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Deanna Marie Rivers – 17

CLIFTON PARK – Deanna Marie Rivers, who last week celebrated her 17th birthday, died tragically Saturday, Dec. 2nd, as the result of a two car motor vehicle accident on I-87, south of exit 8.

Born in Troy, , November 23, 1995, she was the loving daughter of Brian and Deborah Lanzone Rivers.  Deanna was a member of the Shenendehowa Central School’s Class of 2013, and was looking forward to graduation this June and entering the College of St. Rose, Albany where she would have pursued a teaching career.

A member of the National Honor Society at Shen, Deanna loved playing  softball, and was the scrappy second baseman for the Lady Plainsman softball team.  She also played many years with the ASA Softball program inClifton Park, and was a member of the area traveling league.  She also was the proud team manager of the men’s varsity basketball team at Shen.

An active member of St. Edward the Confessor Church in Clifton Park, Deanna taught religious instruction to the church’s youth.

Survivors in addition to her parents include her younger sister, Jenna Elizabeth Rivers, her grandparents Joseph and Mary Carol Lanzone of Mechanicville, and the late Bernard and Barbara Kohler Rivers.  Also aunts and uncles Debbie and John Wentworth of Clifton Park, Kevin and Michele Rivers of Mechanicville, Pam and Joe Fusco of So. Carolina, Diane and Anthony Zappone of Clifton Park, Cathy and Rick Reed of Halfmoon, Joseph and Ceil Lanzone of Mechanicville, along with a large number of great aunts, uncles, cousins and her many friends at Shenendehowa Central School.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 6th at 10 AM at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Road, with burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville.

Calling hours at St. Edward the Confessor Church on Wednesday from 3-7 PM.

Deanna’s family suggests remembrances be made to the Deanna Marie Rivers Memorial Scholarship, c/o Shenendehowa Central School, 5 Chelsea Place, Clifton Park, 12065, in loving memory of Deanna.

Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

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Post #490 Remembers Pearl Harbor – By Sandy McBride

Earl J. Manning Post #490 of the American Legion will commemorate Pearl Harbor Day on Friday, December 7 at 5 p.m. with a ceremony inside the post and the traditional laying of a decorated wreath outside at the Veterans’ Memorial immediately following.

Seventy-one years ago, on December 7, 1941, on a peaceful Sunday morning, the Japanese bombarded the American naval base at Pearl Harbor. That brazen assault did, in effect, as even the Japanese hierarchy acknowledged, awaken a sleeping giant.  In the face of fear, grief and anger, the American people came together, joined forces and did what needed to be done to defeat an enemy which had been bold enough to attack us on our own turf.

 

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Lance Corporal Anthony Dernier

Lance Corporal Anthony Dernier

Mechanicville native Lance Corporal Anthony J Denier was killed Sunday while on foot patrol in the Marjeh district of Afghanistan. He had joined the marines nearly two years ago. He called his mother every Sunday. This past Sunday she was waiting for his phone call . Instead 2 Marines in full dress uniform appeared at her door to deliver the sad news. He will be buried at the Gerald Solomon National Cemetery next week.

Corporal Denier's mother related that Anthony had always wanted to be a Marine. He had to overcome all the obstacles to be a Marine and he overcame them. He felt very strongly that the need to protect his country, family and our freedoms. At the time of his death he "was doing what he wanted to do. For all of us " Mrs. Morgan said.

Anthony's mother wants everyone to know how supportive the Marine Corps have been. They have helped with all of the details that must be attended to. "They stand by a Marine's family."

Tom Salvadore and the United States Marine Corps will take care of funeral arrangements. American Legioin Post 91 in Mechanicville will hold a service for Anthony. He will be buried with full military honors at the Geral Solomon National Cemetery.

He had been in Afghanistan only since October 26th.

Mrs. Morgan wants everyone to know how very proud his family is of Anthony.

Besides his mother he is survived by sisters Maria Betts and Amy Denier.

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Ronald B. Piasencia – 62

MECHANICVILLE – Ronald B. Plasencia, 62, of Central Ave., died suddenly Thursday, Nov 29th, at St. Mary’s Hospital, after being stricken at home.

Born in Troy, Nov. 4, 1950, he was son of the late Ernest and Mary Thompson Plasencia, Sr., and brother of the late Linda Plasencia Cassidy.

 

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Joseph Jupin – 87

STILLWATER – Joseph Jupin, 87, of Van Ness Road, entered into Heaven, Sunday, Nov 25th, 2012, at home with his loving wife at his side.

Born in Watervliet, Sept. 27, 1925, he was son of the late John and Stephanie Rentz Jupin. Sr., and was a 1943 graduate of Heatly High School.

A heavy equipment operator for over 50 years with the Operating Engineers Local 106 of Albany, Joe started his career with Charles M. Guptil Co. of Boght Corners, NY and had worked on many projects such as the Northway construction and the Gilboa Dam project. His specialty was operating a road grader.

Joe was one of the founders of Maplewood Conservation Club of Watervliet, and secured the Club’s property in Indian lake, NY.

Joe had been active in various groups, such as past board member of the Heldeberg Twirlers Square Dance Group, the Goodnow Flow Assoc., National Rifle Assoc., Shenendehowa Adult Comm. Ctr, Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, BrooksideMuseum and the Lupus Foundation.

Joe’s passion was his family, his Adirondack home “Camp JoVic”, hunting, fishing, woodworking, carpentry and heavy equipment.

He was a member of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church of Ballston Lake.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years Victoria Dekan Jupin, a very special caring niece Stephanie Jupin Darwak of Stillwater, a sister Vera Jupin Flynn and brother-in-law Edward Barnes both of Watervliet and sister-in-law Margaret Jupin Alonzo of Clifton Park.  Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his siblings John Jupin, Jr., Libby Jupin Diamond and Paulina Jupin Barnes.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10 AM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery,Stillwater.

Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 4-7 PM with Parastas services at 6:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga,179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 12866 or Lupus Foundation of MNNY Inc.,PO Box 139 Utica, NY 13503, or a charity of your choice in loving memory of Joseph Jupin.

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Mrs. Catherine (Miller) Maciariello – 90

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Catherine (Miller) Maciariello, 90, former longtime resident of Burke Street, died Friday evening, Nov. 23rd, at Teresian House,Albany, after an extended illness.

Born in Riverside, Town of Stillwater, May 2, 1922, she was daughter of the lateSalvador and Theresa Marcella Richards.

A homemaker most of her life, Kate was a former head cook for the Mechanicville High School Cafeteria for over 15 years until she retired.

A communicant of Assumption-St. Paul Church, Kate enjoyed the simple things in life, and was proud of her children, and her grandchildren, who she doted over and enjoyed looking after them as they grew.

She was predeceased by her husband Anthony “Bing Miller” Maciariello, who died in 1994, and her daughter Adeline Miller Grimaldi.

Survivors include her three sons: Joseph and Roberta Miller of Naples, Fla., Anthony Miller and Michael and Denise Curto Miller all of Mechanicville, along with 7 grandchildren.  Also survived by her sister Josephine Capeci of Florida, son in law Dominick Grimaldi of Mechanicville, and sisters in law Tessie Demers of Mass. and Rose Miller of Mechanicville, along with nieces, nephews and their families.

Kate’s family thanks the staff at Teresian House for their care, compassion and concern for their mother over these last two years.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 9 AM at All Saints on theHudson South Church, (St. Paul’s) 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.

Remembrances may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, in loving memory of Catherine R. (Miller) Maciariello.

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

 

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Thanksgiving Truce Story and Photos By: Bob Dunn III / Converged Imaging

 

I woke up at about 6 am on the day after Thanksgiving. It was barely light out when my brother came to the front door to borrow a couple of radios so he and my dad could  communicate on their morning hunt. It was after all dear season and they had not yet  harvested anything yet. The morning was quite cold and I had decided not to join them as I  had all intentions of going back to bed. But instead I turned on a third radio and went to my  desk to work at my computer.

 

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The Troy Turkey Trot a True Thanksgiving Tradition By Christine Barton

 

Participating in the Annual Troy Turkey Trot for many, is as much of a Thanksgiving Tradition as turkey and cranberry sauce.  The 65th annual Thanksgiving Day event drew 8,290 participants this year, a record number from years past.  It is hard to determine how many thousands of spectators were on the sidelines adding energy to the day as they cheered racers on.

 

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