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.

Erwin S. Capen

Erwin S. Capen

Dec 26, 2012

Schenectady, New York Erwin S. Capen , 82 , died at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 26th, 2012. Born in Pittsford, VT to the late Charles and Julia Wheeler Capen, Erwin attended Brandon, VT schools and was raised in Brandon before relocating to Schenectady, NY, 60 years ago. Erwin worked in document control, employed by Knolls Atomic...

Patricia Mckenna

Patricia Mckenna

Dec 26, 2012

Guilderland, NY Patricia McKenna, 62, of Guilderland passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to Rosolino and Josephine Casola Montana. Pat was a teacher with the New York City Public School System for 20 years retiring in 2002. She was...

Kenneth C. Thomas

Kenneth C. Thomas

Dec 18, 2012

Obituary Kenneth C. Thomas was born in Saratoga Springs, NY on January 31, 1954. He passed away on December 18, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn; after a very long battle with cancer. He was 58 years old. He enjoyed antiques, playing pool and also sketching and drawing mystical pictures. He had the wonderful opportunity of traveling to many beautiful...

Francis  H. Fisher

Francis H. Fisher

Nov 24, 2012

Francis H. Fisher, 69, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Frank was born in Albany to the late Arthur William Fisher, Sr., and Anna Mae Glasser Fisher and was a resident of the Albany area for most of his life. Frank was employed as a chef with...

Frank Henry Moore

Frank Henry Moore

Nov 15, 2012

Frank Henry Moore (89) of 52 Elm St, and formerly of 268 Woodlawn Ave, Albany, died peacefully of old age in his daughter and son- in- law's home, on Thursday, November 15. In his last years, he had created a community of caregivers whom he entertained with his humorous stories, his twinkling blue eyes and his ability to concede with...

Nicholas Klompas

Nicholas Klompas

Nov 13, 2012

Nicholas Klompas died at age 87 on November 13 with his family around him.Nicholas was born on an Alberta farm and made his way to designing jet engines, including the Orenda Iroquois for the Avro Arrow. His loving spirit is carried on by his wife Bernice, his three children, Paul, Kathryn & Mark (Linda) of Clifton Park NY and five...

Joan Shear

Joan Shear

Nov 12, 2012

Joan Shear, "Joni", 55 years old, passed away after a courageous 14-month battle with lung cancer at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital. She was born in Brooklyn on November 20, 1956 the daughter of Joseph and Vikki Demase. She attended Brentwood High School on Long Island, and resided in the Selkirk area since 1975. She is survived...

Virginia D. Smith

Virginia D. Smith

Nov 7, 2012

Valatie, NY Virgina Olthoff Smith, "Ginny", 68 passed away after a 9 month battle with lung cancer and complications from a stroke at the Community Hospice, St. Peters Hospital. Born in Albany, she attended Albany Schools, and resided in Valatie since 1981. Ginny worked for the NYS Dept. of Law under many different Attorneys General, most recently Gov. Andrew Cuomo,...

Mary Ellen Meizels

Mary Ellen Meizels

Nov 4, 2012

Those who knew Mary Ellen Meizels, know that she was the most positive, optimistic, and giving person they ever met. Mary's brave battle with cancer ended November 4, 2012 at age 62 when she passed away peacefully among friends and family. Born May 12, 1950 to Harold and Marion Putland, Mary is survived by her two daughters, Stacy and Kelly,...

Michael E. Tolive

Michael E. Tolive

Oct 5, 2012

Michael E Tolive, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday October 5, 2012 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital in Albany. Michael was born in Mamaroneck NY on August 22, 1923. He was the devoted and loving father of Marcia Tolive of Albany, and adoring grandfather of Sarah Wall of Plattsburgh, NY, and Amanda Wall of...

Donald Clifford Flinton

Donald Clifford Flinton

Sep 30, 2012

Donald Clifford Flinton, 65, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 30, 2012. Don was born in Benedict Memorial Hospital of Ballston Spa, New York. He was predeceased by his mother, Ellen Saunders; step-father, Louis Saunders; father, Donald Flinton (Shirley Fuller). He was a member of the first graduating class of the new Saratoga Springs High School...

Karen L. Taylor

Karen L. Taylor

Sep 29, 2012

Karen Adair-Taylor, 55, of Stuyvesant Falls, passed away September 29th with her family at her side at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 18th, 1957 the daughter of Thomas and Marion Adair. Karen was the oldest of all her siblings, and was well loved, respected as a role model, and helped...

Paul F. Prudhomme

Paul F. Prudhomme

Sep 24, 2012

Paul Francis Prudhomme Jr.. of Albany, NY passed away peacefully on September 24, 2012. Paul was the son of Paul Francis and Hazel Beatrice Prudhomme Sr. formerly of Tupper Lake, NY. Paul is survived by his sister Starr Sorensen; first Cousins Donna Lee Scialdo and Sherry Sue Adams; and a great nephew Stephen Fleming, all residing in Florida. Paul enlisted...

Philip D. Mickle

Philip D. Mickle

Sep 15, 2012

Philip D. Mickle Jr. Philip D. Mickle Jr. 60 Passed away on Saturday September 15, 2012 at his home in Chatham, NY. Born September 21, 1951 in Pittsfield Mass. He was the son of the late Mary Joe and Philip D. Mickle Sr. of Chatham. In his early years he was a member of St. James Catholic Church of Chatham...

Lawrence L. Taylor

Lawrence L. Taylor

Sep 13, 2012

ALBANY - Larry "LT56" Taylor escaped this earth through the lily fields on Thursday, Sept 13, 2012. His quick passing goes to show you don't ever know, but heaven better get prepared because there's gonna be a party up there tonight. LT was born in Saratoga Springs, NY on March 24, 1947 to Kathryn and Paul Taylor, who predeceased him....

George  Evans Kunkle

George Evans Kunkle

Sep 2, 2012

George Evans Kunkle, Born August 26, 1936 in York, Pa, to the late Carroll and Rose Bond, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2012 after a long illness with his loving daughter by his side. George worked for CD Perry in construction for over 30 years. He was a member of Carpenters Local 370. He was also a member of...

Mauro L. Montepagani

Mauro L. Montepagani

Aug 31, 2012

Slingerlands, NY Mauro Montepagani of Sarzana, Italy, was always an artist. A graduate of the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, Mauro made his living making art under the Uffizzi Gallery, where he eventually met his future wife, Nina Viola of Brooklyn, NY. They were married in Florence in 1978, and resided in Albany, NY. Mauro supported his family working...

Ann J. Urban

Ann J. Urban

Aug 6, 2012

Ann DeNovio Urban Passed away peacefully at the age of 89. She was born July 26th, 1923, the daughter of the late Margaret and Carmine DeNovio. Ann was one of eleven children, all of whom, but one, William DeNovio, predeceased her. Ann is the widow of her first husband, Chief Petty Officer Joseph Terry Rushing, US Navy, who was killed...

Linda Gail Reeves

Linda Gail Reeves

Aug 5, 2012

Linda Reeves went home to be the Lord Sunday, August 5,2012. She was born in Savannah Georgia on January 18, 1952. She is pre-deceased by her Mother, Willow (Nee) Tinsley and Father, Robert Taylor. She leaves to cherish her memory two beautiful daughters Yolanda Brinney (Yung) of Greenburgh, NY and Iris Reeves of Albany, NY, and her loving son Kevin...

John Thomas Sullivan

John Thomas Sullivan

Jul 26, 2012

JOHN T. SULLIVAN, Albany, NY Our dear and beloved friend, John T. Sullivan ("Sulli") died after a battle with cancer on July 26, 2012. Known for his caring nature, incredible mind, quick wit, generosity, delicious margaritas, and his gardening and cooking skills, Sulli's passing leaves his friends with a deep hole in our hearts. Our weekly Saturday dinners and yearly...

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