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Burek, Anita   
ALBANY Anita Burek, 83, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 in Concord, Calif. Born in
Canada, she was the daughter of the late Leopold and Camilia Bouvrette
Ladouceur. Anita was a waitress for over 50 years with both the former
Branch's Drug Store on South Pearl Street and Basil's Restaurant on State
Street. Her husband in 1967, Joseph Burek, predeceased her. She was the dear
mother of Mary Celella (Carl) of Defreestville, Joseph W. Burek (Carol) of
Benicia, Calif., Suzanne Tymann of Albany and a late infant son, Raymond
Burek; grandmother of Carl D., Gregory, Joseph, Darin, Brandon, Deborah,
Michele and Christopher; sister of Guy and Philip Ladouceur, Theresa Szkotak,
Paul Ladouceur and the late Lucienne Ernye, Raymond and Leo Ladouceur; several
nieces and nephews; eight great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services
Monday at 8:15 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street,
Albany thence to St. Margaret Mary's Church, Albany at 9:00 a.m. where a Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and
may call Sunday, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow
the Mass in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Anita and her
family in a special way may send contributions to the Community Hospice of
Albany, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/24/2004 - 7/25/2004.

Butch, Thomas E.
EAST GREENBUSH Thomas E. Butch, 46, of Timber Ledge, East Greenbush, died
Thursday, July 22, 2004 at Westchester Medical Center, due to injuries
sustained in a vehicle accident on July 16. A lifelong area resident, Mr.
Butch was born in Schenectady, he was the son of Patricia Carey Butch and the
late Edward C. Butch. He was a graduate of Schenectady public schools, SUNY
Cobleskill and SUNY Albany with a degree in accounting. He was an associate
accountant for the NYS Dept. of Mental Health. He was an avid sports
enthusiast and enjoyed many memorable trips. He was a special fun loving
person who will be sadly missed by all who knew him and loved him. Survivors
are, his mother, Patricia Carey Butch of Schenectady; his beloved companion,
Patricia Madia and her daughter, Maggie; two sisters, Cynthia Bentley of
Niskayuna and Marcia Setaro and her husband Robert of Poughkeepsie; nieces and
nephew, Andria Bentley, Brian and Amanda Setaro. Also survived by several
aunts, uncles, cousins; his buddy, Vincent the cat and a very close knit group
of early childhood friends who are truly his brothers. Services, Monday
morning 8:15 from the Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St. and 9:00 at St.
Paul the Apostle Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
Calling Sunday 5-8 p.m. Entombment, Most Holy Redeemer Mausoleum, Niskayuna.
Contributions may be made to Westchester Medical Center Burn Unit, Grasslands
Rd., Valhalla, NY 10595.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/24/2004 - 7/26/2004.

Casey, Elizabeth F.   
VALATIE Elizabeth F. Casey, 90, a resident of Barnwell Health Facilities,
Valatie, died Thursday, July 22, 2004 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
Born in Huntington, Long Island, June 10, 1914, she was the daughter of the
late Andrew and Ellen (Dunne) Finnegan. Mrs. Casey was a retired writer and
co-owner of Finnegan's Tap Room in Huntington, L.I. After 51 years in
Huntington, they moved to Valatie and operated Casey's Inn on Route 9. She
graduated from Holy Cross Academy H.S. in Flushing and Fordham University
where she earned her B.A. in science. She also attended NYU and Fairfield
University. She is survived by two daughters, Maryellen Usis of Albany, N.Y.,
Patrice (Patsy) Leader of Niverville, N.Y.; two sons, Roger E. Casey Jr. of
Auberndale, Fla., John A. Casey of Sarasota, Fla.; six grandchildren, Krista,
Jeff, Katie, Becky, Brian and Andrew and three great-grandchildren, Madyson,
Analeigh and Joseph. She was predeceased by her husband, Roger E. Casey Sr.; a
son, David Casey; and a grandson, Robert M. Usis Jr. Funeral services will be
held Monday at 10:00 a.m. from St. Joseph's Center, Valatie, where a Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in St. John The Baptist
Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to Family Rosary, c/o Holy Cross Families, 16 Cornell Ave.,
Albany, NY 12203.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/24/2004.

Cave, Gilbert   
BERLIN Gilbert Cave, 95, of Southeast Hollow Road, died on Friday, July 23,
2004 at Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush. Survivors include his loving wife
of 72 years, Irma; a son, Charles L. Cave of Berlin; a brother, Harry of
Lakeland, Fla; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and many great-great
grandchildren. He was predeceased by two children, Marquita E. Jones and
Robert J. Cave along with siblings, Neva Pearson, John and Robert Cave, Edna
Harris and Edith Cave. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning at 11
a.m. in the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home, 66 Armsby Road, Petersburgh.
Interment will follow in the Berlin Baptist Cemetery. Relatives and friends
are invited to the funeral home on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Berlin Rescue Squad.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/24/2004.

Clark, Anna Ruth   
ALBANY Anna Ruth Clark, born April 22, 1949 in Lake Wales, Fla., departed this
life after a brief illness on Tuesday, July 20, 2004. She was the daughter of
the late Nathaniel Douglas Sr. and Lena Douglas. Anna leaves to cherish her
memory three sons, Alfonso Clark, Duane and Shawn Sims; beloved daughter,
Regina Clark; mother, Lena Douglas; two brothers, Nathaniel Douglas Jr.,
Anthony Holmes; sister, Sharlena Douglas; and one sister-in-law, Mattie. She
was also the sister of Raymond Douglas who preceded her in death; 15
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held at Union Missionary Baptist
Church at 1 Morton Ave. on Monday, July 26, 2004. Viewing hours will be 10
a.m.-11 a.m. and service will start at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at
Albany Rural Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/24/2004.

Cocca, Theresa A.   
COHOES Theresa A. Cocca, 88, of Delta Blvd., died Thursday, July 22, 2004 at
St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, she was the
daughter of the late Philip and Mary Donato Natto. Theresa was a home maker
and enjoyed taking care of her children and grandchildren. She lived in the
area all her life and spent many summers at Warner's Lake. Theresa was
predeceased by her husband, John G. Cocca and is survived by her loving
children, Carolyn Breen and her husband Michael of Cohoes, John Cocca and his
wife Suzanne of Colonie and Robert Cocca of East Berne. She is also survived
by four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends
may call at the Stanton-Farrell Funeral Home, 326 Columbia St., Cohoes on
Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Donations to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 85 Watervliet
Ave., Albany, NY 12206-2083 in memory of Theresa would be appreciated.


Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/24/2004 - 7/25/2004.

Garry, Harry   
EAST BERNE - Harry Garry, 95, died peacefully at his home, Thursday, July 22,
2004. Born in Newark, New Jersey to the late Charles and Maria Garry, he moved
to the Helderbergs as a young man when his family bought the farm in East
Berne in the 1930's. Harry had many varied talents and interests and was
always eager to learn more. Mr. Garry was active in Soil Conservation
Programs. He was an original member of the Albany County Farm Bureau, serving
as their president for 13 years, and also vice president of the NYS Farm
Bureau from 1976 to 1978. In these capacities, Mr. Garry worked with governors
and legislators for the good of state farming communities, including changes
in the Federal Estate Taxes. He was one of the first farmers to grow certified
Empire Birdsfoot Trefoil and he convinced Governor Dewey to push to have this
legume planted on the sides of all state roads. Harry was well known as the
Singing Farmer and in his earlier days took part in local regular radio and
television programs, sharing his homespun philosophy and musical gifts. He was
a prolific author and was widely recognized around the state for his articles
and commentary. In later years he ran a farm seed and twine business. Harry
deeply loved his community and strove to preserve and nurture it's unique and
beautiful qualities. He was chairman of numerous committees with the East
Berne Businessmen's Association, was instrumental in the continuation of the
East Berne Post Office including the establishment of a rural postal route and
helped to charter the East Berne Vol. Fire Co. He was responsible for helping
to straighten Route # 443 in East Berne and assisted in getting East Berne
included in the Capital District telephone system. He was the beloved husband
of Dr. Margery Smith. Survivors also include his children; Charles Garry and
his wife, Anina LaCour of East Berne, Franklyn Garry and his wife, Ragan Adams
and their son, Samuel Garry of Fort Collins, Colorado, Johanna Halsey and her
husband, Mark, and their sons, Justin and Trevor, of Red Hook, N.Y., Elizabeth
Garry and her partner, Betsy von Mechow, their children, Bonnie and Jacob von
Mechow, and Nathaniel Garry, all of South New Berlin, N.Y.; and many nieces
and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, David Michael Garry and two
brothers, George and Francis Garry. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday
from 3-7 p.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Bernadette's
Church in Berne. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Berne. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the Helderberg Vol. Ambulance, PO Box
54, E. Berne, NY 12059 or the St. Peter's Hospital Foundation, 319 S. Manning
Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/23/2004 - 7/24/2004.

Gisotti, Leonard N.   
GUILDERLAND Leonard N. Gisotti, 77, of Guilderland, died Friday, July 23, 2004
at Good Samaritan Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born in Albany and
was the son of the late Domenic and Mary DePierro Gisotti. He was a World War
II Navy veteran, having served in the Pacific and European Theatre. Lee was
employed with Niagara Mohawk Power Company for 39 years, retiring as a foreman
in 1987. Mr. Gisotti was active in Pinebush Little League, Guilderland Pop
Warner, Guilderland High School and its booster club. He was always ready to
help others and was particularly loved by the youth in his community. He is
the beloved husband of 57 years to Dorothy Cioppa Gisotti. He is the devoted
father of Dominick Gisotti and his wife Susan of Glenville and Joseph Gisotti
and his wife Denise of Delmar. He is the brother of Ann O'Donnell and her
husband Edward of Guilderland, Theresa Brent of Roxboro, N.C. and the late
Nickolas Gisotti. He is the cherished grandfather of Robert (Kim), Jennifer,
Leah and Lt. Karen J. Gisotti, D.O.; great-grandfather of Gianni and Gabriella
Gisotti. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be
Monday morning at 9:15 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner
Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave) then to Christ the King Church at
10:00 where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours
will be Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The parish family of
Christ the King Church will gather at 4:30 for a service of prayer and
remembrance. All are welcome. Entombment will be in Memory's Garden. Memorial
contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd.,
Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/24/2004 - 7/25/2004.

Haake, Georgiana   
EAST GREENBUSH Georgiana Wess Haake, 92, of Coventry Lane died Thursday, July
22, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital. The wife of the late Frederick Haake Jr.
She is survived by her niece, Georgia McCormick and her husband William of
Schodack Landing; her great niece, Lauren Smith and her husband Pat; great
nephews, Robert W. McCormick, John P. McCormick and his wife Joanne and
Douglas A. McCormick; also survived by seven great great nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be at the Ray Funeral Home, 59 Seaman Ave., Castleton, N.Y.
Saturday, July 24, 2004 from 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions in memory of Georgiana
may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 70 Green Ave., Castleton, NY 12033.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/23/2004 - 7/24/2004.

Hackett, Sister Mary Kevin   
WATERVLIET Sr. Mary Kevin Hackett, PBVM, 95, died Thursday, July 22, 2004 at
St. Colman's Presentation Convent in Watervliet. The daughter of Irish
immigrants, Sr. Mary Kevin was born in Elizabeth, N.J. on April 23, 1909. She
was raised in Jersey City, N.J. where she was a parishioner of Our Lady of
Snows Parish. She attended St. Patrick's School and St. Aloysius Academy, both
in Jersey City, and later graduated from the Grace Institute, a business
college, in New York City. Prior to entering the convent, Sr. Mary Kevin was
employed by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in New York City for 24
years. She entered religious life on May 14, 1953 and was received into the
Order of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary on
November 17, 1953. She professed her first vows on November 17, 1955 and made
her final profession on November 17, 1958. Sr. Mary Kevin attended the College
of St. Rose and received a bachelor of arts degree in education. In September
of 1974, she was certified to teach all grades, including nursery school and
kindergarten. Throughout her religious life, Sr. Mary Kevin taught in all of
the local schools administered to by the Sisters of the Presentation. Sister
was the daughter of the late James and Bridget Deignan Hackett and was also
predeceased by three brothers. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at
10 a.m. in St. Coleman's Chapel, Watervliet, N.Y. by the Reverend Kenneth
Gregory, chaplain. Interment will follow in St. Coleman's Cemetery. Religious,
relatives and friends are invited and may also call at St. Coleman's Home on
Monday from 5 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013
Broadway, Watervliet.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/24/2004 - 7/25/2004.

Hamilton, Anna Louise   
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Anna Louise Hamilton, age 90, died July 21, 2004 at the
Daytona Beach Rehab Center in Daytona Beach. Louise suffered for nine years
with Alzheimer's Disease. Louise had formerly lived in Malden Bridge, N.Y.
before moving to Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Russell
Hamilton Sr.; her parents, Benjamin and Rosia Cowan; and a brother, Allen
Cowan. She is survived by her children, Frank R. (Mary) Hamilton Jr. of
Brainard, N.Y., Adelaide (Bud) Chartrand of Reddick, Fla., Joyce (Ray) Evans
of East Nassau, George (Barbara) Hamilton of East Nassau, Roy (Ginny)
Hamilton, Granville, N.Y., Richard (Brenda) Hamilton of Jeffersonville, Ind.,
Peter Hamilton of Daytona Beach and Roger (predeceased Elaine) Hamilton of
Palatka, Fla.; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a sister,
Inez (William) MacDonald of Ft. Myers, Fla. A graveside service will take
place at the convenience of the family.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/24/2004 - 7/25/2004.

Heathwaite, Concetta F.   
GLENMONT Concetta F. Carrican Heathwaite, 66, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at
the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Ithaca, daughter of the late
Thomas and Mary Bereza Carrican, she came to the Capital District in 1965.
Connie was a loving wife, mother and Nana. She enjoyed spending time with her
family and friends and especially enjoyed her grandchildren. She will be
greatly missed by all who knew her. She was employed as a dental assistant for
Dr. Koren and later as a receptionist for St. Peter's Health Care, retiring in
1999. She was the wife of 39 years of Bruce A. Heathwaite; mother of Mary
(Andrew) MacDonald of Delmar and Eric (Karen) Heathwaite of Niskayuna; sister
of the late Thomas Carrican; grandmother of Bryn and Cameron MacDonald and
Evan Heathwaite. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be held on Monday at 8:45 a.m. from the Daniel Keenan Funeral
Home, 490 Delaware Ave. thence to St. Thomas the Apostle Church where a Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are
invited and may also call at the funeral home Sunday from 3-7 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to the American Cancer
Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211 or the Hospice Inn at St.
Peter's Hospital, 315 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/23/2004 - 7/24/2004.

Iannone, Rina   
GREEN ISLAND Rina Iannone, 83, affectionately known to all as Grandma, died
Thursday, July 22, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born in St. Elena,
Italy, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Carmela Cellarula Lembo.
She came to the United States in 1953 and settled in Green Island where she
has resided ever since. Mrs. Iannone was employed in the garment manufacturing
industry and worked in Troy for Weinberg's, Marshall Ray and Standard
Manufacturing from where she retired in 1982. She was a proud member of the
Green Island Senior Citizens, with whom she enjoyed taking trips, playing
bocci, shuffleboard and league bowling. She was a member of the Amalgamated
Garment & Textile Workers Union and was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church
in Green Island. Beloved wife of the late Julius Iannone Sr.; loving mother of
William N. Iannone and his wife Amelia of Latham; stepmother of Yolanda
Lattanzio and her husband Corrado of Clifton Park and the late Julius Iannone
Jr.; grandmother of Nicholas and Rina Iannone, Virginia Scala and husband
John, Michael, Edward and Julie Iannone and the late Donna Ritchie whose
husband Leonard survives; great-grandmother of Christopher Iannone, Jennifer
Ritchie, Erica Comerford and husband Sean and John Paul Scala; dear sister of
Rose Verdile of East Greenbush, Angelina Terriaca of Rome, Italy and the late
Maria Terriaca and Michele Lembo; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral
from the McNulty Funeral Home, 147 Hudson Avenue, Green Island on Tuesday at 9
a.m. and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Green Island. Interment, St.
Mary's Cemetery, Troy. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the
funeral home on Monday from 4 until 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/24/2004.

Manti, Amelia (Memoriam)   
MANTI Amelia (11/6/01-7/24/72)
In loving memory of our mother and grandmother, Amelia, who passed away 32
years ago today. We miss you very much and think of you every day.
Your Loving Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/24/2004.

Mason, Jan (Memoriam)   
MASON Jan - Time passes so quickly, it's been eight years since God called you
to him. I know someday when my time here ends, we'll be together again. You
are always in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
I Love You
Dick
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/24/2004.

McKeon, Mary M.   
TROY Mary M. McKeon of Troy died on July 21, 2004 at her residence after a
long illness. She was wife of the late George D. Chops McKeon and daughter of
the late James and Anna Kane Dundon. Born in Troy, Mary was a graduate of
Catholic Central High School and had been employed at Behr Manning (Norton
Co.) before becoming a homemaker. She was a communicant of St. Paul the
Apostle Church. Also a former member of St. Paul's Mother's Club, St. Mary's
Auxiliary and Troy Elks. Survivors include her children, Barbara Hoover of
East Amherst, N.Y., Jack M. McKeon of Loudonville, Daniel V. McKeon of Troy
and Diane Mackey of North Greenbush; mother-in-law of David Hoover, Phyllis
Silver and David Mackey; sister of Loretta Witbeck of Troy, James Dundon of
Delmar and Ann Lukovits of Hoags Corners; grandmother of Eric and Jeff Hoover,
Rachael and David McKeon and Kayla, Nicole and Samantha Mackey. Also survived
by her devoted caregiver, Eugene R. Waugh of Troy. The funeral service will be
held from the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third Street, Troy, on Monday at
8:45 a.m. and at St. Paul the Apostle Church at 9:30 a.m. where a Mass of
Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated by Rev. William A. Gorman,
pastor. Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Sunday
from 4-8 p.m. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery. Contributions to Community
Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 or
Project A.L.S., 511 Avenue of the Americas, PMB 341, New York, NY 10011 would
be appreciated. For directions and guest book, please visit:
www.leahy-bocketti.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/23/2004 - 7/24/2004.

Pociluk, Kathleen R.   
GANSEVOORT Kathleen Rose Pociluk, of Thunder Run, died Wednesday, July 21,
2004 after a long struggle with cancer. She was 46. Born July 15, 1958 in
Albany, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Ann (Willig) Pociluk. A
graduate of Shenendehowa High School, Kathy attended the University of
Virginia and earned her bachelor of science degree in special education. She
then went on to SUNY Albany and graduated in 1982 with a master of science in
educational psychology. Kathy first taught special education in Glens Falls
and then in the Plattsburgh area from 1983 to 2000. After moving to Gansevoort
in 2000, she became the learning and design manager for Fairpoint
Communications. Kathy returned to special education, her passion, from 2001 to
the present. She ended her career as the professional development specialist
for W.S.W.H.E. BOCES/JMT SETRC. She enjoyed hiking, boating, camping, horse
back riding and always had a deep sense of family. She is survived by her
daughter, Sarah Clifton of Seattle, Wash.; a son, Cory Clifton of Gansevoort;
a stepdaughter, Pamela Clifton of Minneapolis, Minn.; three sisters, Cynthia
Lammon of St. Louis, Mo., Carol Coffey of Boulder, Colo. and Diane Hale of
Averill Park; and her devoted life partner, Dr. Ronald Loffredo of Saratoga
Springs. The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. David Mastrianni
for the flexible manner in which he allowed Kathy and Ron to fight her
melanoma. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2004
at the family plot in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, 1389 Central Avenue,
Colonie, off of exit 2E on I-87. Those who wish to follow the family to the
cemetery may meet at Kathy's home at 9:00 a.m. Monday. Friends may call from 1
to 4 p.m. Sunday at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral
Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). The family asks, in
lieu of flowers, donations may be given in her memory to the American Cancer
Society, specifically to melanoma research, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY
12211 (1-800-227-2345). burkefuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/24/2004.

Reid, James   
COLONIE James Reid, 83, of Baker Avenue in Colonie, died in his sleep on
Thursday, July 22, 2004 at his home. He was husband of the late Edna Giles
Reid. Born in Cohoes, son of the late Robert and Angeline Bellrose Reid, he
resided in Green Island from 1945 until 1969 when he moved to Colonie. He was
a 1939 graduate of Lansingburgh High School and served his country as a member
of the US Navy during World War II. Jim worked as an electrician for many
years before becoming the business agent for Local 438 IBEW from 1975 until
retiring in 1983. He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Green
Island. Survivors include his devoted daughter, Judith (Harry) Jensen of
Colonie; his loving granddaughters, Jenna (Mark) Myers of Latham and Erica
(Christopher) Kelsey of Loudonville. He was the brother of Robert (Constance)
Reid of Daytona Beach, Fla. and the late Muriel Hepp. Funeral services will be
held at the McNulty Funeral Home, 147 Hudson Avenue, Green Island on Monday at
10:00 a.m. with Rev. Peter Kelly officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood
Hill Cemetery, Troy. Calling hours will be on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the
funeral home. Contributions in memory of Jim may be made to Community Hospice
of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/24/2004 - 7/25/2004.

Rhinesmith, Rev. John G.   
BRUNSWICK Rev. John G. Rhinesmith, age 87, of Mellon Avenue, Brunswick, died
at home on July 22, 2004 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on
November 28, 1916 in Suffern, N.Y., the son of the late Herbert and Mabel Kern
Rhinesmith. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at the Calvary
United Methodist Church, corner of Belle Ave. and Ridge Place, Latham.
Contributions to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View
Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 or Center Brunswick United Methodist Church, 990
Hoosick Road, Troy, NY 12180 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 215 Lancaster
Street, Albany, NY 12210. For a private family guest book and service
directions, visit: www.brycefh.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/24/2004 - 7/25/2004.

Roberts, Orine (Memoriam)   
ROBERTS Orine- In loving
memory of Orine Roberts. Happy Birthday to a wonderful mother and mother in
law. We think of you and miss your jovial laugh. We know you are in a better
and happy place. We love and miss you.
Your Loving Son & Daughter In Law,
David and Betty
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/24/2004.

Sallie, Edward F.   
MAPLECREST, N.Y. Edward F. Sallie of Slater Rd., Maplecrest, died peacefully
at St. Peter's Hospital on July 23, 2004. He was the son of the late Thomas
and Nora Sallie. Born on September 19, 1911 in New York City, Ed lived more
than 30 years in Westbury, N.Y. before moving to Maplecrest. Ed was employed
by Lord & Taylor for over 40 years before taking a position with Ski Windham
in the lodging department where he worked until March this year. A veteran of
World War II, Ed served in the third infantry division and saw combat action
in North Africa, Sicily, Anzio and up the boot of Italy into Austria, France
and Germany. He was proud of his military service and all of America's Armed
Forces. He was the grand marshall of the 2002 Windham Memorial Day Parade. He
was married to his beloved Eleanor (nee Nickola) for 49 years. Eleanor
predeceased Ed on December 10, 1994. Ed loved animals and was always
surrounded by a bevy of dogs and cats. He also loved singing, antiquing and
spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Ellen
Esposito and her husband Frank of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Noreen Daly and her
husband, Andy of Rutland, Mass.; and a son, Edward Jr. and his wife, Jo Ann of
Lynbrook, N.Y.; and eight grandchildren, Andrew Esposito of Redondo Beach,
Calif., Kevin Esposito of Myrtle, S.C., Tara Esposito of Saratoga Springs,
N.Y., Andrew John Daly, Katie Daly, Brigit Daly, all of Worcester, Mass. and
Sean Sallie and Michael Sallie of Rockville Centre, N.Y. Calling hours will be
from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 25 at the Decker Funeral
Home in Windham, N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Ed's life will be
held at St. Theresa's R.C. Church in Windham on Monday, July 27 at 11 a.m.
with Fr. J. Nunan officiating. Interment will immediately follow in the
Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Ashland, N.Y. Arrangements entrusted in care of
Decker Funeral Home, 134 Main St., Windham, NY 12496.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/24/2004.

Siegel, Della Lillian   
ALBANY Della Lillian Silverman Siegel, age 82, of the Daughters of Sarah
Nursing Center in Albany, died Friday morning, July 23, 2004 at St. Peter's
Hospital in Albany. Mrs. Siegel was born in Utica, N.Y., and later moved to
Brooklyn, N.Y. where she married her late husband, Harry G. Siegel. They were
married for 43 years until his passing in 2002. While residing in Brooklyn,
Mrs. Siegel was an administrative secretary for Brooklyn College. In 1961, she
and her husband relocated to Spring Valley, N.Y. She was employed by Rockland
Community College from 1966 to 1970. She was a member of Temple Beth El in
Spring Valley, N.Y. for many years. As an active member of the temple, she was
a member of their choir for more than 20 years. Mrs. Siegel and her late
husband Harry participated and were actively involved with the Adult Education
Program at Temple Beth El. She had been a resident of the Capital District
since 2000, having resided at Alterra Wynwood in Niskayuna. For the last year
and a half, she has been a resident of the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center.
She was also a member of Workmen's Circle and Hadassah. She enjoyed the arts
and theater. She had a love for music and was well known for her knowledge of
trivia in many areas such as movie stars, song titles and authors. She also
enjoyed sewing. Most of all, Della's greatest pleasure was her devotion to her
family. She is survived by her loving daughter, Etta Fink and her husband
Steven Fink of Latham, N.Y. She was the proud and cherished grandmother of
Jeremy Fink. She was predeceased by her twin sister, Paula Silverman Roth, and
a brother, Maxwell Silverman. Services at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649
Washington Avenue, Albany, N.Y. on Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 9:30 a.m.
Interment will follow in the Beth El Cemetery, Paramus, N.J. at 1:15 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Daughters of Sarah Foundation, 180
Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203 or Congregation Berith Sholom,
167 Third Street, Troy, NY 12180. The period of mourning will be observed at
the Fink residence, 10A Homestead Drive in Latham, N.Y. on Monday from 5:30 to
8:30.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/24/2004 - 7/25/2004.

Slingerland, Josephine D.   
CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. Josephine D. Slingerland (Peck) died Thursday, July 15,
2004, peacefully at the age of 93 at her home in Crystal River, Fla., where
she was the eldest member of a four-generation household of six people. Her
bedside was surrounded by all of her loving family living in Fla., including
Rosetta Kelley. Daughter of Clara and Sidney Peck, she was born on December 4,
1910 in Coeymans Hollow, N.Y. She is survived by a daughter, Joan S. Roy;
seven grandchildren, Sharon (Chuck) Hammond, Alan Roy, Susan (Frank) Virgilio,
Hugh Slingerland, Albert Slingerland, Holly (Eddie) Heck; and Ralph (Anne)
Becker; twelve great-grandchildren, Shawn Roy, Terah (Austin) Murphy, Tori
Heck, Nicole and Samantha Hammond, Kelly, Kaitlin and Hunter Slingerland,
Katerina and Jason Virgilio, and Ross and Ryan Becker. She is also survived by
two sisters, Marjorie Carpenter and Emma Hunt; one brother, Robert Peck; and
several nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces. She was predeceased
by her parents, Clara and Sidney Peck; her husband, Ralph B. Slingerland; two
sons, Harmon J. and Albert R. Slingerland; one daughter, Laura S. Goodspeed. A
memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Onesquethaw
Reformed Church and her cremains will be interred at the Onesquethaw Cemetery
directly after. She is a member of the Onesquethaw Reformed Church and, in
lieu of flowers, anyone wishing may make contributions to the Youth Group at
that church at 11 Groesbeck Road, Feura Bush, N.Y. 12067.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/22/2004 - 7/24/2004.

Spillane Sr., Stephen   
TROY Stephen (Mickey) J. Spillane Sr., of Lincoln Ave., Troy, died peacefully
at St. Mary's Hospital after a short illness. Stephen was the son of the late
Thomas Spillane and Catherine Connell Spillane. He was a graduate of Catholic
Central High School. He was employed by the United States Post Office at
Karner Road, Colonie for 32 years, retiring in 1990. Survivors include his
loving wife, Vivian (Dwyer) Spillane; three children, Colleen (William)
Ashline of Watervliet, Stephen (Kait) Spillane Jr. of Saratoga Springs and
Kathy Spillane of Troy. Also surviving are his brother, James (Agnes) Spillane
of Port Richey, Fla.; five grandchildren, Jennifer Ashline and her fiance
Aaron Berhaupt of Watervliet, William (Deana) Ashline of Niskayuna, Jamie
(Ryan) Ang of Germany, Bryan Ashline of Watervliet and Daniel Spillane of
Saratoga Springs; three great-grandchildren, Christian, Mykala and Kirstyn as
well as several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at Bizzarro
Funeral Home, 171 Hill Street, Troy, N.Y. Monday morning at 9:15 followed at
10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours will be
held Sunday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Troy.
Contributions in memory of Stephen may be made to the St. Joseph's Church, 416
Third Street, Troy, NY 12180. Arrangements are by the Bond Funeral Home,
Broadway and Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady, N.Y.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/24/2004 - 7/25/2004.

Swenson, Kenneth (Memoriam)   
SWENSON Kenneth, C., In loving memory of my husband who passed away on Jan.
24, 2004. It has been six long months since you left me. No farewell words
were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before I knew it and only
God knows why. OJ is buried with you now, so may you both be at peace. I love
and miss you more each day. Life is not the same without you.
Your Loving Wife, Jeanne
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/24/2004.

Toomajian Sr., Charles R.   
BRUNSWICK Charles R. Toomajian Sr., 91, of Hoosick Road, died Thursday, July
22, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy after a brief illness. Funeral service
will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 276 Pawling
Avenue, Troy. Interment in Elmwood Hill Cemetery in Troy. In lieu of flowers,
contributions to the Hope United Methodist Church, 566 Brunswick Road, Troy,
NY 12180. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit:
www.brycefh.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/24/2004.

Wacksman, Mildred (Memoriam)   
WACKSMAN Mildred
You're thought of each and
every day. We miss you, we love you.
Love Forever, Your Children,
Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/24/2004.