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Anderson, Donna A. Vadney
LATHAM Donna A. Vadney Anderson, 51, of Hunter's Run, died Tuesday, July 6,
2004 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany after a
courageous fight against cancer. She was born in Albany on March 5, 1953, the
beloved daughter of Elwood and Mary C. Wirasnik Vadney of Glenmont. She was
raised in Feura Bush and was a 1971 graduate of Ravena High School. She later
attended Vermont College in Montpelier, Vt. where she studied medical
secretary science. She was employed by the New York State Senate in Albany as
an administrative assistant for the past 26 years. Donna was a devoted wife
and mother who continued to amaze medical professionals with her activities
during her illness. She most wanted and continued to be the best wife and mom,
supporting her husband and daughters till the final days of her illness.
Dignity, integrity and character mattered most to Donna, and she exemplified
those attributes and persevered to instill those qualities in her daughters.
She enjoyed watching her daughters participate in field hockey and softball.
She traveled to Europe with her daughter's field hockey team and traveled to
Fla., Canada and throughout numerous states with her daughter's softball team.
What mattered most to Donna though was that her daughters conduct themselves
with good character, never taking the expedient road to success, but doing
things the right way. She was the selfless backbone and inner strength of the
family who never complained during her illness, instead preferring to remain
in the background. In addition to her parents, survivors include her beloved
husband, David J. Anderson; two cherished daughters, Rachel M. Anderson and
Jill A. Anderson, both of Latham; and her loving brother, Glenn S. Vadney of
Delmar. She was the sister-in-law of Dolores and Michael Mitchell of Latham,
James Anderson of Watervliet and Barbara and Robert Stewart of Lindenhurst,
N.Y. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins.
The funeral will be Saturday morning at 9:15 from the Parker Bros. Memorial,
2013 Broadway, Watervliet and at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Mary Church,
15th St. & 6th Ave., Watervliet where a Mass of Christian Burial will be
concelebrated by Rev. Thomas M. Powers and Rev. John J. Rooney. Interment, St.
Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the
funeral home on Friday from 4-8 p.m. Contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 or to the St. Peter's
Hospital Foundation, 317 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. Directions and
condolence book at: www.parkerbrosmemorial.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/8/2004 - 7/9/2004.

Briggs, Helen E.   
VALLEY FALLS Helen E. (Petteys) Briggs, 96, a longtime resident, died
peacefully at her State Street home with the support of all her loving family,
Tuesday evening, July 6, 2004 following a short illness. Born in Greenwich,
she was the daughter of the late James E. and Nettie M. (Case) Petteys and the
wife for over 56 years of Raymond H. Briggs who died in December of 1982.
Helen and Raymond were married December 31, 1926. Mrs Briggs was a graduate of
Greenwich High School and a homemaker for many years. During the 66 years she
resided in Valley Falls, Mrs. Briggs was instrumental in laying the groundwork
for the centralization of the Hoosic Valley School District. She, along with
several others, was a founder of the Hoosic Valley P.T.A. Mrs Briggs was a
member of the Valley Falls United Methodist Church and a member of many local
social clubs and charitable organizations. In her quiet time she enjoyed
hobbies of gardening, sewing and cooking. Her survivors include three
daughters, Helene Briggs of San Francisco, Lorraine (William) Agan and Beverly
Moore all of Valley Falls; two sons, Walden Briggs of Raymertown, and Wayne
(Carol) Briggs of Crystal Lake, Ill.; a daughter-in-law, Lorraine Briggs of
Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a brother, Gordon K. Petteys of Greenwich; 12
grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. In addition to
her husband and parents, Mrs. Briggs was predeceased by a son, the late Ramon
Briggs. A funeral and committal service will be held on Saturday, July 10,
2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Valley Falls United Methodist Church, located on
State Street in Valley Falls with Rev. Bill Pattison, officiating. Burial will
be private at the Greenwich Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to
call at the church on Friday, July 9, 2004 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Memorial
contributions if desired may be made to the Valley Falls United Methodist
Church, State Street, Valley Falls, N.Y. 12185 of to Community Hospice of
Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 in memory of
Helen Briggs. Funeral service details are under the direction of the Howard B.
Tate & Son Funeral Home Inc., 2237 N.Y. Route 7, located in Raymertown.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/8/2004.

Burkart, Ernest D.   
EAST GREENBUSH Ernest D. Burkart, age 84, of Justine Court, died Wednesday,
July 7, 2004 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. He was born
in Albany and was a lifelong resident of the Capital District and wintered in
Vero Beach, Fla. He was a graduate of Vincentian Institute in Albany, Class of
1937, and a US Navy veteran of World War II where he received the American
Theatre Medal and Victory Medal. Mr. Burkart was founder and past president of
D & B Acoustical Corp. of Schodack. He was an honorary life member of Albany
Council #173 K of C and was an avid golfer, having a hole-in-one, and was
president of the Vero Beach Golf League. He was past president of the Burden
Lake Improvement Association and a member of the Northeastern Subcontractors
Association. Mr. Burkart was a communicant of St. Michael the Archangel Church
in North Greenbush. He enjoyed traveling and especially his artwork painting.
He was a team manager for the National Little League in Albany. Devoted
husband, being married in the Grotto of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Albany,
for 63 years to Gabriel A. Beck Burkart of East Greenbush; loving father of
Peter T. (Pat) Burkart MD of Averill Park, Katherine (John) Feiden of Minerva,
Christina (Nick) Laiacona Ph.D. of Long Valley, N.J., Ernest D. (Connie)
Burkart Jr. of Averill Park, John J. (Kristina) Burkart of Averill Park and
Susan Burkart-Jayez RNNP of Delmar. Grandfather of Kimberly A. Fallon, CPA,
Kristin Burkart, MD, Michelle Burkart, RN, John J. Jr., Daniel, Kathy and
Meliss Feiden, Nick, Mike and Matt Laiacona, Ernest D. III and Laura Burkart,
Tom, John, Rebecca and Grace Burkart and David Jayez. Great-grandfather of
Kelly, Michael and Thomas Fallon and Jay, Taylor, Brandon and Emma Feiden.
Brother of the late William Burkart; and nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue,
Rensselaer, Saturday morning at 8:30 and 9:30 at St. Michael the Archangel
Church in North Greenbush where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will
be offered. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home
Friday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Michael the Archangel Church,
175 Williams Road, Troy, NY 12180. Condolence page at:
www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/8/2004 - 7/9/2004.

Catalfamo, Dominick James
COLONIE Dominick James Catalfamo, 50, of Colonie, died Friday, July 2, 2004.
He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Dominick John and
Matilda Komorny Catalfamo. Mr. Catalfamo was employed as a civil engineer for
the N.Y.S. Department of Transportation, design service bureau, for over 20
years. He was a highly experienced highway designer. Dom was valued by his
co-workers for his wit, technical expertise and wise counsel. He was a member
of the N.Y.S. Association of Transportation Engineers. Dom was a member of the
Highway Engineering bowling league for many years and a member of the Colonie
Democratic Committee since 2000. He was a loving, dedicated father and
grandfather who was very close to all of his children and his brother and
sisters. Dom was well known for his affable demeanor and would liven up any
room he walked into with his sparkling eyes, boyish grin and delightful sense
of humor. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and loved cars and bowling. Like
his father before him, Dom was a skilled craftsman and performed many projects
around his home, as well as helping his brother, Lee with remodeling projects
at his home as well. He will be greatly missed. Dom is the beloved father of
Dominick John (DJ) Catalfamo and his wife Gretchen,Maria Catalfamo and Vincent
Catalfamo. He is the devoted grandfather of Dominick James Catalfamo II. The
light of his life for the past few years is his loving girlfriend and soul
mate, Carolyn McMahon. He is the cherished brother of LeRoy (Lee) Catalfamo
and his wife, Christine, Carol P. Marcella and Sheryl Leland and her husband,
Richard. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends also
survive. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian
Burial on Friday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Schenectady.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon
Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central
Ave). Interment will be in St. Cyril & Method Cemetery, Rotterdam. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Stanford Heights Fire Department, 2240
Central Ave., Schenectady, NY 12304 in memory of Dominick James Catalfamo.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/4/2004 - 7/8/2004.

Chouiniere, William A.   
TROY William A. Chouiniere, died suddenly on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at
Samaritan Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jane Lavin Chouiniere. Also
survived by four children; one brother; one sister and three grandchildren.
Funeral will be held Saturday at a time to be announced.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/8/2004.

Diegel, Doris V.   
ALBANY Doris V. Diegel of Albany died Tuesday, July 6, 2004 after a long
illness. She was the former president of Chapter 141, N.A.R.F.E. for 20 years.
Survivors include a son, Leonard V. Bergstrom and a grandson, Shields V.
Bergstrom. Funeral services will be private. A memorial service will be held
at a date to be announced.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/8/2004.

Distin, Robert L.   
RAVENA Robert L. Distin, 79, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at St. Peter's
Hospital. Robert was born in New York City and has lived in Ravena since 1943.
He was the son of the late Floyd and Dora Brandt Distin. In 1985, Robert
retired from Conrail in Selkirk after 42 years of service. He was a life
member of the Ravena Hose Co. Survivors include his wife, Alice J. Hotaling
Distin of Ravena; and brother, Kenneth of Ravena. Two brothers, Clifford and
Floyd Distin, and two sisters, Hilda Brooks and Ann Woodworth, predeceased
Robert. Funeral services will be held 11:00 Saturday morning, July 10, 2004 at
the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena. Burial will follow in Chestnut Lawn
Cemetery, New Baltimore. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday 4-7
p.m. Contributions in memory of Robert may be made to the Grace United
Methodist Church, 16 Hillcrest Drive, Ravena, NY 12143 or the Ravena Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 144, Ravena, NY 12143
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/8/2004 - 7/9/2004.

Durett, Conrad L.   
BURLINGTON, Vt. Conrad L. Durett, 71, formerly of Halfmoon died Monday July 5,
2004 at Star Farms Nursing Home in Burlington from complications of a stroke.
Born in Morrisville Vt. he was son of the late Wayne and Hortence Shackett
Durett. He resided in East Greenbush briefly and later Halfmoon, where he
raised his family, before moving to Burlington. He was employed as an examiner
by the New York State Insurance Fund in Albany and retired in 1988. He then
worked as an independent consultant in the Albany area. He was a veteran of
the US Army and served during the Korean War. Mr. Durett was an avid reader
and enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, and an occasional bad game of golf.
He was an accomplished chef who enjoyed cooking for his friends and family. He
is survived by his daughter Catherine M. Carey and her husband Scott of
Colonie and a son Scott Durett of Colorado, his former wife Rosemary Dellea
Durett of Waterford, his grandchildren Laura Carey and Brian Durett as well as
his brother Jack Durett of Burlington. A Memorial service will be held Friday
at 8 p.m. at Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rt. 32),
Waterford. Relatives and friends may visit with his family at the funeral home
Friday 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross
in care of the funeral home office.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/7/2004 - 7/8/2004.

Hems, Albert F.   
TROY Albert F. Hems, 83, died peacefully on July 6, 2004 at Eddy Memorial
Geriatric Center. Memorial service Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Center
Brunswick United Methodist Church, 990 Hoosick Road. A reception will follow
the service. Contributions to the Center Brunswick United Methodist Church or
the charity of one's choice. For a private family guest book and service
directions, visit: www.brycefh.com.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/8/2004.

Hopkins, Rexford Lee   
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. Mr. Rexford Lee Hopkins, 76, of Rocky Mount, died Friday,
June 25, 2004. He was preceded in death by one son, Rexford Lee Hopkins, Jr.;
one sister, Linnie Hopkins; three brothers, Morton Banks Hopkins, William
Jackson Hopkins and Howard Hopkins. Survivors are his wife, Mary G. Hopkins of
the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne (Mary) Hopkins, Sr. of
Rensselaer, N.Y.; two stepdaughters and one step son-in-law, Yetive Larke,
Martinez, Ga., Zona (Joseph) Jefferson, Sumter, S.C.; two sisters and one
brother-in-law, Marjorie (Charles) Price, Alexandria, Va., Vesper Edwards,
Rocky Mount, Va.; one granddaughter, Maryhelen Hopkins; one grandson, Dwayne
Hopkins, Jr.; three step-granddaughters, Allyson Y. Larke, Laura D. Jefferson,
Adrienne S. Larke; one step-grandson, Sgt. Joseph A. Jefferson; two
step-great-granddaughters, Yolanda D. Jefferson and Jasmine A. Jefferson;
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service was conducted on
Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church with Rev.
John Tinsley officiating. Interment was in Franklin Memorial Park.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the United Negro College Fund at
www.uncf.org Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service. (274-5995)
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/8/2004.
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Johnson, Charlotte (Memoriam)   

JOHNSON Charlotte,
July 8, 2002
Two years ago you went home to Heaven, and became an angel. We miss you, but
we know you are still with us, watching over us. You live on in your
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thank you for taking care of us all.
Love, Carl Sr. & Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/8/2004.

Johnson, Rev. John Jack
ALBANY The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he delighted in
his way. Psalms 37:23 On July 4, 2004 at 9:15 p.m., the angel of the Lord
visited the Rev. John Jack Johnson (Bro. Jack) and took him home to be with
the Lord. Elder Johnson was born to the late Sam and Mary Johnson in Shubuta,
Miss. on August 17, 1909. During his childhood in Miss., Bro. Jack attended
the Shubuta Public School System. December 14, 1931, this Man of the People
moved to Albany, N.Y. where he met and married Dorothy M. Charles. To this
union, seven children were born, five boys and two girls. From 1932 to 1990,
he transported over 100 families from Shubuta, Miss. to Albany, N.Y. He became
known as the Modern Day Harriet Tubman. In 1952, Elder Johnson founded St.
John's COGIC at 7 Dungan Ave. in Albany, N.Y. The services for Elder Johnson's
Going Home Celebration will be held Friday, July 9, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at St.
John's COGIC, 94 Herkimer St., Albany, N.Y.; Saturday, July 10, 2004 at St.
John's COGIC, 94 Herkimer St., Albany, N.Y. The body will lie in state from
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be two services. At 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (wake). The official wake and
service at Wilborn Temple COGIC, 121 Jay St., Albany, N.Y. (official service
begins at 5:00 p.m.) His life and deeds will be cherished by his four sons,
Rev. McKinley B. Johnson Sr. (Sue), Theodore C. Johnson (Shilene), both of
Albany, N.Y., Rev. Samuel Johnson (Helen) of Norristown, Pa., Edward Johnson
of Hartford, Conn.; two daughters, Patricia A. Hart of Albany, N.Y. and Cherie
Fletcher (Edward) of Newport News, Va.; one sister, Lucy Oakley of Mobile,
Ala.; one brother, Rev. Labor Johnson of Albany, N.Y.; 27 grandchildren; 59
great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren along with other
relatives and friends. His wife, Dorothy Mary Johnson, and his son, Andrew L.
Johnson preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Garland
Bros., 75 Clinton Ave., Albany, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, please send donations
to the Rev. John (Jack) Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund at St. John's COGIC,
94 Herkimer St. Albany, NY 12202.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/8/2004 - 7/9/2004.

Kellam, Sally   
ALBANY Sally Kellam, 78, died Friday, July 2, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital
following a valiant ten-year battle with leukemia. Born July 15, 1926 in
Binghamton, New York, the only child of Edwin and Lucie Tierney. University of
Arizona, class of '44. At the age of 45, Sally returned to college, receiving
a Masters of Political Science at SUNY Binghamton. Later, she received a
Master of Science in Criminal Justice at SUNY Albany. Worked at Mt. McGregor
and Hudson Correctional Facility, where she retired as a Sr. counselor in
1995. Lived on lower Myrtle in Albany's south end for many years, making many
friends and adding to the diversity of the unique neighborhood. Sally loved
politics on all levels, and served as a delegate to the 1972 Democratic
National Convention, as well as attending many local roundtable discussions
about Albany, her adopted city. She volunteered often for WAMC radio. Sally
spent her retirement traveling the world. She was a devoted grandmother who
carved a special spot in her grandchildren's lives. She was a wonderful
mother-in-law and a terrific friend. Survived in Park City, Utah by son Reid
Kellam; daughter-in-law Cindie, and grandchildren Tierney, Taylor, and Connor.
Survived in Albany by son, Craig Kellam; daughter-in-law Leslie, grandchildren
Abigail, Hayley and Alexandra, and many, many friends. Wake to be held on
Sunday, July 11, at 2:00 at the home of Craig and Leslie at 823 Park Ave,
Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/7/2004 - 7/8/2004.

Kiegle, Betty   
ALBANY Betty Veith Kiegle, 95, of Hazelhurst Ave., died Wednesday, July 7,
2004 at the Villa Mary Immaculate Nursing Home in Albany. Born in Germany,
Betty was a longtime Albany resident where she and her husband, the late Jacob
Kiegle, owned and operated the Clinton Bakery for 25 years. Betty was the
mother of Jacob F. Kiegle of Woodstock, N.Y. and James A. Kiegle of
Voorheesville; grandmother of Colleen Geller, James R. Kiegle, Edward Kiegle,
Jeanette Defazzio, Christopher Kiegle, Suzanne Broschart, Kathleen Gordon and
the late Thomas Kiegle. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren. A
funeral Mass for Betty will be celebrated at 9 o'clock Saturday morning at St.
Matthew's Church, Mountainview St., Voorheesville. Burial will be in Our Lady
of Angels Cemetery in Colonie. Calling hours will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. in
the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, Voorheesville. For those who wish,
contributions in Betty's memory may be made to St. Peter's Hospital Mobile
Meals, attn: Grace Waldbillig, 315 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/8/2004 - 7/9/2004.

Kramer, Richard   
HERKIMER Richard Kramer of Herkimer, N.Y., formerly of Schenectady, passed
away on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at the age of 73. He is survived by his sister,
Shirley Wollman of Delray Beach, Fla. and a former resident of Schenectady,
and his nieces, Deborah Friedson of Niskayuna and Lynne Frank of Framingham,
Mass. A graveside funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2004
at the Workmen's Circle Cemetery, Schermerhorn Road in Rotterdam. A shivah
minyan will be held at the Friedson's residence on Thursday evening at 7:00.
Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Agudat Achim or a charity
of one's choice.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/8/2004.

Laraia, Rita   
ASSEMBLY POINT, N.Y. Rita Laraia, 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at
her home after a long illness. Born on November 13, 1923 in Queens, N.Y., she
was the daughter of Walter and Sussana (Spiegel) Mettais. Having been raised
in Queens, she moved to Albany to attend nursing school at Russell Sage
College and worked at Albany Medical Center Hospital as a registered nurse. In
1949, Rita married Joseph Laraia. They lived in the Albany area until 1960
when they moved to northern Va. She retired to Lake George in 1998. Rita was
an avid Brooklyn Dodgers fan and attended all their home games in 1941. She
was also a life long rollercoaster enthusiast. She was active in the schools
her children attended and was an active community volunteer while in Va.
Locally, she was a member of the Glens Falls Hospital Guild, the American
Legion Post #0374 Auxiliary and a local garden club in Lake George. Rita was
predeceased by her parents, and her sister, Bernadette Barnett. Survivors
include her husband Joseph Laraia of Assembly Point; one daughter, Bernadette
Olsavicky and her husband Donald of Clifton Park; three sons, Joseph Laraia
Jr. and his wife Mary Ellen of Springfield, Va., Timothy Laraia and his wife
Barbara of Annville, Pa. and Vincent Laraia and his wife Kelly of Annandale,
Va.; six grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Dorothy Magin of Albany and her
sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Hayden Heaphy of Louisville,
Ky. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, July
9, 2004 at Chapel of the Assumption, Upper Ridge Road, Lake George with Rev.
Peter Young officiating. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home at
9 a.m., prior to the Mass at church. Burial will be private and at the
convenience of the family. Family and friends are invited and may call from 6
to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at Sullivan-Minahan & Potter Funeral Home,
407 Bay Road, Queensbury. Those who wish may send a remembrance in her name to
High Peaks Hospice, 286 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY 12801
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/8/2004.

Legge, Albert V.   
CLIFTON PARK Albert Victor Legge, age 69, entered into eternal life Tuesday,
July 6, 2004. Born in Mechanicville, he was a lifelong area resident. He was
employed for more than 20 years by Key Corp., retiring as a chief financial
officer. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. Son of the late Charles
V. and Beulah Barnes Legge. Beloved husband of Mary Joanne Cira Legge; loving
father of Robert C. Legge of Durham, N.C., Donna M. Walsh and her husband John
and Michael A. Legge and his wife Michelle, all of Clifton Park; son-in-law of
Rose Lamantia Cira of Clifton Park and the late Anthony Cira. Also survived by
three grandchildren. A service of memory will be held Friday, July 9, 2004 at
10:00 a.m. at the Grace Chapel, Main Street, Jonesville, N.Y. with Pastor
Bruce Newman officiating. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend. There will be no calling hours. Entombment, Memory's Garden, Colonie.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Albert V. Legge to the
Alzheimer's Association of Eastern N.Y., 85 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, NY
12206.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/8/2004 - 7/9/2004.

Logrippo, Domenico   
ALBANY Domenico Logrippo, 51, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at Our Lady of
Mercy Life Center. Born in Muro Lucano, Italy, son of the late Angelo and
Geraldine Logrippo, he settled in Albany over 30 years ago. Mr. Logrippo
worked as a brick layer for Local #2 and was also a communicant of St. James
Church. Survivors include his wife, Anna Maria Lucarelli Logrippo; his
mother-in-law, Rina Lucarelli; three sons, Angelo Logrippo and his wife
Summer, Valentino Logrippo and Domenico Logrippo Jr.; five sisters, Donatella,
Giovannina, Antonietta, Vincenza and Giuseppina; a brother, Antonio, all of
Italy; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister,
Graziella. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:15 a.m. from the
Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave. thence to St. James Church where
a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Relatives, friends are
invited and may call at the funeral home on Friday 4-8 p.m. Entombment will
follow the Mass in Graceland Cemetery, Albany. Those who wish may send
memorial contributions to Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, 2 Mercycare Ln.,
Guilderland, NY 12084.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/8/2004 - 7/9/2004.

Mahan Sr., Thomas C. (Memoriam)   
MAHAN Thomas C. Sr.
Tom, Can't believe it has been three years since you left me. My sunshine, my
sweetheart. Miss you.
Love, Jane
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/8/2004.

Matisoff, Philip   
ALBANY Philip Matisoff, age 88, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004 surrounded by his
loving family. Born in Boston, Mass., he later moved to New Hampshire. Mr.
Matisoff enjoyed a long career as manager of inventory and sales for Hampshire
Designer Mills in Manchester, N.H. Later moving to the Albany area, he resided
at the Beltrone Living Center and, most recently, the Massry residence. An
accomplished artist in water color painting and sculpture, he received
numerous awards for his work. His talents were displayed at Temple Gates of
Heaven in Schenectady and are currently on display at the Massry Residence in
Albany. He was a member of the League of Arts in New Hampshire. Mr. Matisoff
enjoyed the game of baseball and played with the Industrial Baseball League.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Minna Weiner Matisoff; his children,
Judith (Eric) Block of Niskayuna and Robert (Nancy) Matisoff of McLean, Va.
Also surviving are his grandchildren, David (Susan) Block, Melinda (Peter) Laz
and Gregory and Andrew Matisoff. He is survived by his brother, Col. David
Matisoff. He was the brother of the late Col. Maurice Matisoff, Bella
Rosenberg, Minnie Goldberg, Saydie Berman and Rose Peyser. Funeral services
and interment were held on Thursday, July 8, 2004 in Schenectady. Memorial
Contributions in Philips name may be made to Congregation Gates of Heaven, 852
Ashmore Ave., Schenectady, NY 12309
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/8/2004 - 7/10/2004.

McCarthy Jr., Robert A.   
SYRACUSE Robert A. McCarthy Jr., 78, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at Flaxton St.
Luke's Health Care in Utica, N.Y. He was born January 24, 1926, in Pottsville,
Pa., son of the late Robert A. McCarthy Sr. and Frances (Krebs) McCarthy. He
attended school in the Syracuse school systems and was previously employed by
the United States Postal Service located in Syracuse. He was a past member of
the Lutheran Atonement Church and American Legion in Syracuse. He was an Air
Force veteran, having bravely served his country during World War II. He
enjoyed playing the harmonica and was an excellent dancer. Devoted husband of
Mary E. (Johanson) McCarthy of Malta; loving father of Margaret Phillips of
Clifton Park and William McCarthy of Malta. Cherished grandfather of Jerry
Jr., Nathan and Samantha Phillips of Clifton Park. Funeral service will be
held Friday 12:00 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4 Northcrest Dr.,
Clifton Park with Pastor Charles Schwartz officiating. A calling hour will
precede the funeral. Interment will follow at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga
National Cemetery, Schuylerville, with full military honors. For those that
wish, memorial contributions in Robert's memory may be made to Prince of Peace
Lutheran Church, 4 Northcrest Dr., Clifton Park, NY 12065.
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Newton, Arthur (Memoriam)   
NEWTON Arthur
In loving memory of my husband, and our Dad and Grandfather, Arthur R. Newton
who passed away 38 years ago today, July 8th.
Sadly Missed,
Wife Alice, Children
and Grandchildren
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Newton, Arthur (Memoriam)   
NEWTON Arthur
In loving memory of my Dad and Grandfather Arthur R. Newton who passed away 38
years ago today, July 8th.
With Love,
Daughter Nancy,
Granddaughter Jacqueline
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O'Shea, Dorothy   
WEST SAND LAKE Dorothy A. Policano O'Shea, 71, of Winding Ridge Road in West
Sand Lake died Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Funeral
service Friday at 8:15 a.m. from the Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 276 Pawling
Avenue, Troy and at 9:00 a.m. at St. Henry's Church, Averill Park. Calling
Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn.
Contributions to the American Cancer Society. For a private family guest book
and service directions, visit: www.brycefh.com
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Pagano Jr., Vincent   
ALBANY Vincent Pagano Jr., of Albany, died Monday, July 5, 2004 at Albany
Medical Center Hospital. He was 24. Born in Niskayuna, he was a 1998 graduate
of South Colonie High School where he lettered in football, wrestling and
lacrosse. Family members include his parents, Vincent Pagano Sr. and Christina
Diehsner Pagano of Colonie; his brother, Samuel J. Pagano of Colonie; his
grandparents, Sam Pagano of Schenectady and the late Andreana Pagano, Thomas
Diehsner Sr. and Carmela Diehsner of Schenectady; his aunts and uncles,
Michael and Michele Denny of Rotterdam, Lori Galusha and Andrew Chalachanis of
Schenectady, Thomas F. Diehsner Jr. of Mo., Timothy and Theresa Diehsner of
Rotterdam, John Diehsner, Donald Marcello, Paul Frye of Schenectady and Rick
Galusha, also of Schenectady. He is also survived by numerous other aunts,
uncles, cousins and his dogs, Biggs and Budweiser. Funeral services will be
held Friday 8 a.m. from the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave.
followed at 9 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St.
Adalbert. Calling hours will be Thursday 4-7 p.m. Interment, St. Adalbert
Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Vincent's memory to the Church of
St. Adalbert, 550 Lansing St., Schenectady 12303.
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Paige Jr., John R.   
WEST COXSACKIE John R. Paige Jr., age 40 years, of Kings Road, West Coxsackie,
N.Y. died July 6, 2004 at Albany Medical Center, Albany, N.Y. He was born on
September 18, 1963, in Wilmington, Del. and is the son of John R. and Edith
(Goulding) Paige, Sr. of West Coxsackie. John was a co-owner with David T.
Hotaling at the Luxury Oil Express in Coxsackie, N.Y. He graduated from the
Coxsackie High School in 1981, enjoyed playing football while in high school.
He was a part of the Coxsackie Chamber of Commerce, his hobbies included
motorcycle riding and snowmobiling. He was an avid outdoorsman and jack of all
trades. Besides his parents, he is survived by his fiancee Betty J. Blancato
of West Coxsackie, two step-daughters, Krista and Brittany Blancato of West
Coxsackie; two brothers, David M. Paige of Coxsackie and Stephen V. Paige of
Earlton; his aunts, Joan (Goulding and husband, Robert Carl of South Cairo,
Marilyn (Federico) and husband, Joseph Berlin of Coxsackie, Dorothy (Federico)
and husband, Kenneth Barker of Johannesburg of South Africa, Ruth (Federico)
and husband, Stephen Urand of Poulsbo, Washington; uncles, Robert Federico of
Virginia and Roland and Fran Paige of Wilmington, Del.; cousins, Elizabeth
Federico of Va., JoAnne Federico of Calif., Jamie Gooley of Calif., Abby
Gooley of Calif., Carol and Mike Majewski and Andrew and Pat Haldin of
Wilmington, Del. Funeral services will take place on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at
The Gospel Community Church, 121 Mansion St., Coxsackie, with Rev. Stanley
Slager officiating. The day of the funeral, everyone is asked to meet at the
church. Interment will follow in the family plot of the Cairo Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the
W.C. Brady's Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion Street, Coxsackie, N.Y. on
Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory
may be made to New Baltimore E.M.S, P.O. Box 400, New Baltimore, NY 12124.
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Selke Sr., Raymond C. (Memoriam)   
SELKE In loving memory of our Dad and Grandpy, Raymond C. Selke Sr. on his
birthday, July 8, 2004. Today is your birthday, you are in Heaven above, we
send you birthday wishes and also all our love.
Love and Miss You,
Shirley, Janet, Grandchildren
and Great-Grandchildren
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Shaver, Anna Mae (Memoriam)   
SHAVER Anna Mae
Mother your passing has changed life for us all. They say memories are golden,
but it would be better if you were still here with us.
Love,
Daughters, Sons, Neices,
Nephews, Grandchildren
and Great Grandchildren
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Shaver, Madeline Rose   
SCOTIA Madeline Rose Shaver, 88, of Red Coach Dr., died at home surrounded by
her family on Tuesday, July 6, 2004. Madeline was born in Paterson, N.J., the
daughter of the late George and Rose Stockin. Her childhood was spent in
Meridale, N.Y. Madeline graduated from Treadwell High School. In 1935, she
married Ralph A. Shaver and they lived on the Shaver family farm until they
moved to Oneonta in 1943. Madeline worked as a manager for the Bresees
Department Store in Oneonta from 1948 until her retirement in 1982 at which
time she moved to Scotia. Madeline was predeceased in 1977 by her husband,
Ralph. Madeline is survived by her daughter, Virginia Shaver of Scotia; her
grandchildren, David R. Shaver, his wife Rosemary and their children, Brendon,
Brittni, Ashleigh and Gabrielle, all of Delmar, and Lisa S. Radley, her
husband William and their children, Jack and Samuel of Clifton Park. A
brother, Sam Stockin of Laurens, N.Y. and several nieces and nephews also
survive. Madeline was predeceased by her son, Robert R. Shaver; her brother,
George Stockin; and her sister, Katherine Page. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend a visitation on Friday, July 9, 2004 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in
the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd., East Glenville. Interment in the
family plot at Oneonta Plains Cemetery will be private and at the convenience
of the family. Memorial contributions in Madeline's name may be made to
Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308.
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Sohn, Saeyoon   
CLIFTON PARK Saeyoon Sohn, 39, of Clifton Park, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004
at Kingston Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Sharon Park.
Born and educated in Seoul, Korea, he was the son of Yoon Mock Sohn and Okae
Kim, both of Seoul. He received his B.A. and master's degrees at Yonsei
University in Seoul and his Ph.D. in economics at Oregon State University. A
resident of Albany and Clifton Park since 2001, he was an economist with the
N.Y. State Assembly Ways and Means Committee since January 2001. He was a
communicant of the Korean Catholic Church in West Albany. Besides his wife and
parents, he is survived by his brothers, Saeseung Sohn of Seoul and Saehyung
Sohn of London, England. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday at the Korean
Catholic Church, 15 Exchange Street, West Albany where a funeral Mass will be
celebrated. Friends are invited and may call Friday 5-8 p.m. at the Bowen
Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Cremation will take place at Albany
Rural Crematory, Menands. Condolence page and directions at:
www.bowenfuneralhome.com
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Sorenson, Kaye H.   
Brethren of Ancient Temple Lodge No. 14 F. & A.M. are requested to meet at the
Daniel Keenan Funeral Home tonight at 7:00 p.m. to assist in conducting a
funeral service for our departed brother, Kaye H. Sorenson.
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Sorenson, Kaye H.   
ALBANY Kaye H. Sorenson, 95, died Saturday, July 3, 2004 at the Teresian
House. Born in Frederiksvaerk, Denmark, he was the son of the late Lauritz and
Olga Christensen Sorenson. Mr. Sorenson arrived in the United States through
Ellis Island when he was 14 years old and eventually settled in Albany, where
he attended Albany Public Schools. He worked as a chauffer and as a waiter at
the former Ten Eyck Hotel and Keeler's. Mr. Sorenson was a Navy veteran of
World War II. In 1940, Mr. Sorenson became a member of the Albany Police Force
and was assigned to the old 5th Precinct on Central Avenue and later assigned
to the 4th Precinct at Madison Avenue and Lark Street. In May of 1948, he
became a detective, promoted to Sergeant in 1956, Lieutenant in 1958 and
Captain in 1969. He retired from the Police Dept. in 1978. After retiring from
the police force, he worked as an investigator for the public defender's
office for 12 years. Captain Sorenson was a Free Mason since 1974 and received
the Dedication Award in 1991. He was a member of the Ancient Temple Lodge #14,
Cyprus Shrine, the Royal Order of Jesters and other Masonic bodies. He was a
past president of Lodge #190 H.C. Orsted, of the Danish Brotherhood in
America, where he had been a member for over 25 years. He was also a member of
the Retired Men's Fraternity, the Grump Club, the American Legion Ambrose
Scully Post #1019, AARP Fort Orange Group and for over 40 years the Albany
Elks BPOE #49. Husband of the late Elizabeth Fyvie Sorenson, who died in 1935
and Mildred Bellville Sorenson, who died in 1973. Father of Elizabeth Bette
Richardson of Burlington, Vt. and Geraldine Haley of Hollis, N.H. and the late
Kaye W. Sorenson, who died in 1997; brother of Rigmor Larsen of Denmark and
the late Thorkild Sorenson; father-in-law of Joyce Sorenson of Colonie; dear
friend of Nathalie Cross of Albany; also survived by nine grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. in St. Paul's Episcopal
Church, 21 Hackett Blvd., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may
also call at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Avenue on Thursday
from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment Graceland Cemetery. Those who wish, may send
contributions, in memory of Mr. Sorenson, to the Shriners Hospital for
Crippled Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104 or to PAL-Police
Athletic League, 165 Henry Johnson Blvd., Albany, NY 12210 or the American
Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/7/2004 - 7/8/2004.

Yanus, Michael (Memoriam)   
YANUS Michael
Happy Birthday.
Love Always, John, Brianna
and Madison
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Zelenke, Anneliese   
NORTH GREENBUSH/TUCSON, Ariz. Mrs. Anneliese Danahy Zelenke, 70, of North
Greenbush and Tucson, died July 4, 2004 in Ariz. Born in Iphofen, Germany, she
was the daughter of Conrad Weiss and the late Josephine Nirsberger Weiss and
wife of Walter Zelenke and former wife of the late Edward L. Danahy. Anneliese
graduated from Catholic Central High School in Troy and St. Rose College in
Albany where she received two master's degrees, one in history and the other
in education. She was a school teacher for the East Greenbush School District
for 28 years. After her retirement, she was a substitute teacher in various
schools, both in Tucson and this area as well. In addition to her husband and
father, Anneliese is also survived by her children, Edward C. Danahy of North
Greenbush, Anneliese (Liesa) Robinson and her husband Alan of Poestenkill and
Sheila Danahy of North Greenbush. She was the stepmother of Mary Zelenke of
North Greenbush and James Zelenke of Troy; grandmother of Jeffrey A. Robinson,
Eric C. Robinson, Edward K. Danahy and Justin G. Danahy. She is also survived
by many relatives living in Germany. The funeral for Anneliese will be held
Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. from the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 335 Third St.,
Troy and at 11:30 a.m. from St. Michael's Church where a Mass of Christian
Death and Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend and may call at the funeral home Friday from 4-8 p.m. Interment, St.
Joseph's Cemetery. Contributions in Anneliese's memory to either the American
Cancer Society, c/o PO Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454 or St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital, c/o 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905
would be appreciated. For directions and guest book, please visit:
www.leahy-bocketti.com
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