Maximilian T. Cardone
Oct 25, 2026
Colonie - Maximilian (Max) Thomas Cardone, 21, of New York, died by suicide on October 21,2026.
Max was a student at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where he studied cybersecurity in the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. He especially enjoyed his work as a teaching assistant in computer programming, sharing his knowledge and helping other students learn.
Calm, quiet, and...
Amasette "Amy" Brule
Oct 6, 2026
Amasette “Amy” Brule, 85, of Schenectady, New York, formerly of Niskayuna, passed peacefully on October 6, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Born February 7, 1941, in Waterloo, Iowa, Amy was the daughter of Jack and Amasette Castle. She graduated from West High School in 1959 and completed her nursing education at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, in 1962. During her...
Seamus B. Walsh
Nov 8, 2026
VOORHEESVILLE – Seamus Brian Walsh, 48, of Voorheesville, passed away suddenly on Sunday November 08, 2026 at Albany Medical Center.
He was born in Tarrytown and is the son of Dennis M. and Barbara L. Walsh. Seamus worked as a senior slot technician at Rivers Casino.
He is the beloved husband of Melissa Henning Walsh. Seamus is the devoted father of Camden...
LeRoy H. Stoffels
Nov 7, 2026
ALBANY – LeRoy H. Stoffels, 94, of Albany, passed away on Saturday November 7, 2026.
He is the beloved husband of Judith C. Stoffels.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 17th at 10:30 at Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment will follow at Saratoga National VA Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.CannonFuneral.com
Gannon D. Fisher
Nov 6, 2026
COLONIE - Gannon D. Fisher, 54, of Albany, passed away from cardiac arrest on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Albany Medical Center. Gannon's final gift was being an organ donor, reflecting his genuine desire to help others. Through the amazing act of donation, Gannon selflessly saved 5 lives.
Gannon was born in Albany, NY and is survived by his mother Mary...
Patrick A. Arico, Sr.
Nov 6, 2026
DELMAR – Patrick A. Arico, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully on Friday November 06, 2026 at the Eddy Village Green, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Dominic and Carmella Armando Arico. Patrick was predeceased by his wife Anna Marie Arico. He was a 1956 graduate of CBA. He had worked...
Charles L. Adriance
Nov 5, 2026
Charles L. “Chuck” Adriance, 79, of Albany NY, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Born October 1947, he was the son of the late Elmer R. and Ruth M. (Liddle) Adriance.
Charles found joy in the simple things in life, whether getting lost in a good book, creating art, or spending time by the lake with his dog. An Army veteran,...
Charles E. McCormick
Nov 5, 2026
COLONIE – Charles E. McCormick, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Northeast Rehabilitation Center at the age of 65, after a long illness from a stroke.
He was born in Albany and is the son of Elva McCormick and the late Robert McCormick. Charlie is the brother of Deborah (Bill) Beaudin of Clifton Park, Maurice (Lori) McCormick of Altamont and...
Richard A. LaFave. Jr.
Nov 5, 2026
COLONIE – Richard A. LaFave, Jr., 60, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2026 after an extended illness. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Richard A. LaFave Sr. and Barbara Tripp LaFave. Rick enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching Nascar.
Rick is the brother of Lisa (Dominick) DiBlasi, Patti Seguin and Jim (Bridget)...
Elizabeth A. LaClair
Nov 5, 2026
Niskayuna – Elizabeth “Betsy” A. LaClair, 88, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Shaker Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Binghamton and was the daughter of the late Albert & Gertrude Salisbury. Betsy was graduate of Waterford High School and SUNY Cobleskill. She had worked for Sears & Roebuck for many years. Betsy...
Brandon Phan Nguyen
Nov 2, 2026
Brandon Phan Nguyen, 26, passed away on November 2, 2026, at 6:37 p.m. at Albany Medical Center following a battle with acute myeloid leukemia.Everyone knew when Brandon walked into a room. His radiant smile and contagious laughter invited everyone to share in his happiness. No matter what he was going through, he made sure the people around him were cared...
Catherine Saglimbeni
Nov 2, 2026
COLONIE – Catherine Saglimbeni, 94, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026 at the Inn of Community Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Rensselaer and was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Adalgisa DiCioccio. Catherine was employed for twenty-five years as a stenographer for New York, retiring forty years ago. She was a...
Michelle L. Welch
Nov 1, 2026
Michelle Loretta Welch, of Colonie, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, leaving behind family, friends, and so many others whose lives were made brighter simply because they knew her.
Born to the late Martin J. Welch Jr. and Dorothy (Welter) Welch, Michelle was a 1988 graduate of Colonie Central High School. She went on to spend 35 years doing...
Carl R. Peterson, Jr.
Nov 1, 2026
COLONIE – Carl R. Peterson, Jr., 83, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, November 01, 2026 at the Grand at Guilderland. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Carl and Lillian Peterson Sr. Carl had worked as a transport driver for Interstate Brands and as a CDL driver for Santoro Demolition and Excavation.
He is the...
Deborah Hope Dapo
Oct 31, 2026
Deborah Hope Scribner Dapo, of the Woodlawn neighborhood of Schenectady, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Born on April 3, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Francis (Law) Scribner.
Deborah was a 1977 graduate of Linton High School in Schenectady, NY. She went on to work for the New York State Department of Taxation and...
Joseph P. Dean
Oct 30, 2026
COLONIE - Joseph P. Dean, 82, passed away October 30, 2026, at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was the son of the late Annetta Colonno Dean Hallak and Ralph J. Dean.
Joe attended schools in Albany and graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy. After graduation, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving from 1963-1967. He was proud to...
Bertha L. Williams
Oct 30, 2026
Bertha Louise Williams (nee Albright), devoted wife and mother died peacefully October 30, 2026. She was 97. Born October 22, 1929 to Arthur and Louise of Ravena, NY. Bert graduated from SUNY Cobleskill where she met her husband of 72 years Byron "By" Williams, Jr. They moved to Port Chester, NY where they made their first home in 1949.
Bert was...
Frank V. Marchesini
Oct 23, 2026
Colonie - Frank V. Marchesini, 94, of Colonie, passed away on October 23, 2026, at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes. Born on March 5, 1932 in Albany. Frank was the son of the late Luigi and Virginia (Sartori) Marchesini. He was the beloved husband of Frances A. (Mantia) Marchesini for 65 years. Frank was raised in Albany and graduated from...
James V. McCauley Sr.
Oct 23, 2026
James V. “Jim” McCauley, Sr., 88, of Galway, New York, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice Inpatient Unit on October 23, 2026, with his wife by his bedside.
Born on February 12, 1938, in Troy, New York, Jim was the son of Stephen James McCauley and Barbara Millard McCauley.
He graduated from Lansingburgh High School and earned a degree in Business...
Luigi Rotella
Oct 22, 2026
Colonie - Luigi Rotella, 60, passed away peacefully on October 22. 2026.
Luigi is survived by his beloved wife, Karen Ciampi; his daughter, Lena Bucher (Greg); his stepchildren, Chad (Amanda), Kevin (Heather), and Kristina; his beloved grandchildren, Emma, Christopher, and Jameson; his mother, Michelle Normandin; his sister, Elena; and his cherished cat, Milo. He was predeceased by his son, Phillip, and...
