The Express Newspaper – June 6, 2019
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Lorraine Patricia “Patsy” King – 74
Lorraine Patricia “Patsy” King - 74
STILLWATER - Lorraine Patricia “Patsy” King passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. She was 71.
There will be a memorial service at 11:00am on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 729 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater.
Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com
Thomas David “Tommy” Burns, Jr. – 49
Thomas David “Tommy” Burns, Jr. - 49
STILLWATER - Thomas David “Tommy” Burns, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was 49.
Born in Troy on November 26, 1969, son of Thomas D. Burns, Sr. and the late Billie Marie Adamson.
Interment services will be private and at the convenience of his family in the family plot in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Troy.
Tommy will always be remembered by his family and through the lives he touched as a hero by organ donation.
Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com
Vincent “Fundi” Fondano – 85
MECHANICVILLE – Vincent “Fundi” Fondano, 85, of Chestnut St, died peacefully on May 28, 2019 at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, in the loving company of his family. Born in Mechanicville on June 11, 1933, he was the son of the late Pietro and Angelina Castaldo Fondano.
Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4-7PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118. A Funeral Home Service will be held following the calling hours, beginning at 7PM. Burial at the Saratoga National Cemetery will be Tuesday at 10AM. Those wishing to attend are asked to arrive and wait at the visitor center at 9:45AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 1430, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 may be made in memory of Vincent P. Fondano.
Walter Ray Tillapaugh “Uncle Walt”
Walter Ray Tillapaugh “Uncle Walt”
MELBOURNE - It is with great sadness that the family of Walter Tillapaugh known to many as “Uncle Walt”, passed away on May 19, 2019 at the age of 79 years in Melbourne Florida.
A native of Stillwater, Walt was a lifetime member/volunteer fire fighter with the Arvin Hart Fire Department, and worked for Bud Doughty Sanitation in Stillwater for many years until he moved to Florida in 1993.
Services were held at St. Sebastian’s by the Sea in Melbourne Beach Florida & The Presbyterian Church in Schaghticoke.
The Express Newspaper – May 30th, 2019
Alexander O’Connor Ryan – 22
Alexander O’Connor Ryan - 22
STILLWATER – Alexander O’Connor Ryan, 22, former resident of Stillwater, died suddenly on May 12th from complications due to a heat related illness while attending a concert in Miami, FL.
Family and friends are invited to visit with the family at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY on Wednesday, May 29th from 4-7PM. A funeral mass will be conducted at 10:30AM on Thursday the 30th at St. Luke’s on the Hill Church, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118 with inurnment to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery.
In trying to honor Alex and do what he would like best, his family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave, Menands, NY 12204 in his memory.
The Express Newspaper – May 23, 2019
David J. Bova II – 41
NEW YORK CITY - David J. Bova II, a Wig, Hair, and Make-up designer passed away suddenly on May 7, 2019, at the age of 41.
There will be a celebration of life for David on Saturday, June 8th, at 1:00pm, at the American Legion, 81 E Main St, Mechanicville, NY.
David was extremely passionate for the American Cancer Society as well as the Gay Men’s Health Crisis Organization (GMAC), so in lieu of flowers please donate to those causes.
Lisa Barbolt Prosser – 59
CLIFTON PARK – Lisa Barbolt Prosser, 59, died Saturday, May 4th at home, in the loving company of her family, after a brief illness.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 17th at 6 PM at Grace Fellowship of Halfmoon, 1 Enterprise Ave, Clifton Park.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Hospice Foundation, 310 So. Manning Blvd, Albany 12208, in memory of Lisa Barbolt Prosser.
To leave condolences or for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com