Category Archives: Obituaries

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Lucia “Lucy” A. Sgambati – 88

MECHANICVILLE – Lucia “Lucy” A. Sgambati, 88, of Saratoga Ave., died early Christmas Eve morning at Samaritan Hospital in the loving company of her husband and children.  A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, she was born July 27, 1925, daughter of the late Dominick and Angela Giulianelli Forte.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday Dec. 27th at 9 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118 with burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery.  Calling hours will be held at the church on Thursday, Dec. 26th from 3-7 PM.

For those wishing to remember Lucy in a special way, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to John Ahearn Rescue Squad, PO Box 669, Mechanicville, or All Saints on the Hudson Endowment Fund, 52 William Street, Mechanicville, in loving memory of Lucy A. Sgambati.

Entire obituary will be in the 01/02 edition of the Express.

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James C. “Jim” Fox – 85

MECHANICVILLE – James C. “Jim” Fox, 85, of Ellsworth Ave, died Friday Dec. 20th at Indian River Rehab and Nursing Center, Granville, in the company of his loving family.  Born in New Britain, CT, January 8, 1928, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary McMahon Fox.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday Dec. 27th at 12 PM at All saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No Main St., Mechanicville with military honors and burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery.  Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118 on Thursday, Dec. 26th from 4-7 PM.

Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, NENY Chapter, PO Box 4091, Queensbury, NY 12804 or the Indian River Rehab and Nursing Center, 17 Madison St., Granville, NY 12832 in memory of James C. Fox.

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

Full obituary is in the December 26th edition of the Express.

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Frederick Lewis Giaudette – 89

Frederick Lewis Gaudette of South Main Street passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the Diamond Hill Nursing Center in Troy with his loving family at his side. He was 89.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7pm on Friday, December 27 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral service will be conducted at 10am on Saturday in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in the family plot in Stillwater Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Stillwater Fire Department PO Box 411, Stillwater, NY 12170 in loving memory of Fred Gaudette.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Full obituary will be in the Dec. 26th edition of the Express.

 

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Rev. J. Daniel Nolan – 75

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Rev. J Daniel Nolan, 76, unexpectedly went home to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, December 16, 2013.  He died at The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA where he compassionately served many who visited the Shrine.

Relatives and friends may call from 10 to 11:00 am Saturday, December 21st in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am with The Most Rev. Howard J. Hubbard, D.D., Bishop of Albany, as Celebrant.

Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave.

Donations may be made in his memory to The National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, 2 Prospect Hill Rd., Stockbridge, MA 01262 or to St. John the Evangelist School, 760 Main St., Watertown, CT 06795

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Robert W. Carknard – 84

VALLEY FALLS –  Robert W. Carknard, 84, of Charles St., died Wednesday at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Born in Valley Falls, January 29, 1929, he was the son of the late Irving “Reed” and Lorraine Jones Carknard.

A Funeral Service will be held at Noon on Monday, Dec. 16th at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So Main St., Mechanicville 12118 with burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday at the funeral home from 2-5PM. In lieu of flowers, Robert’s family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 507 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 in respectful memory of Robert W. Carknard.  Please visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

The full obituary will be in the Dec. 19th issue of the Express.

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John H. Ciulla, Sr. – 86

MECHANICVILLE – John H. Ciulla, Sr., 86, of West St., Riverside, died Monday morning, Dec. 2nd, at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born Oct. 31, 1927, son of the late Anthony and Gaetanina Ciulla, John who was affectionately known to family and friends as “Blackie”, left high school, Class of 1946, and enlisted in the US Army Air Corps during WWII, and was honorably discharged in 1946.

A production foreman with the General Electric’s Silicone Prod. Division in Waterford, for many years, retiring in 1987.  Previously he worked at the former WESVACO in Mechanicville.

A charter member of the Riverside Fire Dept., and longtime member of the Henry F. Lefko American Legion Post of Riverside, John was an active member of the Mechanicville Golf Course, where he was the originator of the club’s youth program, and was longtime member of the Frog Island golf league and the president and secretary of the Old Timers league for years.  John welcomed any child who wanted to learn the game of golf, with open arms and a lot of patience.

He also bowled in the Frog Island bowling league for years.

A loving husband, proud father, and caring grand and great grandfather, John instilled getting an education to his family, encouraging and sacrificing when needed, to see all his children fulfill their lives, thru education and/or service to their community.

A handyman at heart, John was always willing to assist his family and friends with any home improvement project.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Sylvia D’Avignon Ciulla, sons: recently retired Saratoga County Public Defender John and wife Linda Ciulla, Jr, Robert and Janet Ciulla both of Mechanicville and Dr. Richard (Kathy Wisoff) Ciulla, MD of Halfmoon, daughters: Joann and Gary Noxon of Malta and Cathy (Mike Miller) Dunn of Mechanicville, grandchildren: Lisa Capasso, Jennifer Van Ort, Michael, David, Stephen, Alex, Matthew, Emily and Stephanie Ciulla, Samantha Noxon, Heath and Seth Dunn, along with great grandchildren Allison Capasso, Kyle and Shawn Ciulla.  Also his two sisters Patricia Tanski Wiltsey and Agnes Woodin both of Halfmoon, along with many nieces, nephews and their families.

John  was predeceased by his brothers Sam and James Cuilla, Sr. and brother-in-law Charles D’Avignon.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10 AM Thursday at St. Luke’s on the Hill Church, 40 McBride Rd, Mechanicville.  Burial with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery.

Calling hours at St. Lukes on the Hill Church on Wednesday from 4 PM till 8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either St. Luke’s Church or Arvin Hart Fire Dept with Riverside Scholarship Fund written in the memo section.

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

Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

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Michael Stephen “Rocky” Noradki

Michael Stephen “Rocky” Noradki of West Street,  passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013 at his residence. He was 64.

Born in Halfmoon on January 19, 1949, son of the late Stephen Michael and Gladys (Butcher) Noradki. He is the husband of Diane (Cary) Noradki, whom he married on March 18, 1972. Rocky was a graduate of Shenedahowa School System, class of 1968. He retired from General Electric Company in Waterford. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially in his RV and hunting and fishing with his son and grandson. An avid Dallas Cowboys fan, he also loved riding his Harley Davidson.

Survivors in addition to his wife Diane of 41 years include their children, Melissa (Fred) Test and Rennie Noradki both of Mechanicville, his siblings, Dan (Beth) McCarthy of Halfmoon, Mary Ellen Salisbury of Queensbury, Irene Spiedel of Ballston Spa and Peter (Sharon) Noradki  of Round Lake as well as five grandchildren; Ryan and Shannon Test and Laura, Maggie and Kimmy Noradki.

Predeceased by sisters Karen Noradki-Cummings and Geraldine McCarthy.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7pm on Monday, December 2 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Hudson View Cemetery, Mechanicville.   Kindly consider memorials to the Wildwood Schools or to the Special Olympics in memory of Rocky.

 

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Mrs. Amelia “Emily” D’Alberto – 87

Mrs. Amelia “Emily” D’Alberto – 87
MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Amelia “Emily” D’Alberto, 87, former longtime resident of Mechanicville, died Monday, Dec. 2nd at Health Alliance Hospital, Kingston, NY after a brief and sudden illness.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Noon on Friday at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Thursday from 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Capital District Cancer Resource Foundation, PO Box 610, Latham, NY 12110, in memory of Emily D’Alberto.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com.

The full obituary will appear in the 12/12 issue of The Express.

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Alice Keyishian

SCHAGHTICOKE – On Wednesday, Nov. 27th, Alice Keyishian passed away peacefully and with grace, surrounded by the love of her family.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11 Am at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in Memory’s Garden, Colonie.  Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-5 PM.

Remembrances may be made to either Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad or Community Hospice of Rensselaer in loving memory of Alice Keyishian.  To leave condolences and for directions, visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com.

Full obituary will appear in the 12/05 issue of the Express

 

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Theodore V. LaVigne – 77

CLIFTON PARK – Theodore V. LaVigne, 77, of Clifton Park, died suddenly at home, Thursday, Nov. 21, of natural causes.

Born in Mechanicville, March 31, 1931, son of the late Joseph and Irene Crotty LaVigne, Ted, who was affectionately known by family and friends as “Harpo”, will be remembered for the great love he always gave to his family.  He was a devoted family man and the best Poppy ever who always made time for others and had a heart of gold.

Ted retired from the Knolls Atomic Power Lab in Niskayuna after many years of service.   

An active member of the Mechanicville Athletic Club, Ted enjoyed spending time with his family, tinkering around his home and trying his luck at casinos.

Most important in his life were his wife of almost 50 years, two loving daughters, and three adored granddaughters, along with his siblings and their families. He is loved by so many and will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his wife Agnes DeMicco LaVigne, daughters and their husbands Laura and Dan Chaves of Loudonville, Donna and David Franchini of Clifton Park, granddaughters Emily, Lauren and Sheridan Franchini, siblings Joseph LaVigne of Mechanicville, John and Kit LaVigne of Stillwater, Ann Marie Erno and Betty and Jim Luste all of Mechanicville, mother-in-law Mary Galka of Saratoga Springs, and in-laws Orianna LaVigne of Mechanicville, William (Sonya) DeMicco of Latham, Janice Strattner of California, Linda (Gerald) Dagostino of Clifton Park and Terri Ortega of Florida, along with nieces, and nephews and lifelong friends.

In addition to his parents, Ted was predeceased by his brother Maurice LaVigne.

 

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11 AM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-5 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center, 19 Warehouse Row, Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Theodore V. LaVigne.

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