ALBANY – Francis J. Sgambelluri passed away peacefully with his son and daughter by his side at the Shaker Point Nursing Facility in Colonie, NY on Saturday, August 28th, 2021. Francis was a WWII Vet and fought in Europe with the Third Army under General Patton. Upon honorable discharge he went to work at House of Montaque in Albany, learning the trade and as Upholsterer/Cutter, and later worked at Rothbards in Voorheesville until retirement. He later married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Anna Maniscalco, who passed in 2014. He enjoyed sewing so much that he would make drapes, pillows, and assorted bags for his family and friends. He, also, helped in the family business, The Paramount Lounge in Schenectady, where he worked side by side with his brother Mike.
Francis and Anna raised 2 children, Michael A. Sgambelluri (Judy) of Albany, and Rosemary P. Planz (Ralph) of Altamont. He had 3 cherished grandchildren, Steven M. Sgambelluri (Maureen), Melissa A. Sgambelluri (Jake Woodard), and Ashley A. Planz-Hallenbeck (Darrell Blond). He had 6 great-grandchildren: Brayden, Carter, and Jackson Hallenbeck, Savannah Blond, and Luca and Gabriel Sgambelluri who were the apple of his eye.
Francis was predeceased by his parents Michael A. and Pauline Leone Sgambelluri. His siblings Joseph (Anna) Sgambelluri, Rosemary (George) VanAlstyne, Arthur (Jean) Sgambelluri, and Anthony Sgambelluri. He is survived by his brother Michael (Yvonne) Sgambelluri and Theresa Bonanni (late Vincent) and sister-in-law Grace Sgambelluri. Francis is also survived by devoted niece Kathleen Trapasso, and godchildren Virginia Pezzula and Linda Anagnostoulos and many nieces and nephews.
The family is requesting no flowers, instead, donations suggested to the Veterans Administration Hospital, 133 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 in the name of Francis Sgambelluri. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the VA Hospital Adult Care Program, The Atria of Delmar, and Shaker Point Nursing Facility in Colonie, NY for their superior care during his stay.
Services are entrusted to Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203. Calling hours will be Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 from 9AM-11AM in the funeral home, with mass following at the Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell Street Albany, NY. Entombment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2150 Central Avenue, Schenectady, NY. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Marlene Scanlon
Uncle Frankie’s beautiful smile and infectious giggle will be a wonderful addition to the glory of heaven. My family and I will miss him. Rest In Peace Uncle Frankie.
Julie Tenan
Mike, I send my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad. His obituary reads of a man who loved his family above all and enjoyed his life and talents. Through these gifts he showered blessings on you. May he rest in peace and may you continue to enjoy his memory.
Take care, my friend.
Julie
Debbie maniscalco-conrad
I’ve been reminiscing about all the fun times our families had as kids with uncle Frank and aunt Annie
I will miss you rip ❤️ You are in heaven
Louise Donato
The Women’s Auxiliary of the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society wish to express our condolences to our sister Tess Bonanni and her family on the loss of her brother. Francis. You are in our prayers. A memorial mass will be ordered.
Louise Donato, President
Bill Leicht
Mike and family,
Prayers and love to all.
Saw this too late to attend..
Blessings
Bill Vadney
I was lucky enough to meet Frank in my work at the VA Hospital. I have been there 30 years , worked with many veterans, yet i told Frank that he was my favorite, as he was so kind, friendly and warm. I know he is now with
his wife who his missed so much. it was a great pleasure to know him and i will miss him very much.
Leo and Martha Levy
With fond recollections of the Sgambelluri family from youth soccer in Albany, we send condolences on your loss, even as we are certain that your loving memories will sustain you.
Rosemary Sgambelluri Planz
My Dad was a dedicated family man. He loved to be with his family. He worked hard to support the family doing side jobs as well as his 40 hours a week.
When he retired he was still working with his good friends at Riverside Upholstery well into his 80’s. He enjoyed working with Artie and Louie Parisi. They were long time friends. When Riverside closed he joined the Adult Care Group at VA Hospital for many years. He enjoyed conversing with fellow veterans and many of the employees there.
When COVID hit he was confined to his room at Atria of Delmar. There was no visiting no going out only for dr. Appts and it had to be a necessity. We faced time, waved and chatted thru the window. I think that was the hardest time he endured. He loved to hug and kiss his family. He just couldn’t understand y he could not.
He was a wonderful man, husband dad grandparent and great grandpa . He was a stubborn Italian man and always had to have his way. My heart hurts so much from him not being in my life physically.
I will always have the memory of him tucking me into bed, kissing me bye when he left for work, going with him to deliver furniture, making a surprise visit at his work and always supporting me on decisions even if he didn’t agree.
Dad u r where u want to be and I have to learn to deal with ur absence. Give mom a kiss for me and play nice. Love u truly with all my heart. Your Baby Girl Always. Rosemary
CHERYL MCMULLIN
Mike, my sincere condolence to you and your family, your father will be missed. I will remember him at the store where I visited him as a child and at mass on Sunday. Rest in peace, you are in a better place now.