Category Archives: Obituaries

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James A. Gilchrist – 65

MALTA – James A. Gilchrist, more commonly known as “Jimmy”, passed away March 7, 2014 at Saratoga Hospital. He was 65.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373).

Graveside services with military honors will be 1pm Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road.  Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Full Obituary will be in the March 13th issue of the Express

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Thomas Q. Adams – 67

MECHANICVILLE – Thomas Q. Adams, 67, died peacefully on Tuesday at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.  Born inAlbany, May 20, 1946, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Walsh Adams. 

Tom attended St. Paul’s Parochial School, was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Siena College Graduate and continued his education at New York University(NYU) and City University of New York(CUNY) where he received his Masters Degree.

A Funeral Mass will be held Friday evening at 7:15PM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 N Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Calling hours will also be held at the church on Friday, prior to the Mass, from 4-7PM.  Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Full obituary will be in the February 20th issue of the Express.

 

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James “Giant” Gorsky – 61

MECHANICVILLE – James “Giant” Gorsky, 61, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and formerly of Mechanicville, died suddenly, Sunday, February 16, at the Cleveland Clinic in West Florida, after being stricken at his home.  Born in Troy, October 31, 1952, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen Guile Gorsky. 

Calling hours will be held Friday from 4-7PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to American Heart Assoc, in fond memory of James Gorsky.

The full obituary will be in the 02-20 issue of the Express.

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Elizabeth “Betty” DeCelle – 85

MECHANICVILLE – Elizabeth “Betty” DeCelle, 85, died peacefully early Sunday morning at her home, in the company of her devoted family.  Born October 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Charles Burton and Elizabeth Burton MacMurray and step-daughter of James MacMurray. 

Betty worked several jobs in her life, serving as a waitress at the former Central Dairy in Mechanicville and a clerk for the Grand Union Distribution Center in Waterford until retiring in 1993. 

She was a past president and longtime member of the Mechanicville-Stillwater Little League Women’s Auxiliary, member of the Mechanicville High School Football Booster Club, All Saints on the Hudson scripture group, Mechanicville Senior Citizens and a long time volunteer for the areas Meals on Wheels program. 

A diehard NY Yankee and Dallas Cowboy fan, Betty also enjoyed pokeno, bingo, bocce ball, cards, cooking and baking. In her younger years, she was a member of the Women’s Kegler’s bowling league.

A caring person, Betty took care of many people in her life and established an enormous amount of friendships in the community. She will always be remembered for her beaming smile and infectious laugh, her humorous wit and upbeat sense of life.  She was a proud mother, grand and great grandmother who always put her family above all else. 

Something Betty would often proudly say was, “I was an only child, but was fortunate to have married into the large DeCelle family.  I have the BEST in-laws.”

Sadly, Betty was predeceased by her husband Leon “Frog” DeCelle, who died in 1979.

Survivors include her children: Dawn(Jim) LeClair of Ballston Spa, Doreen(Anthony) DeCrescenzo of Mechanicville and Daniel “Peals”(Jill) DeCelle of Stillwater; grandchildren Janine Iamunno, Vincent(Candace Wallace) Iamunno, Nicole(Adam Suslak) DeCrescenzo, Dean(Jennifer) DeCrescenzo, Aaron and Sean DeScisciolo, and Samantha DeCelle.  She was the proud great grandmother of Talia Suslak and Aleena DeCelle, step-sister of Joan Palmieri and lifelong best friend of Helen Blowers.  She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as an abundance of caring friends she gained through her kindness over the years.

 A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 North Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118 with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.  Calling hours will be held at the CHURCH on Wednesday from 3-7 PM.

Those wishing to remember Betty in a special way, in lieu of flowers, are asked to make donations to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 in loving memory of Elizabeth “Betty” DeCelle.

Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville

Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for condolences and directions.

 

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Margaret Stewart-Whalen – 49

MECHANICVILLE – Margaret Stewart-Whalen, 49, of William St., died suddenly Monday evening, Feb. 10th, after being stricken.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial Memory’s Garden, Colonie.  Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Angel Names Assoc., PO Box 423, Saratoga Springs, 12866.

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

Entire obituary will be in the February 20th edition of the Express.

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William S. Grozzo – 70

MECHANICVILLE – William S. Grozzo, 70, of No. Main St., died Sunday, January 26th at Livingston Hill Nursing Center after an extended illness.    A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1st at 3 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. A gathering of friends will commence at 2PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the ELKS National Foundation, c/o Mechanicville-Stillwater Elks Lodge 1403, at PO Box 649, Mechanicville, 12118.  To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

The full obituary will be in the February 6th issue of the Express.

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Frank E. Gemmiti – 75

STILLWATER – Frank E. Gemmiti, 75, of County Rte 70, died Thursday, January 23rd, at Wauchula Hospital, Florida, suddenly after being stricken. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Friday, January 31 at 7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Spring burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery.  Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Quaker Springs Fire Dept.,

in loving memory of Frank E. Gemmiti.  To leave condolences and for directions, visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com.

The full obituary will be in the February 6th issue of the Express.

 

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Carmella Adeline Sgambati Izzo – 98

MECHANICVILLE – Carmella Adeline Sgambati Izzo, 98, of Park Place, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Mechanicville on June 9, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Stefano and Emilia Sgambati and wife of the late Sanford L. Izzo, Sr.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118 with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.  Calling hours will be held at the church on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to John Ahearn Rescue Squad in loving memory of Carmella A. Izzo.

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

Entire obituary is in the January 30th issue of the Express.

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Michele “Shelly” Boucher – 57

MECHANICVILLE – Michele “Shelly” Boucher Westcott, 57, of Ellsworth Ave, died Tuesday, January 21 at Samaritan Hospital following a short illness, surrounded by her loving children.  Born in Troy, August 14, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Ruppert “Toopie” and Mary Baker Boucher.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118, with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the church on Friday from 4-7 PM. Remembrances may be made to Hemstreet Park Fire Department, PO Box 667, Mechanicville, NY in loving memory of Shelly M. Westcott.  Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

Full Obituary can be found in the January 30th issue of the Express.

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Melissa Kay Dragon-Hurd – 48

Melissa Kay Dragon-Hurd of East Street passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was 48.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. A memorial service will be follow at 7pm in the funeral home.

Kindly consider memorials to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 in loving memory of Melissa.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Entire obituary will be in the January 9th issue of the Express.