Category Archives: Obituaries

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Mrs. S. Antoinette (Loffredo) Greaney – 81

 

HALFMOON – Mrs. S. Antoinette (Loffredo) Greaney, 81, died peacefully at home, Monday evening, March 28th, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

At her request, there will be no viewing hours.

Relative and friends are invited to attend Antoinette’s inurnment with military honors on Monday, April 11th at 1 PM, at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville.  Those attending are asked to meet at the Cemetery Visitors Center at 12:45 PM.

Those wishing to make a memorial remembrance in Antoinette’s name may do so to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

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

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Mrs. Madelyn M. Matala – 91

SCHAGHTICOKE – Mrs. Madelyn M. Matala, 91, of Route 40, died suddenly at her home, Sunday, April3rd, after an apparent cardiac event.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 11:30 Am at St. Nicholas Church, Cohoes.

Burial in St. Nicholas Cemetery in Colonie. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Friday from 4-7 PM

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to any of following: Alzheimer’s Assoc, American Heart Assoc, or Adirondack Save A Stray, in memory of Madelyn Matala.

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

 

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James V. Gardner – 57

GLENS FALLS – James V. Gardner, 57, of Ridge St., and former resident ofSaratoga Springs, passed away comfortably Sunday, Apr. 3rd at home.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, Apr. 7th at 2 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Inurnment with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery.

Calling hours at the Funeral Home Thursday from Noon to 1:45 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the South Glens Falls High School Marathon Dance, proceeds to benefit persons/families in need, in memory of James V. Gardner.

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

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Kathi A. Blinn – 63

STILLWATER – Kathi A. Blinn, 63, of Major Dickinson Ave., died Monday, March 28, at Albany Medical Ctr. in the loving company of her family.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday from 4-7 PM at Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Ave, Stillwater.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Stillwater United Church or the Floyd Warriors, 582 Rte 9P, Saratoga Springs, 12866 (floydwarriors.com) Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home.

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

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Harold E. “Pete” Burchell

 

STILLWATER – Harold E. “Pete” Burchell of Route 9P passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital. He was 75.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of his family. Kindly consider donations to the 11th Hour Canine Rescue NY, Inc., PO Box 2297, Wilton, NY 12831 in loving memory of Pete Burchell. Arrangements by Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, Stillwater.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Anthony J. “Chet” Fiacco – 88

 

MECHANICVILLE – Anthony J. “Chet” Fiacco, 88, of Round Lake Ave., died Saturday, March 26th, at home, in the loving company of his family.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial with military honors at SaratogaNational Cemetery.Calling hours at the North Main St. Church on Tuesday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Fund, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

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

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Irene Petronis Farruggio – 63

CLIFTON PARK – Irene Petronis Farruggio, 63, died Sunday, March 20th at Albany Medical Ctr. after a long illness. Irene grew up in Riverside section of Mechanicville and later lived in Stillwater with her husband and kids.

A gathering of friends will be held on Wednesday at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville, with burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery,Stillwater.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of one’s choice in memory of Irene Petronis Farruggio.

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

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William “Fran” McHale – 50

MECHANICVILLE – William “Fran” McHale, 50, of Elizabeth Street, died Thursdayevening surrounded by his loving family after his battle with lung cancer.  Born in Albany, August 9, 1965, he was the son of Andrea Szell Kachidurian and the late Leo Kachidurian.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday March 22, from 4-7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So Main St, Mechanicville NY 12118. A funeral home service will be held on Wednesday at 10AM with burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Glenmont.  In lieu of flowers, Fran’s family kindly suggests that donations be made to the McHale Children Trust.

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

 

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Bryan D. Warren – 77

JOHNSONVILLE – Bryan D. Warren, 77, of Johnsonville Rd., died Thursday afternoon at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn after a long battle with dementia.  Born in Johnsonville, October 16, 1938, he was the son of the late Milton C. and Gladys Downing Warren.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd, from 10:30AM until 12:30PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118.  A Funeral Service will follow the visitation, beginning at 12:30PM, with burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Johnsonville Volunteer Fire Company, 5 River Road, Johnsonville, NY 12094.

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

 

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Mrs. Gay Velma Baker

HALFMOON – Mrs. Gay Velma Baker born in Downsville NY Sept. 18, 1947 passed into an eternal sleep March 17, 2016 at Ellis Hospsital with her family by her side.

A celebration of Gay’s life will be held Sunday from 2-4 PM at the Mechanicville-Stillwater Elk’s Lodge located at 300 Park Avenue, Mechanicville.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: the D  A V (Disabled American Veterans)

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