Joseph J. Lue, Sr.
June 29, 2010
GUILDERLAND – Joseph James Lue, Sr., 63, of Guilderland, died at his home Saturday, June 26, 2010 due to complications from diabetes. Joe was born in Albany, the son of the late Nicholas P. and Helen C. Lue. He was a graduate of the Sage Colleges, and was employed for many years by the NY State Higher Education Services Corp. until his retirement. He was a communicant of St. Madeline Sophie Church in Guilderland, where he was a former member of the church choir.
Mr. Lue is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Joanne V. Marino Lue; his sons Joseph J. Lue, Jr. (Carrie) of Latham, and Nicholas J. Lue (Sarah Waite) of Latham; his brothers Ronald J. Lue of Albany, and Paul C. Lue (Joanne) of Amsterdam; his grandchildren Daniel, James, Isabella Grace, and Kellen Lue; his mother-in-law Grace Marino Cataldo of Ballston Lake; his brothers and sisters-in-law John Marino (Mary) and Rosanne Greenwood (Charles) of Ballston Lake; and by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Thursday morning at 9:00, and from there to St. Madeline Sophie Church, 3500 Carman Road in Guilderland at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Because of Joe’s deep devotion to animals, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204. To leave a message of condolence for the family, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com .
Glendon S. “Glen” Henry
June 26, 2010
ALBANY – Glendon S. “Glen” Henry, 85, of Guilderland and Punta Gorda, FL, died Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Stratton DVA Medical Center in Albany. Mr. Henry was born in Rumford, ME, but lived most of his life in the Capital District. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a TBM Avenger gunner. Later he was employed by Livermore Chevrolet and Don Allen Chevrolet in Albany, and then operated his own shop Glen Henry’s Autobody. He was a charter member of the Guilderland Elks, the DAV, the Altamont VFW, and in Florida the Blind Veterans Association. He also was a member of the North Bethlehem Fire Dept., the Independent Autobody Association, and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He was active in the Upper Western Independent Little League, and his autobody shop was a team sponsor. He was a communicant of Christ the King Church in Guilderland, where he served as a church usher and was a member of the church bowling league. He also served as an usher for Fr. Ralph DiOrio’s Apostolate of Divine Mercy and Healing.
Mr. Henry is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 65 years, Jane T. Burriesi Henry; his children Glendon Henry (Bernadette), Mary Ellen Henry (Toni), Michael Henry (Margaret), Jeanne Fass (Peter), and Patricia Cole (Gary); his grandchildren Mary Simpson (Dave), Greg Henry (Roni), Jessica Sadaka (Daniel), Carolyn Abate (Frank), Andrea, Kim and Michele Fass, and Andrew Cole; his great grandchildren Cody, Frankie, Angelica, Nicholas, Sammy, Gabriel, Gregory, Kaitlin and Elijah; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings John Henry, Vicki Desormeau, Irene Kindlon, Avala Shongood and Patricia Chapman.
The Henry family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of the VA hospital floors 9b and c, and the Atria Shaker staff for the compassionate care they provided Mr Henry.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Wednesday morning at 9:30, and from there to Christ the King Church, Sumpter Ave., Guilderland at 10:30. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. The parish family of Christ the King Church will gather at 4:30 pm Tuesday in the funeral home for a service of prayer and remembrance. All are welcome. 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. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850-5168 designated for the Stratton VA Medical Center Fisher House, or to the Blinded Veterans Association Florida Regional Group, 3801 Coco Grove Ave., Miami, FL 33133.
Frances U. Allen
June 9, 2010
ALBANY – Frances U. Allen, 77, of Albany, while surrounded by her loving family was carried to heaven in the arms of the angels on Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Born August 25, 1932 to Biagio Burometto and Angela Papa, the youngest of six. Fran grew up and attended school at St John’s in the Albany South End fondly known as “Little Italy”. She began her love of people while helping to run her father’s store, “Burometto’s Food Mart” on Green St. She met and married her one and only love, Kenneth Allen in 1952 and rejoiced in the birth of their only child in 1957. During their life together they bought and operated the former “Hide-a-way” on Rt 4 in East Greenbush until Ken’s tragic demise in an automobile accident in 1960. Being the strong woman she was, Fran picked herself up and went on to build a wonderful, fulfilling life for herself and her daughter. Prior to her retirement Fran worked as a manager for the IRS in Latham. After retirement Fran’s management abilities branched out to benefit her church, All Saints Catholic Church (the former St Margaret Mary’s) in Albany. There Fran organized the very first garage sale which over the years blossomed into one of the biggest financial aids to the church community. She was also proud to get her beloved “Granny Squares” off the ground. These remarkable women have outfitted numerous needy groups around the city with sweaters, blankets, hat, mittens or anything requested. If it could be crafted, her “Granny’s” would figure out how to get it done. Even during her illness she was so happy to know her “Granny’s” were going strong and would long after she was gone. Left to mourn her departure are her daughter Barbara and her son-in-law Art Dougall, who no matter what could make her laugh even at the worst of times. Her two granddaughters Angela and Lindsay whom she really believed the world revolved around. And the other important “little man” in her life, her great-grandson Kenny. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended families. Fran was predeceased by her brothers Frank (Tony), Vincent (Jimmy), Charles (Charlie), Mario and one sister Mary Robelotto.
The family would like to send a special thank you to her friends Kay Shaughnessy, Terry Girzone, Lois Leikhim and countless others whose visits throughout her short illness kept her spirit strong. Right up to the day she passed she looked forward to all the cards, calls and blessings she received. Also, a special thanks to the on-call nurses at the Community Hospice who offered their support during the difficult times, but mostly to her nurse Bernadette, and her caregiver Tiara who treated her with such tender, loving ways the family will be forever grateful.
In keeping with Fran’s giving ways, she has made an anatomical gift to Albany Medical College therefore there will be no viewing. In lieu of flowers Fran has asked donations be made in her name to The Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205. A memorial mass will be celebrated at All Saints Catholic Church on Homestead St., Albany at 9:30 AM on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Immediately following will be a “Celebration of Life” at the Italian American Community Center. All are invited to attend and share stories of this incredible woman. Interment of Fran’s ashes will be at a later date beside her husband at Calvary Cemetery in Glenmont. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com .