Muriel B. Sunkin
July 24, 2010
ALBANY – Muriel B. Sunkin, 85, of Albany, formerly of Clifton Park, died Friday, July 23, 2010. Mrs. Sunkin was born in Brooklyn and lived in West Hartford, Connecticut until moving to Clifton Park. Her great pleasures in life were her family, as well as art, literature and film.
Mrs. Sunkin was predeceased by her husband David Sunkin, M.D., and her aunt Liby Pargament. She is survived by her sons and their wives Joel Sunkin, Ph.D. (Beth) of Brentwood, CA, Arthur Sunkin, M.D. (Susan) of Loudonville, and Matthew Sunkin (Sandra) of Sterling, VA; her grandchildren Rebecca Sunkin, Jonathan Sunkin (Kelley), Elisabeth, Hilary and Alexander Sunkin, and Jessica and Emily Sunkin; and her brothers Michael and Richard Pargament.
Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, NY. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com .
Dorothy A. Brosnan
July 23, 2010
ALBANY – Dorothy A. Brosnan, 76, of Sleepy Hollow Lake and Guilderland, died Thursday, July 22, 2010 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Mrs. Brosnan was born in Albany, and lived here most of her life until retiring to Sleepy Hollow Lake in 1988. During her childhood she loved spending summers with her family at Tupper Lake. She was employed for many years by the New York State Dept. of Civil Defense, and for several years in other state departments. She was a member of the Garden Club of Sleepy Hollow Lake, and was a communicant of the former St. Margaret Mary’s Church in Albany, Christ the King Church in Guilderland and St. Patrick’s Church in Athens.
Mrs. Brosnan was predeceased by her husband Charles G. Brosnan. She is survived by her son Cornelius E. Brosnan and his wife Peggy of Guilderland; and her granddaughter Lydia Rose Brosnan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Christ the King Church, Sumter Ave., Guilderland, Monday morning at 11:00. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany from 9-10:30 a.m. Monday. The parish family of Christ the King Church will gather at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home for a service of prayer and remembrance. All are welcome. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205; or to the Christ the King Church Building Fund, 20 Sumter Ave., Albany, NY 12203. To leave a message of condolence for the family, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Concetta M. “Connie” Carnevale
July 22, 2010
ALBANY – Concetta M. “Connie” Carnevale, 99, of Albany, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the Teresian House, Albany just four weeks before her 100th birthday. Mrs. Carnevale was born in Albany and lived here all her life. She was employed by Niagara Mohawk in Albany, and was an active communicant of the former St. Margaret Mary’s Church in Albany where she was a member of the Rosary Society. She also served as a volunteer for the Red Cross at both the V.A. hospital in Albany and the Ann Lee Home in Colonie.
Mrs. Carnevale was predeceased by her husband Generoso N. “Gene” Carnevale, and her son Bernard P. Carnevale. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Rudinski of Venice, CA; her son David Carnevale (Mary) of Guilderland; her sister Josephine “Pippy” Thompson of Albany; her grandchildren Peter Zounes, Lauren Pagnier, and Richelle Rudinski; her great grandson Edward Brown; and by several cousins, brothers and sisters in law, and many nieces and nephews.
The Carnevale family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks for all the loving care given to their mother by the nurses, aides and staff of the Teresian House 3rd floor B wing.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 9:30 in All Saints Catholic Church (formerly St. Margaret Mary’s Church), Homestead St., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany Saturday morning after 8:00. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Albany. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Teresian House, 200 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12203. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Ray E. Barnard
July 13, 2010
ALBANY – Ray E. Barnard, 72, of Albany, died Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the Teresian House. Mr. Barnard was born in Auburn, NY, and lived much of his life in Cayuga, NY before coming to Albany in 1986. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and was employed as a carpenter and construction supervisor for the Currier Construction Co. He also was a member of the Cayuga Fire Department.
Mr. Barnard is survived by his wife Leslie A. Barnard and her four children and their son Justin Barnard of Schenectady; his sister Joan Diefendorf of Arizona; and by six grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Infant of Prague Chapel, Teresian House, 200 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment services will be held at a later date in the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of NENY, 4 Pine West Plaza, Albany, NY 12205. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hans Funeral Home, Albany. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Diane T. Buchanan
July 11, 2010
ALBANY – Diane Tidings Buchanan, 52, of Albany, died Saturday, July 10, 2010 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Diane was born in Albany and lived here all her life. She was a graduate of Mater Dei College in Ogdensburg, and was employed for a time by CHP. More recently she served as the practice manager for Cornea Consultants of Albany.
Diane is survived by her husband Robert L. Buchanan; her son Michael R. Buchanan; her mother Joan K. Lill Tidings; her stepdaughter Erin Lopez (Derek); her sister Donna Tidings; her brother John T. Tidings (Denise); her sister in law Ellen Tidings; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father James J. Tidings and her brother David J. Tidings.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Wednesday morning at 9:15, and from there to the Parish of Mater Christi (formerly St. Catherine of Siena Church), Hurst Ave., Albany at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be held privately at a later date in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Ste. 1, Albany, NY 12211. To leave a message of condolence for the family, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
John F. O’Donnell, Esq.
July 8, 2010
GUILDERLAND – John F. O’Donnell, Esq., 83, an attorney who believed in the elegant logic of the law even as he pursued a philosopher’s quest to plumb the unfathom-able, died suddenly at home Monday, July 5, 2010. He had spent the Fourth of July executing swan dives off the springboard at the town pool. It was part of his annual summer ritual at Tawasentha Park, where he was on a first-name basis with the staff. He swam with his grandchildren there and managed to dip into Kant or Kierkegaard during breaks in the shade. O’Donnell, who was known as Jack, was also a passionate scholar and lifelong learner. At the time of his death, he was pursuing an extended course of independent study. He was currently studying the writings of Thomas Merton with Jeanne Wiley, associate professor of philosophy at The College of Saint Rose. O’Donnell had audited most of Wiley’s classes and a dozen more at Saint Rose in the years since his retirement. With a quiet, self-deprecating manner, O’Donnell was at peace in his core convictions. He never wavered in his bedrock faith as a devout Roman Catholic, in his devotion to his beloved wife and large family and in his abiding faith that a night at the movies and a Peppermint Pattie could sweeten almost any taste of sadness that life offered. He was a devoted husband and father, loving grandfather and uncle, true friend and wise counselor who will be remembered fondly. O’Donnell was born in Buffalo on May 30, 1927. While still a teenager, he served in the Navy during World War II aboard the aircraft carrier USS Princeton. After his military service, he attended St. Bonaventure University before earning a bachelor’s degree from Canisius College. He earned his law degree from the University of Buffalo and entered private practice with the Buffalo firm of Condon, Klocke, Ange & O’Donnell. He moved from Buffalo to the Capital Region in 1968 and served as a deputy commissioner with the state Division of the Lottery. He later joined the state Legislative Bill Drafting Commission, where he worked as a bill drafter who rendered the ideas of legislators into the precise legal language that could withstand floor debate and possible court challenges. He also penned scores of official proclamations, a skill that served him well in sprinkling his speeches at family milestones with a well-placed “whereas.” He practiced faith in action and served as an usher and Eucharistic minister at Our Lady of Angels Church in Albany and later at St. Madeleine Sophie Church in Guilderland, where he and his wife were communicants. He was also a former president of both the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (Third Order) in Schenectady and the Auxiliary of the St. Joseph’s Missionary Society, Mill Hill, in Guilderland. His memberships included the Legion of Mary, the Jewish-Catholic Dialogue and the American Legion.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Charlotte O’Donnell. He was the father of Ann (Michael) Carroll of Brunswick, Mary (Paul) Grondahl of Guilderland, Sheila O’Donnell of Paris, France, John (Julia) O’Donnell of Thornton, Pa. and Timothy O’Donnell of Albany. He was the grandfather of Samuel, Raphael, Caroline, Ryan, Jack and Mark. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Helen O’Donnell of Buffalo, and his brothers, Richard and Robert.
Calling hours will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Madeleine Sophie Church, 3500 Carman Road in Guilderland. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands. Donations may be made in O’Donnell’s memory to the Discalced Carmelites of Rochester, 1931 W. Jefferson Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534. To leave a message of condolence in an online guest book, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.hansfuneralhome.com .
Elinor A. Fox
July 6, 2010
ALBANY – It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother Elinor Austin Fox at age 83 on Sunday, July 4, 2010 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Elinor was born in Troy, NY to the late Edwin Austin and Ella Downs. She attended Vincentian Institute in Albany, and in September 1946 she married John B. Fox from Albany where her eight children were born and raised. Throughout her life, she was a dedicated caregiver to her family including her mother. Through example, Elinor taught her children to be loving, responsible and hard-working. We will always cherish everything she taught us.
She loved to play the piano and had a beautiful voice. Elinor also loved to exercise her mind every morning with the crossword puzzles, jumble and cryptoquip. Sundays were a special day when the Scrabble Challenge would begin after church with her loving family. On the quiet afternoons, she enjoyed painting and has a wonderful display of art throughout her home which is treasured by her family. In the late 1970’s, Elinor worked for the NYS Department of Lottery and Teacher’s Retirement. After retirement, Elinor and John spent several years in Deerfield Beach, Florida. After the passing of her husband, she returned to Albany to be closer to her children. She was the adored mother of Susan Miller (Stewart) of Las Vegas, Nevada; John A. Fox (Patricia) of Guilderland, NY; Paula Fox-Murphy of Troy, NY; Edwin Fox (Lora) of Latham, NY; Mary Ellen Macri (John) of Averill Park, NY; Paul E. Fox (Paula) of Loudonville, NY; Elinor McDermott (Tom) of East Greenbush, NY and Lisa Zarzycki of Rensselaer, NY. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren (Susan Sherr, Matthew Fraley, Tina Coughlin, Anthony Fox, Erin and Drew Fox and Michael and Joseph McDermott) and 4 great grandchildren.
Her family would like to extend a special thank you to Albany Medical Center Hospital Pulmonary Department, most especially Dr. Thomas Smith and Marva George, who provided many years of outstanding care and compassion. For those who desire, memorial contributions can be made in memory of Elinor Fox to the Pulmonary Department at Albany Medical Center, c/o Albany Medical Center Foundation, P.O. Box 8928, Albany, NY 12208.
Please come and celebrate Elinor’s life with us on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Avenue, Albany, NY from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 9th at 9:30 a.m. in All Saints Catholic Church (the former St. Margaret Mary’s Church), Homestead St., Albany, NY (behind CVS). Relatives and friends are invited. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com .
Mary Coppolino
July 3, 2010
ALBANY – Mary Coppolino, 95, of Albany, died Friday, July 2, 2010 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her family. Mrs. Coppolino was born in Chatham, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Chiartano Scarano. She lived most of her life in Albany, and was employed for a time as a glove inspector at the Ashe Manufacturing Co. in Rensselaer. She also was a communicant of the former St. Margaret Mary’s Church, and was very active in parish activities including the Rosary Society and the Seniors. She was a member of the Italian American Community Center in Albany, and the American Italian Heritage Association in Albany.
Mrs. Coppolino was predeceased by her husband Joseph Coppolino. She is survived by her sister Camille Malm (Carl Malm, Sr.) of Vienna, VA; her nieces and nephews Carl Malm, Jr. of Vienna, VA, Kenneth Malm (Nancy) of Bethesda, MD, Pamela Malm Emmet (Francis Xavier) of Germantown, MD, John Scarano, Jr. of Colonie, Steven L. Scarano of Colonie, Margaret Scarano Morin (James) of Ocala, FL, Santa Coppolino Pasquini of Albany, and Ann Coppolino Sweeney (William) of Delanson; and by many great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Louis J. Scarano, John J. Scarano, and Lawrence R. Scarano; and by her sister Lucy Scarano Schilipote.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Thursday morning at 8:45, and from there to All Saints Catholic Church (formerly St. Margaret Mary’s Church), Homestead St., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of the Guilderland Center Nursing Home, Our Lady of Mercy Life Center and Hospice Inn for the wonderful care they provided Mrs. Coppolino. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.