Category Archives: Obituaries

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David L. Ferris

 

David L. Ferris passed away April 9, 2019 at the Saratoga Center for Rehab and Skilled Nursing in Ballston Spa, NY  from complications of diabetes.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 4-7 p.m. at Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Ave., Mechanicville, NY with funeral service on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home.  Interment will be at Stillwater Union Cemetery, Hudson Ave., Stillwater, NY following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Dave Ferris to: Stillwater Christian Fellowship Building Fund, 6 Dorchester Dr., Stillwater, NY 12170 or Arvin Hart Fire District, PO Box 288., Stillwater, NY 12170.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Carmela Anna Smialek – 91

MECHANICVILLE –  Carmela Anna Smialek, 91, of Mid-Rise Apts, died peacefully on April 3, 2019 at Wesley Health Care Center, following a brief illness.  Born in Mechanicville on October 29, 1927, she was the daughter of Charles and Philomena Mastropietro and wife of the late Edward J. Smialek.

Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4-7PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY12118 with a funeral home service to follow beginning at 7PM.  Interment at the Saratoga National Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Carmela A. Smialek to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

 

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James “Mike” White

James ‘Mike’ White quietly passed away on March 28, 2019.  He spent his childhood in Mechanicville and lived for several decades in the Albany / Troy area.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mike’s honor can be made to the Red Cloud Indian School, 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, SD 57770.

 

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Catherine Ann DeSorbe – 76

MECHANICVILLE –  Catherine Ann DeSorbe, 76, of Ellsworth Ave, died suddenly on March 27th at Albany Medical Center as a result of complications from heart surgery.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, April 6th at 10AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 N Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118. There will be no calling hours.  Urn interment will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Catherine A. DeSorbe to St. Peter’s Hospital, ALS Regional Center,  19 Warehouse Row Albany, NY 12205.

Please visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for condolences and directions.

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Senior Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Retired Terry L. Gilmore – 77

SAVANNAH, GA –  Senior Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy Retired Terry L. Gilmore, 77, of Savannah passed away on Tuesday morning, March 26, 2019. A native of Mechanicville, New York, Mr. Gilmore was the son of the late Joseph John Gilmore and Mary Juanita Ascenzi.

Interment services will be at a future date in the Saratoga National Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, or a charity of your choice.

Please visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences.

 

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Daniel Francis McCarthy – 77

MECHANICVILLE – Daniel Francis McCarthy passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Ellis Hospital with loving family at his side. He was 77.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 in the funeral home with burial in the spring at the Clifton Park Village Cemetery.

Kindly consider donations to the Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 or the American Lung Association, 418 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207 in loving memory of Daniel McCarthy.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

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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.