Shirley S. Caprood
October 31, 2010
ALBANY – Shirley S. Swart Caprood, 89, of Albany, died Sunday, October 31, 2010 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Mrs. Caprood was born in Albany, and lived here most of her life. She was employed by the Montgomery Ward department store, and later by the Rose & Kiernan Insurance Co. in Albany. She was a dedicated and loving mother raising her five children and caring for and spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and reading. She was loved by all who knew her.
Mrs. Caprood was predeceased by her husband Philip J. Caprood. She is survived by her children Barbara Wood (David Wemple) of Albany, Beth Hunter (Donald) of Bolingbrook, IL, Philip Caprood (Karen Susan) of Colonie, Christine Chavez (Raul) of Willits, CA, and David Caprood (Jerry Cheruka) of Norfolk, VA; her sisters Linda Zampier (John) of Westmere, and Beth Trimble of Suffolk, VA; her grandchildren Jennifer Maynard (Jason), Thomas Caprood, Rebecca Hunter, Matthew Hunter (Chelsea), Michael Wood, Lauren Cheruka, and Daniel Blake; her great grandchildren Skylar and Remy Maynard; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Nelson Swart. In Mom’s words: “There,” my work on earth is done.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Thursday morning after 10:00. Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Valery N. Siniapkin
October 15, 2010
ALBANY – Valery N. Siniapkin, 86, of Albany, died Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Saratoga Hospital. Mr. Siniapkin was born in Albany, and lived here most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II on the Manhattan Project, and after the war returned to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to complete his engineering degree in 1946. He was employed for many years as a teacher and licensed professional engineer. He taught at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Clarkson University, and served as a building construction engineering inspector for the New York State Dept. of Mental Hygiene. He also was an avid bird watcher and a hunter.
Mr. Siniapkin was predeceased by his wife Maria Goettling Siniapkin. He is survived by his sons George Siniapkin M.D. of Saratoga Springs, and John Siniapkin (Colleen) of Clifton Park; his brother Serge Siniapkin (Shirley) of Mt. Morris, NY; and by his grandchildren Alyssa, Matthew and Arielle Siniapkin.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Monday morning at 10:00, and from there to the interment at Memory Gardens in Colonie. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Sunday from 4-7 p.m. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.