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Romeo  A. Cammisa

Romeo A. Cammisa

Jun 16, 2017

Romeo Cammisa, a member of the Greatest Generation, died June 16, 2017 after a brief stay at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, just a few weeks short of his 98th birthday. It is very difficult to summarize a life that long and well-lived. Romeo was the youngest of eight children born to Italian immigrants Rosa and Vincenzo Cammisa on...

Kathleen Grace "Kay" Costello

Kathleen Grace "Kay" Costello

May 21, 2017

Kathleen G. Costello, 81 passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday evening May 21, 2017. Kathleen was born in Troy, NY the daughter of the late Frederick and Hannah Wallen MacGregor. She was a lifelong Troy resident. Kathleen was a remarkable and active woman who returned to school later in life to earn an Associates...

Diane  Lewis Cottrell

Diane Lewis Cottrell

May 6, 2017

Diane Lewis Cottrell, 55, of Hoosick Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy, New York on February 28, 1962, Diane was the daughter of Raymond and Lynn (Horan) Lewis of East Greenbush. Diane was a 1981 graduate of Tamarac High School, and earned her Associates Degree in Accounting from Russell...

William  H. Ratigan

William H. Ratigan

Apr 30, 2017

William Huxford Ratigan, age 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, April 30, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, NY. He was born in 1930 to John Ratigan II and Reta Frances DuBois of Troy. He was sibling to 18 brothers and sisters. He was a product of the Great Depression and was named after a Civil War...

Mayra  Marcial

Mayra Marcial

Apr 27, 2017

Mayra Marcial, 78 of 114th Street, Lansingburgh passed away at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany after a long illness. Born in Costa Rica, on August 4, 1938. She came to New York City in 1964. Marya was a Foster Parent helping many children during her career with New York State. She was loved by all and made you smile the...

Patricia  Louise Deblois

Patricia Louise Deblois

Apr 27, 2017

Patricia Louise DeBlois, 65 of Main Avenue, Wynantskill, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 after a long illness. Among her survivors are a a son, Nicholas a sister Judy and two brothers; Paul and Greg. Relatves and friends are invited to attend a Memorial service which will be conducted on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 12 Noon at The...

Paul D. "Bro. Paul-Allan Fsd" Carey

Paul D. "Bro. Paul-Allan Fsd" Carey

Apr 24, 2017

Br. Paul-Allan FSD (Paul D.) passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. He was 78. Brother was the son of Maria Leah Navin Maloney Carey and Joseph A. Carey and brother of J. Gerard Carey who have predeceased him. He is survived by his sister, Mary Leah Mason (Alex E); nephews Brian E....

Gary  P. Troue

Gary P. Troue

Apr 22, 2017

Gary P. Troue, 58, of Troy, passed away on Saturday evening, April 22, 2017, at St. Peter's Hospice Inn, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer. Gary graduated high school in Troy at the La Salle Institute. Having completed his undergraduate degree at Northeastern University in Boston and his Juris Doctorate at Western New England University, Gary...

Almassette  Minasian Barkamian

Almassette Minasian Barkamian

Apr 20, 2017

Troy, NY Almassette Kohar Tatios Minasian Barkamian of Troy, NY has passed on Thursday April 20th, 2017 at her home on Federal Street. Born in Chmshgadzak, Armenia she was the only daughter of the late Tatios and Armenouhie Minasian, survivors of the Genocide. Almassette emigrated to Aleppo, Syria with her family at the age of 3 months. In Aleppo, she...

Sasha  Levy

Sasha Levy

Apr 15, 2017

Sasha Levy, born April 15, 1995, passed on to a better place on Saturday April 15, 2017 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Ohio after a courageous battle with HLH and Lymphoma. Sasha had two passions in her life. One was Anime. She happily looked forward to attending conventions where she would meet people with similar interests. The second passion was...

Jane  Hemingway

Jane Hemingway

Apr 10, 2017

Pittstown, NY Jane Hemingway, 78 yrs old, passed away peacefully at her home on April 10, 2017. Jane was born in Champlain, NY, on February 9, 1939 to the late Kenneth and Della Dupree Bell. To everyone that knew her; Jane was a sweet, loving, caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed every moment spent with family; she also...

Rosemary  M. Dalton

Rosemary M. Dalton

Apr 9, 2017

Watervliet Rosemary M. Dalton, 61 passed away on Sunday, April 9th at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA. Rosemary was born in Troy, NY the daughter of the late Jerome and Doris Galvin O'Donnell. Rosemary lived in Troy for most of her life moving to Watervliet 7 years ago. Rosemary, was a Certified Nursing Assistant, and was employed by Van...

Willie  J. Nelson

Willie J. Nelson

Mar 25, 2017

Troy Willie J. Nelson, 63 of 7th Avenue, died on Saturday March 25, 2017 in the ER at Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. Born in Avon Park, FL, Willie was a resident of Troy for the past 25 years. He leaves behind to mourn his loss; the mother of his children, Christina J. Gilliam of Rochester, NY., and his...

Robert  Francis Mccrea

Robert Francis Mccrea

Mar 15, 2017

Troy, NY Robert Francis McCrea, 69 of Lansingburgh, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital after a short illness. Robert was born to the late Francis J. and Carol M. Sans McCrea in Troy, NY on May 28, 1947. He was a lifelong resident of Troy and attended local schools. Robert proudly...

Wayne  A. Mantello

Wayne A. Mantello

Mar 1, 2017

CLIFTON PARK Wayne A. Mantello, 58, of Clifton Park, formerly of Troy, passed away suddenly on March 1, 2017. The son of Anthony Michael and Antoinette Marie (Byra) Mantello, Wayne was born in Troy on March 17, 1958 and remained a lifelong resident. He received his education from Troy High School, Adirondack Community College, and Green Mountain College, graduating cum...

Melissa  J. Waugh

Melissa J. Waugh

Feb 28, 2017

Melissa J. Waugh, 43 of Troy, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at her home. Melissa was born in Albany, NY to Rick and Marybeth Jarvet Waugh. She lived in Albany until moving to Troy nine years ago. Melissa earned an Associates degree in Early Childhood Development from Hudson Valley Community College. Melisse will be remembered as a kind...

Michael  J. Morris,  Sr.

Michael J. Morris, Sr.

Feb 26, 2017

TROY Michael J. Morris, Sr., 69, of Troy, passed away after a very brief and unexpected illness on February 26, 2017 in the home of his daughter, and was surrounded by his loved ones. A son of the late Nicholas and Isabelle (nee' Mantello) Morris, Michael was born in Troy on March 2, 1947. A lifelong resident of Troy, he...

Patrick  T. Murphy,  Sr.

Patrick T. Murphy, Sr.

Feb 25, 2017

ALBANY Patrick T. Murphy, Sr., 62, of Albany, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Loving husband of the late Catherine Rosetta Murphy (d. 01/06/2015) of Albany, beloved son of Shirley (nee' Mayott) Murphy of Watervliet, and the late Thomas P. Murphy Sr. of Rensselaer, cherished father to his daughters; Rosetta L. Murphy (Adam P. Harrington) of Clifton Park, and...

Dale  Evva Gelfand

Dale Evva Gelfand

Feb 17, 2017

Melrose, NY Dale Evva Gelfand, of Melrose NY, passed away at home after a mighty battle with cancer. The battle is over, it is time for peace. She is survived by her long time partner, William M. Andrews, of Melrose, brother Barry Gelfand,of Marco Island Florida, and sister Eileen Nixon of Middletown. A rememberance will be held in Spring. Best.Laugh.Ever.

Alvin  Mclaughlin

Alvin Mclaughlin

Feb 7, 2017

ALBANY Alvin McLaughlin, 62, of Albany, received his Heavenly reward unexpectedly on February 7, 2017. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 15th from 6-7 p.m. at Victory Christian Church, 118 Quail St, Albany, NY 12206. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Please sign the family's online guestbook. Riverview Funeral Home, Inc. of Troy, NY is handling...

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