Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Troy, New York
The obituaries in the Troy area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of New York's history and identity.
Paul J. Hildreth, Sr.
Apr 4, 2024
TROY – Paul J. Hildreth Sr., 75, of Troy, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024 in the comfort of his own home. The son of the late John J. Hildreth Sr. and Mary F. (Bowers) Hildreth, Paul was born on March 11, 1949. Mr. Hildreth was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He received an honorable...
Adelaide M. Belcher
Apr 2, 2024
CLAVERACK – Adelaide M. Belcher, 88, of Claverack, formerly of Hudson, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on April 2, 2024. The daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Pulver) Kenney, Adelaide was born on July 1, 1935 in Germantown, Columbia County, NY. She was raised in Hudson, remaining a lifelong area resident and received her...
James W. Murphy
Apr 1, 2024
SCOTIA – With sorrow, but bittersweet gratitude, the Murphy family announces the passing of our much loved husband, brother, uncle, resigned priest and lifelong social activist on April 1, 2024. Jim passed away peacefully at home after surviving a massive heart attack in late December. Born in Schenectady to Al and Peg Murphy, Jim was the youngest of three brothers....
Patricia S. Meier
Mar 31, 2024
COLONIE – Patricia S. (Pat) Meier, 85, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. The daughter of the late George Schaf and Eve (Domagalski) Taylor , Patricia was born on January 19, 1939 in Albany, and was a lifelong resident of Colonie. Pat enjoyed staying active and tending to her home and gardens. She was an...
Francine M. Barrett
Mar 24, 2024
GLENS FALLS – On Sunday, March 24, 2024, Palm Sunday, Francine M. Barrett, passed away after a long decline. As a young married woman, she worked hard on the Bolster family farm.  She returned to school as an adult and earned her RN degree from Maria College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Fran took tremendous satisfaction in the pursuit of learning,...
Gloria Ruth Dugan
Mar 24, 2024
SLINGERLANDS – Gloria Ruth Dugan passed away peacefully on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Our Lady of Mercy Nursing Home in Guilderland, NY at the age of 102. The youngest daughter of the late Frank and Maisie Brown (nee Gunter) Gloria was born on February 28, 1922 in Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. Born in the north after her family had...
Silvano Delnevo
Mar 23, 2024
CAMBRIDGE – Silvano Delnevo, 72, of Cambridge, NY, formerly of East Northport NY, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on March 23, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 11, 1951 in Porcigatone, Italy to Maria (Tiberini) Delnevo and the late Aldo Delnevo. He was raised in Borgo Val di Taro, Italy,...
Robert Lewis Moore
Mar 22, 2024
SCHENCTADY - A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Robert L. "Lew" Moore, 85, of Schenectady, NY, died at home after a courageous battle with Cancer on March 22, 2024. He was born in Coxsackie, NY in 1938 to Dean Robert Moore and Edna Mae Simpkins, and grew up in Hannacroix, NY. Lew met the love of his life, Joan...
Séamus Gallagher
Mar 21, 2024
EAST GREENBUSH – Séamus Gallagher of East Greenbush, entered the Kingdom of Heaven, on March 21, 2024. In his own words, Séamus penned the following obituary to be shared upon his passing. Séamus Michael Gallagher born July 29, 1948, in Albany, NY to parents from County Mayo and Donegal, Ireland. He is survived by his lovely wife Katherine (Carusone) of...
Steven M. Lutz, Sr.
Mar 17, 2024
LEBANON SPRINGS, NY – Steven Michael Lutz Sr, age 76, went to his eternal home on March 17, 2024. He is survived by his children, Steven Jr (Stephanie), Daniel (Deborah), Christie (Jarrod) Jones; his nine Grandchildren, Willy, Nicolo, Madeline, Marni, Josiah, Priscilla, Titus, Henry, and Jubilee; his siblings, Bob (Ginny) Lutz, Carol (Ray) Nostrand and Virginia Hofmann.  Along with many...
Hugh Joseph Terenzini, Jr.
Mar 17, 2024
COHOES – Hugh Joseph Terenzini, Jr., 67, of Cohoes, formerly of Watervliet, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on March 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Hugh Joseph Terenzini, Sr. and Patricia Eleanor (Foice) Terenzini. Hugh, Jr. was born on August 29, 1956 in Albany. He was raised in Watervliet and attended local...
Nicholas H. Gregory
Mar 12, 2024
MELROSE – Nicholas H. Gregory, 64, of Melrose, passed away on March 12, 2024 at Albany Medical Center having battled illness most of his adult life. The son of the late Nicholas and Barbara Gregory, Nick was born on January 20, 1960 in Brooklyn. He was raised in Long Island and received his education from R.P.I. in Troy. Mr. Gregory...
Joseph Vincent Lewis
Mar 11, 2024
WATERVLIET – Joseph V. Lewis, 86, of Watervliet, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on March 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Joseph and Marie (Markward) Lewis, he was born on July 17, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA. Following his graduation from St. Thomas More High School in Philadelphia, Joseph served...
Melissa Becker-Kaplanowski
Mar 7, 2024
GALWAY – Melissa Becker-Kaplanowski, 56, of Galway passed away at Saratoga Hospital last Thursday, March 7, 2024 after a years-long battle with illness. Born to Robert Jones, Sr. and Sandra (White) Fuegmann in Oneonta, NY on March 22, 1967, Melissa was a graduate of Cobleskill High School and would go on to earn her Master of Science in Family Practice...
Catherine Stengel
Feb 24, 2024
TROY – Catherine Stengel, 57, of Troy, died February 24, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family. Catherine was born in Lackawanna, NY. She is predeceased by her parents, Leo and Elaine Stengel. Catherine always loved animals, especially horses. After graduating from high school in Saratoga Springs, she earned an Associate...
Charles J. Cabral, Jr.
Feb 24, 2024
NISKAYUNA – Charles J. Cabral, Jr., 68, of Niskayuna, NY, formerly of Houston, TX, passed away on February 24, 2024 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. The son of the late Charles and Delphine Cabral, Charles, Jr. was born on July 25, 1955 in Somerville, MA. He was raised in Somerville, MA and has resided in Medford, MA, Galveston, TX, Houston,...
Paul Samuel Haakonson, Sr.
Feb 23, 2024
SCHENECTADY – Paul Samuel Haakonson, Sr., 85, of Schenectady, passed away on February 23, 2024. He was born on September 23, 1938 in Estherville, Iowa. In 1956, the family moved to Moorhead, Minnesota. Paul was employed by Northwestern Bell from 1956-1965. Paul married Carol Erickson in 1957 and moved to Bismarck, North Dakota. Paul then moved his family to New...
Laura A. Bondi
Feb 22, 2024
NISKAYUNA – Laura Bondi, 69, of Niskayuna, formerly of Burnt Hills, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2024 at Albany Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness. The daughter of the late Francis and Sophie LeBlanc, Laura was born on August 25, 1954 in Cohoes. Laura was raised in Cohoes and Halfmoon and had lived in Burnt Hills for 26...
Richard S. Beller
Feb 20, 2024
SCHENECTADY – Richard Scott Beller, affectionately known as Rick, peacefully passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 74 in Schenectady, New York. He was born on November 12, 1949, in Rockaway, Queens County, New York. Rick was preceded in death by his father, Walter Beller, his mother, Rhoda Y (Rogal) Beller, and his son, Michael G. Beller....
Bruce Phillip Burgess
Feb 20, 2024
GLOVERSVILLE – Bruce P. Burgess of Gloversville, NY, born May 25, 1951, to James Burgess and Jean Mitchell Burgess in Cohoes, NY, and raised in Watervliet, NY, peacefully passed away on February 20, 2024 at the age of 72 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Bruce was enlisted in the Navy where he served as an OMA service technician....
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