The Express Newspaper March 24, 2016
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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
Miss Lucy C. Mareno – 91
MECHANICVILLE – Miss Lucy C. Mareno, 91, of William Street, died Mondaymorning at Schuyler Ridge, after a long illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 1 PM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 North Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118 with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends will be held prior to the mass from 12 – 1PM.
Remembrances may be made to the Fr. Joe Scerbo Memorial Fund, 52 William Street, Mechanicville in loving memory of Lucy C. Mareno.
Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.
Walter E. Isles, Jr. – 87
STILLWATER – Walter E. Isles, Jr., 87, of Fitch Rd., died Friday, March 11th at home, after a long illness. Born in Mechanicville, July 18, 1928, son of the late Walter and Rose Smith Isles, Sr. A patriotic American, Walt served in the US Army in WWII, during the occupation of Germany and later in Korea during that War.
A Funeral Service with Rev. Brenda Tompkins, Pastor of United Methodist Church officiating will be held on Thursday at 7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Calling hours at the Funeral Home Thursday from 4-7 PM.
An inurnment with military honors is set for 11 AM Friday at Saratoga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Mechanicville United Methodist Church or the Saratoga County Animal Shelter.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
XO Tower Being Restored
Several years ago the dream of restoring the Tower came alive when local residents and business owners teamed with the City of Mechanicville to shore up the building, refurbish the first floor and open the downstairs office as the home for the Mechanicville \'96 Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce.
Photos and article in the 03-17 edition.
Mother-Son Dance at Mechanicville Elementary
he Mother-Son dance was held at Mechanicville Elementary School on Saturday, March 12.
Photos in the 03-17 edition.
Apples of Their Irish Eyes – by P. Loatman
The current political debate surrounding immigration serves as a reminder that such disputes have arisen many times in our past. As President John F. Kennedy stated in “A Nation of Immigrants,” more than 45 million immigrants had come to America by 1965, almost all of them without any documentation. Ironically, the only “documented aliens” entering American shores in our early history were African slaves. However, given the fact that they were deemed chattel, they were listed as nameless items of property to be sold rather than as individuals who had had any choice in emigrating.
Read the entire article in the 03-17 edition.
Cleanup for White Water Derby
Members of the Tenandeho Canoe Association staged their first creek cleanup last Saturday in preparation for the April 3 whitewater derby. Committee members were able to remove debris for the first half of the course. They were aided by low water conditions that exposed obstacles from previous races. Plans are now underway to complete the cleanup next Saturday. Anyone wishing to help with the cleanup can meet with the race committee at the McDonald's parking lot in Mechanicville at 9:00am, this Saturday, March 19.
Entire article in the 03-17 issue.
The Express Newspaper March 17, 2016
Miss Vivian A. DeCrescente – 90
MECHANICVILLE – Miss Vivian A. DeCrescente, 90 of Kennedy Garden Apts., died Thursday evening at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, after a brief illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at Noon at All Saints on theHudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
A gathering of friends will be held Tuesday from 11 AM till the Noon Mass at All Saints on the Hudson No. Main St. Church.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of one’s choice in memory of Vivian DeCrescente.
To leave condolences or for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com