Obituaries

ALBANY – Francis “Frank” H. Keller, 84, of Albany, NY, passed away on April 6, 2019 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital after a long battle with chronic illness. Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of Francis A. and Florence (Smith) Keller. Frank and his wife Peggy lived on Long Island until 1998 when they relocated...

ALBANY – Joan Simonin Joyce left this life peacefully and with characteristic humor on April Fool’s Day knowing she had enjoyed a well lived life, surrounded with the warmth and godspeed wishes of her loved ones.

Joan arrived March 29, 1923, a first generation American born to Amedee Simonin of France and Bertha Verenne of Belgium in Albany’s West End....

ALBANY – John J. “Jack” Willey, 81, of Clifton Park, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019.  John was born in Albany, and lived in various places while growing up, but lived most of his life in the Capital District.  He served in the U.S. Army National Guard and in the U.S. Navy.  He was a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic...

ALBANY – Joseph Cahill, 82, of Albany, NY, on Monday, March 25, 2019.  Joseph was born to Irish immigrant parents, and spent his entire life in Albany, except for several years in the U.S. Navy.  He drove a truck as a member of the Teamsters Union for many years.  He leaves behind beloved sister Kathleen Cahill Smith of Rye, NY;...

ALBANY – Joseph M. Lapetina, 95, of Albany, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019, after a lengthy illness.  Joe was born in New York City, but lived most of his life in Albany. Joseph was the son of the late Mauro and Rosa Lapetina.

Joe was predeceased by his cherished wife of 63 years, Mary Gaffney Lapetina. He was...

GUILDERLAND – Marie L. Gianatasio, 78, of Guilderland, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019.  Marie was born in the Bronx, the daughter of the late John and Louise Musella.  She was a graduate of Hunter College, and was employed by the New York State Departments of Labor and Civil Service.  She and her family moved from the Bronx to...

GUILDERLAND – John F. Walsh, Jr., 59, of Guilderland, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019.  John was born in Rockville Center, NY, the son of the late John F. Walsh, Sr. and Margaret Mulholland Walsh.  His family moved to Guilderland when he was a child.  He was a graduate of Guilderland High School, Hudson Valley Community College, and Clarkson...

ALBANY – John B. Bolognino, 68, of Albany, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, March 3, 2019.  John was born in Albany, the son of Mary Caricari Bolognino, and the late Carl Bolognino.  He was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School, and was employed by the New York State Senate for over twenty five years. ...

SLINGERLANDS – Robert L. Ecuyer, 82, of Slingerlands, passed away peacefully late Saturday, February 16, 2019.  Known to his family and friends as Bob, he was born on December 30, 1936 in Albany, New York, where he grew up and lived.  He was employed for many years by the NYS Dept. of Transportation, and later by the former State Emergency...

ALBANY – Susan Elizabeth Sayers Rogers, 76, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.  Susan was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Suzanna Sayers.  She lived for a time in New Rochelle, but lived most of her life in Albany.  She was employed by the State of New York.

Susan is survived by...

ROTTERDAM – Deborah Ann (O’Connor) Marino, 65, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away January 21st 2019, surrounded by 3 generations of her loving family members and friends, at St. Peters Hospital in Albany, NY.  Even her beloved dog, Rockne, was able to be with her at the hospital during her final days, which brought her tremendous comfort and happiness.  Debbie was...

ALBANY – John Andrew Miskewicz, Sr., 83, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  Son of Andrew and Anna, he was born in Albany and a lifelong resident.  He was employed by Graves & Rodgers, Freihofer’s Baking Company, and CDTA.  He made many happy memories during summer vacations with his family in Rye, New Hampshire, and was...

KINGSTON – Rodney Patrick Seebode, 47, of Kingston, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 3, 2019.  Rodney was born and raised in Catskill.  He was a graduate of Greenville High School, and worked as a Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technician.  He was a devoted fan of the New York Yankees and of the New York Jets.

Rodney is survived...

GUILDERLAND – Helen M. Rado Vanetti, 100, of Guilderland, NY, died Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home, Albany.  Born in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Katherine Naprawa Rado.  Helen attended Troy Schools and the Albany Comptometer School.  She was employed by the Albany Felt Company and later retired...

ALBANY – Frances Miriam (Egan) Benson passed away at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, after a long illness. She was 91.  Frances was born in Chazy, New York to the late Doris (MacKenney) and John W. Egan. She was raised in Dannemora, New York. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 1963 from...

ALBANY – Frederick Farrand, 70, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at the Albany County Nursing Home.  Frederick was born in Albany and lived here all his life.  He was employed by the Albany County Dept. of Social Services.

Frederick was predeceased by his parents H. Frances Cain Farrand, and Robert I. Farrand, and by his brothers...

ALBANY – Anthony E. “Nino” Crisafulli, 86, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, with his family by his side.  Nino was born in Albany and lived here all his life.  He was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School, and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  He later graduated from Siena College, and co-founded...

ALBANY – Harold D. “Hal” Stephens, 96, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2018, at the Teresian House.  Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late Harold D. Stephens, Sr. and Mary Gilkerson Stephens.  He was a lifelong resident of Albany, and a graduate of the former Vincentian Institute.  He proudly served in the...

ALBANY –  Marion D. Luther Pezzulo, 96, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at St. Peter’s Nursing & Rehab.  Marion was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Ernest and Marion Nead Luther.  She lived in Albany nearly all her life, and graduated from the Cathedral Academy.  She lived in Arlington, VA, during World War II,...

DELMAR – George Frommer, 97, died peacefully on December 13, 2018. Born in Albany on November 26, 1921, he was the son of George and Ida Frommer. George was a devoted husband and father and last worked for the Agway Corporation in Albany.

As a member of the Greatest Generation, George served bravely in the Army Engineer Corp in Europe...