raucci of Toyota of Clifton Park will take care of families in the local area.

Read the entire article in the Nov. 27th issue of the Express.

 

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Thanksgiving Day In America – By H. Wessell

Thanksgiving Day is about many things: giving thanks for the bounty America knows by sharing in a famously festive meal, fervent prayer at home and even church attendance, family time... parades.. football game  and more and more every year, frenetic shopping: as early as the following midnight, if not still on the holiday itself.  Thanksgiving Day most noticeably launches, in modern times in America and elsewhere,  not the season of Advent (whose four Sundays before December 25 starts near or on the holiday weekend  November 30 this year). But now most folks know those weeks not as The Advent Season, but "The Christmas Season," meaning the Christmas-Shopping Season.

Read the entire article in the Nov. 27 issue of the Express.