OBITS: Albany Times Union 6 Sep 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 Bakerian, A. Alice AMSTERDAM A. Alice Bakerian, 86, formerly of Troy and Albany, died Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Mount Loretto Nursing Home in Amsterdam after a brief illness. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 276 Pawling Avenue, Troy. Calling Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Interment, Elmwood Hill Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church, 100 Troy-Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit www.brycefh.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/6/2004. Baldwin, William H. PETERSBURGH William H. Baldwin, 65, of Plank Road, died on Sunday, September 5, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital. A complete obituary will follow in Tuesday's edition. Funeral services will be on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet. Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/6/2004. Blanchard, Philip F. COLONIE Philip Franklyn Blanchard, 61, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, September 3, 2004 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, following a long illness. A resident of Colonie, he was born November 24, 1942 in Indian Lake, N.Y. and is the son of Helen Blanchard and of Indian Lake and the late Frank Blanchard. Phil was a past trustee and long time social member of the Midway Fire Department in Colonie. He had worked as a diesel mechanic for O'Donnell Quigley, Massaro and LB Smith. He was the fleet maintenance foreman for the Town of Colonie, retiring in 2000. Phil loved his hometown. While on many of his visits to Indian Lake, he often went fishing and hunting with life long friends. Phil loved his family. Some of his best times were celebrated with his family on their many trips to Fla. He cherished his day trips to casinos and weeklong cruises with his wife. Phil enjoyed his girls and could always be found helping out at a dance recital, modeling show, softball or soccer. Always willing to help a friend, Phil was often fixing or repairing just about anything. He will be missed by his beloved wife Cathie (Caviston) Blanchard, whom he married in 1963; his two daughters, Lindan Blanchard Pape and her husband Will of Houston, Texas and Sharon Kim Blanchard; his dog, Blue. He is the brother-in-law of Carol Post (Douglas) and uncle of Katie, Courtney and DJ. He is the brother of Wayne Blanchard (Jeanie) of Indian Lake and uncle to Frank, Gregory and Nicki-Rose. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 12 noon at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt 155-south of Central Avenue). Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Midway Fire Department, 1956 Central Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12205 in memory of Philip F. Blanchard. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/6/2004. Burometto Sr., Charles A. COLONIE Charles A. Burometto Sr., 85, died Friday, September 3, 2004 at home. Charles was born in Stamford, Conn. to the late Biagio and Angela (Papa) Burometto. Mr. Burometto served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as an aerial photographer. He moved to Colonie in 1962 with his beloved wife, the late Josephine (Nati) Burometto. Charles was the owner and operator of Burometto and Nati Grocery Store in Albany for 11 years and later owned and operated Burometto's Food Mart on Albany Street in Colonie for 40 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who lived his life for his family. Charles is the devoted father of Charles A. Burometto Jr. and his wife Rae Maureen of Niskayuna, Margaret M. Polaro and her husband Joseph of Schenectady, Blaise F. Burometto and Frank A. Burometto, both of Colonie, and the late Angela Burometto. He is the brother of Frances U. Allen of Albany, the late Mary F. Robelotto, Frank (Tony) Citarella, Vincent D. Burometto and Mario Burometto. He is the cherished grandfather of Michael and Crystal Burometto of Yorkhaven, Pa., Angela Burometto of Niskayuna, Cara Olsen and her husband Kevin of Guilderland, Kimberly Polaro of Rotterdam and Debra Polaro of Schenectady. Charlie is the great-grandfather of Dustin Burometto of Yorkhaven, Pa. and Aneesia Rose Faye of Schenectady. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, September 7 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 8 at 8:15 a.m. then to St. Clare's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Charles A. Burometto Sr. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/6/2004. Caplan, David ALBANY David (Dubby) Caplan, son of the late Charles and Lena Caplan, beloved husband of Shirley Mermelstein Caplan for 56 years, cherished father of Leta and Hal Smith, Murray and Gail Caplan and Sharon Polovina, and adored Papa of his grandchildren, Caley, Julie, Kyle, Bryan, Chad, and Zack. Survived by his loving sister, Clara Perlmutter, and predeceased by his dear sister and brothers, Esther Werlin, Jack Caplan and Robert Caplan. Also survived by caring nephews and nieces. Born and lived in Albany, New York. Graduated from Albany High School and attended St. Lawrence University. Enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942. He served in the 8th Air Force, flying 35 missions over Germany as a navigator on a B-17 Flying Fortress, receiving several distinguished awards and medals. After his discharge in fall of 1945, he transferred to Syracuse University and received a bachelor of science degree in economics. After graduating, he joined his father, Charles and Uncle Hymie in their family furniture store, Caplan Bros on South Pearl Street in Albany. He met and married his life's sweetheart, Shirley, in 1948. Their extraordinary relationship was an inspiration to all who knew them. He left the furniture store in 1954 and joined the Charles Company of Troy and went to work with his brother, Jack. He left the business in 1962 when he joined the New York State Department of Commerce as a business consultant, subsequently becoming the department's Red Tape Cutter and the ombudsman advocate for small business, until his retirement in March 1991. He was very active in the building of Temple Israel and served as vice president, treasurer and member of the board of directors for many years, receiving many plaques and citations for his dedicated years of service. For his support of the creation of the Capital District Hebrew Academy, he was awarded membership as Guardian of the Torah. He dedicated his life to helping others and was an active and generous supporter of the Jewish Welfare Fund (United Federation), the United Way, the Regional Food Bank, civil rights organizations and many national and community-wide efforts to help those in need. Services at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue, Albany on Monday, September 6, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment will follow services in the Temple Israel Cemetery, Guilderland, N.Y. The period of mourning will be observed at the Caplan residence, 237 Davis Avenue, Albany, N.Y. 12208 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Israel, United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, Inc. and the American Cancer Society. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/7/2004. DeSantis, Evelyn M. ALBANY Evelyn M. DeSantis, 62, died Saturday, September 4, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital due to heart failure and cancer. Born in Albany, N.Y. to the late Joseph and Loretta (Domenico) DeSantis. Evelyn was a graduate of Albany High School. She owned her own business as a beautician for many years. She was then employed by the New York State Dept. of Labor until her retirement in 2003. She was also a member of the Italian American Club and loved her doll collection. Evelyn is survived by sisters-in-law, Sandra DeSantis, Josephine DeSantis and Helen (Roland) DeSantis Graves; her loving nephew and nieces, Joseph (Delphina) DeSantis, Michele (William) Giovannettone and Antoinette Toni Barrett; cousins, Irene Deltorto, Mickie McClune; her dearest friends, Arlene, Celia, Shirley and Diane; and several other nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brothers, George, William and Michael DeSantis. Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Wednesday morning at 8:15 and 9:00 in St. Margaret Mary's Church, Homestead St., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Memorial contributions in Evelyn's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/6/2004 - 9/7/2004. Elacqua, Mary (Memoriam) ELACQUA Mary In loving memory of Mary on her birthday, Happy Birthday. Love, Pat Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/6/2004. Field, Alice May SCHAGHTICOKE Alice May Field, 85, of Main Street, Schaghticoke, died peacefully Saturday evening, September 4, 2004 surrounded by her loving family. Born April 8, 1919 in Clarksburg, Mass., daughter of the late John and Claudia Fuller Martin. She was widow of Arthur Edgar Field, who died in 1989. She graduated from North Adams High School and the Hillcrest Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsfield. She had worked at many health care facilities and retired from Eden Park Nursing Home in Troy. Survivors include two daughters, Judith A. Graves of Bennington, Vt. and Barbara J. Morin of Schaghticoke; five grandchildren, Barbara Jo Morin LeMieux, James Gary Field, Rhonda Ann Dixon, Toni DiGennaro and Dede Cross; also eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Gary E. and Ronald A. Field. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 7 at 7:30 p.m. from the Chase Funeral Home, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke, N.Y. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vietnam Veterans Association, Tri County Counsel, 257 Osborne Rd., Albany, NY 12211 or to Community Hospice of Rensselaer, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144, in her memory. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/6/2004. Flood Sr., Raymond E. (Memoriam) FLOOD Raymond E. Sr. Happy 74th Birthday. We love and miss you. Love, Peg, Children and Grandchildren Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/6/2004. Froehlich Sr., William (Memoriam) FROEHLICH William Sr. Dad, Grampa, Husband, Happy Birthday, Last year you were 65 and still alive but God brought you to his kingdom in February, the month of love. Today we celebrate your 66th birthday with you in all of our hearts, god and the angels in heaven. We love and miss you so much, Happy Birthday. Love Your Daughter, Pam, Tony, Grandchildren, Wife - Jo, Billy and Joanne Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/6/2004. Grondin, Janet G. VOORHEESVILLE Janet G. Grondin, 58, passed away tragically in a boating accident on Friday, September 3, 2004. Janet was born in Richmond, VA to Marian W. Grove and the late John W. Grove. She was raised and educated in Virginia and received her bachelor of fine arts from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1968. Janet was a free-lance decorator and designer and was instrumental in display design at Saks 5th Avenue, Vogue and many other companies. Ultimately, she established Decor Unlimited, her own company specializing in design and installation. She was actively involved in the life of the Berean Baptist Church in Guilderland Center, N.Y. In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, Andre Grondin; her daughter, Elizabeth Blair Badaracco; her sisters, Barbara E. Grove, Christine G. Fines and Martha G. Middleton; several nieces and nephews and her grand kitties, Elliott and Twizzler. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Berean Baptist Church, Rte. 146, Guilderland Ctr. Relatives and friends may call Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont, N.Y. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Guilderland. Contributions, in Janet's memory, may be made to the Humane Society. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/6/2004. Hagyard, Bert J. FEURA BUSH Bert J. Hagyard, 47, passed away suddenly Saturday, September 4, 2004. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Frederick and Wanda Matusewicz Hagyard. Bert will be remembered as a jack-of-all-trades with high work ethic. He enjoyed restoring Mopar cars, working in his garage and NASCAR. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator for W.M. Biers, Inc. for a number of years. Bert is survived by his loving wife Judith Farley Hagyard; one brother, Robert Hagyard of Guilderland; his mother-in-law, Anne Farley; his brother-in-law, Brion and Debi Farley and their children, Anna and Jack; a sister-in-law, Patricia and Michael Wroblewski and their children, Erica and Dane. He is also survived by several close friends and his dog, Sam. A memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at the Frederick Funeral Home, 633 Central Ave., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home from 1-3:30 p.m. before the service. Contributions in Bert's memory may be made to the Western Turnpike Rescue Squad, 200 Centre Dr., Albany, NY 12203 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/6/2004 - 9/7/2004. Heiser, Mary J. DELMAR Mary J. Heiser, 72, of Delmar, beloved wife, mother and friend, died Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Heiser was born in Utica, N.Y. on June 12, 1932, the daughter of the late Chauncey and Mary Van Allen Noble. She graduated magna cum laude from Utica College with a bachelor's degree in social studies. She later received a master's degree in geography from Northwestern University and a master's in library science from the University at Albany. Mary worked as an administrative assistant in the Albany Medical College, biochemistry department from 1975-1999. Mrs. Heiser was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Tawasentha Chapter, the Delmar Progress Club and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, W. Wayne Heiser; two sons, Paul F. Heiser of Delmar and David W. Heiser of Albany; a daughter, Sarah E. Pulsifer and her husband Terry of East Greenbush; a brother, Allen Noble of Akron, Ohio; and two grandchildren, LeeAnn and Kyle Pulsifer. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 8 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Elsmere Ave. and East Poplar Dr., Delmar. Calling hours will be from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7 at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar with a brief memorial service conducted by the D.A.R. at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church for the building fund. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/6/2004. Kenney, Eva Schmigal HOOSICK FALLS Eva Schmigel Kenney, 82, of Scott Street died on Sunday at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday's edition. Funeral services Wednesday 11 a.m. in the First United Church, Main St. Burial, Maple Grove Cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Robson-Reinfurt Funeral Home, 72 Main St., Hoosick Falls. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/6/2004. Liddle, Deborah SIDNEY Deborah Liddle, 42, of Sidney passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 2, 2004 at her home. She was born February 10, 1962, daughter of James Murphy and Catherine Kitty Miller in Newark, N.J. Deb graduated from Afton Central Schools. She married James Liddle February 14, 2000 in Las Vegas, Nev. She had worked at the hospital in Sidney for many years, Germond Chiropractic in Bainbridge and David A. Picinich Chiropractor of Oneonta as an office administrator. She attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Sidney. Deb enjoyed staying home reading, playing with her cat and taking care of her plants. She was a photography buff and liked to take pictures of sunsets. Deb was also a fan of NASCAR and the Washington Redskins. She is survived by her husband, James Liddle; daughter, Amanda Benedict; mother, Kitty Murphy, all of Sidney; stepdaughter, Sydney Ritchie-Liddle of Valley Falls; brother and sister-in-law, Douglas and Irene Murphy of Unadilla; sister, Diane Wenneis of Hopatcong, N.J.; sister-in-law, Pansy Gray of Sunbury, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her father, James Murphy and brother, Daniel Gray. A celebration of Deb's life will be held Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney. Rev. Michael Shank, Vicar of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Sidney will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made in Deborah's name to the National Psoriasis Foundation, 660 SW 92nd Ave., Suite 300, Portland, OR 97223 or The Breast Cancer Fund, 2107 O'Farrell St., San Francisco, CA 94115. Arrangements are under the direction of the C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney, N.Y. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/6/2004. Lossoe, Jeanette M. NORTH GREENBUSH Jeanette M. Konisky Lossoe, of Route 43, died suddenly at her residence Friday, September 3, 2004. She was born in Rensselaer and was a resident of North Greenbush for 43 years. Mrs. Lossoe was employed as an office manager for W.T. Raleigh Co. in Menands for many years. She was a former member of the rosary altar society of St. Joseph's Church in Rensselaer and was currently a communicant of St. Michael the Archangel Church in North Greenbush. Wife of the late Merlin E. Lossoe; daughter of the late Joseph F. and Mary B. Wojtkowska Konisky; sister of George (Peggy) Konisky of East Greenbush and the late Walter F. Konisky, Frank J. Konisky and Helen Hans; aunt of Audrey (Mark) Lacivita, David (Barbara) Hans, Frank Konisky and Stephen (Amy) Konisky; also survived by several grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral from the W. J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Tuesday 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 Monday from 6-8 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Condolence page at: www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/6/2004. Moak Sr., Robert B. COHOES Robert B. Moak Sr. (Misto), 80, of Ogden Mills, Cohoes died at Albany Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by his family on September 1, 2004 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Nolin Moak of Cohoes; father of Laurie Carter and her husband Thomas of Cohoes; twin sons, William B. Moak and his wife Bette of East Nassau and Robert B. Moak Jr. and Ruth Shaffer of Mechanicville, Mary Beth Amyot and Eric Daurio of Waterford; brother of William Moak of Albany and the late Charles Moak; beloved Pa of Gregory Amyot, Bryan, Michael and Kelly Moak. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and good friend of Baby Carter. Funeral Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at the Dufresne Funeral Home Inc., 216 Columbia Street, Cohoes with Rev. Arthur J. Becker officiating. Inurnment in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Anyone wishing to remember Bob in a special way can make a contribution in his name to the Cohoes Community Center. For directions and guest registry, www.dufresnefuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/6/2004. Murdock, Victor C. SCOTIA Victor C. Murdock, 79, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2004. Funeral services Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 10 a.m. at East Glenville Community Church, Saratoga Rd., East Glenville. Calling at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd. Monday 5-8 p.m. Interment with military honors in the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, Schuylerville, N.Y. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/6/2004. Nelson, Phyllis F. ALBANY Phyllis F. Nelson, 71, passed away Friday, September 3, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital. Phyllis was born on November 26, 1932 in Worcester, Mass. to the late Joseph D. and Mary Ann Kapusta Parent. Phyllis had worked at SUNY at Albany and enjoyed gardening and interior designing. Phyllis is survived by her husband of 49 years, Earl C. of Albany; four sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Catherine of Schenectady, Jeffrey and Wendy of Colonie, Brian and Susan of Atlanta, Ga. and Timothy and Michelle of Ballston Spa; and four sisters, Ann Warren and Barbara DelGreco, both of Worcester, Mass., Patricia Palubicki of Island Lake, Ill. and JoAnn Periman of Las Vegas, Nev. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at the New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Avenue). Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Celiac Sprue Association, P.O. Box 31700, Omaha, NE 68131 in memory of Phyllis F. Nelson. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/6/2004 - 9/7/2004. Nichols, Ivy (Memoriam) NICHOLS Ivy Pugh Happy Birthday. We love and miss you. Your Whole Family Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/6/2004. Perone, Jonathon GLENVILLE Jonathon Jack Perone, 9, affectionately known as Jack Perone, died Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center, Albany. Born in Schenectady, he lived in Glenville most of his life and was eager to be entering his fifth grade class at Charlton Heights Elementary School this fall. Jack was full of laughter and had a great sense of humor. A bright child, Jack literally read the newspaper at the age of four. Jack was involved with Summer Camp at the YMCA and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Baseball leagues and had taken up the guitar, enjoying the lessons and practicing his music. His favorite sport was baseball by far and loved by many of his friends at the Charlton Heights Elementary School. He was a member, with his family, of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Glenville. Surviving are his parents, David and Kim Perone; a brother, Steven, all of Glenville; his grandmother, Claudia A. Percent of Malta; his maternal grandfather, Robert E. Percent and his wife Rena of Mayfield, N.Y.; paternal grandfather, Anthony Perone of Scotia. Jack's surviving aunts and uncles are William and Maribeth Perone and Constance and George Welch of Scotia, Kristen Percent of Fairfield, Conn. and Donna Perone of Schenectady; cousins, Cheryl Rice, Veronice Welch, George Welch, A.J. Perone and William Perone. Jack's grandmother, Margaret Perone is predeceased. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 547 Saratoga Road in East Glenville. Calling hours will be held at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd., (off Rte. 50), 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2004. Interment will be at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Glenridge Road. Contributions, in Jack Perone's name, to Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center, New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/6/2004. Polito, Vincent J. The West Albany Italian Benevolent Society Women's Auxiliary wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family and our sister, Nancy on the passing of your brother, Vincent J. Polito. LOUISE DONATO President Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/6/2004. Polito, Vincent J. ALBANY Vincent James Polito, age 79, entered into eternal life Friday, September 3, 2004. Born in Sederno, Italy, he lived in Albany most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He had been employed by McFarland Construction Co. as a foreman for many years. A carpenter, he belonged to Carpenter's Local No. 370 and he was a communicant of the Church of St. Teresa of Avila. Son of the late Joseph and Pauline Alvaro Polito. Beloved husband of 55 years of Rose Commisso Polito; loving father of Joseph J. Polito and Joanne Barry and her husband George, all of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Marie Martin and her husband Donald of Glenville; brother of Joseph T. Polito of Albany, Anthony J. Polito and his wife JoAnn of Fla. and Nancy Melucci and her husband Tony of Colonie; cherished grandfather of Kara and Kris Martin, Joey and Marcus Polito and Dominick Barry. Also survived by several nieces, nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights, Albany (opposite the Philip Livingston School on Northern Blvd.) Tuesday morning at 8:15 and 9 o'clock at the Church of St. Teresa of Avila. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may also call at the funeral home Monday 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Those desiring may send a remembrance in Vincent's name to the American Lung Association, 3 Winners Circle, Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/4/2004 - 9/6/2004. Prior, Ruth E. HUDSON Ruth E. Prior, 94, formerly of Nassau, died Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson after a brief illness. Mrs. Prior was born in Nassau, the daughter of the late Peter and Katherine Michael. She lived in Nassau until moving to Barnwell Health Facilities in Valatie five years ago. Ruth was a graduate of the Troy Music Conservatory. She taught piano in Nassau for many years. She was a member of the North Nassau Community Church. Mrs. Prior was predeceased by her husband, Frank E. Prior. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Ann Flemming of Clinton Corners, N.Y.; two stepsons, Edmon R. Prior of Lysander, N.Y. and George A. Prior of Pottstown, Pa.; seven step-grandchildren, 11 great-step-grandchildren and several cousins. Funeral from the Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm St., Nassau Wednesday morning at 11:00. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00. Interment, Nassau Cemetery. Contributions to the Nassau Grace United Methodist Church, Nassau, NY 12123 or the Community Hospice of Columbia/Greene, 47 Liberty St., Catskill, NY 12414 in Mrs. Prior's memory would be appreciated. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/7/2004. Smith, Valeria C. ALBANY Valeria (Vi) C. Sowek Smith, age 86, entered into eternal life Saturday, September 4, 2004. Born in Albany, she was a lifelong resident. She had been employed by the N.Y.S. Court of Claims for more than 30 years. She was a communicant of the Church of St. Casimir as well as a member of its Altar Rosary Society. She was a member of the Polish-American Citizens Club Auxiliary and the Polish Community Center Auxiliary. Daughter of the late Jacob and Celia Kukla Sowek. Beloved wife of the late John F. Smith; loving mother of Judith Gatzi-Mullin and Andrea Smith Person and her husband George; sister of Eugenia G. Sowek and the late Edward Sowek and Madeline Kindlon; cherished grandmother of Steven Mullin, Gary (Sarah) Mullin, Pamela (Malcolm) Hind, Jennifer (Todd) Rockmore and Kristin Person; great-grandmother of Jewel Christine Mullin, Joseph Robert Mullin and Cannon Pierara; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights, Albany (opposite the Philip Livingston School on Northern Blvd.) Wednesday morning at 8:30 and 9 o'clock at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may also call at the funeral home Tuesday 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Those desiring may send a remembrance in Vi's name to the Sisters of the Resurrection Retirement Fund, 35 Boltwood Avenue, Castleton, NY 12033. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/6/2004 - 9/7/2004. Spector, Dr. Norman TROY Dr. Norman Spector, 86, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born November 18, 1917 in St. Louis, Mo. to the late Nathen and Dora Spector. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 48 years, Sarah Herskovitz Spector and his brother, Abraham Spector. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Helen Spector of Silver Springs, Md. and in-laws, Bernard and Sarah Ehrenreich of Pembroke Pines, Fla. He is also survived by his daughter, Marsha Linares of Miami, Fla. and son, David Spector of Pacifica, Calif. and also by six grandchildren, Susana, Angelica, Florinda, Antenor Jr., Leila and Haleema. He also left four great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Daniel, Vanessa, Hector plus many loving nieces and nephews. He attended the University of Louisville and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the University of Pittsburgh Dental School. In the eventful month of June 1941, he graduated college, married and enlisted in the U.S. Army. Following World War II, he was discharged with the rank of captain. He practiced dentistry for 52 years in Troy, N.Y., from 1946 until his doctor-mandated retirement at the age of 80 in 1998. Upon entering practice, he found himself in the position of slowly breaking down local racial and religious prejudice based upon his belief in the inherent dignity of every human being. He was the past commander of the Jewish War Veterans Post 15, past president of Temple Beth El, member of the Apollo-King Solomon's Lodge of the Masons, member of the Third District Dental Society, A.D.A., board member of the Beth Tephilah Synagogue and volunteer staff dentist at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home in Troy. Many of his patients became his friends and their love and support, along with his neighbors, sustained him in later years. He enjoyed being the shuttle driver for temple's minyan for many years. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff from the 2nd, 5th and 6th floors of Samaritan Hospital, along with the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County at Samaritan for their professionalism, caring and generous assistance. Services at the Beth Tephilah Synagogue, 82 River Street, Troy, N.Y. on Monday, September 6, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow services in the Beth Tephilah Cemetery on Belle Avenue in Troy. The period of mourning will be observed at the Spector residence, 32 Bolivar Avenue in Troy (off of Tibbits or Orchard Avenues) following the service of interment until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 6, 2004. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Daughters of Sarah Jewish Foundation, 180 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203 or the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/6/2004. Stenglein, Ruth M. COLONIE Ruth M. Stenglein, 85, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2004 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Adelbert and Margaret Godwin Miller. Ruth enjoyed cooking and basked in the joy of raising her family. She is the devoted wife of 51 years to Conrad G. Stenglein. She is the beloved mother of Ronald E. Perry (Kathleen), Ernest J. Perry (Margaret), Conrad W. Stenglein (Nancy), Deborah M. West (David), Gary Stenglein and Casey D. Stenglein (Theresa). She is the cherished grandmother of Cathy DeLuke, Colleen Stern, E. Shane Perry, Shannon Bacon, Kristie Marano, Matthew and Joshua Stenglein, Heather, Jennifer and Ashley West, Danielle and Charles Page and the late Thomas Perry. Great-grandmother of Kayla, Tyler, Steven and Emanuel. Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at 10:15 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 11:00 where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory's Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, N.Y. 12205 in memory of Ruth M. Stenglein. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/6/2004. Valentine, Carol NISKAYUNA Carol Valentine, 63, of Valencia Road, Niskayuna, died Saturday, August 28, 2004, after a two and one-half year courageous battle with acute leukemia. She was born September 14, 1940 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late William and Vivian MacTiernan, last of Phoenix Avenue, Schenectady. Carol previously resided on the upper west side in New York City. Mrs. Valentine attended Prospect Heights High School, Brooklyn, N.Y. She received a B.A. from Duke University and a M.A. from Columbia University. Carol was a teacher with the U.S. Peace Corps, Roslyn Public Schools, Schenectady County Planned Parenthood and NYS Department of Health. She was a health administrator-director of WIC for the NYS Department of Health. Carol was a current member and past president of the First Unitarian Society of Schenectady. She was also a past member of the First Unitarian Society of Albany and of the All Souls Unitarian Congregation in New York City. Carol spent much of her life in service to others, both in her employment and to her family. She will be remembered by her family and friends as a creative force; for art she produced, for the places she designed and for the people she helped shape and nurture. To all of her pursuits, she brought the light of her laugh and the light of her wisdom and insight, making the lives of so many people, particularly women and children, better and stronger. She is survived by her husband Carl, whom she married April 1, 1961 in Hamburg, N.Y.; her four children, Laurae, Cate, Kristen and Glen; six grandchildren, Lance, Collin, Jeremy, Will, Sofia and Cooper; her brother, William MacTiernan and her sister, Janis Hoffman. Service will be held Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Unitarian Society of Schenectady, 1221 Wendell Ave. Contributions may be made to Planned Parenthood (Hudson-Mohawk), Schenectady Patient Assistance Fund (PAF) in memory of Carol Valentine, 414 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/1/2004 - 9/6/2004. Wahl, Herman A. COLONIE Herman A. Wahl, 83, died Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. Born in Pforzheim Germany, son of the late Karl and Christiane Renz Wahl. He graduated from Albany High School and attended the V12 Flight Training Program at RPI in Troy. Mr. Wahl was also a Golden Gloves Boxer Light Heavyweight. He was a World War II Navy veteran, serving on the USS Vicksburg in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Wahl worked as a mail handler for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 1985. He was a 40 year member of the Guttenberg Lodge No. 737 and F. & AM, Sheehy Palmer VFW Post 6776, Nathaniel Blanchard Post 1040 American Legion and the Third Reformed Church. Husband of the late Jennie Rochon Wahl; father of Thomas Wahl and his wife Janet of Greenwich, N.Y.; brother of Helen Gray and her husband William of Delmar. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Avenue. Interment will follow at Memory's Garden Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. Donations to the charity of your choice, in Mr. Wahl's name, would be appreciated. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/6/2004 - 9/7/2004. Whitwell, Wendy (Memoriam) WHITWELL Wendy 9/17/59-9/6/92 Gone, but not forgotten. Always missed. Mom and Victoria Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/6/2004.