Category Archives: Obituaries

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James E. Heslin – 68

James E. Heslin – 68

MECHANICVILLE –James E. Heslin, 68, of Hemstreet Park, died suddenly at his home, Wed, Nov 15th, after being stricken.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 4 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Calling hours will precede from 2-4 PM.

Burial services with military honors will be held on Monday at 10 AM at Saratoga National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the National Cemetery at 9:45 AM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of one’s choice in memory of James E. Heslin.

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

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Mrs. Betty E. Hanehan – 86

STILLWATER – Mrs. Betty E. Hanehan, 86 of Hudson Ave., died Wed evening, Nov. 15th, at home, after an extended illness.

She was also predeceased by her brothers Richard and Robert Brown.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 3 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville, with burial to follow in Stillwater United Cemetery.  Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Saturday from 1-3 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either Peter Brown Scholarship of Stillwater Central School, or Community Hospice in memory of Betty E. Hanehan.

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

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Joseph P. “Cappy” Capozzelli

SCHAGHTICOKE – Joseph P. “Cappy” Capozzelli of School Street passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital. He was 79.

Relatives and friends may call from 1:00-4:00pm on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Funeral service will follow at 4:00pm in the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at the convenience of his family.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad in memory of Joe Capozzelli.

The family would like to thank the members of the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad, the nurses and doctors at Samaritan Hospital, Sandie Fratianni, Dave Fratianni and Lorraine Robbins for all you did for Joe.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Ret. Master Sgt. John V. “Jack” D’Ambro, Jr. 78

STILLWATER – Ret. Master Sgt. John V. “Jack” D’Ambro, Jr., 78 , died at his home, Tuesday, Nov. 7th, after an extended illness, in the loving company of his family.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 9 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial with military honors to follow at 11 AM at Saratoga National Cemetery.

Calling hours at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Sunday from 3-6 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the VA Medical Ctr’s Patients Activity Fund, 113 Holland Ave, Albany, 12208.

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

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John V. “Peepers” Fascia – 87

HALFMOON – John V. “Peepers” Fascia, 87, died Monday morning, Nov 6th at Schuyler Ridge, after an extended illness.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial with military honors at Saratoga National Cemetery to follow.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Thursday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Schuyler Ridge Patients Activity Fund, in memory of John V. Fascia.

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

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James “Riley” DeVoe – 84

STILLWATER – James “Riley” DeVoe, 84, of Hudson Avenue died Friday, November 3rd, 2017 at Ellis Hospital, after a short illness. A native of Schuylerville and lifelong resident of Stillwater, he was born May 31st, 1933, son of the late Riley and Asenath DeVoe.

There will be no calling hours at the request of the family.  Private family services will be held with the Devito-Salvadore Funeral Home.

To leave condolences visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

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Edward Beers

MECHANICVILLE – After a short illness, Edward Beers died at home, as he lived, with dignity and honor on November 4, 2017 with his loving and devoted family by his side  and a few hours after the Yale Bulldogs football team clinched first place in the Ivy League.

Those who wish to remember Ed in a special way may make a contribution to the American Red Cross.

According to Ed’s wishes, services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.  Interment will be in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial reception celebrating Ed’s remarkable life at The Country Club of Troy on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 1:00 PM.

Arrangements handled by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home.

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Salvadore Cervine – 95

MECHANICVILLE – Salvadore Cervine, 95, died peacefully on Sunday, Oct 29th, at Schuyler Ridgein Clifton Park, after an extended illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 9 AM at All Saints on the Hudson SouthChurch, 121 N Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118 with military honors and burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville on Wednesdayfrom 4-7 PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517 in memory of Sal Cervine.   Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.comfor directions and to leave condolences.

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Mrs. Beverly Zuzick – 81

STILLWATER – Mrs. Beverly Zuzick, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct 27th, at Saratoga Hospital, with family and friends by her side.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 895 Hudson Ave, Stillwater, with burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Monday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, in memory of Beverly Zuzick.

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

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Kimberly J. Rist

Kimberly J. Rist of Stillwater passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. She was 44.

Relatives and friends may call from 4:00-7:00pm on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral service will be conducted at 10am on Thursday at the Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater.

Kindly consider donations to the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, 101 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305 in memory of Kim Rist.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com