Category Archives: Obituaries

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Paul J. Higgs – 55

MECHANICVILLE – Paul J. Higgs, 55, of No Main St., died suddenly on Wednesday, November 19th at Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 25, 1959, he was the son of Kathryn Barthlow Higgs of Carrollton, GA and the late Paul Higgs. A self taught chef, Paul had worked at Roma Food Imports in Latham for the past 20 years and previously at the Ramada Inn in Schenectady.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 7:00PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118. Calling hours will be held prior to the service on Sunday from 4-7PM at the funeral home.

Those wishing to remember Paul in a special way are asked to help support his family in his absence by donating to Margaret Higgs, C/O Devito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118.

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

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Kevin Sally

CLIFTON PARK – Surrounded by family in Gloversville, on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Kevin went to be with God after a long struggle with the orphan disease, Superficial Siderosis.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. A memorial service will follow at 7pm in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers kindly consider donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the charity of one’s choice in memory of Kevin Sally.

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Carol Ann Lavertue – 77

STILLWATER – Carol Ann Lavertue of Hudson Avenue passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Saratoga Center for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Ballston Spa. She was 77.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7:00pm on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 729 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Funeral service will be conducted at 12 noon on Monday morning in the funeral home. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Stillwater.

Kindly consider donations to the ASPCA, 588 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury, NY 12804 in memory of Carol Lavertue.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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McKinley David Dsenoyers – 20

STILLWATER – McKinley David Desnoyers, 20, died Tuesday, Nov. 10th at EllisHospital, after being stricken.

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

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be directed to the family of McKinley “Yoshi” Desnoyers in care of the Funeral Home.

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

 

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Joseph J. Kardas 98

VALLEY FALLS – Joseph J. Kardas of Kardas Road passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the Schuyler Ridge Residential Health Care Center. He was 98.

Funeral service will be conducted at 10am on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Burial will follow in the family plot in St. John’s Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Dr. Luke Nightengale, caregivers Pat Hebert, Mel and Maggie, the staff at Samaritan Hospital, Albany Medical Center and Schuyler Ridge and all the family and friends that have supported them in these hard times.

In lieu of flowers kindly consider donations to the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad or the Transfiguration Parish in loving memory of Joseph Kardas. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Dorothy Berlingieri Reitano – 88

MECHANICVILLE – Dorothy Berlingieri Reitano, 88, of Saratoga Ave., died peacefully at her home, Friday, Oct. 30th after battling heart and lung disease for some time.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main ST., Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.

Remembrances may be made to the Albany V.A. Medical Center Volunteer Services Bureau in care of the Funeral Home.To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

The entire obituary will be in the 11-05 edition.

 

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Rev. Henry Palmieri – 88

MECHANICVILLE– Rev. Henry Palmieri, 88, of South St., entered eternal rest Friday, Oct. 30th at Saratoga Center, Ballston Spa. Born in Kingston, March 13, 1927, eldest son of the late Madeline Nusco Capuano and step-father Serafino Capuano, (only father he ever knew), Henry lived in Mechanicville practically all of his life.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville will be Monday, Nov. 2nd from 4-7 PM. A Memorial Service will follow after 7 PM.
Burial with military honors will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd at Noon at the SaratogaNational Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Pittstown United Methodist Church
45 Old Route 7, Valley Falls, NY 12185 or a charity of one’s choice in respectful memory of Rev. Henry Palmieri. To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

The full obituary will be in the 11-05 editon

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Vincent “Jim” Bochetti – 91

MECHANICVILLE – Vincent “Jim” Bochetti, 91, lifelong resident of Mechanicville, died peacefully early Monday morning at Saratoga Center(Maplewood), after a long illness. Born in Mechanicville, February 14, 1924, he was the son of the late John and Anna Franco Bochetti and husband of the late Sophie Rajeski Bochetti.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 12PM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118. Calling hours at the church prior to Mass from 10 – 11:30AM. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Saratoga Center, Patient Activity Fund, 149 Ballston Ave, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 in fond memory of Jim Bocchetti. Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

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

 

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Delores Jean (Hare) Raut

MECHANICVILLE – Delores Jean (Hare) Raut passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2015 at the Saratoga Center for Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing. She was 82.

Relatives and friends may call from 5-7pm on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 729 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Services will continue on Saturday, October 31 with visiting from 10-11am at the Hartwell Funeral Home, 461 Route 281, Tully, NY. Funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 11am. Burial will be in the family plot in LaFayette Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to your favorite charity in loving memory of Delores Raut. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Joshua Allen Paquette – 22

Stillwater, NY – Joshua Allen Paquette, 22, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015.

Relatives and friends may call from 10am to 1pm Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).

A Celebration of Life will be at 1pm at the funeral home and burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave.

Immediately following, all are invited to a reception to honor Joshua’s life at Mama Mia’s Café, 185 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.