Category Archives: Obituaries

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Mrs. Mary R. James – 88

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Mary R. James, 88, of Hemstreet Park, beloved and cherished Mom and Babu, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd at Ellis Hospital, in the loving company of her daughters.

Born in Troy, March 12, 1925, she was the widow of Howard C. James, who she had been married to for 52 years, at the time of his death in 2002. They were each others favorite polka partners and they are now dancing together once again.

Survivors include her two daughters: Lynne and husband Doug Roberts of Albany and Tenley Schaperjahn of Fulton, NY, two adored grandchildren: Kelley Schaperjahn of Oregon and Douglas James Roberts of Albany.  Also step-daughters Kristy Roberts McCauslin and family and Michelle Roberts St. Jock and family, also two sisters and a brother.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Burial in the Saratoga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave, Menands, NY 12204.

Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences.

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Josephine “Josie” (Messcore) Rose – 95

MECHANICVILLE – Josephine “Josie” (Messore) Rose, age 95, died peacefully on August 27, 2013 at Cornerstone Hospice, The Villages, FL.  She resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Lynne and Louis Sisto prior to her illness.  Before moving to Florida several years ago, she was a life long resident ofMechanicville, NY.  She was born on April 28, 1918, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Allesandra Romanelli Messore.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband Nicholas A. Rose who passed away May 31, 2000.  They were married 60 years.  She worked at the Stillwater Knitting Mill until her retirement in 1966. 

 She is survived by her loving children, Lawrence (Ann Marie) Rose of Saratoga Springs, NY and The Villages, FL; Ronald (Helen) Rose of Mechanicville, NY, Lynne (Louis) Sisto, The Villages, FL, five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren,  brother  Thomas (Frances) Messore, Stillwater, NY.  She was also predeceased by her brothers, Dominick and Michael Messore and sister Mary Messore.  She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles and playing cards and games at the Recreation Centers in The Villages.  Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162. A private service will be held in Mechanicville at the convenience of the family. 

www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences.

Local arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

 

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Grace M. Dickinson – 80

Ocala, Florida – Marion County

Grace M. Dickinson, formerly of Schaghticoke, passed away on August 31, 2013 at her residence in Florida. She was 80.

Born on April 6, 1933 in Troy, she was a daughter of the late George and Inez (Hunt) Dickinson. She is the widow of the late Frederick Dickinson whom passed in 1996.

Survivors include her children, Rick Dickinson of Melrose, Robin Bonvicin of Castro Valley, CA and Darcy (Christopher) Connolly of Schaghticoke, as well as her sister Marjorie Grinko of Clifton Park, and her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Grace is predeceased by her brothers, Stanley Yager and Mike Yager and her daughter in law Susan Dickinson.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of her family. Burial will be in the family plot in Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

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Walter Jay Burdick, Jr. – 73

 MECHANICVILLE -Walter Jay Burdick, Jr. of Eighth Avenue passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at the Albany Medical Center. He was 73.

Born in Troy on March 9, 1940, son of the late Walter Jay Burdick, Sr. and Agnes (Wilcox) Burdick. He is the husband of Theresa B. (Marche) Burdick, to whom he was married for 54 years.

After retiring from the United States Air Force at the age of 37, Mr. Burdick was a crane operator at the Watervliet Arsenal. He is a past member of the Hillcrest Fire Department and in earlier years he enjoyed bowling and he loved camping and traveling with his family. He was proud to have visited all 50 states.

Survivors in addition to his wife Theresa and mother Agnes include his children, Walter (Bonnie) Burdick III of Utica, Sherry McBride (Maynard Ford) of Melrose and Cathy (Joe) Crispo of Latham, 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild, siblings, Dorothy (Ralph)Pence, Carol Miller, Bob (Barbara) Burdick, Frank Burdick, Kim Evans, Cora(Don) Chaput, Rick Burdick, Agnes(Steve) Barmash and Janet (Eric) Bilik, his son in law Don McBride and dear friend John McBride.

Walter is predeceased by his siblings, Bill Burdick, Marie Mitchell and Elmer Burdick.

Relatives and friends may call from 10-11:30am on Friday, September 6 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral Mass will be conducted at 12 noon at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main Street, Mechanicville. Burial will be in the Saratoga National Cemetery with military honors.

Kindly consider memorials to the Veterans Administration Patient Services, 113 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 in honor of Walter.

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Veronica Thompson Callanan – 80

MECHANICVILLE – Veronica Thompson Callanan, 80, of Penrose Ave., died early Saturday morning, August 31, at home, after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer.

A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born Feb. 21, 1933, daughter of the late Britton and Ida Retell Thompson.

A homemaker, Veronica enjoyed listing to music, her doll collection, and playing cards with her family.  Her greatest enjoyment was watching over her six children, their children, and her siblings’ families.

She was a past member of St. Luke’s Church, Mechanicville.

Predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Walter T. Callanan, Sr,  in 2007, along with sister Mary “Babe” Plasencia and brothers Britt, Joe, Bill, Ken, Ed and Fred Thompson.

Survivors include her sons Walt (Brownyn) Callanan, Jr. and Harold “Bill” (Sheila) Callanan both of Stillwater, Britton (Sharon) and John Callanan both of Mechanicville, daughters Sharon (Gary) and Colleen (Dalton) Brunick both of Mechanicville, 15 grand and 17 great grandchildren.  Also her sisters Emma Masterson, Doris Sunkes, Rita Weber Dalaba all of Mechanicville and Elsie Duffney of Stillwater, along with many nieces, nephews and their families.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd at 10 AM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.  Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Monday from 3-6 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga or the American Cancer Society, in loving memory of Veronica M. Callanan. www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

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Marion E. Austin – 93

WHITEHALL:   Marion E. Austin, 93, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013 at the Glens Falls Hospital following a short illness.

Born on June 26, 1920, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Brooks) Cunningham.

Marion retired from Sherwood Medical in Argyle, New York.

Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Harold E. Austin, who died in 1987, a sister, Audrey Barbour, a grandson, Shawn Austin and a granddaughter, Katrina Lynn Austin.

She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Gries Austin and her companion, Dr. Robert Leather of Chatham, two sons, Charles Austin and his wife, Donna of Whitehall and Harold Austin and his wife, Marion of Whitehall; grandchildren, Tina Wilson and her husband, Jon of Minneapolis, Brenda Mahar of Whitehall, Harold Austin and his wife, Jennifer of Whitehall, Charles Austin, Jr. and his companion, Dulci Carr of Whitehall, Greg Austin and his wife, Jodi of Whitehall, Luke Rutten and his wife, Lorri of Gilbert, AZ and Ingrid McClay of Newtown, CT.; many great grandchildren, great, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  A special thank you to her nieces, Sharon Putorti and  Mary Balsam and her great niece, Kristy Putorti.

Family and friends may call at the Jillson Funeral Home, Inc., 46 Williams Street, Whitehall on Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 4PM to 6PM.

A prayer service will be conducted on Monday, August 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Rendell Torres, pastor of Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church, officiating.

Interment will follow at Greenmount Cemetery.

A special thank you to the nursing staff at the Glens Falls Hospital 4 West and the staff at the Holbrook Adult Home in Granville.

 

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Mrs. Lucia M. Ryan

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Lucia M. Ryan entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 26, 2013 at her home in the Teresian House, Albany, NY. Born February 7, 1923, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Eleanor Bailey Marihugh of Mechanicville, NY where she was raised and lived most of her life. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years in 1992, former Mechanicville Mayor and longtime City Judge Thomas E. Ryan.

The family is deeply grateful to the sisters and staff at the Teresian House for their love, care and friendship during Lucia’s residence there.

A Funeral Mass will be held Friday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

There will be no calling hours.

For those wishing to remember Lucia in a special way, contributions may be made to the Teresian House, 200 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203.

DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home (www.devito-salvadorefh.com) is in charge of arrangements.

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Arthur M. Carney – 93

MECHANICVILLE – Arthur M. Carney, 93, of No. Main St., died Sunday morning, August 18, at Samaritan Hospital, Troy.

A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born April 28, 1920, son of the late William and Mary Ryan Carney, he was a 1937 graduate of Mechanicville High School and graduated from Albany Business College.

During WWII, Art enlisted in the US Navy serving aboard ships in the North Atlantic.

After military service, Art began a 43 years career with the Boston and Maine Railroad, as a dispatcher and clerk. Art also worked a number of years at Saratoga Harness.

He and his late wife Betty enjoyed spending winters in Florida beginning in 1981.

He loved camping at Lake George, vegetable gardening, and puttering around his home.

A member of American Legion Post 91, Mechanicville and a communicant of Assumption-St. Paul Church.

Art’s wife Elizabeth Morrissey Carney died May 10, 2010. He was also predeceased by his brother Edward Carney.

Survivors include his children: sons Michael (Anita) Carney of Bradenton, Fla, James “Chas” Carney, Joseph (Janet) Carney and Robert (Flo) Carney all of Mechanicville and

Daughter Marybeth (Brian) Sankel of Clifton Park.  Grandchildren: Renee, Jennifer, Chris, Danielle, Kelly Anne, Mark, Courtnee, Bob, Joe, Steven and Kevin, along with 14 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial with military honors at Saratoga National Cemetery.

Calling hours at the No. Main St. Church on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either the Northeastern NY Assoc. of the Blind or the American Heart Assoc., in memory of Arthur M. Carney.

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

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Kenneth D. Patenaude – 89

STILLWATER- Kenneth D. Patenaude, 89, longtime resident of Hudson Ave., died Saturday, August 17th at home, after being stricken.

Born in Mechanicville, Sept. 21, 1923, son of the late William and Florence Patenaude, Ken enlisted in the US Navy during WWII, serving aboard the USS Upham APD-99, in the Atlantic Theater and Mediterranean Sea.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years Louise Gaudette Patenaude, daughter Deborah (Bob Hagadorn) Patenaude, son Kenneth R. (Phyllis) Patenaude and granddaughter Rebecca Patenaude all of Stillwater, sister Doris Petronis of Mechanicville and brother Earl Patenaude of Cal., along with many nieces, nephews and their families.

Ken was also predeceased by sisters Lydia DeLaRosa, Evelyn Bolton, Connie Rush and brothers Lionel, LeRoy, Wilford and Arnold Patenaude.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 AM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial with military honors at Saratoga NationalCemetery.

Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-8 PM.

Remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, in memory of Kenneth D. Patenaude.

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Gail F. Martin – 73

MELROSE – Gail F. Martin of Maple Lane passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy with her family at her side. She was 73.

Born on March 9, 1940, daughter of the late Raymond George and Florence Elizabeth (Nellis) Lester. She is the wife of Thomas A. Martin whom she married on March 22, 1958.

Gail worked as a medical records clerk for the Eddy Visiting Nurses in Troy. She enjoyed the Saturday Night Troy Lanes Bowling Club and in earlier years she and Tom loved riding motorcycles. Gail also loved horses.

Survivors in addition to her husband Thomas include her children, Debi (Jeff) Dingman of Greenwich, Cheri (Joseph) Blais of Alamogordo, NM, Wayne and Sherry Martin of Schaghticoke and Kimberly (Gregory) Bruck of Nashville, TN., her siblings Eleanor Gambelli and Joyce (Bud) Bessette both of Watervliet as well as her brother in law Francis Martin and sister in law Jane Martin and her 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her sister Jeanne Wunderlich and brother George Lester.

Relatives and friends may call from 9-11am on Wednesday, August 21 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street with burial to follow in Elmwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers kindly consider donations to the American Diabetes Association,1701 N. Beauregard St. Aleandria, VA 22311 in loving memory of Gail.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com