Category Archives: Obituaries

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Harvey “Jun” Peek Jr. – 81

CLIFTON PARK – Harvey “Jun” Peek, Jr., 81, of Vosburgh Mobile Home Park, died Friday, April 24, 2015, at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, after being stricken.

Born in Schenectady, Oct. 31, 1933, son of Harvey and Frances Horton Peek, he and family lived in his hometown before moving to Clifton Parkyears ago.

An expert wall paper taper, he plied his craft with G.E. in Schenectady for 27 years, retiring in 1993.  Previously he had been sought after by many contractors to work with them, getting home construction work.

Read the entire obituary in the April 30th issue.

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Joseph Michael Scerbo

MECHANICVILLE – Joseph Michael Scerbo was born to Angelina and Severio (“Sam”) Scerbo on February 14, 1944 in Hoosick Falls, New York. When Joseph was young, the Scerbo family relocated to Mechanicville, New York where he attended school. His high school experience was decorated with academic, athletic, and leadership honors, including president of the student council, captain of the cross-country running team, prom king, and honors in debate, public speaking, and french horn performance. In his memoir, Always Forward (to be released in May), Joe explained, “At the core of my being, I knew God’s hand was upon me.” And so, upon his graduation from Mechanicville High School in 1961, Joseph declined full scholarships to Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, and Marquette Universities to become a priest in the Roman Catholic church. He enter the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement in July of 1961 where he experienced “the joy of Franciscan fraternity”.

Read the entire obituary in the April 30th issue.

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Frank “Nick” Perrotta, Jr.

MECHANICVILLE – Frank “Nick” Perrotta, Jr. of Dewey Ave., died unexpectedly at home Sunday, April 19th of natural causes.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 12:30 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial with military honors at Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 11 AM to 12:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

Read the entire obituary in the April 30th edition.

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Jean Guy Bedard – 81

SCHAGHTICOKE – Jean Guy Bedard of Hemstreet Road passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2015 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was 81.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7pm on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Funeral service will be conducted at 10am on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Kindly consider donations to the Hoosic Valley Fire Department in loving memory of Guy Bedard.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

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Albert E. Morelli – 57

MECHANICVILLE – Albert E. Morelli, 57, of No. Main St., died hat home Easter Sunday, Apr. 5th after struggling with a number of illnesses.Private services to be held at the convenience of the family.

Burial in Hudson View Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to St. Luke’s On the Hill Episcopal Church, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville, 12118.Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

 

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Mrs. Olympia Lanzone D’Amico – 92

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Olympia Lanzone D’Amico, 92, of Viall Ave. Hill, died Monday, April 6th, at home, in the loving company of her family.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main ST., Mechanicville. Burial in Saratoga National Cemetery.Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. or the American Heart Assoc in loving memory of Olympia D’Amico. To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

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Bobby C. Blood – 88

CLIFTON PARK – Bobby C. Blood of Sparrow Hawk Circle passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Saratoga Hospital. He was 88.

   Services will be private and at the convenience of his family. Burial will be in the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Kindly consider donations to the Animal Protective Foundation, 53 Maple Ave, Schenectady, NY 12302 in memory of Bobby Blood. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Barbara Marshall Sgambati – 75

MECHANICVILLE – Barbara Marshall Sgambati, 75, of No. Central Ave., died Wednesday, March 25, at Saratoga Care Ctr., Ballston Spa, after an extended illness.

Born in Poughkeepsie, June 5, 1939, daughter of the late Clifton and Catherine Wixted Marshall, Barb was also predeceased by her brother Robert Marshall, who died in 2014.

A homemaker, Barb enjoyed embroidering and bingo, daily telephone visiting with family and friends.  A proud Mother and Grandmother, Barb loved her family.

Survivors include her husband of 44 years Stephen W. “Billy” Sgambati, her beloved daughter Darlene and husband Bill Reil of Pasadena, Md., two precious grandsons Joshua and Nathan Reil, along with in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Entombment in Memory’s Garden, Colonie. There will be no public services.

Remembrances may be made to Mechanicville/Stillwater Breast Cancer Walk, 270 So. Main St., Mechanicville, 12118 in memory of Barbara Marshall Sgambati.

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

 

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Mrs. Helen Crannell Colliton – 89

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Helen Crannell Colliton, 89, of 180 No. Main St., died Wednesday, March 25th at Rosewood Gardens, No. Greenbush, following an extended illness.

Born in Stillwater February 24, 1926, daughter of the late Leroy and Laura Crannell, Helen lived for many years on Vosburgh Rd.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 5 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Spring burial in Dunning St. Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home Saturday from 3-5 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of one’s choice in memory of Helen C. Colliton.

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

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Mrs. Josephine “Jay” Palmer – 93

MECHANCIVILLE – Mrs. Josephine “Jay” Palmer, 93, of Kennedy Gardens, died peacefully on Monday, March 23, at Gateway House of Peace of Milton, NY

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson SouthChurch, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville.  Entombment in St. Paul’s Mausoleum. Calling hours at the church on Saturday from 10 – 11:45 AM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.