Obituaries

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John M. Nealon

COLONIE – John M. Nealon of Colonie, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at St. Peter’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  Mr. Nealon was born in Albany, and lived in Colonie his whole life.  He served in the U.S. Navy Reserves for a time, and was employed by Tobin First Prize in West Albany for many years.  He later was employed by Equity Meats in ...   Read complete obituary here  

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Sonya Morales Pagan

ALBANY – Sonya Morales Pagan, 51, of Albany, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Albany Medical Center.  Sonya was born in Puerto Rico, but lived most of her life in the Bronx and in Albany.  She was beloved by everyone she met for her humor, her simple goodness, and her unbridled love.  Sonya is survived by her children Tina, Shavon, Robert, Sergio, ...   Read complete obituary here  

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Mary C. Dawson

Mary C. Dawson

ALBANY – Mary Christopher Dawson, 90, of Albany, died Monday, May 6, 2013 at St. Peter’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  Mary was born in Schenectady, but lived in Albany since childhood.  She was employed for a time by the Montgomery Ward store in Menands, and then took time to raise her children.  She later was employed by Norstar Bank ...   Read complete obituary here  

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Catherine Louis

ALBANY – Catherine Louis, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn surrounded by her loving family.  Catherine was born on March 17, 1918 in Attleboro, MA.  A few years later, she and her family moved to Waterbury, CT, where she graduated from Wilby High School in 1937.  The following year she married George ...   Read complete obituary here  

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Milda Betins

Milda Betins

CRARYVILLE – Milda Betins (ne Jankowskis) died peacefully at Pinehaven Nursing Home on April 30,       2013 following complications from a fall.  She was surrounded by her family.  Milda was born in Vidzeme, Latvia on November 19, 1919, the eldest daughter of Janis and Emilja Jankowskis (ne Bambis).  After graduating Priekulu Vidusskola ...   Read complete obituary here  

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Patrick J. Carberry

ROCKWOOD – Patrick J. Carberry, 51, of Rockwood, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at his home.  He was an autobody repairman and owner of Pat’s Autobody in Rockwood. Patrick is survived by his significant other Norma Jean Myers; his son Gerald O. Carberry of Altamont; his parents Gerald O. Carberry and Beverly Culm Carberry; his former wife Debbie ...   Read complete obituary here  

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Joseph Mathew

ALBANY – Joseph Mathew, 67, of Albany, died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at his home.  Mr. Mathew was born in India, but had lived in Albany since 1977.  He was employed by the New York State Education Department for many years.  Mr. Mathew is survived by his beloved wife Soosamma Mathew; his son Joseph Mathew (Preethy) of Congers; his sister Mariamma ...   Read complete obituary here  

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Rita F. Butler

Rita F. Butler

ALBANY – Rita F. Butler died peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2013.  Born in New York City, Rita was a resident of Albany for over thirty years.  She is survived by two sons, Robert (Sharon Olsen), and Brian (Skip Geel); and by three beloved grandchildren, Elizabeth, Ryan and Emily. A service will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western ...   Read complete obituary here  

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W. Michael Losinger

ALBANY – W. Michael Losinger, 72, died suddenly Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at home.  Born in Elmira, NY, Mike was a graduate of Southside High School and then the University of Tulsa; he received a Masters in Divinity at Colgate Rochester Divinity School.  Mike had a long and varied career: as Youth Director in the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester ...   Read complete obituary here  

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James J. Klee

ALBANY – James J. Klee, 89, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital after a courageous battle with liver cancer.  Jim was born in Cohoes on July 15, 1923.  He served in World War II as a staff sergeant with the 114th Army Airways Communication Systems Squadron receiving three medals ...   Read complete obituary here  

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