Frank X. Ryan
February 25, 2010
ALBANY – Frank X. Ryan, II, 84, of Albany, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at his home. Mr. Ryan was born in Albany, the son of the late Francis X. and Maude Richer Ryan. He lived here all his life. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, owned and operated the State Insulation Co. in Albany for many years, and later was employed by the Morgan Linen Co. and the Albany County Nursing Home.
Mr. Ryan is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 63 years Margaret O’Connell Ryan; his children Donna Lounello (Tony) of Slingerlands, Joan Murray (Ronald) of Albany, Frank X. Ryan, III (Rebecca) of New York, Margaret Primero (Butch) of Castleton, Patrick Ryan (MaryAnn) of Guilderland, and Anthony Ryan (Michelle) of Slingerlands; his grandchildren Nicole Lounello, Tony Lounello, Jr., Ronald Murray (Rebecca), Christopher Murray (Kristina), Joseph Murray (Jill Treacy), Patrick and Megan Ryan, and Taylor and Sydney Ryan; and his great grandchildren Lauren and Braeden Murray. He was predeceased by his brothers John, Joseph and Frederick Ryan.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Monday morning at 8:45, and from there to Mater Christi Church (formerly St. Catherine of Siena Church), Hurst Ave., Albany at 9:30. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Sunday from 2-6 p.m. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205. 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.
Frank Casatelli
February 23, 2010
ALBANY – Francesco “Frank” Casatelli, 86, of McKownville, entered into eternal peace Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Stratton DVA Medical Center in Albany. Frank was born May 23, 1923 to Pietro & Enrichetta Nardone Casatelli in the Bronx, NY. He was raised in the Bronx and Brooklyn, but lived in McKownville for over 59 years. He was a decorated veteran of World War II, and proudly served his country in an army special forces unit in the Philippines. He was employed by the New York Telephone Co., and by the Marble & Tilesetters Union, then became president of Manhattan Tile Co. and later Capital District Tile Co. Frank was a member of the Albany Elks and the Albany Yacht Club, and for over 59 years a member of the McKownville Fire Dept., serving through the ranks and as commissioner for six terms. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Hudson-Mohawk Volunteer Firefighters Assn., and was recognized as firefighter of the year. He also served his community by volunteering at several nursery schools and special ed classes, and was a cub scout leader. Frank also enjoyed hunting and boating, but most of all he cherished his family.
Frank is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Jane Hunter Casatelli; his daughter Lorraine V. Casatelli-Morse (Jerry Morse, Jr.) of Coeymans Hollow; his daughter in law Felicia Casatelli-Ballard; his granddaughters Larissa (Jared Wells), Rheanne and Kallian Morse Coeymans Hollow; his grandson Franklin Casatelli, McKownville; great-granddaughter Adisyn Taylor Wells, Coeymans Hollow; his brother Fred Casatelli; his dear friend Michael Burns; and by many nieces, nephews and an extended family of friends. Frank was predeceased by his loving son Billy and his brothers Al, Faust and Michael Casatelli, and his sisters Mary Gabarino, Carole Pascucci and Rita Lomascolo.
Frank’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all the doctors, nurses, aides and staff at the VA Hospital for the care they provided, they are truly angels walking among us.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Friday at a time to be announced. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Albany. In keeping with Frank’s giving to others those who wish may make memorial contributions to the McKownville Fire Dept., 1250 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203 or the Stratton DVA Hospital, 113 Holland 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 .
William G. “Bill” Hart
February 19, 2010
ALBANY – William G. “Bill” Hart, 56, of Albany, died suddenly Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at his home. Bill was born in Albany and lived here all his life. Bill graduated from Guilderland High School and was employed for many years at the Menands Workshop. He also was a communicant of All Saints Catholic Church and the former St. Margaret Mary’s Church.
Bill is survived by his brother and sister in law Paul V. Hart and Eileen T. Hart of Slingerlands; by his nephews Paul and Brian Hart; and by many friends and neighbors. He was predeceased by his mother Marcia Davis Hart, his grandmother Antoinette Davis and his great-aunt Helen Schreck.
My brother had the biggest heart and was the kindest most thoughtful person I ever knew. He touched many lives throughout his life and was always there for you. Bill never complained or asked for anything. Every time he spoke to anyone he would ask how are you doing, how’s the family, how’s the kids, how’s business? Bill lived in his neighborhood for so long everyone knew him and he was a companion and friend to all. Billy also had the sharpest memory and could remember things from many years ago that would just surprise you. He loved telling stories about events that happened in the past and could always tell you who was related to whom. He would never forget a birthday, anniversary or any other occasion and was the first to give a card or some small token of affection even if he didn’t know you. The world was a better place for having Bill Hart for as long as he was here. His family, friends and neighborhood will miss him dearly, as he was highly successful in life with his warm and caring ways.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Monday morning at 8:45, and from there to All Saints Catholic Church at 9:30. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Sunday from 3-6 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery. 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.
Elizabeth B. Fahd
February 17, 2010
ALBANY – Elizabeth B. Fahd, 89, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at St. Peter’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born January 23, 1921, she was a lifelong resident of Albany. She was the daughter of the late Edward T. and Alice Humphrey Bonville. She enjoyed gardening and spent her life as a devoted wife and mother. She also was a communicant of Mater Christi Church (formerly St. Catherine of Siena Church).
Mrs. Fahd is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Charles F. Fahd; her children Charles F. Fahd, II (Susan) of Massena, NY, and Mary Anne McDonald (Keith) of Albany; her cherished grandchildren Meaghan, Jonathan and Francesca Fahd of Massena, NY, and Abigail McDonald of Albany; and by many nieces, nephews, and longtime friends. She was predeceased by her eleven brothers and sisters Marion Neilen, Harold Bonville, Gertrude Alice Bonville, Clifford and Clayton Bonville, Elsie Goddard, Edward Bonville, Frances Bonville, Winifred Elsbree, Kenneth Bonville, and Dolores Sauer.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Saturday morning at 8:15, and from there to Mater Christi Church, Hurst Ave., Albany where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Friday from 4-6 p.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimers Association of NENY, 85 Watervliet Ave., Albany, NY 12206; or to the Massena Memorial Hospital Foundation, 1 Hospital Dr., Massena, NY 13662. 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.
Mary M. O’Leary
February 17, 2010
ALBANY – Mary M. O’Leary, 78, of Slingerlands, went to eternal rest on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. O’Leary was born in Glenties, Co. Donegal, Ireland, the daughter of the late James Cunningham and Susan Byrne Cunningham. Mary made the long voyage across the sea at the tender age of 21. Mary loved her homeland and would often tell stories of growing up in Ireland and the fun times she would share with her beloved Mother and many friends. She would often say that although at times they faced adversity, she had a happy childhood, enjoying a simple of a way of life growing up in Ireland. Mary settled in Albany and raised her family. She always cherished the many friendships she made while living at Marie Rose Manor.
Mary was steadfast in her religion and her faith in the Lord. She was a communicant of the former Holy Cross Church and St. Catherine of Siena Church in Albany. Mary had a very strong work ethic and was employed for many years by the Little Sisters of the Poor, and by the New York State Office of General Services, from which she retired in 1996.
Mary was predeceased by her brothers John and Patrick Cunningham. Mrs. O’Leary is survived by her children Kevin J. O’Leary (Susan), Patricia Currado (Edward), and Susan Eason (Michael); her former husband Joseph O’Leary; and her grandchildren Mary Allison O’Leary, and Hailey, Hannah, and Holly Eason. More than anything else, Mary thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family and always looked forward to their fun visit together. Sometimes this involved making long journeys, however she always managed to make a new friend along the way. Mary had an infectious spirit with a kind, and gentle soul. She will be greatly missed; but, as she would always tell us when we departed from her, it is now our turn to wish her “safe home”.
Mary’s family would like to express our heartfelt thanks for all the loving care and comfort provided by the staff of both Maplewood Manor nursing home and the D1, Telemetry unit at Saratoga Hospital. Mary loved live entertainment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary’s name to SCMM Maplewood Manor residence special events fund, 149 Ballston Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Saturday morning at 9:45, and from there to Mater Christi Church (formerly St. Catherine of Siena Church), Hurst Ave., Albany at 10:30. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Friday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Lawrence J. Martel
February 17, 2010
ALBANY – Lawrence J. Martel, 68, of Albany, passed away at the Julie Blair Nursing and Rehab Center on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Larry was born in Albany, the son of the late Lorenzo and Loretta Martel, and was a lifetime Albany resident. He spent 40-plus years in the printing industry and retired in 2005. He was an honorary member of the Albany Knights of Columbus #173, the Joseph E. Zaloga Post #1520 and a communicant of All Saints Catholic Church. He was an avid bowler and most enjoyed playing golf with his very special golf friends. Larry will always be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and a proud veteran.
Larry is survived by his wife Patricia Beane Martel; his children Michael Martel (Michelle) and Michele Martel (Doug Muraski); his very special grandsons Cody and Jarod Martel; his sisters Gloria Walton, Shirley Soto, Audrey Hanlon (John), and Yvonne Catalano (Tony); his brothers Paul Martel (Vickie), Harvey Martel (Rose), and Roger Martel (Katherine); his mother-in-law Irene Beane; sister-in-law Phyllis (Fred) Rainville; and many nieces and nephews. Larry was predeceased by two brothers Leo G. (Lorraine) and Raymond Martel.
The family extends their many thanks to the very special caregivers at Julie Blair Nursing and Rehab Center for their support and excellent care; to Albany County Hospice caregivers; to Dr. Earl Zimmerman and Beth Smith-Boivin at the Alzheimer’s Center of Albany Med and the special staff of Bright Horizons at the St. Joseph Provincial House.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Friday morning at 9:15, and from there to All Saints Church (formerly St. Margaret Mary’s Church), Homestead St., Albany at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home today from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in the Gerald H. B. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Those wishing to remember Larry in a special way may send a contribution to the Alzheimer’s Center, c/o Albany Med Foundation, PO Box 8928, Albany, NY 12208 or to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205. 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.
Margaret B. “Margie” Cioffi
February 7, 2010
ALBANY – Margaret Banahan “Margie” Cioffi of Albany died Sunday, February 7, 2010 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Mrs. Cioffi was born in Albany and lived here all her life. She was a communicant of St. James Church in Albany.
Mrs. Cioffi is survived by her beloved husband Michael A. Cioffi; her children Sharon Villamil (Keith) of Ballston Lake, Michael Cioffi (Julie) of Cohoes, Diane Cioffi of Cairo, and Tom Cioffi of Hudson Falls; and by her grandchildren Elizabeth Villamil, Christopher Villamil (Tricia), and Angelique, Nicholas, and Matthew Cioffi.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Wednesday morning at 9:00, and from there to St. James Church, 391 Delaware Ave. at St. James Place, Albany at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. 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.
Barbara M. Nagengast
February 5, 2010
ALBANY – Barbara Ann McGinnis Nagengast, was called to eternal life with our Lord Jesus Christ on February 3, 2010, her family by her side.
She was the loving and supportive wife of Emil J. “Skee” Nagengast Jr. who predeceased her in 1975. She joined her beloved husband on his birthdate. Born on June 28, 1928 in Stamford, CT, she is the daughter of the late Francis E.McGinnis and Martha B. McGinnis. She resided in Albany and attended Our Lady of Angels School and Vincentian Institute. She was a graduate of Pasadena Junior College, California.
Affectionately known as Mud or Bobbie, she was generous with her time contributing to the family’s flower business and spent 17 years as a teacher’s aide at Holy Cross School. Through her life she was the respectful caregiver of many members of the last generation and several friends, and a dog sitter for her “canine grandkids”. Her home was a special place to many and we trust that the house of the Lord has welcomed her now. She will be greatly missed by her best friend Martha “Marty” Denninger, whose stories of the girls date back to their early childhood.
Barbara’s loving legacy has been passed to her children Diane “Susie” M. (Michael Kelly), David K. (Marcie) and Denise “Neicy” A. (Gregory Weinman) and her grandchildren Pamela L. and David S. Nagengast. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Barbara is predeceased by her brothers James E. and Charles B. McGinnis.
Barbara has received the loving care she deserved from her family, and a team of helpers. We would like to thank the girls who gave Mud daily comfort over the past year: Mary, Marcia, Donna, Lisa, Deb and Judy. The compassion shown to her will always be greatly appreciated by those she leaves behind.
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Avenue, Albany, on Friday, February 5th, from 4pm to 8pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at All Saints Catholic Church (formerly St. Margaret Mary’s Church) 1168 Western Ave. at Homestead St., Albany, on Saturday, February 6th, at 12 noon. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Angels cemetery in Colonie. 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.
Helen A. Fisher
February 2, 2010
Fisher, Helen A.
ALBANY – Helen Amelia Fisher, age 94, of Albany, N.Y., died on February 1, 2010, at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. She was a former resident of Kingston and Lake Katrine, NY prior to moving to Albany. She was born on November 23, 1915 in Kingston, N.Y., daughter of the late George and Anna Buboltz Swint. She was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Kingston before moving to Albany and a homemaker all of her life.
Mrs. Fisher was predeceased by her husband, John J. Fisher, who died on January 10, 1988; her beloved son, Gerald A. Fisher; a sister, Regina Brooks; and three brothers, Robert, John and Joseph Swint. Survivors include her daughter, Maureen A. Hornbeck (Robert) of Albany, with whom she made her home; her grandsons, to whom she was a loving and generous grandmother, Steven G. Hornbeck of Albany and Keith R. Hornbeck (Jennifer) of Palm Harbor, Fla.; and her cherished great-granddaughter, Tierney E. Hornbeck of Albany; four sisters, Mary and Dolores Swint, Frances Dougherty, and Dorothy Wells of Kingston; as well as several nephews.
Funeral arrangements are private and will be handled by Hans Funeral Home, Western Avenue, at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Kingston, NY.
Helen’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Guilderland Center Nursing Home for their dedicated care given to our dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. If desired, contributions in her memory may be made to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850-5168, or a charity of your choice.
Poem of Life
Life is but a stopping place,
a pause in what’s to be,
A resting place along the road,
To sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some things,
But never meant to stay.
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know,
For some the journey’s quicker,
For some the journey’s slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We’ll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the Lord.