Category Archives: Obituaries

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Raymond Joseph Laurenzo – 70

Raymond Joseph Laurenzo 70 a former resident and fire chief of Mechanicville passed away peacefully on Father’s Day Sunday June 18, 2017 at the Albany Stratton VA Facility in Albany.

 

Funeral services with full military honors will be held on Thursday June 22 at 11am at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, a prayer service will be held at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Home , 319 Park Avenue in Mechanicville at 9:30 am. The family will receive friends at the Chase-Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-7pm, the visitation time will close with prayers.

 

Memorial gifts may be made in Ray’s name to either the Albany Stratton VA Hematology/Oncology Department or the Mechanicville or Bennington Fire Department in care of the Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home, 213 West Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201 who is handling arrangements.

 

 

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Edmund F. Burdick, Sr.

 

JOHNSONVILLE – Edmund F. Burdick, Sr. of Herrington Road, Johnsonville, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at his residence after a long illness. He was 66 years old.

Families and friends please  join us for a celebration of Ed’s life that will be held on Sunday, June 25th at the VFW in Valley Falls from 3-6pm.

Kindly consider donations to the charity of your choice in memory of Edmund F. Burdick, Sr.

Arrangements by Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

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Marilyn M. Jones – 84

 

SCHAGHTICOKE – Marilyn M. Jones formerly of East Street, Schaghticoke, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Van Rensselaer Manor following a long illness. She was 84.

Relatives and friends may call from 9:30 am to 11:15 am on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the Presbyterian United Church, 165 Main Street in Schaghticoke. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am.

Burial will follow in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Memorials in Marilyn’s honor may be made to the Presbyterian United Church or the Van Rensselaer Manor.

Online Remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Sylvester L. “Junior” Festa – 88

MECHANICVILLE – Sylvester L. “Junior” Festa, Jr., 88, ofElizabeth St, died Thursday, June 8th, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy, after being stricken at home.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 11 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville, with burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the 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 Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington DC, 20090-6011.

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

 

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Jonathan Wainwright Meager, Jr.

Jonathan Wainwright Meager, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. He was 51.

 

STILLWATER – Born on November 22, 1965, in Schenectady, son of Jonathan W. and Nancy (Parker) Meager, Sr. He is the husband of Dee Ann Alison Stevenson.

 

 

Relatives and friends may call on Monday, June 12, 2017 from 4-7:00pm at his residence, 1001 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00pm at the home.

 

Kindly consider donations to the Malta-Stillwater EMS, PO Box 2470, Malta, NY 12020 in Memory of Jonathan Meager.

 

Arrangements by Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, Stillwater.

 

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

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Santina “Sandy” Marzano Johnson – 89

MECHANICVILLE – Santina “Sandy” Marzano Johnson, 89, of Pittsburgh Avenue, died peacefully at home, Tuesday June 6, 2017, with her loving sister at her side. Born in Mechanicville on November 21, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Angeline Fondano Marzano.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 11AM at All Saints in the Hudson South Church, 121 North Main St., Mechanicville with calling hour prior from 10-11AM, which will also be at the church. Burial alongside her mother and father will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Sandy in a special way are asked to make donations to St. Jude Children’sResearch Hospital, 510 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN38105 in her memory.
Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.
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Richard K. Capen, Sr.- 82

MECHANICVILLE – Richard K. Capen, Sr., 82, of River Road, died Wed May 31, at his home, in the loving company of family, after an extended illness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 4 PM at Mechanicville United Methodist Church, 7 North Main St.  Calling hours at the Church also Sunday from 2 – 4 PM.

A Burial with military honors is set for 11 AM Monday in Hudson View Cemetery, South St., Mechanicville.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Mechanicville United Methodist Church, in loving memory of Richard K. Capen, Sr.

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

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Frank C. Russell, Jr. – 90

 

STILLWATER – Frank C. Russell, Jr., 90, formerly of Russell Drive, died suddenly on Tuesday May 22nd while wintering in Naples, FL.

Born in Stillwater, April 13, 1927, he was the son of the late Frank C. and Hazel Russell, Sr.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Stillwater.

There will be no calling hours.

 

Remembrances would be appreciated to the Mechanicville-Stillwater Little League, PO Box 223, Mechanicville, NY 12118 in Frank’s memory. Local arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home.

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James H. Richardson, Jr., – 76

MECHANICVILLE –  James H. Richardson, Jr., 76, of So. Third Ave, died Wed., May 31st, at home, following a short illness.

Private services will be held at the convenience of family.

Burial with military honors at Saratoga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Emergency Corps, 15 Crossing Blvd, Clifton Park, 12065, in fond memory of Jim Richardson.

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

 

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Margaret Horn Brior – 82

MECHANICVILLE – Margaret Horn Brior, 82, of East Street, died Wednesday, May 30th at home, following a long illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born March 17, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Horn.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 5 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.

Calling hours at the Funeral Home Sunday from 3-5 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Mr. Moe Project, via The Animal Healthcare Ctr., 1656 Rte 9, Clifton Park, 12065.

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