The Express Newspaper – June 13, 2019

Donald G. Morelli, Jr.- 65

 

MECHANICVILLE – Donald G. Morelli, Jr., 65, passed away Friday, June 7th at Samaritan Hospital.  Born December 12, 1953 inTroy, he was son of the late Donald and Ardith Stahl Morelli, Sr.

A gathering of friends will be held on Thursday, June 13th from 5-7 PM at St. Luke’s on the Hill Episcopal Church, 40 McBride Rd, Mechanicville, with a prayer service being held at 7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Recovery Resource Center of St. Luke’s on the Hill Church.

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

Susan Ann Starks Iavarone – 62

MECHANICVILLE – Susan Ann Starks Iavarone, 62, died Sunday, June 2nd at home from natural causes.  She and her late husband Nick, who lovingly referred to his wife as “The MACH”, shared a bond so deeply with one another that after his untimely death, this pain of emptiness led to a broken heart.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville, with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the North Main St. Church on Friday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Saratoga County Animal Shelter, County Farm Rd, Ballston Spa, 12020, on behalf of Sue’s love of animals.

 

The Express Newspaper – June 6, 2019

Vincent “Fundi” Fondano – 85

MECHANICVILLE – Vincent “Fundi” Fondano, 85, of Chestnut St, died peacefully on May 28, 2019 at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, in the loving company of his family.  Born in Mechanicville on June 11, 1933, he was the son of the late Pietro and Angelina Castaldo Fondano.

Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4-7PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118.  A Funeral Home Service will be held following the calling hours, beginning at 7PM. Burial at the Saratoga National Cemetery will be Tuesday at 10AM. Those wishing to attend are asked to arrive and wait at the visitor center at 9:45AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 1430, Cincinnati, OH  45250-0301 may be made in memory of Vincent P. Fondano.

The Express Newspaper – May 30th, 2019

Alexander O’Connor Ryan – 22

Alexander O’Connor Ryan - 22

STILLWATER – Alexander O’Connor Ryan, 22, former resident of Stillwater, died suddenly on May 12th from complications due to a heat related illness while attending a concert in Miami, FL.

Family and friends are invited to visit with the family at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY on Wednesday, May 29th from 4-7PM.  A funeral mass will be conducted at 10:30AM on Thursday the 30th  at St. Luke’s on the Hill Church, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118 with inurnment to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery.

In trying to honor Alex and do what he would like best, his family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave, Menands, NY 12204 in his memory.

The Express Newspaper – May 23, 2019

David J. Bova II – 41

NEW YORK CITY - David J. Bova II, a Wig, Hair, and Make-up designer passed away suddenly on May 7, 2019, at the age of 41.

There will be a celebration of life for David on Saturday, June 8th, at 1:00pm, at the American Legion, 81 E Main St, Mechanicville, NY.

David was extremely passionate for the American Cancer Society as well as the Gay Men’s Health Crisis Organization (GMAC), so in lieu of flowers please donate to those causes.

 

Lisa Barbolt Prosser – 59

CLIFTON PARK – Lisa Barbolt Prosser, 59, died Saturday, May 4th at home, in the loving company of her family, after a brief illness.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 17th at 6 PM at Grace Fellowship of Halfmoon, 1 Enterprise Ave, Clifton Park.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Hospice Foundation, 310 So. Manning Blvd, Albany 12208, in memory of Lisa Barbolt Prosser.

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