Daniel J. Kilmade, Jr.
August 29, 2009
ALBANY – Daniel J. Kilmade, Jr., 87, of Albany, died Friday, August 28, 2009 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Mr. Kilmade was born in Albany, and graduated from Voorheesville High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was employed for a time by the U.S. Army Depot in Voorheesville, and then for over 40 years at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Albany, both during its construction, and for many years after, during which time he was devoted to seeing that veterans received the care they needed. He retired as Assistant Chief of Medical Administration. He also was employed part time by Sears and the A&P supermarket. Mr. Kilmade was a member of the VFW, and loved gardening, horse racing, and caring for his family and his home.
Mr. Kilmade is survived by his wife Tomasina Fallone Kilmade; his children Anna Marie Kilmade Gatons (Paul Gatons) of Springfield, VA, and Michael Kilmade (Debbie) of Albany; his brother in law Rocco Fallone; his sister in law Joan Wallace; his grandchildren Daniel McCarthy (Marcie), Kevin McCarthy, Christopher Kilmade, Joseph Kilmade (Jessica), and Maureen Kilmade; and by several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Tuesday morning at 8:15, and from there to Holy Cross Church, Western Ave & Rosemont St., Albany at 9:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Nativity Preparatory Academy, 15 Whalin St., Rochester, NY 14620. To leave a message of condolence for the family, view or print a prayer card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
George J. Rocco
August 25, 2009
ALBANY – George J. Rocco, 84, of Albany, died Monday, August 24, 2009 with his family at his side just after returning home from St. Peter’s Nursing & Rehab. Mr. Rocco was born in Albany and lived here all his life. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He was self employed for many years as a contractor, and began his career working together with his father as Joseph Rocco & Son. He was a premier pool player and dart shooter, well known for his fabulous sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and all his family, and most recently his twin great granddaughters.
Mr. Rocco is survived by his wife Gloria M. Collandra Rocco. His children are Rose M. Oppedisano (Richard) of Latham, the late George J. Rocco, Jr., Thomas F. Rocco of Watervliet, and Robert P. Rocco of Albany; his brothers Frank A. Rocco, Pasquale Rocco (Ida), and Vincent Rocco, Jr. all of Albany; his grandchildren Richard M. and Dina Oppedisano, Patrick Rocco Krug, Lauren C. and Andrew R. Rocco, and John E. Stafford; his great grandchildren Michaela and Madeline Oppedisano; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Vincent Rocco, Sr., and his sisters Elizabeth Galea, Josephine Gianquitto, and Marie Rocco.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of CCU at St. Peter’s Hospital for their compassionate support during his stay there. Many, many thanks to the staff of St. Peter’s Nursing & Rehab who became more than his caretakers but friends as well.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Friday morning at 8:00, and from there to St. Margaret Mary’s Church, Homestead St., Albany at 8:45. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. To leave a message of condolence for the family, view or print a prayer card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Colleen Callaghan
August 19, 2009
SAUGERTIES, NY – Colleen Callaghan of Saugerties NY, January 20th 1952 – August 18th 2009. Colleen Callaghan’s story is one of a lifetime of strength in a hard fight against cancer, and the glory of a great woman who touched the hearts of everyone around her.
Her husband John Callaghan of Rosendale NY, with Colleen by his side, lost his fight with cancer in 1980. After a marriage to Donald Schoonmaker III and the birth of their son Evan, Colleen was tragically diagnosed with terminal cancer in 1991 and given less than a year to live.
Having seen its results, Colleen forsook any form of chemotherapy, opting instead general medicine, many forms of eastern medicine, diet and faith. Her determination carried her through 18 years of happy life. In that time she was able to see her son through high school, through college graduation, and now see him engaged to be married. Colleen was an amazing friend, a very hard and dedicated worker, helped within her community, served as a deaconess and sang in the choir at her church. In 2002, with faith on her side, Colleen boldly chose to give up her pain medicines, something she was told she would not be able to do, and lived for six years pain free. Eventually, though, her cancer caught up with her, affecting her heart. Colleen Callaghan passed away Tuesday morning, August 18th at the age of 58. She is survived by three incredibly loving sisters Marvel Dubois, Patti Schoen and Kathy Hall, her devoted brother Pete Schoen, her proud son Evan Schoonmaker and his fiancé, nine nieces and nephews, their children, and countless friends. Every person who came in contact with Colleen felt blessed to have known her, and each will take with them a little piece of Colleen’s strength.
They say God always takes the good ones. But he takes them to be with Him. Surely heaven has gained a new angel today.
There will be a memorial service held at her church, the Kingston Seventh Day Adventist Church at 24 West Union Street, Kingston NY 12401 on Sunday August 23rd at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be sent to the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence at 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh NY 12550, for their fine and gentle care in her last days. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the church please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com. The following link can be used to obtain directions to the church: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Kingston+Seventh+Day+Adventist+Church&sll=28.998532,-47.8125&sspn=50.871869,113.818359&ie=UTF8&ll=41.920034,-73.98468&spn=0.083407,0.222301&z=13&iwloc=A&iwstate1=dir
James E. Scully
August 18, 2009
ALBANY – James E. Scully, 76, of Albany died Monday, August 17, 2009 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Mr. Scully was born in Albany, and lived here all his life. He was employed as a plumber and steamfitter through the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 7 in Albany. He was employed on the construction of the Empire State Plaza, at Knolls Atomic Power Lab in West Milton, and by the State University in Albany. He was a member and past president of the Lake Onderdonk Improvement Association, and a longtime member of the Albany Elks.
Mr. Scully was predeceased by his wife June A. Scully in 1994. He is survived by his son Shawn M. Scully of Albany; his daughter Susan Springsteen of Delmar; his grandchildren Aarika, Nicole, and Christopher Hardy, and Mariah Springsteen; and by his great granddaughter Aalyce Hoke, daughter of Aarika, born just August 15th.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Friday morning at 11:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 5-7 p.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
Ruoping Chu
August 14, 2009
ALBANY – Ruoping Chu, 85, died on August 12th, 2009, at St. Peter’s Hospital. He was born on November 20th, 1923 in Nanzhao County, Henan Province, P.R. China. He worked as reporter, columnist, and then chief editor for financial matters, for the Xinhua News Agency, the Yangtze River Daily, and the Hubei Daily from 1948 to 1959, and was the main contributor for many important issues. Because of the political upheavals of that time, he then was forced to work over ten years in labor camps and internal exile in the countryside, notably in Zhongxiang and the Dakou Forestry Center, both Hubei Province.
After 1979, he became an Associate Professor in Chinese literature at Xianning College in Xianning, Hubei Province. He retired in 1987, and in 1991 immigrated to Albany to live with his daughter. He was soon joined by his wife. Both then moved with their daughter to Guilderland. He loved literature, and teaching Chinese literature. He published numerous articles on the topic and a book, “Theory of Poetry Writing.” In Albany, he took a lively interest in the activities of the Chinese Community Center, and also loved gardening.
He is predeceased by his wife, Guangzhen Huang, who died on June 26th, 2006 in Albany. Survivors include his five children, Huaiqi, Yayin, Jiangtao, Yadan, and Jiangbo and their spouses; his eight grandchildren, Aihong, Aiqin, Fang, Chong Wu, Yuan Chu, Yiyi Chu, Erich and Friedrich Reimer; and many other relatives in China.
Family and friends are invited to honor Ruoping’s life on Sunday, from 3 to 6pm, at the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203. Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to the Chinese Community Center, 11 Avis Drive, Latham, NY 12110. His ashes will be buried in the Albany Rural Cemetery, next to his wife’s.
Joan M. Sano
August 7, 2009
ALBANY – Joan M. Sano, 83, of Albany, passed away Friday, August 7, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Sano was born Sept. 1, 1925 in Albany, the daughter of the late John and Angela Purcell Schoenecker, and lived in Albany all her life. She was a graduate of Vincentian Institute, and was employed by the New York Telephone Co. and the NY State Dept. of Audit and Control. She was a communicant of St. Margaret Mary’s Church in Albany, and enjoyed bowling in the seniors league at Sunset Lanes, and was an active member of the Polish American Citizens Club, and the Red Hat Society. She loved gardening and talking and laughing with family and friends.
Mrs. Sano is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Frederick M. Sano, Sr.; her children Frederick M. Sano, Jr. of Albany, Lynn M. Lowrey of St. Louis, MO, Barbara Sano-Lassonde (Joseph) of Voorheesville, and Dawn M. Olsen (Scott) of East Berne; her brothers and sister John Schoenecker (Margaret) of Cocoa Beach, FL, Thomas Schoenecker (Mary) of Venice, FL, and Audrey Gallagher (Edward) of Ft. Pierce, FL; her grandchildren Tara Boyer (Ted), Aaron Lowrey (Shannon), Nathan Lowrey, Adrienne Lowrey, Nicole Sano (daughter of Mary Riley), Peyton and Taylor Olsen, and Joseph Lassonde, Jr.; five great grandchildren and several wonderful nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. She was predeceased by her daughter Gabriel Angela Sano. Special thanks to her niece Pat for her loving care during her short illness, and to the staff of Community Hospice.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Tuesday morning at 8:15, and from there to St. Margaret Mary’s Church, Homestead St., Albany at 9:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 139 S. Lake Ave., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message of condolence for the family, view or print a prayer card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com .