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Richard “Dick” Stipano

BALLSTON SPA – Richard “Dick” Stipano passed away on March 9, 2019, at his winter home in Aiken, SC.
A Celebration of Dick’s life will be held on Saturday, March 16, at All Saints on the Hudson Church (St. Paul’s), 121 North Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118.  Those wishing to attend are asked to arrive at the church at 10:45AM.  The Celebration will begin promptly at 11AM with memories shared by fellow coaches and former players, remembering a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.  At NOON, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held followed by a private Christian burial at St. Paul’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mechanicville Football Booster Club, 85 Calhoun Dr., Troy, NY 12182, or the American Heart Association, 4 Atrium Dr. #100, Albany, NY 12205.

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

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Inc.

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Mario L. Fratianni – 84

Mario L. Fratianni of School Street passed away at Samaritan Hospital on Sunday, March 10, 2019 with his beloved family at his side. He was 84.

Relatives and friends may call from 10:00am-12:00 noon on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Funeral service will be conducted at 12 noon in the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy with military honors.

Kindly consider a donation to the Schaghticoke Food Panty, c/o Schaghticoke Presbyterian Church, 165 Main Street, Schaghticoke, NY 12154 in loving memory of Mario Fratianni.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Philip A. DiSiena – 77

 

MECHANICVILLE- Philip A. DiSiena, 77, died peacefully on Saturday, March 9th at Ellis Hospital following a recent hospitalization.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 14th at All Saints on the Hudson Church (St. Paul's), 121 N Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118 from 4 - 7PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at l0AM at the Church. In lieu of flowers, in keeping with his wishes and love for children, please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in memory of Philip A. DiSiena.

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Mark A. Rose – 64

STILLWATER - Mark A. Rose, 64, of Duell Rd, died Wednesday, March 6, in the comfort of his home after a long illness.  Born in Troy, November 13, 1954, he was the son of the late Robert “Red” and Ann Curran Rose.

 

Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2-5PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY12118.  A Funeral Home Service will be held following the calling hours at 5PM.  Burial at the Saratoga National Cemetery will be Monday at 10AM. Those wishing to attend are asked to arrive and wait at the visitors center at 9:45AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to a veteran organization of your choice may be made in memory of Mark A. Rose.

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Dale J. Brown – 38

WATERVLIET – Dale J. Brown, 38, of Sixth Ave and longtime resident of Mechanicville, died suddenly at his home, Friday, Feb 22nd, after being stricken.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church (St. Paul’s) 121 North Main St., Mechanicville.  Spring burial in Schuylerville.

Calling hours at the North Main Street Church on Monday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 139 So. Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12208, in fond memory of Dale J. Brown.

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

 

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Anne Hannigan Fortune – 66

 

MECHANICVILLE – Anne Hannigan Fortune, 66, of Sheldon Dr. died peacefully at Ellis Hospital with her loving and faithful husband at her side.  Born in Suffern, NY on March 10, 1952, she was the daughter of the late John and Estelle Clark Hannigan.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday Feb 24th from 3 – 5 PM at All Saints on the Hudson Church(St. Paul’s), 121 N Main St, Mechanicville.  A Mass of Christian Burial at the church will be celebrated on Monday at 11 AM with burial to follow in St. Paul's Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Saratoga Warhorse, PO Box 461, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208 in loving memory of Anne H. Fortune.