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Louise Russo
MECHANICVILLE – With her work on earth completed, Louise Russo was called to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 29, 2019. The beloved daughter of the late Giuseppe and Carmella Russo, Louise was born September 22, 1925 in Mechanicville, NY. She attended school in Mechanicville and started her work career at Berk Ray Factory in Troy, as a seamstress.
Calling hours will take place at Highway Tabernacle , 235 Hudson Ave., Mechanicville on Friday, October 4th from 10-11AM followed by a celebration of Louise's life starting at 11AM with Pastor Robert Desnoyers officiating. Burial will follow at Hudson View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Louise's memory to Highway Tabernacle's Missions Dept., 235 Hudson Ave., Mechanicville, NY 12118.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
The Express Newspaper – October 9, 2019
The Express Newspaper – Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, 2019
Rose Verdile Frydel – 86
MECHANICVILLE – Rose Verdile Frydel, 86, of George Thompson Rd, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 18th at Saratoga Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Mechanicville on August 10, 1933, daughter of the late Dominick and Theresa Verdile, she was a 1950 graduate of Mechanicville High School.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 23rd at 10AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church (St. Peter’s), 895 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater, NY 12170 with burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
Because there are no calling hours, Rose’s family strongly suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 510 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in loving memory of Rose A. Frydel.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Margaret Petronis Andrews
MECHANICVILLE - Margaret Petronis Andrews, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2019. Born in Mechanicville, NY February 1936 where she lived with her parents and 8 siblings in Riverside, she graduated from Mechanicville High School then left many years ago for Washington DC where she met her husband Bernie Andrews and enjoyed 63 years of marriage.
Marge lived a full exciting life and will be truly missed by many. A private service will be held in her adopted hometown of LasVegas at the convenience of the family.
The Express Newspaper – September 19, 2019
Carol Girard DeMarco – 78
MECHANICVILLE – Carol Girard DeMarco, 78, of Pruyn Hill, died Saturday morning, Sept 14th, after a brief illness.
A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday morning at 9 AM at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville, with burial to follow at Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5 – 7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either Alzheimer’s Assoc., or Community Hospice in respectful memory of Carol A. DeMarco.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Richard J. Connors – 69
MECHANICVILLE – Richard J. Connors, 69, of S Main St, died Wednesday, September 11th as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4-8PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home,39 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118. A Funeral Home service will be held on Tuesday at 10AM with burial to immediately follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NYOH Community Cancer Foundation, 449 Route 146, Suite 101, Clifton Park, NY 12065 in memory of Richard J. Connors.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
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