Ann Fahy Boyle
November 27, 2009
LOUDONVILLE – Ann Fahy Boyle, age 89, daughter of the late James and Winifred Fahy of Albany, passed away on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2009 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Ann was predeceased by her husband Herbert F. Boyle and her sister Marjorie Panas. Ann attended St. Anne’s School in Albany. She was a truly elegant lady, and a devout parishioner at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville. She possessed a deep abiding faith in God and lived a life of joyful service to many, especially her children, her grand children and great grandchildren whom she held dear. Ann worked in various employment most of her life including her work with the New York State Education Department and for the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.
Ann is survived by her devoted children, Michael (Marie, deceased) Boyle, Maureen (Louis) Gaus and Julie (Robert) Murphy; her four grandsons, David (Jessica) Ranford, Kevin (Christine) Ranford, Michael (Tannith) Boyle and Daniel Murphy. She also leaves two great-grandchildren Alec Ranford and Lyla Ranford and two dear, lifelong friends Mary Rita Pagano and Mary Griswold.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning, November 30th, at 11 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Crumite Rd., Loudonville. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the church Monday morning from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Friends and relatives are invited to celebrate the life of a remarkable and compassionate person. To leave a message of condolence for the family, or view or print a prayer card please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Elizabeth F. Millet
November 26, 2009
LATHAM – Elizabeth F. Millet, 46, of Latham, died Monday, November 23, 2009 at her home. Elizabeth was born and raised in Lancaster, PA. She was a graduate of Lafayette College in Easton, PA, and she attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy. She was employed for eighteen years by Rehabilitation Support Services in Albany.
Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband of nineteen years, Richard Millet; her children Joanne, Julia, Louis and Gerald Millet; her mother Mary Schreiber Feeman of Lancaster, PA; her brother and his wife John and Josie Feeman of Lancaster, PA; and her nephew Eddie Feeman of Lancaster, PA. She was predeceased by her father Robert Feeman.
Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to remember Elizabeth in a special way may make contributions to the St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center, 19 Warehouse Row, Albany, NY 12205. To leave a message of condolence for the family or download a contribution form please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
View / Print Contribution Form
Joseph S. Gibson
November 21, 2009
ALBANY – Joseph S. Gibson, 84, of Albany, died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. Mr. Gibson was born in Morristown, NJ, and raised in New Jersey, but had lived in Albany nearly thirty years. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II, and in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a leather expert, and co-owner of Gibson-Hutchinson Hide Co. in Newark, NJ, and later was employed as a residential counselor for the NY State Dept. of Mental Health in Albany.
Mr. Gibson is survived by his sons Michael J. Ryan (Diane) of Accord, NY, and David Powers Ryan of New York City; his daughter Jennifer O. Ryan of Albany; his brother Frank Gibson of Ohio; his granddaughters Rebecca M. Ryan and Madeline Gibson Ryan; and by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Tuesday morning from 8-10 a.m. Interment will follow the service in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. To leave a message of condolence for the family, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
David R. Lawton
November 14, 2009
COLONIE – David R. Lawton, 48, of Colonie, died on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at home surrounded by his loving family after a four year battle with cancer. Born in Colonie to the late Annetta and Harry Raymond Lawton, he was a graduate of Colonie Central High School and Hudson Valley Community College. Dave was employed by the City of Albany Office of General Services Engineering Division for 26 years. Dave enjoyed fishing and cooking, and was an avid fan of drag racing and the Boston Red Sox. But most of all he was his happiest when he was with his family and friends.
Dave is survived by his wife of 25 years Susan A. Lawton, and their daughters Brittany and Sarah; his siblings Harold Lawton (Dawn) of Slingerlands, Leita Oberhofer of Newport News, VA, and Paul Lawton (JoAnn) of Latham; his mother in law Marie Rockenstyre of Colonie; his brothers and sisters in law Charlene Liddle (Ron) of Berne, Beverly Brooks (Jim) of Berne, Kevin Rockenstyre (Tracy) of Malta, and Elaine Rockenstyre of Colonie; and by many special nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father in law John Rockenstyre, and his brother in law Vince Oberhofer.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Tuesday morning at 9:00, and from there to Christ the King Church, Sumter Ave., Guilderland at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4-8 p.m. The parish family of Christ the King Church will gather at 4:30 pm Monday for a service of prayer and remembrance. All are welcome. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angeles Cemetery, Colonie. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Love for the Lawtons, c/o First Niagara Bank, 1973 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203. 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 .
Theresa M. Tesoriero
November 11, 2009
ALBANY – Theresa M. Tesoriero, 61, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Theresa was born in the Bronx, but lived in the Capital District since the early seventies. She was employed for many years by Blue Shield, and more recently by Catholic Charities of Schenectady County.
Theresa is survived by her son Richard A. Tesoriero, Jr. and his wife Jennifer of New Milford, CT, and her son Michael Tesoriero and his wife Nicole of Dallas, TX; her former husband Richard A. Tesoriero, Sr. of Dallas, TX; her sister Barbara dePalma of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and her granddaughters Emilia, Amanda, Mia, and Gabriella Tesoriero. She was predeceased by her brother Charles Valentine.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Saturday afternoon at 3:15. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Interment will be held privately at a later date. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, 40 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203. To leave a message of condolence for the family, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Joseph D. Garrett
November 7, 2009
ALBANY – Joseph D. Garrett, 87, of Albany, died Saturday, November 7, 2009 in St. Peter’s Hospital. Mr. Garrett was born Nov. 22, 1921 in Troy, the son of the late Thomas and Helen Foster Garrett. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Siena College, and the Syracuse University School of Social Work. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in England. For many years he was the Director of the Rensselaer County Probation Department. After retiring he served as a marriage counselor for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.
Mr. Garrett is survived by his loving wife Kathryn Kelly Garrett, and his devoted daughter Nell Garrett; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Elizabeth Schermerhorn, and his brothers Thomas Jr., Lionel, Foster, and Harry.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Tuesday morning at 8:45, and from there to All Saints Catholic Church (formerly St. Margaret Mary’s Church), Homestead St., Albany at 9:30. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association of NENY, Pine West Plaza, Bldg 4 Suite 405, Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12205; or to All Saints Catholic Church, 1168 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203.
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.
Sarah R. Baggesen
November 2, 2009
GUILDERLAND – Sarah Veronica McDowell Dolan Ridge Baggesen was blessed with a peaceful passing on Sunday, November 1, 2009. She was born in New York City but moved to Albany in 1950. Even now, however, she always considered herself a “New Yorker.” She worked in the offices of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company until their closing in the Albany area. She then started working at the Teresian House where she was in charge of the residents’ private funds. When she retired at 80 years of age she continued to faithfully volunteer in the Country Store at the Teresian House until a broken hip slowed her down. Everyone always enjoyed visiting with someone with a great gift of gab and Irish wit.
Sarah took great joy in every day and will be missed for her positive attitude toward life and people. She could always find something good to see in anyone. A ride in the car to see the sights was always a special treat for her. Earlier in life she enjoyed her many trips to Florida, Maine, Cape Cod and Rhode Island with her Bridge Club and other wonderful friends. She especially enjoyed a trip to visit relatives in Great Britain and Ireland. In recent years she has looked forward to vacations on Long Beach Island, New Jersey and Sandy Point, Maine.
She was predeceased in her passing by her son Patrick Ridge, first husband Thomas F. Ridge, her second husband Christian E. Baggesen, her sister Mae McClutchy and brother James McDowell. She was also predeceased by her Aunt Mamie and Aunt Bridgie who raised her. She is survived by her daughter Maureen Ridge, a sister in law Patricia Courtney and many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her loving companion, Beau, who was never far from her side.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 10:00 in Christ the King Church, Sumter Ave., Guilderland. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the church from 9-10 a.m. Thursday. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, New York. To leave a message of condolence for the family, or view or print a prayer card, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.