Dr. George T. Amann

Dr. George T. Amann of Park Avenue, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Saratoga Hospital.
Born in Troy on April 28, 1942 to the late Ludwig Alois, Sr. and Teresa Elizabeth (Holland) Amann.  He is the husband of Anne (Cononica) Amann.

Dr. Amann was a graduate of Mechanicville High School, class of 1959. He attended Siena College and graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo with a BA in Biology. He attended the College of St. Rose and graduated with Thesis Honors in 1976 from SUNY Buffalo, School of Dentistry. He was a former science teacher in the Greater Amsterdam School District and was the owner of Dr. George T. Amann Dentist Office in Mechanicville. He was a past captain and president of the J.L. Short Hook and Ladder Co. #1, and was a past safety officer of the Mechanicville Fire Department, where he served for 52 years. In his spare time George enjoyed construction, music, classic cars and above all his family, grandchildren and patients and he "always liked a good joke".

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Richard James Moore, Sr. – 86

Richard James Moore, Sr. of Lake Street, Stillwater, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012 at the Wesley Health Care Center.  He was 86.

Born in Stillwater on June 23, 1926, a son of the late William Franklin and S. Elizabeth (Pilling) Moore.  Richard is the husband of the late Shirley Ann Moore.

Richard worked for B & M Railroad as a clerk/dispatcher.  Richard served in the Navy, and is a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He is a Life Member of American Legion Post #490, Stillwater. Richard held various positions at the Newland - Wood Fire Department. In earlier years he enjoyed bowling, coin collecting and antiquing.

Survivors include seven children, Darlene Messina of Wolfeboro, NH, Karen (John) Jalonski of Waterford, CT, Richard J. Moore, Jr. of Troy, John J. (Peggy) Moore of Broadalbin, Shirley Ann Ahern of Stillwater, William D. Moore of Schaghticoke and Kathleen M. (Paul) Stewart of Stillwater. Also survived by 20 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren as well as 3 great-great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Shirley, Richard is predeceased by his son Philip as well as his twelve siblings.

Family and friends may call from 4-7pm on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 729 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater.  His funeral service will be held at 9am on Friday at the funeral home.  Burial with military honors will be in the Stillwater Union Cemetery, Stillwater.

The family would like to thank the staff at 2 Springs at Wesley for their care for Richard.

Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post 490, Stillwater in his memory.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

U.S. Marine Corps. Lance Corporal Anthony Joseph Denier-26

 

 

 

MECHANICVILLE – US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Anthony Joseph Denier, 26, was killed in action in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Dec. 2, 2012, in direct support of War on Terrorism/Operation Enduring Freedom,Afghanistan.

Born in Troy, NY, July 7, 1986, he was son of Mary Denier Morgan of Mechanicville, and Manuel Contreras of Miramar, Fla.

Anthony grew up and was educated in Mechanicville.  Before entering military service, he had been a house and commercial painter.

Early in 2011, Anthony fulfilled his life’s dream, enlisting in the US Marine Corps on March 14th of that year.  His unit was based in Camp Lejeune, NC. Anthony shipped out to Afghanistan on October 26th of this year, as a member of 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines (Regional Combat Team 7, 1st Marine Division Forward) of 2nd Marine Division.

Anthony loved the Marine Corps, and was proud to follow in the military footsteps of many family members.

Survivors in addition to his parents include two sisters: Maria (Bryan) Betts and Amy Denier all of Gloversville, aunts and uncles Patrick (Kathy Retell) Denier of Schaghticoke, John (Marianne) Denier of Mechanicville, Josephine Craft of Stillwater and Ann Denier of Mechanicville, along with nieces, nephews, cousins and many boyhood friends, who called his “Baby D”. He was also predeceased by grandparents Joseph and Cecelia Denier and his uncle Joseph Denier.

Anthony will arrive at Albany International Airport on Monday, Dec. 10th at 11AM.  After the ceremonial welcome, he will be transported to the City ofMechanicville, escorted by a host of City, County and State officials, and various veterans service organizations and the ever present Patriot Guard motorcycle detachment.

Visitation will be held for Lcpl Denier, Monday from 3-7 PM at the American Legion Post 91, 427 So. Main St., Mechanicville.

Funeral Service will be Tuesday at 11 AM at American Legion Post 91.

Burial with full military honors at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga NationalCemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville is scheduled for 1 PM Tuesday.

Remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517,Topeka, Kansas  66675, in respectful memory of Lcpl Anthony J. Denier.

DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home has been honored to assist the US Marine Corps and Anthony’s family in this hero’s funeral details.

www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

 

Ronald B. Piasencia – 62

MECHANICVILLE – Ronald B. Plasencia, 62, of Central Ave., died suddenly Thursday, Nov 29th, at St. Mary’s Hospital, after being stricken at home.

Born in Troy, Nov. 4, 1950, he was son of the late Ernest and Mary Thompson Plasencia, Sr., and brother of the late Linda Plasencia Cassidy.

 

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Joseph Jupin – 87

STILLWATER – Joseph Jupin, 87, of Van Ness Road, entered into Heaven, Sunday, Nov 25th, 2012, at home with his loving wife at his side.

Born in Watervliet, Sept. 27, 1925, he was son of the late John and Stephanie Rentz Jupin. Sr., and was a 1943 graduate of Heatly High School.

A heavy equipment operator for over 50 years with the Operating Engineers Local 106 of Albany, Joe started his career with Charles M. Guptil Co. of Boght Corners, NY and had worked on many projects such as the Northway construction and the Gilboa Dam project. His specialty was operating a road grader.

Joe was one of the founders of Maplewood Conservation Club of Watervliet, and secured the Club’s property in Indian lake, NY.

Joe had been active in various groups, such as past board member of the Heldeberg Twirlers Square Dance Group, the Goodnow Flow Assoc., National Rifle Assoc., Shenendehowa Adult Comm. Ctr, Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, BrooksideMuseum and the Lupus Foundation.

Joe’s passion was his family, his Adirondack home “Camp JoVic”, hunting, fishing, woodworking, carpentry and heavy equipment.

He was a member of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church of Ballston Lake.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years Victoria Dekan Jupin, a very special caring niece Stephanie Jupin Darwak of Stillwater, a sister Vera Jupin Flynn and brother-in-law Edward Barnes both of Watervliet and sister-in-law Margaret Jupin Alonzo of Clifton Park.  Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his siblings John Jupin, Jr., Libby Jupin Diamond and Paulina Jupin Barnes.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10 AM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery,Stillwater.

Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 4-7 PM with Parastas services at 6:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga,179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 12866 or Lupus Foundation of MNNY Inc.,PO Box 139 Utica, NY 13503, or a charity of your choice in loving memory of Joseph Jupin.

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Mrs. Catherine (Miller) Maciariello – 90

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Catherine (Miller) Maciariello, 90, former longtime resident of Burke Street, died Friday evening, Nov. 23rd, at Teresian House,Albany, after an extended illness.

Born in Riverside, Town of Stillwater, May 2, 1922, she was daughter of the lateSalvador and Theresa Marcella Richards.

A homemaker most of her life, Kate was a former head cook for the Mechanicville High School Cafeteria for over 15 years until she retired.

A communicant of Assumption-St. Paul Church, Kate enjoyed the simple things in life, and was proud of her children, and her grandchildren, who she doted over and enjoyed looking after them as they grew.

She was predeceased by her husband Anthony “Bing Miller” Maciariello, who died in 1994, and her daughter Adeline Miller Grimaldi.

Survivors include her three sons: Joseph and Roberta Miller of Naples, Fla., Anthony Miller and Michael and Denise Curto Miller all of Mechanicville, along with 7 grandchildren.  Also survived by her sister Josephine Capeci of Florida, son in law Dominick Grimaldi of Mechanicville, and sisters in law Tessie Demers of Mass. and Rose Miller of Mechanicville, along with nieces, nephews and their families.

Kate’s family thanks the staff at Teresian House for their care, compassion and concern for their mother over these last two years.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 9 AM at All Saints on theHudson South Church, (St. Paul’s) 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 St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, in loving memory of Catherine R. (Miller) Maciariello.

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