OBITS: Albany Times Union 3 Oct 2004; Albany, Albany co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Albany Times Union http://www.timesunion.com Alund, Ella E. Bennett SOUTH GLENS FALLS Ella E. Bennett Alund, 77, died Friday, October 1, 2004. Daughter of the late Roland and Pansy Krawetz Bennett; wife of the late John M. Alund; mother of Michael K. Alund and his life partner Joseph E. Orlow of South Glens Falls, Shirley Hartman (David) of Loudonville, Jacqueline L. Beninati (Carl) of Clifton Park, John M. Alund (Linda) of Lake George, Thomas Joseph Alund (Joann) of Glenville and Pansy Leszczynski (Steve) of Schuylerville; sister of Richard Bennett of Latham, Joan Styles of Clifton Park and the late Esther Russell and Eugene Bennett; longtime friend and companion of Cathy Diaz of Glens Falls. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral on Monday at 9 a.m. from the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, Watervliet. Following a private cremation, interment will take place in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Watervliet. Calling hours are at the funeral home on Sunday 3-7 p.m. Contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga or to Moreau Emergency Squad in care of the funeral home. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/2/2004 - 10/3/2004. Beebe, Geoffrey Nathaniel (Memoriam) BEEBE Geoffrey Nathaniel Like the moon and the stars up above we look to the sky and think of you with all our love, my son. Love Mom, Bri, Court & Nelli Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/3/2004. Comparetta, Anna COLONIE Anna Quagliata Comparetta, 90, of Osborne Rd., died Friday, October 1, 2004 at the Teresian House Nursing Home in Albany. Born in Magnolia, W.Va., Anna had been a Colonie resident for 60 years. She worked for more than 30 years with the New York State Department of Audit and Control in the employee retirement system. Anna enjoyed bowling, arts and crafts. She was a former member of the Hart Senior Citizens in Colonie, the Home Bureau and the former West Albany Fire Department #2 Ladies Auxiliary. Anna was the wife of the late Frank J. Comparetta. She is survived by her son, Guy Comparetta and his wife Karen of Guilderland; and her grandsons, Vincent Comparetta and his wife Heather of Guilderland and Gregory Comparetta and his wife Shannon of Guilderland. Funeral 9:00 o'clock Monday morning from the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, Colonie and at 9:30 at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, 26 Wilson Ave., Colonie. Burial will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Colonie. Calling hours will be Sunday from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/2/2004 - 10/3/2004. Courneen, Jane E. ALBANY Jane E. Courneen, 87, died Friday, October 1, 2004 at St. Clare's Hospital. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Francis V. and Marietta Keyes. Jane had worked for Montgomery Ward Mail House for 37 years until her retirement in 1979. She was a communicant of St. Clare's Church for many years. Jane is predeceased by her husband, Harold J. Courneen. Jane is survived by her stepson, Jim Courneen and his wife Carol of Schenectady; her granddaughter, Danielle Courneen; and her grandson, Kirk William Courneen, both of Schenectady. Several cousins also survive. Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 4, 2004 from 5 to 7 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Avenue). Funeral services will be held on Tuesday 8:15 a.m. at the funeral home then to St. Clare's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be in Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Clare's Church, 1947 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Jane E. Courneen. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/3/2004 - 10/4/2004. Cummings, Edward (Memoriam) CUMMINGS Edward It has been two years since you passed away. You are always in our thoughts. We miss you. Love from Your Wife, Children and Grandchildren Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/3/2004. DeStefano, Ann VALATIE Ann DeStefano, 76, died Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at the Barnwell Nursing Home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Eugene DeStefano and Elizabeth Hisgen. She was the cousin of John Damian of Florida and Jean Murname of Albany. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday at 9:00 a.m. at St. James Church, Albany. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/2/2004 - 10/3/2004. Eldering, Theresa M. ALBANY Theresa M. Eldering, 78, of Albany, N.Y., beloved wife, mother, grandmother and community volunteer, died Thursday, September 30, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital. Theresa was born and raised in Grant City, Staten Island, N.Y. She attended St. Louis Academy in Staten Island and the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and later taught piano at the Grant City Music Center, which she owned from 1948 to 1958. From 1986 to 1991, she was employed as a clerk and reader for a blind attorney. Her community involvement included the position of president of the Rosary Altar Society of the Church of the Nativity in Stuyvesant, N.Y. in 1980. Theresa founded the group called Tempo to assist in the Ichabod Crane Band. After moving to Albany in 1984, she enjoyed quilting with the Q.U.I.L.T. group for many years and was active in many volunteer services at St. Peter's Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Anthony and her children, Charles of Doylestown, Pa., Gerard of Herndon, Va., Thomas of Kinderhook, N.Y. and Annmarie of Altadena, Calif. She relished spending time with her seven grandchildren. Her family and friends will greatly miss her loving company and wonderful sense of humor. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass on Monday, October 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, Valatie, N.Y. and a Celebration of Life reception which will follow. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Bond Funeral Home on Route 9 in Valatie. The Eldering family request that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/2/2004 - 10/3/2004. Foster, Gabrielle (Memoriam) FOSTER Gabrielle In loving memory of our mother Gabrielle on the sixth anniversary of her death. We think of you always, and you are forever in our prayers. Your Loving Family Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/3/2004. Fredericks, Charles (Memoriam) FREDERICKS Charles You left us six years ago. We miss you and we think of you. You are always in our hearts and prayers. Love Your Family Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/3/2004. Gilbert, Leo ALBANY Leo Gilbert, 88, of Albany, died October 1, 2004. He was born June 18, 1916 in New York City, grew up in Perth Amboy, N.J. and moved to Albany in 1940. He was the son of the late Libby and Morris Gilbert. He is survived by Anita Gilbert, his wife of over 64 years; his children, Sharon Sherry and Marvin Freedman and Eileen Pixie and Sid Markowitz. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Lisa and Meg, Carol and Kevin, Lynne and Paul and Marcy and Rodolfo and six great-grandchildren. He leaves his sister, Frances. He was predeceased by his brother, Fred. Leo was the owner of Gyer & Gilbert Painting Contractors until his retirement in 1993. He was a member of Congregation Beth Emeth and a former member of Temple Israel and B'nai B'rith. Leo and Anita were avid dancers, who hosted many dancing lessons and parties at their home. However, their interests always centered on their family especially on their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Mendleson Chapel at the Congregation Beth Emeth Cemetery, Turner Lane, Loudonville on Monday, October 4, at 1:30 p.m. The Period of Mourning will be observed at the Freedman residence in Colonie, Monday and Tuesday evenings, 7:00-9:00. There will be a brief service at 7:30 each evening. Contributions may be made to Daughters of Sarah Foundation, 180 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany 12203, Jewish Family Services, 877 Madison Avenue, Albany 12208, Community Hospice Foundation, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer 12144 or a charity of your choice. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/3/2004 - 10/4/2004. Graham, Warren D. WATERFORD Warren D. Skip Graham, 76, of Waterford, died Thursday, September 30, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was the loving husband of June Boudreau Graham. Born and educated in Watervliet, he was the son of the late Bessie Baird and John Graham Sr. A veteran of the Korean War, he fought in the battle of Pork Chop Hill. He had been a resident of Waterford since 1956. Mr. Graham was a chemist with the former Allegheny Ludlum Steel, later Altec Steel for 42 years, retiring in 1987. He and his wife owned and ran Jay Gee Ceramics in Waterford. He enjoyed his family, gardening, riding his lawnmower, rollerskating with his friends and family as well as playing the organ. He was a good husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Jacquelyn Pasinello, Jill Graham, Jeanene (Donald) Wilcox and Judy (Daniel) Houbre, all of Waterford, Joyce (Ronald) Massalone of Clifton Park and Jolene (Jay) Masterson of Mechanicville; eight grandchildren, Gerald, Joseph and Jeffrey Pasinello, Jamie Graham, Joshua LaBelle, Jacob Wilcox, Jessica and Jennifer Houbre; and six great-grandchildren, Jarod, Anthony, Joseph and Jewelia-Mae Pasinello, Riley Duesler and Devin LaBelle. He was predeceased by his brother, John Graham Jr. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Bowen Funeral Home, 600 Fifth Avenue, (corner of Sixth Street), Watervliet. Friends are invited and may call Monday 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford. The family wishes to thank Dr. Hoensch and the staff at Albany Memorial Hospital for their kindness. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. Condolence page and directions at www.bowenfuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/3/2004 - 10/4/2004. Kalwicz, Stanley M. GLENVILLE Stanley M. Kalwicz, a resident of Glendale Nursing Home, died Friday, October 1, 2004 at Glendale Nursing Home on Hetcheltown Road. He was 93. Born on January 16, 1911 in Poland, he was one of seven children when he moved to the United States in the 1920s where he and his family settled in Brooklyn and then eventually in New Jersey. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II, and owned and operated the Majestic Bakery in Elizabeth, N.J. He retired and sold his business but he could not stay away from baking and went to work for a friend of his at Vaccaro's Bakery in Edison, N.J. After his wife's passing, Stanley moved from N.J. to Ballston Lake to reside with his daughter and her family. He was a communicant of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Ushers. One of Stanley's favorite pastimes was spending time at the sea shore and walking the boardwalk. He was predeceased in 1988 by his wife, Valerie Dreschler Kalwicz. He is survived by his daughter, Diane Eller and her husband Jonathan of Ballston Lake; his three grandchildren, Jonathan, Rebecca and Andrew Eller; a brother, Tony Kalwicz and his wife Marie of N.J.; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 8, 2004 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville. Memorial donations may be made to the Glendale Nursing Home, Floor C 2, 59 Hetcheltown Road, Glenville, NY 12302 or to the Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373 or burkefuneralhome.com). Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/3/2004. Lane, Walter F. AVERILL PARK Walter F. Lane, 65, of Old Route 66, Averill Park, died Friday, October 1, 2004 at his residence after a brief illness. Born in South Boston, Mass., he was son of the late Francis and Anna (VanderMeer) Lane and husband for 44 years of Patricia A. Buchan Lane. He had resided the past 25 years in Averill Park and was educated at Lexington, Mass. schools. Mr. Lane was employed as a mason for the Bricklayers Union Local 2 in Albany for 21 years retiring five years ago and prior to that was a laborer for Local 22 in Boston. He was an avid woodworker. Walter wanted everyone to know he had the best family in the world. Survivors in addition to his wife include four sons, Alan J. Lane (Vicki Close) of Ephratah, N.Y., Walter T. (Kirsten) Lane of Brunswick and Thomas M. and Kenneth P. Lane, both of Averill Park; a daughter, Karen (Raymond) Folmsbee of Poestenkill; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Lane (Chris Sheldrick) of Averill Park; three brothers, Francis Lane of Quincy, Mass., Joseph Lane of Allston, Mass. and William Lane of Somerville, Mass.; eleven grandchildren, Alan, Timothy, Ashley, Michael, Audrey, Keith, Cody and Kayla Lane, Traci and Theresa Folmsbee, and Lorin Speir. He was predeceased by a son, David Gary Shea. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, at 8:30 a.m. at the DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 4392 Route 150, West Sand Lake and 9:00 a.m. at St. Henry's Church in Averill Park, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Interment, St. Henry's Cemetery in Averill Park. Contributions may be made in memory of Walter Lane to the the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Boulevard, Rensselaer, NY 12144 or Brain Cancer Research, c/o Dr. Debbie Hrustich, 315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY 12208. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit www.brycefh.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/3/2004. Lawrence, David W. (Memoriam) LAWRENCE David W. In loving memory of my father, David W. Lawrence, who passed away one year ago today. I miss you more than you will ever know. Losing you so suddenly was hard but I am thankful for the love and support that you provided to me during my life. Your time here was short--but you will never be forgotten. Thank you for giving me life and taking the time to share with me all the heartaches and lessons you learned during your journey. How lucky I was to have you for a role model. You are always with me in thought. Love Always, Sister (Lisa) Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/3/2004. LeGere, Steven E. SCOTIA Steven E. LeGere, 46, died Thursday, September 30, 2004. Steve was son of Edward and Patricia (Donadio) LeGere, both of Scotia. He leaves two brothers, Christopher J. LeGere and Keith E. LeGere and his wife Sunday. Close family and friends are invited to an open house/memorial at his home on Tuesday 5-8 p.m. Cremation services by the Glenville Funeral Home. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/3/2004. Lichliter, Bernadine EAST BERNE Bernadine Lichliter (Chamulak), 49, died on Monday, September 27, 2004 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. The daughter of the late William and Anna Chamulak. She is survived by her husband, William Lichliter; her stepson, Daniel Lichliter; her brother and sister-in-law, Charles Bud and Julie Chamulak; and her nephew, Connor Chamulak. Also survived by her Aunt Bernadette and Uncle Champ; and several cousins. Born in Albany, she graduated from Vincentian High School and the College of St. Rose majoring in art. She worked for Comfortex and most recently the NYS Department of Labor. She was an accomplished artisan who held fabric design patents and had recently been recognized nationally for an original design. She was loved by everyone she touched and will be truly missed. She donated her body to Albany Medical College. A memorial service will be held on October 10 at 3 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church at 96 Main St., East Berne. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gilda's Club Capital Region NY, 8 Wade Road, Latham, NY 12110. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/3/2004. Mariani, Mary E. ALBANY Mary E. Mariani, 90, died Friday, October 1, 2004 at the Villa Mary Immaculate Nursing Home. Born in Plattsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Wilson Conners. She retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles where she was a senior adjudicator. Mary also had worked as the owner and operator of Mariani's Flower Garden on Delaware Ave. She was predeceased by her husband, Dominick J. Mariani in January of 2003. She was the mother of Donald Mariani of Guilderland, Joan Batchelder of Albany and Mary Ellen Weekes of Loudonville; sister of Edgar (Ray) Conners of Fla. and the late Andrew and Robert Conners; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also survive. The family would like to thank the staff at the Villa for the special care given Mary during her stay there. Funeral services Monday at 9:15 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. James Church, Albany at 10:30 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Death and 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 be at a later date. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/2/2004 - 10/3/2004. McCormick, Ida E. SLINGERLANDS Ida E. McCormick, 90, died Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at her home. Born and educated in Central Islip, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Charlotte Wood Herman. She was an Albany resident since 1947 and retired in 1979 after 28 years with the New York State Department of Commerce as a secretary. She was predeceased by her husband in 1968, Harold G. McCormick. She was the sister of Harry and Norman Herman and the late Leona A. Bosshammer and Henry Herman; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services Monday at 8:15 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Teresa of Avila 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 St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those wishing to remember Ida and her family in a special way may send contributions to the Arthritis Foundation Northeastern New York Chapter, 1717 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/1/2004 - 10/3/2004. Moran, John J. Loudonville John J. Moran, 78, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2004 at Shaker Place at Albany County Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 7, 1926 in Albany to the late Michael and Elizabeth Pippert Moran. John served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946, attaining the rank of radioman second class. John worked as a bookbinder for over 40 years at the former Argus Press Inc. which was located in Menands. He retired in 1988. He was a member of the Zaloga Post of the American Legion and the Polish American Citizen Club. John is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Ann Moran; his children, Michael (Lois) Moran of Colonie, Karen (Michael) Pilon of Jacksonville, Fla., Deborah (Daniel) DelTorto of Latham, Maureen Moran and Mark M. Moran, both of Colonie; a sister, Anna McCann of Schodack and five grandchildren, Jennifer, Michael and James Moran and Maribeth and Thomas DelTorto. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning 9:00 a.m. at the New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, (Rt. 155-south of Central Avenue), then to St. Francis de Sales Church, 1 Maria Dr., Loudonville, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Memory's Garden, Colonie. Calling hours will be on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to acknowledge with special thanks the staff of Shaker Place at Albany County Nursing Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 in memory of John J. Moran. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/3/2004 - 10/4/2004. Moros, Joan SCOTIA Joan (Lapczenski) Moros, 67, of Second Street, Scotia, died Thursday, September 30, 2004 of natural causes and a long illness at her residence in the presence of her family. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., February 10, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Michael and Anne (Gresko) Lapczenski. Mrs. Moros moved here from Buffalo in 1964. She was an administrator in the quality control department at GE Schenectady, N.Y. for 20 years. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Scotia, St. Joseph's Church Rosary Society and the GE Women's Club. She is survived by her husband, John Paul Moros; her children, Joanna Catherine Laine and her husband Edward of Long Beach, Mich., Joel Michael Winkler Sr. and his wife Alice of Rotterdam Jct., N.Y., Joan Marie Cassaniti and her husband Richard of Ithaca, N.Y. and Joseph John Moros of Scotia; a sister, Cecelia A. Pelkey of Duanesburg, N.Y.; brothers, Joseph Michael Lapczenski of Pa. and Robert Ronald Lapczenski of Hemet, Calif.; grandchildren, Jennifer Marie Winkler, Joel Michael Winkler Jr. and Kayla Anne Winkler, all of Rotterdam Jct., Candida Camille Laine and Shaun David Laine, both of Long Beach, Mich. Also survived by many nieces and many nephews. She was also predeceased by her sister, Helen Marie Turner. Services Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the Bekkering-Ellis Funeral Home, Inc. then to St. Joseph's Church, Scotia for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Calling hours will be at the funeral home Sunday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Schenectady. Contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Church, 45 MacArthur Drive, Scotia, NY 12302. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/2/2004 - 10/3/2004. Newman, Ed ALTAMONT Chef Ed Newman, 65, peacefully entered into eternal joy on Thursday, September 30, 2004 at home surrounded by his loving family. Chef Newman was born in Troy, son of Irma Newman and the late Joseph McAvoy. He attended Troy City Schools and then enlisted in the U.S. Army where he began his culinary career. He served in the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged as a specialist third class in 1958. A renowned executive chef, Ed owned and operated numerous restaurants throughout the United States and was a recipient of the prestigious Escoffier Medal, Chef of the Year, and other various culinary awards. Ed organized the first annual American Cancer Society Dinner which he launched by running 36 sponsored miles from Saratoga to Albany. He was an active communicant of the Catholic Church and his faith in God sustained him. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his best friend of over 40 years, Linda Antico; four daughters, Sheri Lynn Newman, Michele Lee Newman and her husband John Kuschel, Linda Lee Miller and her husband Troy and Dawn Marie McAvoy. He was the brother of Carol Linen, Chuck Newman, Dennis McAvoy and the late Richard McAvoy. He was the loving grandfather of Peyton Gadson, Madison and Christian Miller and Ni-Ni, Rocky and Delta, who richly blessed his life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Bernard's Church, 107 Canvass St., Cohoes. Relatives and friends may call at the Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont Sunday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Troy. Those who wish may make contributions in Ed's memory to the Oncology Dept. of the Stratton V.A. Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/2/2004 - 10/3/2004. Pyskadlo, Milton S. COHOES Milton S. Pyskadlo, 85, died Friday, October 1, 2004. Survived by nieces and nephews, Genevieve (Robert) Callanan, Rose McDonald, Garry Zandri, Marcia Sebastian, Joan (Giles) Senecal, John (Donna) Pyskadlo, Michael Pyskadlo, Joseph (Agatha) Pyskadlo, William Dobrucki. Funeral Fitzgerald Funeral Home Ltd., Monday 9 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial St. Michael's Church 9:30 a.m. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/3/2004. Quinn, Robert GREENVILLE Robert Quinney Quinn, 66, died Monday, September 27, 2004 at his home in Greenville. Bob had lived in Guilderland for many years before moving to Greenville with his son Tim and his family. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard in the early 1960s and worked for the Teamsters Union Local #294 in Albany, retiring in 1994. Bob was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and will be greatly missed by his many friends and his two Jack Russell Terriers, Zippy and Sunshine and his Chow, Wolf. He was the son of the late Edward and Cecelia Quinn. He is survived by two sons, Rob Quinn and his wife Angela Lako-Quinn of Waterford, Mich. and Tim Quinn and his wife Amy and their daughter Nicole of Greenville. He is also survived by many dear friends. A memorial service will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont. Friends and relatives may call on Monday from 6-7 p.m. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/2/2004 - 10/4/2004. Reed, Darlene M. CLIFTON PARK Darlene M. Roberts Reed, age 54 years, of Grooms Road passed away Friday, October 1, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was born in Albany and lived in Rensselaer before moving to Clifton Park in 1974. She was a graduate of Van Rensselaer High School and was a homemaker. Darlene enjoyed gardening, camping, knitting, crocheting, movies, her grandchildren, family and her cat, Mel. Mother of Whitney (Erica) Reed III of Halfmoon, Chad Reed (Karen Urban) of Malta and Penny (Carl) Scicchitano of Albany; former wife of Whitney Reed Jr. of Halfmoon; grandmother of Skyler, Kayla, Keanu, Kyle and Alexandra; daughter of the late Raymond and Eva Maskell Roberts; sister of Patricia Jackson of Rensselaer, Carol (Bob) Goldberg of Rensselaer, Donna (Brud) Burnham of Schenectady, Wayne (Dawn) Roberts of West Sand Lake, Deborah (Ken) Kannes of Rensselaer, Jimmy Roberts of Rensselaer, Billy (Sharon) Roberts of Nassau and the late Marilyn Keneston, Joan Clark, Thomas, Ronald and Raymond Roberts; sister-in-law of Fred Clark, Joy Roberts, Doris Roberts and the late David Jackson. Also survived by beloved friends and caretakers, Dawn Wright and Laura Jenkins and several nieces and nephews. A special thank you the Eddy of Saratoga and Dr. Shelly Justa of Clifton Park. Funeral will be from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, Tuesday morning at 10:30. Relatives and friends are invited and call at the funeral home Monday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in New Rural Cemetery, East Greenbush. Condolence page at www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/3/2004 - 10/4/2004. Regan, Delia J. (Memoriam) REGAN Delia J. She was dainty and delicate and girly shy, but she looked everyone right straight in the eye. A rose red and rare she shed pedals of love that perfume the air and all who passed by and when her last pedal fell, looked God straight in the eye. Love, Your Loving Husband, Walter Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/3/2004. Sokaris, Nicholas G. ATHENS, Greece Nicholas G. Sokaris passed away September 25, 2004 in Athens. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Gregory and Antigone Sokaris. Nicholas was the beloved husband of Ann McCourt who predeceased him in 1993. He graduated from Albany High School in 1953, where he was a standout athlete. He later became an avid lifelong tennis player. He was a graduate of Union College, Schenectady in 1957 and then served three years in the U.S. Army. Nicholas returned to Albany and worked as a reporter for the Troy Record and the Associated Press. In 1963, he moved to Athens, Greece. He was the owner of the Stagecoach Restaurant and publisher of the Athens Mirror, English Newspaper. Nicholas retired in 1996. He is the beloved brother of Jerry and his wife Eleanor, James and his wife Mary, Peter, Alex and his wife Elaine, Electra and Nora Sokaris. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be held Monday, October 4, 2004, 10 a.m. at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road, Albany. Relatives and friends are also invited and may call Sunday 4 to 8 p.m. at the Tebbutt Funeral Home, 633 Central Avenue, Albany. A Trisagion Memorial Service will also be held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Albany. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Religious Appointments Fund, c/o St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/2/2004 - 10/3/2004. Sposato, Michael R. ALBANY Michael R. Sposato, 60, died on Thursday, September 30, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Millville, N.J., he is the son of Marie Sposato and the late Michael Sposato. Michael served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958-62 during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the C.S.E.A. Union, the Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post #1520 and also the Polish American Community Center. Michael is predeceased by his stepson, Kenneth Martin. Michael is survived by his mother, Marie Sposato of Millville, N.J.; his wife, Veronica Yanas Sposato of Albany; his son, Michael R. Sposato of Charlotte, N.C. and his daughter Michelle Bowen. He is also survived by his sister, Kathleen Chesseman; his brother, John Sposato; two grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, October 3 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). Funeral services will be held on Monday at 8:45 a.m. at the funeral home then to Our Lady of Angels Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211 or to the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Michael R. Sposato. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/2/2004 - 10/3/2004. Swift, William R. GLENMONT William R. Swift, 84, of Glenmont, died Friday, October 1, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital. Mr. Swift was born in Albany and lived in the area all his life. He was first employed in the greenhouse and florist business and then by the A&P Markets until entering the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, serving with the rank of 2nd lieutenant as a bomber navigator and bombardier. He returned to the A&P Markets after the war and in 1956 became a home builder and founding William R. Swift Builders, Inc. During his career his firm built over four thousand housing units, including Laura Lana Heights, Quail Hollow, Country Meadows, Colonial Woodlands, homes in the Buckingham Lake Neighborhood of Albany, Presidential Estates, Regency Park and the Twenty Mall. He was a communicant of Holy Cross Church in Albany, and a member of the Albany Area Builders Association, serving as the groups president from 1965-67. He also was a member of the New York State Builders Association, serving as a board member and as president. He was a member of the Zaloga post of the VFW, and a social member of the Elsmere Fire Dept. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, gardening and birdwatching, vacationing, going out to dinner and celebrating holidays with his family. His family and friends will always remember him as a man with a warm sense of humor and a keen insight. Mr. Swift is survived by his wife of 58 years, Miriam L. Yates Swift; his children, Donald (Susan) Swift of Guilderland, Michael (Wendy) Swift of Glenmont, Gregory (Nancy) Swift of Glenmont, Karen (Garry) Hilton of Schenectady, William R. (Debbie) Swift Jr. of Delmar, Theresa (Keir) Aspin of Delmar and Kathleen (Mike) Rosenthal of Glenmont; his sister-in-law, Norma Swift of Colonie; his brother-in-law, Ronald M. Frinks of Delmar; his grandchildren, Neil, Amanda, Shaun, Spencer, Stewart, Tom, Jennie and Kristina Swift, Sarah Hilton, Billy and Marykate Swift, Ellie Aspin, and Emily and Joshua Rosenthal; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Linda Jean Swift, his brother Eugene R. Swift and his sister Marilyn A. Frinks. Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Tuesday morning at 9:15, and 10:00 in Holy Cross Church, Western Ave. and Rosemont St., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4-8 p.m. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 or to the Kidney Foundation of Northeast New York, 23 Computer Drive East, Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/2/2004 - 10/3/2004. Tabak, Lyubov ALBANY Lyubov Tabak, age 100, of Central Avenue in Albany died Saturday morning, October 2, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Tabak was born in Poltava, Ukraine and has been in the Capital District area the last 10 years. She was a homemaker. She had a great love for her family and will be remembered as a kind and caring lady. She was loved by her entire family and will be missed. She was married to Gershon Tabak until his passing in 1986. She is survived by six children, Zelick Tabak of Calif., Joseph Tabak of Toronto, Arkady Tabak of Albany, Naum Takak of Albany, Polina Khaitov and Inna Dumskaya also of Albany. She also leaves 35 grand and great-grandchildren from the Khaitov, Dumskaya, Ivashina, Lozkina and Tabak families. A graveside service will be held at the Temple Israel Cemetery, Western Ave., Guilderland, N.Y. on Monday, October 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Ave., Albany on Monday morning after 10:00 a.m. A procession will form thereafter at Levine's to proceed to the cemetery for the service of interment. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/3/2004. Tierney, Kathleen TROY Kathleen Kay Tierney, 80, a former Schaghticoke resident, died suddenly on September 26, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. Kelly and Margaret Jones Kelly and the widow of John Tierney. Mrs. Tierney was a homemaker and formerly worked for the Behr-Manning Company in Watervliet. She resided in the past year with her niece, Linda Meissner in Lansingburgh and was cared for by her great-nephew and great-niece, Eric Meissner and Nicole Morgan. Mrs. Tierney had a passion for shopping. Survivors include three brothers, Thomas J. (Jack) Kelly and William Kelly, both of Lansingburgh, and Paul Kelly of Tampa, Fla.; sister-in-law, Mary Ham of Newtonville; and several nieces and nephews. At her request, private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy. If desired, contributions may be made to the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 41, Schaghticoke, NY 12154. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/3/2004. Waldron, Gertrude Mae COHOES Gertrude Mae Waldron, 87, entered into eternal rest, Friday, October 1, 2004 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends after a brief illness. She was born and educated in Cohoes and was the daughter of the late Roy and Helen Carrier Reeve. She was a homemaker, a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church of Cohoes and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Wife of the late George H. Waldron. She was a wonderful mother to her seven sons, Rev. Roger Waldron and his wife Rev. Deborah of Nicholville, N.Y., George Waldron and his wife Jeannine of Felton, Calif., Bill Waldron and his wife Betsey of Gloversville, N.Y., Charles Waldron and his wife Beth of Wells, N.Y., Roy Waldron and his wife Vicki of Rome, N.Y., Brian Waldron and his wife Beverly of Norwich, Conn., and Gary Waldron and his wife Diane of Poestenkill; N.Y. Gertrude was a loving grandmother to 30 grandmother and 48 great-grandchildren. She is also survived a niece and nephews, Mary Lou Gardner, Dewey Gardner and Joshua Campbell. Predeceased by one grandson, Christopher Waldron and her sister Marjorie Gardner. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial service on Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Cohoes with Rev. Ken Scott, officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. Contributions may be made in Gertrude's memory to Community Hospice of Rensselaer, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. For directions and guest registry, www.dufresnefuneralhome.com. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/3/2004. Zelenko, Marion COLONIE Marion Zelenko, 82, died on Thursday, September 30, 2004 at St. Clare's Hospital after an illness of several months. She was born on September 7, 1922 in Sudwalde, Germany, the daughter of the late Henry and Anna (ne Mohring) Schweers. Mrs. Zelenko came to this country at the age of four. She grew up in New York City and was a graduate of Julia Richman High School. She became a naturalized citizen as a young woman and married Leo J. Zelenko on October 3, 1943; he predeceased her in 1987. Marion is the mother of Barbara Zelenko of Brooklyn and Dorothy Zelenko of Scarsdale. Her brother, Henry Schweers of Watervliet, died in 1978. A resident of Colonie for almost 50 years, Mrs. Zelenko was a homemaker until her daughters were grown and then worked as a legal secretary and a tax preparer. She was an active parishioner at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Niskayuna and a volunteer at several of its programs, including the Orphan Grain Train and the Schenectady Inner City Mission. Until her illness, she was an enthusiastic participant in the German class at the Colonie Senior Center. Calling hours will be at the New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Avenue) on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1850 Union St., Niskayuna, NY 12309 in memory of Marion Zelenko. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/3/2004 - 10/4/2004. Zumbo, Maria (Memoriam) ZUMBO In loving memory of Maria, who left us October 6, 1992. Your always in our prayers and in our hearts. Love Your Family Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/3/2004. Zwack, Beverly A. COLONIE Beverly A. Zwack, 85, of Colonie, passed into eternal rest on Thursday, September 30, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Edgar and Elizabeth Schoonmaker Walsh. Beverly had been a Colonie resident for most of her life. She worked as sales associate at Macy's in Colonie for several years. Beverly enjoyed her winter months for 20 years in Port Richey, Fla., returning to Colonie two years ago. She was a member of the St. Clare's and Village of Colonie Senior Groups. Beverly was a longtime member of the National Ancient Order of Hibernians. She was predeceased in 1998 by her beloved husband of 59 years, Edward J. Zwack; her son, Edward K. Zwack and her daughter, Joyce Zwack Burns. Beverly is survived by her daughter, Patricia A. Healy and her husband Paul of Colonie; her son, Richard J. Zwack of Waterford; and her son-in-law, Robert Burns. She is the cherished grandmother of Deborah Healy, Jeffery Healy, Erin Burns and Kristin Burns. Sister of the late Edgar and Gerard Walsh and Elizabeth Porter. Funeral services will be Monday morning at 8:30 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.) then to St. Clare's Church at 9:00 where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory's Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Clare's Church, 1947 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Beverly A. Zwack. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/2/2004 - 10/3/2004.