OBITS: Albany Times Union 17 Sep 2005; 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 Berenger Sr., Charles (Memoriam) BERENGER Charles, Sr. Hon, it's been one year ago today that the Lord came down and put His hand on your shoulder, and took you home with Him. I miss you everyday, but I know that you are in a better place. I wish you were here to see our first Great-Grandson, he is just beautiful. I know that you would be proud. One thing is for sure, I will never stop loving you. I know that you are looking after me, I feel your presence all around me. With All My Love, Marge Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. Burch Jr., Thomas J. ALBANY Thomas J. Burch Jr., 83, died Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mae Maxwell Burch. Mr. Burch was a graduate of CBA, Class of 1939, and the College of St. Rose. He was a World War II Army veteran having served in the Pacific Theatre. He worked for 30 years as a sales representative for Mack Miller Co. of Syracuse. Mr. Burch was a city alderman and member of the Albany Common Council from 1967 to 1989. He was a chairman of the 1986 Albany Tricentennial Parade. Mr. Burch was a member of the Albany Elks BPOE #49, the University Club, American Legion Post #30 and was also a founding member of Pop Warner football in the City of Albany. He is survived by his wife Doris Rouse Burch; six children, Thomas J. Burch III, Kevin (Jennifer Nardolillo) Burch, Peter Burch, Gregory (Patricia) Burch, Betsy Burch and Nancy (Thomas) Harvey; his two grandsons, Connor and Robert Maxwell Harvey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Vincent dePaul Church, 900 Madison Ave. at Partridge St. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Avenue on Monday from 3-7 p.m. Interment will follow the Mass in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to Catholic Charities, 40 North Main Ave., Albany, NY 12206 or the American Red Cross of NENY, 33 Everett Rd., Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/16/2005 - 9/18/2005. Celeone, Joan WATERVLIET Joan Celeone, 72, passed peacefully away on Thursday, September 15, 2005 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 2, 1933 in Troy, Joan was the daughter of the late William Seega Jr. and Julia Walsh Seega. She was a lifelong resident of Watervliet where she was a homemaker and devoted mother, grandmother and the loving wife of Anthony P. Celeone, who predeceased her in 1983. Joan enjoyed traveling, reading, history, figure skating, crossword puzzles, crocheting and was an avid fan of all music, especially Neil Diamond and Billy Joel. Her greatest accomplishment in life was the beautiful family she loved and raised and the love she received in return from them. Survivors include her loving children, William A. (Lisa Marsh) Celeone and Angela Celeone of Colonie, Anna Marie (Gary) Foster of Latham, Toni Marie Celeone of Watervliet, Gina (Thomas) Van Vorst of Schodack and Rose Marie (Oneil) Valenti of Latham; her grandchildren, Joseph A. Celeone, Nicole, Carly and Katlin Foster, Thomas and Lili VanVorst and Isabella Valenti; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by her siblings, Corinne Forget and William Seega. Her funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. in the Cummings Funeral Home, 643 Third Avenue, Watervliet where the Reverend Mark Cunningham will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the funeral home on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. and on Monday from 9:30 until the time of the service. Memorial contributions in Joan's memory would be appreciated to the Community Hospice of Albany County, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY, 12144. For directions and condolence page, please visit: www.cummingsfuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/16/2005 - 9/17/2005. Colon, Bleu BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. Bleu Colon, of Bellows Falls, born on March 11, 1993, departed September 5, 2005. Simply, Love Says It All. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, Colonie on Saturday, September 17, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 o'clock at the funeral home, followed by burial in Evergreen Memorial Park, Schenectady. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. Downer-Scheely, Logan (Memoriam) DOWNER-SCHEELY Logan It has been three years since you've been gone and yet time does not heal all wounds. A piece of us is gone and always will be. Our days get better knowing that our sweet baby boy is in peace. Six short weeks were all we had, and we will always remember and cherish those days. We love and miss you. Love, Mommy, Daddy, Savannah, Grandma and Grandpa Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. Evertsen, Florence R. FORT EDWARD, N.Y. Florence R. Evertsen, 86, formerly of Queensbury, died Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at Fort Hudson Nursing Home, after a long illness. Wife of the late George A. Evertsen; mother of Donald Evertsen of Fla., Diane Peterson of Ballston Lake, N.Y. and Leonard Evertsen of Waterford, N.Y.; sister of the late Rene and Roger Pailley. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. at the Dufresne Funeral Home, Inc., 216 Columbia Street, Cohoes with Rev. Arthur J. Becker officiating. Interment in Memory's Garden, Colonie. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home Sunday from 5-8 p.m. For directions and guest registry, visit: www.dufresnefuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. Gagnon, Joseph L. ROTTERDAM Joseph L. Gagnon, 76, at rest September 15, 2005. Retired from Rotterdam General Contracting. Husband of Phyllis Gagnon; father of Laurent (Bonnie) Gagnon, Cherie (John) Canto, Kristen (Robert) Stoddard. Calling Monday 6-8 p.m., DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, Rotterdam. Services Tuesday 9:15 a.m., funeral home, 10 a.m. at Church of the Immaculate Conception. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. Galasso, Tony (Memoriam) GALASSO Tony October 29, 1973 - September 17, 1995 Thinking of you always especially today, on your 10th Anniversary. Loving and missing you always. Love Mom Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. Grzyboski, Isabella TROY Isabella Sara Grzyboski, 8 months old, died suddenly September 15, 2005. She was the daughter of Michael and Kerri (Burton) Grzyboski; sister of Mya Grzyboski; granddaughter of Mary Ann Capone, Michael Grzyboski (Joan), Sara Baker (Brian) and William Burton. Funeral TODAY at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Troy. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Troy. Donations may be made to AMCH NICU. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. Hoose, George (Memoriam) HOOSE George L. In loving memory of my Husband, George on his 77th Birthday. Sadly missed along the way, quietly remembering everyday. No longer in my life to share but in my heart you are always there. All My Love, Your Wife Marion Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. Jandro, Rose A. ALBANY Rose A. Jandro, 97, died Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late William and Anna McKinney O'Toole. She had resided in Albany all of her life. Rose was employed at the New York State Department of Audit and Control and retired in 1975 after 25 years of state service. She was a former member of St. Patrick's Altar Rosary Society and also sang in its choir. Rose was also a former member of the Railroad Trainmen's Society. Rose was the wife of the late Charles J. Jandro and is survived by her daughter, Charlene Pangburn Jandro of Albany and her beloved cat, Jaime. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, Central Avenue, Albany. Relatives and friends are also invited to call at Zwack & Sons, 633 Central Avenue, Albany, Monday 9 to 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, N.Y. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/17/2005 - 9/18/2005. Lauer, Loretta Hilton (Marks) EAST GREENBUSH Loretta Hilton (Marks) Lauer, 95, of East Greenbush, died Thursday, September 15, 2005 at the Whitehouse Home for Adults in East Greenbush. Born in Albany, she had been a resident of the Capital Region for many years and was a homemaker. Predeceased by her parents, William and Mabel (Warner) Hilton; her husbands, Anthony Marks and Charles P. Lauer; sisters, Margaret Lawton, Evelyn Dalton, Kathleen Rose, Ann Mae Lauer and Helen Brown; two brothers, William and John Hilton. She is survived by a son, John A. Marks of San Angelo, Texas; one brother, Roland Hilton of East Greenbush; six grandchildren, Jon, Gale, Wayne, Barry, Mary T. and Susan; 15 great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Tuesday, September 20, 2005 9:00 a.m. from Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer and 9:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Mary Clinton Heights where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated. Friends may call in the funeral home on Monday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush, N.Y. The family has requested that those who wish to remember Loretta make contributions to American Diabetes Association Inc., Capital District Chapter, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205 in her memory. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/16/2005 - 9/17/2005. Lawyer, Helen O. EAST DURHAM Helen Orcutt Lawyer, 91, died suddenly on Thursday, September 15, 2005. Born in Oneonta, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Genevieve Orcutt. She was predeceased by one sister and three brothers. Helen was a graduate of Oneonta Normal School where she received certification as an elementary school teacher. She moved to East Durham in 1940. As well as being a homemaker, she also was alongside her husband Stanley Lawyer, the proprietor of the Lawyer's General Store for many years until the couple retired in 1984. Stanley predeceased her in 1994. Helen was a life member of the East Durham Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and a communicant of St. Mary's Church in East Durham. Survivors include her five children, Roberta Stansfield of Voorheesville, N.Y., David Lowe of Atlanta, Ga., Douglas Lowe of Newark, N.Y., Katherine Lawyer of East Durham, and Harry Lawyer of East Durham; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive her, as well as three generations of nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, September 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Knock Shrine in East Durham. Friends may call at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR 81, Greenville, N.Y. 12083 on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Interment will be in the Winston Cemetery in East Durham. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the East Durham Volunteer Fire Company. The 1935 yearbook for Oneonta Normal School indicated that Helen was kind and cheerful, and always the same to everyone. This remained true throughout her life. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. Lesnick, Dolores (Memoriam) LESNICK Dolores M. It's been two years since you left us. We miss you so much but we know that you are happy and healthy in Heaven. Please keep watching over us. Love Your Children and Grandchildren Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. MacLasco, Michael J. WATERVLIET Michael J. MacLasco, 74, died September 13, 2005. He was the beloved husband of Mary Rose Fredette MacLasco; much-loved father and father-in-law of Stephen (Maria) MacLasco of Watervliet, Robert (Janet) MacLasco of Troy and Theresa (David) Capobianco of Loudonville; cherished pepere of Jacqueline, Adam, Shanna and R. Christopher MacLasco, Anne Marie, Gina and Laura Capobianco; dear brother-in-law of Irene Galarneau of San Diego, Calif., Juliette Hess of Scotia and Eva Dorsey of Dallas, Texas. Funeral from the Parker Brothers Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet on Monday morning at 9:30 and at 10 in St. Patrick's Church, 515-19th Street Watervliet. Interment will follow in the Gerald B.H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the funeral home on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 in memory of Michael J. MacLasco. For directions and condolence page, please visit www.parkerbrosmemorial.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. O'Melia, Naomi L. COHOES Naomi L. (Honey) O'Melia, 80, of Cohoes, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late George and Ada Marie Fredette. She was a resident of Cohoes for most of her life. Honey enjoyed reading and going to garage sales. She is the beloved wife of the late Kenneth D. O'Melia. She is the devoted mother of Colleen D. O'Melia-Baldowski and her husband Gregory and Kevin D. O'Melia, all of Cohoes, and Timothy S. O'Melia of Sarasota, Fla. She is the loving grandmother of Timothy S. O'Melia Jr. Honey is the cherished aunt of Sandra Lonczak of Clifton Park. Also surviving are several other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155 - south of Central Ave). Funeral services will be Monday morning at 9:00 at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Cohoes. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. Pastore, Charles J. SARATOGA SPRINGS Charles John Pastore, 79, died September 15, 2005. Survivors, wife, Dealza; son, Ronald (Anne); daughter, Linda-Dee (William) Bryan; siblings, Frank, Marie Hettrich, Lucy Verrigni. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Tuesday, Church of St. Peter, Saratoga. Calling Monday 2-4, 7-9 p.m., William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Home. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. Praylor, Samuel GUILDERLAND Samuel Praylor of Guilderland, N.Y., went peacefully into the arms of our Lord on September 14, 2005 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, N.Y. Sam's family originated in W.Va. and moved to Brooklyn, N.Y. where he was born on February 24, 1929 to Louise and Sylvester Young-Praylor. Sam moved to the Capital Region in 1968. He met and married his wife on July 15, 1979. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard as a staff sergeant E6 and was honorably discharged on June 3, 1978. In 1994, Sam retired as rail engineer inspector from the N.Y.S. Transportation Department. He previously worked for the N.Y. State Capital Police. After retirement, Sam became a partner of C and P Security and Investigation Service of Albany, N.Y. Sam was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church of Troy, N.Y. where he served in various ministries. In addition, Sam was a member of the 100 Black Men, 369th Veterans National and Local Albany District, Westmere Volunteer Fire Department and served on the ACES board. Sam leaves to mourn his memory, his wife of 26 years, Carol Dickerson Praylor; his stepdaughters, Rhonda Jones (Terrance) of Troy, N.Y., Karla Rhodes of Owings Mills, Md. He was grandpa to DeKarra Johnson, Terron and Terrance Jones; godfather to Larry Hodges and Shannon Thomas; brother-in-law to Gertrude Jenkins, Patricia Brown and Ramona Reid. He also leaves several cousins, nieces, nephews and aunts; the Bethel Church Family and many spiritual brothers and friends. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Rufus Collea, AMC and the Albany Hospice Home Care and St. Peter's Hospice staff. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church, 2165 5th Ave., Troy, N.Y. Rev. Eric Shaw, pastor, will officiate. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery, Troy, N.Y. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/16/2005 - 9/17/2005. Praylor, Samuel Officers and members of the Westmere Fire Department and the Ladies Auxiliary are requested to meet at the firehouse at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, September 19 to proceed to the Bethel Baptist Church in Troy to conduct a service for our departed member, Samuel Praylor. BARRY L. NELSON President KATHY GALKA President of Ladies Aux. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. Reilly, Grace (Memoriam) REILLY (NARDACCI) Grace Third anniversary. You are always in our thoughts. Your Loving Family Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. Riccio, Susan A. LAS VEGAS, Nev. Susan A. Riccio, R.N., 86, of Whispering Marsh Drive, Las Vegas, formerly a resident of Amsterdam, passed away Tuesday evening, September 13, 2005, at home after a brief illness. Born in Gloversville, N.Y., on August 25, 1919, she was a daughter of Charles and Concetta Pisapia Persico. She grew up in Gloversville and was a graduate of Gloversville High School, Class of 1936. She later was a graduate of the former St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1941, where she received her R.N. Mrs. Riccio was employed as a private duty nurse at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam and Amsterdam Memorial Hospital for many years. She also worked for a time as a case worker for Montgomery County Department of Social Services, retiring in 1982. She was a communicant of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, Amsterdam and the church's altar rosary society. She was also a member of CSEA. She was involved in many bowling leagues and enjoyed lunch with her friends in Amsterdam. She loved her family and enjoyed the many family gatherings and holidays with her grandchildren. She spent a lot of her retirement crocheting, solving crossword puzzles and reading. She married Alfred Victor Riccio on October 7, 1942. He passed away on July 19, 1998. She is survived by three sons, Alfred Thomas Riccio and his wife Barbara of Watertown, N.Y., Richard Charles Riccio and his wife Sandy of Delmar, N.Y. and Michael Lawrence Riccio of Amsterdam; three daughters, Ann Mary Riccio Wyszomirski and her husband Jerry of Las Vegas, Nev., Susan Grace Riccio of Las Vegas, Nev. and Phyllis Kirk and her husband Bernard of Fultonville, N.Y.; one brother, Peter Persico of Schenectady, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Donna Farchione, Stephen Wyszomirski, Nancy Karn, Keith and Justin Riccio and Gregory Kirk; two step-grandchildren, Frank and Danny Derrigo; six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews; and cousins also survive. Mrs. Riccio was predeceased by one brother, Thomas Persico; and two sisters, Grace Lapos and Josephine Meltzer. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 8:15 a.m. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam, N.Y. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:15 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Amsterdam with the Rev. Pascal Iannotti as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Amsterdam. The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday from 2 until 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anne Foundation, 160 North Main St., Albany, NY 12206. Please sign the family's guest book at: www.brbsfuneral.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/17/2005 - 9/18/2005. Russo, Charles A. SNYDERS LAKE Charles A. Russo, age 81, husband of the late Mary Louise Verenini Russo, who died in 2004, died Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at Bay Pines V.A. Hospital in Bay Pines, Fla. Mr. Russo moved to Largo, Fla. 10 months ago and resided in Snyders Lake for 54 years. Born in North Blenheim, N.Y., he was the son of the late Earl and Etho Clark Ruso. He attended North Blenheim schools and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He owned and operated Charles A. Russo Rural Plumbing, Heating and Pump Service for 35 years, retiring in 2000. He was a longtime communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Church, Wynantskill, serving as a Eucharistic minister for many years; a member of St. Jude's Knights of Columbus; member and past president of the Wynantskill Kiwanis; and a member of the Troy Lodge of Elks. Survivors include his two sons, Chuck (Georgia) Russo of Castleton and Michael (Sharon) Russo of Ballston Spa; two granddaughters, Heather (Michael) Cipullo of Plymouth, Mass. and Melissa (Jason) Bartholomeau of Jacksonville, Fla.; and two great-grandchildren, Hanna Rose Bartholomeau and Max Cipullo. The funeral will be from the Thomas S. Connolly Funeral Home, 294 Whiteview Rd., Wynantskill on Monday at 9:15 a.m. and at 10 a.m. at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Wynantskill where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will follow in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Calling hours will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, N.Y. 12144 in memory of Mr. Russo would be appreciated. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/17/2005 - 9/18/2005. Snicer, Mary K. EXETER, N.H. Mary K. (Zostant) Snicer, age 89, of Langdon Place in Exeter, died September 16, 2005 at her home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Snicer attended Brooklyn Public Schools, Columbia University and Russell-Sage College in Albany. She was a resident of Albany for 50 years until moving to Exeter in 1995. Mrs. Snicer worked as a secretary for NBC, later for Standard Brands in Albany and retired from the N.Y. State Public Service Commission after 10 years of service. She was a member of St. Michael's Church of Exeter and a former member of St. Francis de Sales Parish of Albany, and the Senior Citizens Club of Albany. The widow of Joseph E. Snicer, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Barbara (Pino) Snicer of Atkinson, N.H.; a grandson, Gregory Snicer of Fremont, N.H.; a grand-daughter, Robin Snicer of San Francisco, Calif.; a great-granddaughter, Christina Snicer of Fremont, and two nephews. She was also the sister of the late Ursula Jakatt. Calling, Monday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Route 121A, Plaistow, N.H.. A Mass of Christian Burial follows at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Church, Atkinson Depot Rd., Plaistow. A private family burial service will take place in Atkinson Cemetery. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. Thomas, Charles E. SELKIRK Charles E. Thomas, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2005 at the V.A. Hospital in Albany. Born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Emily (Rose) Thomas, he served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1951-1954 and then attended HVCC. A drafting engineer, construction supervisor and, most recently, an estimator for Best Paving of Albany, he helped many to build their homes as well as building his own, which he shared with his wife of over 52 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Joanna (Franchini) Thomas; his son, Joseph M. Thomas; his daughter, Linda Cookingham; son-in-law, Kevin Cookingham; daughter-in-law, Laura Thomas; seven devoted grandchildren, Nicole, Corey, Nikolaus, Jennifer, Melissa, Stephanie and Amanda and two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A memorial service will be held 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stratton V.A. Activity Fund, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208 or the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/17/2005 - 9/18/2005. Tricomi, Sonny (Memoriam) TRICOMI Sonny Remembering you on this day and always. Jo-Jo, Dom, Sharon and John Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/17/2005. Yankowski, Dorothy V. NORTH GREENBUSH Dorothy V. Yankowski, beloved wife of the late William Bud Yankowski, of North Greenbush, N.Y., died on September 16, 2005 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. Flynn and Johanna Dorsey Flynn. She was the cherished mother of four sons and two daughters. Dorothy was educated in Troy schools and was a devoted housewife and mother. Later in life, she was employed by the Troy Savings Bank and Emma Willard School. Dorothy loved everything Irish. Her large, extended family spanned four generations. She considered her family her deepest treasure. She is survived by her sons, Deacon Frank E. Yankowski (Jacqueline) of North Greenbush, William (Mary Ann) Yankowski of Novi, Mich., Thomas J. and Edward J. Yankowski of North Greenbush; her daughters, Nancy Shields (late husband Jack) and Mary Ellen Bailey (Brian). She is also survived by her 12 beloved grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her grandson, John Yankowski, and great-grandson, Jack Shields. She was the sister of the late William Flynn, Catherine Devery, Anna Fostner, Elizabeth Stack and is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. The funeral will be on Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. from the Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home, 510 Pawling Ave. at Parkview Court, Troy and at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Michael the Archangel Church, 175 Williams Rd., Troy, N.Y. Interment will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie, N.Y. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Monday, September 19 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to Saint Michael's Church Memorial Fund, 175 Williams Rd., Troy, NY 12180. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/17/2005 - 9/18/2005.