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.

Jean F. Getgen

Jean F. Getgen

Dec 10, 2019

Colonie, NY

Jean F. Getgen, 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, after a short illness.  Jean was born in Albany to the late, John and Alice Hogan Krug.  She was a lifelong area...

Dennis James Quinn

Dennis James Quinn

Dec 2, 2019

Dennis J. Quinn

Dennis James Quinn, 64, passed away on December 2, 2019 at Abraham House, Rome, NY after a long illness. Denny was born in Troy, NY on July 27, 1955, son of  the late Edward J. "Ned" Quinn and the late Ruth Masters Quinn....

Catherine L. Ferrara-Hazell

Catherine L. Ferrara-Hazell

Nov 16, 2019

Catherine Ferrara-Hazell left this life on November 16 at Albany Medical Center.  The medical challenges that she faced with such courage for so long finally overcame her.  She died peacefully with people who loved her.

Catherine took the name Oriethyia, an Amazon Warrior, in the 1970's.  She...

Kathleen A. Piacquaddio

Kathleen A. Piacquaddio

Nov 12, 2019

Sand Lake, NY

Kathleen A Kennedy Piacquaddio, 61, passed away Tuesday evening November 12, 2019 after her battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends.

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David Kenvyn Richards

David Kenvyn Richards

Nov 3, 2019

David Kenvyn Richards passed away in Albany, NY on Sunday, November 3, 2019.

He was born in Cobleskill, New York, on October 30, 1961, to Jane and Kenvyn Richards, and was the youngest of five children.

He graduated from Mexico Academy and Central School in 1979, and obtained his Bachelors Degree in Civil...

Richard P. Freeland, Jr.

Richard P. Freeland, Jr.

Nov 3, 2019

Richard "Rick" Freeland, 51, of Broadalbin, passed away on November 3rd at Albany Medical Center after an extended illness.

Rick is survived by his parents, Richard and Valerie Freeland, wife LeeAnn Freeland, daughter Ashley (Benjamin) Newsom and their daughters, Kelsey...

Alan W. Marley

Alan W. Marley

Oct 19, 2019

Niskayuna, NY

Alan W. "Al" Marley, 55, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at his home with his devoted wife Nancy by his side.  Al had battled colon cancer for the past five years.

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Walter  Sparks

Walter Sparks

Oct 11, 2019

Amsterdam-

Walter Sparks passed away on October 11, 2019.

Born November 7th, 1927. Son of Amilia and Michael Spakoski.

Walt was a veteran of WWII, in the US Navy serving in the south pacific.  After the war he worked at GE. In 1953 he married Gloria White, residing in Amsterdam.

He...

Robert D. Humphrey

Robert D. Humphrey

Oct 10, 2019

Albany, NY

Robert D Humphrey (Bob) of Albany, New York. A beloved father and friend passed away the morning of Oct. 10th, 2019, at the age of 75. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Bob was...

Alma E. Hilton

Alma E. Hilton

Oct 4, 2019

Troy, NY

Alma Rittner Hilton, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on October 4, 2019, just 7 weeks shy of her 100 th birthday. Born in Cresson, Pa., Alma lived most of her life in Troy, NY.

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Tara Ann Kruger

Tara Ann Kruger

Oct 4, 2019

Tara Ann Brazee Kruger, 40, of Pattersonville, NY peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Tara is survived by her beloved son Lucas Ryan Kruger (her "Little Man"), age 9, her fiance Jonathon Carroll, and her grandmother Shirley Palmateer Brazee, who raised Tara from...

Visvaldis  Puzulis

Visvaldis Puzulis

Oct 3, 2019

East Berne, NY

Visvaldis Puzulis, 82, died peacefully under the care of Hospice on October 3, 2019.

He was the founder of Revere Construction Company and...

Elaine Margaret Brown

Elaine Margaret Brown

Sep 27, 2019

Elaine Margaret Newton Brown, 57 passed away on Friday evening, September 27, 2019 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness.  Born in Albany, NY on February 17, 1962, Elaine was the daughter of Guy T. Newton and the late Margaret Ann Newton.  Elaine had formerly resided in Rensselaer,...

Doris B. Mccasland

Doris B. Mccasland

Sep 18, 2019

Doris B. McCasland died peacefully on Wednesday September 18, 2019 at 92 years old. She was born February 6, 1927 in Manchester, New Hampshire to George and Lucy (Auger) Beauchemin. She moved to NY and raised her children in Schenectady and Menands. She moved to FL in...

Evelyn E. Sego

Evelyn E. Sego

Sep 7, 2019

Schenectady, NY

Evelyn E. Sego, 58, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn, Albany, NY.  Born in Albany, Evelyn was the daughter of Evelyn Gravel Port.

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Paul A. Stefanik

Paul A. Stefanik

Aug 31, 2019

New Baltimore, NY

Paul Andrew Stefanik, age 49, lost his battle with Frontotemporal Dementia with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a degenerative motor neuron condition, on Saturday August 31, 2019.

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Joseph A. Angrisano

Joseph A. Angrisano

Aug 30, 2019

Joseph Anthony Angrisano, 57, passed away on Friday morning, August 30, 2019 with family by his side. Joseph was born in Troy, NY and was the son of Victor and Patricia Currier Angrisano.

Joseph lived most of his life in...

Phillip W. Becktoft

Phillip W. Becktoft

Aug 26, 2019

Phillip Wayne Becktoft, 54, died unexpectedly at Saratoga Hospital after being stricken at home. Born in Schenectady, NY he was the son of the late Phillip W. and Andrea Wolf Becktoft. "Flip", as he was affectionately known, lived most of his life in the Ballston Spa and Saratoga Springs area.

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Grace  Cherry

Grace Cherry

Aug 23, 2019

Schodack, NY

Grace Cataldo Cherry

Grace passed away peacefully, August 23, 2019, surrounded by loving family.

She is survived...

Karin Anne Powers Ward

Karin Anne Powers Ward

Aug 9, 2019

Karin Powers Ward passed away on August 9, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY, surrounded by the family and friends that loved her.  Karin was born January 30, 1970, and was a 1989 Graduate of Shenendehowa High School, and received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Hudson Valley Community College....

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