OBITS: Albany Times Union 19 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 Armento, Catherine T. (Memoriam) ARMENTO Catherine T. Mom, although I tried my best to see you before you passed, all my Love is with you always. Your Son, Benjamin FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, ABIDE THESE THREE, BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/19/2004 - 9/20/2004. Berenger, Charles Officers and members of the International Association of Bridge, Structural & Ornamental Ironworkers Local Union No. 12 are requested to meet Monday, September 20, 2004 at 7 p.m. at the Clarksville Community Church, Rt. 443, Clarksville, N.Y. to pay their respects to their late Brother, Charles Berenger. Fraternally, GARRY SIMMONS President Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/19/2004 - 9/20/2004. Berenger, Charles CLARKSVILLE Charles Edward Berenger, September 17, 2004, age 70, husband of Margaret Marie Leonard Berenger, father of Charles E. Berenger Jr. of Clarksville, Richard J. Berenger Sr. and his wife Noreen of Clarksville, and Elizabeth A. Smith and her husband Robert of Feura Bush. Brother of Dorothy Kolis and her husband Danny of Fla., Kenneth Berenger and his wife Barbara of Franklin Square, N.Y., Richard Berenger and his wife Patti of Bardonia, N.Y., Marie Makowski of Brooklyn, Frederick Berenger of Ozone Park, N.Y., Karen Berenger of Brooklyn and the late Edward, Dolores and Harold Berenger. Grandfather of Michael Smith, Richard Jr., Jamie and Kayla Marie Berenger. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Berenger was a member of Iron Workers Union Local #12 of Albany and Local #580 of NYC, Bethlehem Lodge #2233 B.P.O.E., Clarksville Community (Reformed) Church, a Navy veteran, Voorheesvile American Legion Post #1493, the Onesquethaw Fish and Game Club, and Tadmore Lodge #923 F&AM. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Clarksville Community Church. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment Onesquethaw Cemetery. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Clarksville Community (Reformed) Church, Memorial Fund, P.O. Box F., Clarksville, NY 12041. The Berenger family would like to thank the Onesquethaw Rescue Squad and the Community Hospice of Albany for their help and care. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Brown, Lois Eliza Putnam TROY Lois Eliza Putnam Brown, 89, died Saturday, September 18, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. Born in West Day, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Ira George Putnam and Winfred (Templeton) Putnam and sister to the late Carl Glenn Putnam. She moved to Corinth as a child because West Day was one of the towns flooded to form the Sacandaga Reservoir. In 1937, Lois married Kenneth Ernest Brown who died in 1970. They lived in Mass., R.I. and Conn. and settled in Wynantskill in 1953. She worked for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance for 25 years. Lois was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, serving as a trustee and deacon as well as serving on the board of the Presbyterian Home. She is survived by many loving friends whose lives were made richer by her warm, generous nature, her sharp wit and her undying spirit. Friends are invited to attend the funeral service which will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Third Presbyterian Church, 113 Winter Street, Troy with Rev. John Mcauley, pastor, officiating. A private interment will take place at Lake Luzerne Cemetery. Contributions may be made in memory of Lois Brown to the Third Presbyterian Church, 113 Winter Street, Troy, NY 12180. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit: www.brycefh.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/19/2004 - 9/20/2004. Conlon, Constance TICONDEROGA Constance (Connie) Conlon, 64, entered into eternal life Friday, September 3, 2004 at Yale Medical Center, New Haven, Conn. Born April 23, 1940 in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Hobart and Angeline (Bessette) Conlon. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and a member of the Crusaders Alumni Society. She was employed by New York Telephone Company until 1979; she then accepted a management position with AT&T in Altamonte Springs, Fla. She retired in 1989 after 32 years of service and spent winters at her home in Kissimmee, Fla. and summers at her cottage on Lake Champlain in the Adirondacks. Connie was a member of Kissimmee American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and a charter member of the Ticonderoga Ladies Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of Eagles and a member of the New York Telephone Company Pioneers. Connie is predeceased by her sister, Claudia Kittel. Survivors include one brother, Richard Conlon and his wife Marie of Chestertown; one niece, Karen Turcotte and her husband Larry of Chestertown; two nephews, Joseph Bevevino of Newport, R.I., Daniel Kittel and his wife Jennifer of Ypsilanti, Mich.; two great nephews, Larry and Greg Turcotte; one great niece, Sarah Turcotte, all of Chestertown; also her dear friend, Betty Carpenter of Cohoes. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 4 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Chestertown with Rev. George Fleming officiating. Interment will be in the Chester Rural Cemetery, Chestertown. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society/ Warren County, 959 Rte. 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804 or American Heart Association Heart Gift Processing, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220. Arrangements entrusted to Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, 9 Pine St., Chestertown. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Crisafulli, Leda (Memoriam) CRISAFULLI Leda Six years have gone by since we lost you. We miss you so much. We see you in the smiles and faces of your granddaughters everyday and we feel your love. Forever in our hearts. Your Family Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. D'Amico, Beverly B. ALBANY Beverly B. Cook D'Amico, 87, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2004 at the Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville. She was born on May 24, 1917 in Hydeville, Vt. to the late Arthur B. and Josephine C. Corery Cook. Mrs. D'Amico worked as a secretary for the Delaware & Hudson Railroad in Albany for 34 years before retiring in 1976. She was a resident of the Capital District for most of her life. Her ever present sweetness, kindness and gentle spirit shall always be remembered and endure forever. Mrs. D'Amico is survived by her son, Derrick A. D'Amico of Schenectady; a sister, Jacqueline Sober of Clifton Park; her grandchildren, Samuel and Alexander; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter J. D'Amico and brothers, Arthur and Donald Cook. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning at 9:00 at the New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.) then to St. Patrick's Church, Albany at 10:00 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment, Memory's Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 in memory of Beverly B. D'Amico. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/19/2004 - 9/20/2004. Dardani, John Joseph GLENMONT John Joseph Dardani, of Glenmont, beloved husband of Margery Comerford Dardani for 49 years, died Friday, September 17, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Born and educated in Coxsackie, he was the son of the late Alfred and Anna Cella Dardani. He was a graduate of Coxsackie High School where he was an outstanding athlete in baseball, football and basketball. He served his country in the United States Army in the China Burma India Theater during World War II. He was employed by Conrail Railroad for over 40 years, serving in many capacities of rising responsibility and retired in 1982 as an engineer. John was a charter member of the Coxsackie Yacht Club. A life member and past vice commander of the Coxsackie American Legion Post 166 and former manager of the American Legion Post 166 baseball team. He was a lifelong communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Coxsackie. He was the recipient of the General Douglas MacArthur Youth Award for his dedication to the youth of N.Y. The American Legion honored him with the annual John Dardani American Legion Baseball Tournament. John was a 15-year volunteer for the Coxsackie Meals on Wheels Program. He and his wife have resided in Glenmont for the last seven years and were communicants of St. Thomas Church in Delmar. Survivors in addition to his wife include his loving daughter, Margaret Ellen Marcy and her husband Michael Zarcone of Loudonville; his cherished grandchildren, Margaret Margie Comerford Zarcone and M. Jeffrey Zarcone of Loudonville. He was the dear brother-in-law of Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Ramella of Rensselaer, Mrs. Raymond (Kathryn) Hartigan of Lake Forrest, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 9:15 a.m. from the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Rd., Latham and at 10:00 a.m. in St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 23 Crumitie Rd., Loudonville where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Monday from 5-8 p.m. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Rensselaer. Contributions to the Coxsackie American Legion Post 166 Baseball Program, P.O. Box 105, Coxsackie, NY 12205 in memory of John would be appreciated. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/19/2004 - 9/20/2004. Engel, Donald R. (Memoriam) ENGEL Donald R. In loving memory of my husband, Don, on our 54th wedding anniversary, September 19, 2004. Don, I miss you and wish you were here to celebrate our special day together. Happy Anniversary. Love Always, Browneyes XO Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Engelhardt, Marjorie (Memoriam) ENGELHARDT Marjorie Ten years ago this day, God took you, even though it was your Birthday. You have suffered enough from your sickness. You are a great lady, now rest with me. We miss you Dearly, Your Loving Family, Bob, Marjorie, Mark, Barbara, Dave, Donna, Dan, Rob and Grandchildren Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Geoco, Catharine (Memoriam) GEOCO Catharine I. Mom, Gram, Nanny, Three years ago today the angels came and took you home. Missing you is constant. The memories we have keep us focused until we all meet again. Love Always, Mary Ann, Jim and Family Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Gepfert, Minnie Mae COLONIE Minnie Mae Vageline Gepfert, 93, of Colonie, died Friday, September 17, 2004 at the Teresian House Nursing Home in Albany. Born and raised in Schenectady, Minnie Mae lived in Colonie for most of her life. She owned, with her late husband Gordon, the former Gordon's Cleaners in Colonie from 1948 to 1965. She was a very active member of the Colonie Alliance Church and a former volunteer at the Veteran's Adult Care Center at the VA Hospital in Albany. Minnie Mae was predeceased by her husband, John (Gordon) Gepfert. She is survived by her sons, Robert Gepfert and his wife Marjorie of Essex Junction, Vt. and Lawrence Gepfert and his wife Ann of Fla. and Hadley, N.Y.; grandchildren, Pamela Blake, Lawrence Gepfert Jr. and Bruce Gepfert; and great-grandchildren, Kyle Blake, Jessie Blake, Lawrence Bradley Gepfert, Isabelle Gepfert and Jackson Gepfert. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Colonie Alliance Church, 32 Lapham Dr., Colonie on Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service being held at 1:00. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park, Schenectady. For those who wish, memorial contributions to the Colonie Alliance Church would be appreciated. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/18/2004 - 9/19/2004. Gigliotti, Lorraine RENSSELAER Lorraine Lawyer Gigliotti, age 65, entered into eternal life Friday, September 17, 2004. Born in Schoharie, she has lived in Rensselaer for the past 35 years. She had worked for Morgan Linen for many years and for Jelliff Products in Rensselaer as a supervisor for the past ten years. Daughter of the late Bradford and Dorothy Edna Schrom Lawyer. Wife of Gino Gigliotti; beloved mother of Pietro Gigliotti of Lansingburgh, Emilio, Gina and Angelina Gigliotti, all of Rensselaer; sister of Bradford, Charles and Michael Lawyer, Terry Tarslow and Barbara Budner. Also survived by four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Private funeral services were held. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Goad, Edward The officers and members of the Guilderland Lodge 2480 are requested to meet at the Lyons Funeral Home on Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 6:45 p.m. to conduct funeral services for our late Brother, Edward. JOHN P. BLAIS Exalted Ruler STEPHEN R. FRANKOSKI, PDDGER Secretary Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Goad, Edward R. RENSSELAER Edward R. Goad of Lindbergh Avenue passed away Thursday, September 16, 2004 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Altavista, Va. and has been a resident of Rensselaer for approximately 40 years. Ed was employed as a truck driver and rigger-hauler for Mar-Van Rigging and Hauling in Watervliet. He was a U.S. Army veteran of both World War II and the Korean War being a POW and was awarded the Purple Heart and the honorable Distinguished Service Cross. He was a member of the North Greenbush American Legion Post #1489 and was past Rensselaer County Commandeer and currently Sergeant At Arms. Ed was also a member of the Guilderland Lodge of Elks BPOE #2480, Military Order of the Purple Heart #446, Sullivan-Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill, Battle of the Bulge and 40 & 8. Husband of Carol Yetto Goad of Rensselaer; brother of Wandell Scheu of Defreestville, Mary Cross of Schodack and the late Vernon, Kenneth and Junior Goad; son-in-law of Joan Grock. He was also survived by his best friend, Suzie. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, Monday morning at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited andcall at the funeral home Sunday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush. Condolence page at www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Heck, Helen (Memoriam) HECK Helen. Mom, Nanna; a year has passed since we've seen your beautiful face, your gentle smile or heard the loving sound of your voice. We love and miss you so very much. You are forever in our hearts. Love, The Family Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Julien, Edward C. COHOES Edward C. Julien, age 35 years, died suddenly September 16, 2004. He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Edward and Margorie Julien; grandson of Edna Julien of East Greenbush; stepson of Dolly Julien of Cohoes; brother of Jean Vooris of Troy, Tammy Broadhead of Troy and Danielle Lyle of Fla. Also survived by several stepbrothers and stepsisters in Fla. and several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Monday evening at 7:00. All are welcome to attend. Relatives and friends are invited and call at the funeral home prior to the service from 4-7 p.m. Condolence page at: www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/19/2004 - 9/20/2004. Leonard, James P. ALBANY James P. Leonard, 70, died after a long illness Thursday, September 16, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late James and Lillian Kane Leonard. He was a graduate of the Albany Academy for Boys and Siena College, where he remained active in the college's Alumni Association. Mr. Leonard was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He retired from Prudential Securities where he was a financial adviser. He is survived by Patricia V. Leonard; father of J. Scott Leonard (Tracy) of Rochester, Robin Prunty (Peter) of Yorktown Heights, Keira Collins (Michael) of East Greenbush, D. Craig Leonard (Kathleen) of New Rochelle, Paige Cervero (Mark) of Chapel Hill, N.C. and A. Kevin Leonard (Terri) of Rochester; grandfather of Shauna, Ryan, Matthew, Conor, Brian, Kevin, Kaila, Morgan, Lindsay, Lillian and Shane; brother of Robert Leonard and Geraldine Nolan; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral services Monday at 9:45 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to Christ the King Church, Westmere at 10:30 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. All are welcome. Interment will follow the Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery, Glenmont. Those wishing to remember James and his family in a special way may send contributions to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/19/2004 - 9/20/2004. Leonard, Michael and Mary (Memoriam) LEONARD Michael and Mary In loving memory of our parents on your wedding anniversary. We love and miss you dearly. Your Loving Children, Michael, Timmy, Kathy, Trisha, Dennis, Eileen and Matt Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Monroe, Robert SCHENECTADY Robert Dr. T Monroe, 48, died September 17, 2004. A Marine Corps veteran. Son of Joyce (Olsen) Monroe and the late James Monroe. Survivors, wife, Laura; daughters, Susan and Christina Monroe; six grandchildren; brothers, James and Scott. Funeral service Wednesday 4 p.m. at the Griswold Funeral Home. Calling Wednesday 2-4 p.m. Interment at a later date. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Mullin, James B. TROY James B. Mullin, 87, formerly of Troy, died Thursday, September 16, 2004 at St. Clare's Hospital, Schenectady. Born in Albany, July 4, 1917, he was the son of the late Claude and Isabelle (Bailey) Mullin. He was a graduate of Cathedral Academy in Albany. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the North Atlantic as a petty officer. Mr. Mullin was a master carpenter and worked for Iroquois Millwork in Albany for many years, retiring in 1980. He was a long time communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in South Troy until moving to Malta in 2001 and joining Our Lady of Grace community in Ballston Lake. He was a member of the South Troy Polish Club and the Petty Officer's Club. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Dooley. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Frances (Strackrow) Mullin; two children, Dr. James (Francine) Mullin Jr. of Smithtown, Lynne (Ronald) Hedger of Ballston Spa; five grandchildren, Steven Mullin of Boston, Mass., Gary (Sarah) Mullin of Orting, Wash., Pamela (Malcolm) Hind of Kissimmee, Fla., Michelle (M. Jason) Greco of Ballston Spa and Dr. Kristen (Michael) Martin of Clifton Park; five great-grandchildren, Cannon Pereira, Jewel and Joseph Mullin of Orting, Wash., Julia and Karina Greco of Ballston Spa; one sister, Agnes Damm of Schenectady and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Glendale Nursing Home and St. Clare's Hospital for their caring and support. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Grace Church, Route 146A, Ballston Lake where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will follow in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Town of Saratoga. Calling hours will precede the service from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Clare's Hospital Foundation, 600 McClellan Street, Schenectady, NY 12304 or Glendale Residents Council, Glendale Nursing Home, Scotia, NY 12302. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/18/2004 - 9/20/2004. Murphy, Jane Teresa LATHAM Sister Jane Teresa Murphy, CSJ, died Friday, September 17, 2004 at St. Joseph's Provincial House. Sister is survived by a brother, Edward F. Murphy of East Harwich, Mass. and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham. Calling hours at the Provincial House Chapel on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. Evening prayer will be at 7 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Development Office, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Nass, Joseph J. NISKAYUNA Joseph J. Nass, 79, of Niskayuna, at rest September 15, 2004 at Glendale Nursing Home. Joe was the beloved husband of Mary Ann DeMarco Nass; father of Joseph (Deborah) Nass Jr. of West Glenville, Jim (Karen) Nass of Rotterdam, Mary Ann (Rudi) Gerstenberger of Schenectady; stepfather to C. Michael (Katharine) Hyrny of Duanesburg, Timothy (Jodi) Hyrny of Torrance, Calif.; grandfather of Megan, Elizabeth and Brittani Nass, Nicholas and Jamie-Lee Nass, Paul and John Gerstenberger, Christian and Gabrielle Hyrny. Joe's family wishes to thank his physicians, Drs. Stephen Sorrentino, Eugene Drago and all physicians who participated in Joe's care during his illnesses and the entire staffs of Ellis Hospital, Glendale Nursing Home, and Sunnyview Hospital. From nurses to aides, housekeeping, maintenance, patients, patient's families and more, who made each stay feel like we were surrounded by family and people who care, during this difficult time. A memorial service, will be held Thursday 6 p.m. at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam. A calling period will proceed the service from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. As per his wishes, Joe was cremated. His cremains will be buried privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer contributions to the Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady, 53 Maple Ave., Scotia, NY 12302. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/16/2004 - 9/21/2004. Nolan, Frances F. ALBANY Frances F. Nolan, 84, died Friday night, September 17, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Albany and daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Kelly Fausel. She was a homemaker and loving mom. Frances was predeceased by her husband, Andrew E. Nolan. Beloved mother of Donna Koryn (Don Austin) of Norristown, Pa., Joyce Sanchez (Elby) of Delmar, Linda Voss (Steve) of East Greenbush and Andrew Nolan (Elissa) of Wilton; loving grandmother of Wendy, Melissa, Rick, Tammy-Lynn, Stephen, Kimberly, Stephen Scott, Andrew, Caitlin and Daniel; sister of the late Chuck, Ken, J. Otto and Edward Fausel; sister-in-law of Dolores and Carl Stuart, Francis and Julie Nolan, Helen and Margaret Nolan and Agnes Fausel; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. James Church, Albany at 9:00 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. John Tallman. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow the Mass at Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Those wishing to remember Frances and her family in a special way may send contributions to the Make a Wish Foundation, 950 New Loudon Rd., Latham, NY 12110. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/19/2004 - 9/20/2004. O'Rourke, Kay (Memoriam) O'ROURKE Kay It was five years ago today that god said it was time for you to go. There is not a day that you are not thought of. We miss you. Your Family Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Pasquarella, Paula NISKAYUNA Paula Prehoda Pasquarella, age 79, of Alterra Wynwood in Niskayuna, formerly of Fern Court in Guilderland, N.Y. died Friday evening, September 17, 2004 at St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady after a long illness. Mrs. Pasquarella was born in Granville, N.Y. and moved to the Schenectady area in 1942. Many years ago, she was employed by General Electric Telegraph in Schenectady. She was later employed by the Schenectady School District in their lunch program. She was a long time member of the Pinehaven Country Club and was a communicant of St. Madeleine Sophie Church in Guilderland. She was also a member of the Rotterdam Senior Citizens and the Ladies of the Rotterdam Elks (LORE). Mrs. Pasquarella enjoyed traveling abroad with her friends. She was predeceased in 1981 by her husband Patrick Pasquarella, whom she married in 1951. She is survived by her loving children, Denise Daugherty and her husband Michael of Clifton Park, N.Y. and Dennis Pasquarella and his wife Jana of Guilderland, N.Y.; sister of Rose Wise of Clifton Park, N.Y., Sally Campbell of Glens Falls, N.Y., George Prehoda of Schenectady, N.Y. and Charles Prehoda of Granville, N.Y.; cherished grandmother of Katie and Michael Daugherty and Nicholas and Christopher Pasquarella. She also leaves several nieces and nephews as well as several dear friends. She was also predeceased by a brother, Joseph Prehoda and a sister, Katherine O'Connor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Madeleine Sophie Church, 3500 Carman Road in Guilderland, N.Y. on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow the Mass in St. John's Cemetery in Schenectady. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Regional Center, 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208 or Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Joseph Fusella, Rosemary Hallenbeck, RN from the ALS Regional Center as well as the staff from Hospice of Schenectady, especially Karen Horton, RN and Suzanne Knizan, LPN, You are all truly our angels on earth. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/19/2004 - 9/20/2004. Polinsky, Helen J. ALBANY Helen J. Polinsky, 83, of Albany, died Thursday, September 16, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Helen was born March 2, 1921, the daughter of Charles and Margaret Vincent. She was raised in Mooers, N.Y. and graduated from Mooers Central HS. She attended Plattsburgh State University, and Mildred Elley and graduated from the NYS Regents College. Helen was employed by the New York Telephone Company for many years and was a supervisor for the New York State Police for fifteen years until her retirement. Helen was an extremely intelligent, strong, beautiful and gentle woman who devoted herself to raising and caring for her five daughters and her grandchildren. She was loved by all who knew her. Helen was the devoted and cherished mother of Mary Achcet of Amsterdam, Kathleen (Neil) Sheehy of Glenville, Jeanne (Bruce) Stewart of Altamont and Karen Sue (Philip) Caprood of Colonie. She is also survived by her sisters, A1ice, Edith and Evelyn; her brother Rosewell; her grandchildren Charles and Christine Achcet, Colleen LeGere, Christy Sheehy, Joseph Stewart, Jennifer Maynard and Thomas Caprood; and by three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her youngest daughter, Anne Marie, and by her brothers, Clarence, Ralph and Robert and her sisters, Doris and Thelma. Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Monday 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 Sunday from 2-6 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Those who wish may make a memorial contributions in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/18/2004 - 9/19/2004. Reilly, Peter E. ALPHARETTA, Ga. Mr. Peter E. Pete Reilly, devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2004 at his home in Alpharetta, Ga. surrounded by his loving family. He was 59 years old. Pete graduated from Niagara University in 1966, retired as an executive from the IBM Corporation after 32 years and retired as COO of Mapics in Alpharetta. His wife, Elizabeth Reilly, preceded him in death. He is survived by three daughters, Jennifer Reilly and fiance, Fred Pierrelouis of Boston, Mass., Melissa Reilly and fiance, Dr. Chris Foglia of Boston, Mass., Maureen Reilly-Rall and husband Matthew of Zurich, Switzerland; two sons, Gregory Reilly and wife Julie of Glenview, Ill., Jeffrey Reilly and wife Cathy of London, England; four sisters, Lucy Ann Somerville of Woodbridge, Va., Mary Devane of Averill Park, N.Y., Nancy Reilly of Silver Springs, Md., Marsha Geiger of Waynesboro, Va.; brother, Jack Reilly of Dorset, Vt.; brother-in-law, Dr. Clifton Emerson of Nashville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Nora Elizabeth Reilly, Emma Kerri Reilly, Jeffrey Reilly and Owen Emerson Reilly. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 535 Rucker Road, Alpharetta, Ga. with Msgr. David Tally officiating. Cremation will follow with a memorial service to be held in Albany, N.Y. for he and his wife at a later date. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 20, 2004 from 6-9 p.m. at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory, 12050 Crabapple Road, Roswell, GA 770-645-1414. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Romer, Joseph and Anna (Memoriam) ROMER In loving memory of our parents Joseph Sr. and Anna, who both passed away in the month of September. Not a day goes by, that we don't think of you. The memories bring smiles to our lips, tears to our eyes, and an ache in our heart. We love and miss you more than words can say. God Bless you Mom and Dad. Your Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Russell, Mary Victorine LATHAM Sister Mary Victorine Russell, CSJ, the former Helen Loretta Russell, died at St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham on Friday, September 17, 2004. Sister was born in Syracuse, N.Y., the daughter of the late Patrick and Johanne Burke Russell. She was in the 70th year as a sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Sister was a graduate of St. Lucy's School, Syracuse and received a bachelor's degree in education from the College of Saint Rose, Albany. She taught in schools of the dioceses of Albany and Syracuse, including St. Vincent's, Syracuse; Mount Carmel, Amsterdam; and St. Brigid's, Watervliet. She also served as parish minister in St. Lucy's and St. Vincent de Paul's parishes in Syracuse. Sister Victorine is survived by several nieces and nephews. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, September 21 at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Virgins Chapel at St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham. Relatives and friends may call at the Chapel of the Provincial House on Monday, September 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. Evening prayer will be at 7 p.m. Interment will take place in Our Lady Queen of Virgins Cemetery, Latham. Contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Development Office, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc., Troy, NY 12182. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Salvi, Mary L. BRUNSWICK Mary L. (Pleasant) Salvi of Haynersville died September 16, 2004. Mother of Marshall, Samuel and Scott Salvi and Marie Schoar; sister of Harold Pleasant; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, September 21 10:00 a.m. at the Howard B. Tate & Son Funeral Home. Calling Monday, September 20, 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Shuster, Dr. Edward L. GREENWICH Dr. Edward L. Ted Shuster, 45, died suddenly Thursday, September 16, 2004 near his home after being struck by a motor vehicle while out for a walk. Born in Troy, he was the son of Nancy Duffie Shuster of Troy and the late William W. Shuster. He was raised in Melrose, had resided in Greenwich since 1993 and was educated at Hoosick Valley Central School, Class of 1977, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Class of 1981 and earned his master's from Penn State and doctorate from RPI. Dr. Shuster was a research assistant professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy for over 20 years. Ted will always be identified with RPI where he received his bachelor's degree and doctorate and where he taught in the department of earth and environmental sciences for the past decade. His research focused on surface water hydrology and contaminant geochemistry and includes significant contributions to the understanding of basin-scale hydrology, the transport and fate of contaminants in the Hudson and the atmospheric deposition of mercury. Ted's enthusiasm for teaching was recognized throughout campus and he will be remembered by students for his great skill at explaining difficult concepts and drawing the connections that lead to true understanding. He had a passion for field work that only another geologist could appreciate, whether he was gauging the streams flowing into Lake George in March, collecting sediment cores in New York harbor or leading the upper Hudson PCB field trip in a cold April drizzle. Perhaps most of all, Ted will be remembered as a fine person, respectful of students and colleagues and always generous with his time and talents. His laughter may be silenced, but his spirit lives on. Theater was a large part of Ted's life. To list all of the shows and theaters he was involved with would take volumes. He was primarily involved with three local community groups. He was most proud of his directorial debut of Once on this Island and performance as Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz at Schuylerville Community Theater, Tito Morelli in Lend me a Tenor at Homemade Theater and Hysterium in A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum at Glens Falls Community Theater. And most recently, the direction of the hugely successful GREENWICH THE MUSICAL at Greenwich Central School. He has touched many lives and will be sorely missed by the entire theater community. Ted was a much beloved long-time member of the Silver Bay YMCA Association community. Starting in 1979 during his college years, he worked and volunteered in many capacities: program setup, houseman, painter, maintenance, pizza shop, driver, EIT supervisor and Silver Spray Driver. He was always an active participant and supporter of the yearly Emp musical. His versatility and talent was demonstrated in his ability to easily assume either the position of lead, production director, consultant and/or stage and set design. He was a regular contributor of photographs, humor and enthusiasm to the Silver Bay community. Active in the Emp Alumni Fellowship of the Association, he served as the editor of the organization's newsletter, Empilog. He wrote and directed The Show of Shows performed for the Association's 100th Anniversary during the Emp Alumni Fellowship Reunion week in 2002. His love, appreciation and sensitivity for the natural world was captured in his outstanding photography. He also enjoyed hiking and was an Adirondack 46er. Survivors in addition to his mother include a sister, Barbara (Benjamin) Huntington of Evergreen, Colo.; four brothers, Dale Allen (Julia) Shuster of Glendale, Wis., William C. (Chris Degernes) Shuster of Seward, Alaska, Dr. Robert (Rebecca) Shuster of Omaha, Neb. and Charles John (Tracy) Shuster of Schaghticoke; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs on Saturday, October 2, 2004 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and the memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the church with Rev. Jay Ekman, pastor and Rev. Bruce Tamlyn, chaplain of Silver Bay and Rev. Kate Kotfila, pastor of Brunswick Church, officiating. All are invited to a pot luck supper in memory of Ted, which will be held at the church Saturday following the service at 6:00 p.m. Please bring your favorite main dish. Interment, Memory's Garden in Colonie. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Dr. Edward L. Shuster to the Silver Bay Emps Alumni Scholarship Fund, 87 Silver Bay Road, Silver Bay, NY 12874. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit: www.brycefh.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Valason, Helen (Memoriam) VALASON In loving memory of my wife, who passed away two years ago today. If roses grow in Heaven, Lord, pick one, place it in Helen's hand and tell her it's from me. Love, John Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/19/2004. Van De Wall, Mary E. COLONIE Mary E. Van De Wall, 93, of Colonie, died Thursday, September 16, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Verstrepen. Mary had worked for the former National Savings Bank in Albany. After raising her children, she worked as a produce clerk with the A&P Markets in Albany before her retirement. She had been a member of the St. Francis DeSales Senior Group. Mary was predeceased in 1977 by her husband Garry J. Van De Wall. She is the beloved mother of Robert, Barry and Thomas Van De Wall, all of Colonie. Mary is the sister of the late Katherine Quickenton, Agnes Fallon and Caroline Unser. She is also survived by two nieces. Funeral services will be Monday morning at 11:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211 in memory of Mary E. Van De Wall. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/18/2004 - 9/19/2004.