POSTED JULY 25, 2010

Cheryl A. Robinson-Yanzetich

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Robinson-Yanzetich, Cheryl A. FT. MYERS, Fla. Cheryl Robinson Yanzetich, 62, (nee Hidley), of Ft. Myers and Dennisport, Mass. died Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the Hope Hospice in Ft. Myers, embraced by her loving family. Born in Troy, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Robert K. and Anna Mae (Fitzgerald) Hidley of Speigletown, N.Y. and the widow of the late Richard Robinson of Dennisport. She is survived by her husband Ken Yanzetich of Ft. Myers; her brother, Robert G. Hidley (wife Lynn) of Del.; and several step-children and grandchildren. Cheryl graduated from Catholic Central High School in Troy, N.Y. and Mount St. Mary's College in N.H. Following an internship at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, Mass., she became a registered dietician working for several corporations in the Boston area. Later she joined the staff of the AAA in Hanover, Mass. eventually serving as a manager in the South Dennis, Mass. office of AAA. Cheryl's fondest pastimes involved the beach, poolside, dining out and travel. She amassed a large collection of dear friends and especially loved visiting friends and sightseeing with her husband Ken. A funeral Mass will be Wednesday, July 28 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord, 8121 Cypress Lake Drive, Ft. Myers, FL 33919. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908.

POSTED JULY 3, 2010

It is with sadness that we have added another classmate to our in memory page.  Paula M. Burgess came to CCHS from St. Peter's parish in Stillwater, NY.  At Catholic Central Paula belonged to the Future Teachers of America.  Like so many of our class, she followed her dream and became an educator and teacher.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. 

STILLWATER, NY -- Paula Burgess, 61, died unexpectedly while visiting close friends on the Cape - her favorite place.

Paula is survived by her sister, Michele Homicz and her husband, Bruce; her brother, Peter Burgess; her niece and godchild, Megan Marshall, her nieces, Renee Charbonneau and Karole Ferguson; her nephews, Brian, Jason, Aaron and Joshua Charbonneau, and her great-nephew, Nathan Charbonneau.

She was born Dec. 1, 1948, in Stillwater. Her parents were James Harold and Rita Flynn Burgess.

Paula is predeceased by her parents, her sister, Karen Charbonneau and her sister's husband, Francis.

Paula graduated from Catholic Central High School in Troy, N.Y., Maria College in Albany, N.Y., and SUNY Oswego. She earned her master's degree at SUNY Albany.

Paula devoted her life to her career as a kindergarten teacher for 38 years at Stillwater Central School. She thoroughly enjoyed her pupils and experienced many happy and funny moments throughout the years. Her dedication and devotion to her students was evident to her family and friends by her endless hours of projects and papers and by her struggle to continue working during years of dialysis. Paula was a great example of determination to all who knew her.

Paula loved to travel with friends and family, enjoyed hiking and skiing, and did not allow her disease to keep her from experiencing new adventures.

We would like to give a very heartfelt sincere thanks to her faithful friends who provided transportation to and from dialysis for nine years. We cannot express our admiration for such caring, devoted, selfless people. We would also like to provide a special thanks to the staff at the Rubin Center in Clifton Park and the Dialysis Center at Albany for all their care and attention to our sister and aunt.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation or to the Rubin Dialysis Center in Clifton Park in lieu of flowers.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St Peter's Parish in Stillwater on Saturday July 3, 2010, at 1 p.m.
 

The entire Stillwater community mourns the loss of our beloved friend and teacher, Paula Burgess Niles. Ms. Burgess touched the lives of many children and families during her long career. Please take a moment to remember her and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Services will take place on Saturday, July 3, 1:00 pm at St. Peter's Church on Hudson Avenue in Stillwater."
 

POSTED JUNE 25, 2010

THE RECORD - Opinion - pulse of the people

The bishop said no

There will be no reprieve from the executioner for Troy's St. Patrick's Church. An 11th hour meeting between Bishop Howard Hubbard and the Friends of St. Patrick's resulted in total intransigence from the bishop. The group has worked tirelessly to establish a comprehensive plan, a new paradigm of parish control and responsibility to address the issues supposedly behind the tragic closing.

In spite of a substantial cushion of funds, $600,000, and renewed, successful efforts to increase the parish's Mass attendance and community outreach, as well as commitments of former church members to offer special annual giving, the group was told the decision was irrevocable. To their pleas, logic, plan, faith and hope, the bishop said no.

Just a few years ago, Bishop Hubbard called St. Patrick's, “The most beautiful church in the diocese.” He was correct in that assessment. The architectural treasure is a superb balance of size, restrained grandeur, proportion, materials and artistry. It is characterized by an inspirational and spiritual ambiance found in few other churches anywhere. The masterpiece is a reflection of human creativity and devotion, all paid for by poor, hardworking Irish immigrants of generations past — including my ancestors.

The official line of the Diocese is that the people and their faith are more important than a building. Yet at the same time he justifies the multi-million dollar, ongoing restoration the cathedral in Albany because: “It is a treasure we have inherited from the past that we have the responsibility to pass onto future generations.” Is not St. Patrick's a unique “treasure” worth passing on?

The bishop says no.

Politics and power and money play no small role in church affairs, both in the Vatican and locally. At times so does indifference, even hubris. Rome is excruciatingly slow to admit to errors or acknowledge scandal, and seems to ignore Vatican II’s directive to relate more readily to people and their needs and culture. How many decades will pass before a future bishop will offer an apology for dismissing practical and viable plans to keep this venerable structure open? By then of course it will be too late. The church will long ago have been denuded of its precious artifacts and sold on the auction block, or worse.

The most despicable element of the closure is this: the diocese has already laid claim on all bequests made to the church as well as the $600,000 in cash. Sounds like robbing Peter to pay Paul. There seems to be financial chicanery in the chancery. Justice and honor would decree that the money remain in the parish or be returned to the donors. So would the teachings of Jesus Christ.

The exquisite irony of the situation is that Bishop Hubbard is an old St. Pat's boy, as is the current pastor, Father David Jones, a longtime, dedicated missionary in Africa, a decent, loving, honorable man and priest. In two years Fr. Jones will celebrate 50 years as a priest. Bishop Hubbard's 50th anniversary will follow a year later. One will have a beautiful “home” parish within which to celebrate a special mass. The other will not.

One wonders if the bishop felt a need to sacrifice the parish of his youth to avoid accusations of favoritism, regardless of the specific situation. Or did others in fact make the ultimate decision behind closed doors in Albany or New York or Rome? What are the real reasons behind these widespread church closings? Those given publicly have been honorable and effectively addressed by the Friends of St, Patrick's. Still the bishop said no.

This Sunday will find the great church on Sixth Avenue crowded with those who love the place and the people and the prayers and the pageantry, and honor those who created and perpetuated this spiritual and cultural jewel for almost 140 years. More bitter tears than holy water will flow. The ax will then fall. Another church and precious heritage will die. At the hands of a member of the family.

Because, you see, the bishop said no.

Paul Bouchey

A fifth generation former parishioner of St. Patrick's

POSTED JUNE 21, 2010 

 

Our deepest sympathies to classmate Joanne

Cioffi Brooks and family.  Joanne's Mother  

Antoinette Cioffi-Miller passed into eternal life 

June 15, 2010.  Her wake and funeral services

were last week.  May she rest in peace.

 

Condolences may be sent to:

Joanne & Armand Brooks

8524 West Dahlia Drive

Peoria, AZ  85381-8128

Antoinette Cioffi-Miller

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Cioffi-Miller, Antoinette WYNANTSKILL Antoinette Marchese Cioffi-Miller, 90, of Wynantskill, peacefully passed to eternal rest June 15, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Addolorata (Ragosta) Marchese and the wife of the late Gerardo Cioffi Sr. and the late Joseph Miller Sr. She was educated in Troy schools. She graduated from EOC with a degree in secretarial skills in her 50s. Antoinette had been employed by Cluett Peabody, Peerless Co., as a school crossing guard, NYS Department of Labor and her most enjoyable employment at the Vanilla Bean Baking Company. She was a past president of the Saint Anthony's School PTO, a former communicant of St. Anthony's Church where she was involved with many fundraisers, currently a communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Church and a volunteer at Van Rensselaer Manor. She loved cooking, gardening and especially spending time with and caring for her family. Antoinette is survived by three children, Gerardo Cioffi Jr. (Maria) of East Schodack, Joanne Brooks (Armand) of Peoria, Ariz. and Patricia Nadeau (Dennis) of Wynantskill; 11 grandchildren, Gerardo Cioffi III, Marc Cioffi, Janine Locke, Aimee Fields, Julie Murray, Michelle Brooks, Jennifer Gumlaw, Dennis Nadeau Jr., Rachel Gumlaw, David Nadeau and Katie Willett; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Louise Desso Bowen; a brother, Frank (Gigi) Marchese and his wife, Evie; sisters-in-law, Mary Phyllis Marchese and Josephine Mar-chese; many nieces and nephews and other relatives. She was predeceased by her siblings, Dominick, Charles, Jerry and Louis Marchese and Dorothy Crupe. The family wishes to thank the staff at Albany Medical Center, especially the coronary care unit staff. The funeral will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from the Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home, 510 Pawling Ave. at Parkview Court, Troy and at 11:30 a.m. at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Wynantskill where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Troy. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Friday 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Antoinette's memory may be made to St. Jude the Apostle Church, 6 Schuyler Court, Wyn-antskill, NY 12198 or to the charity of one's choice.

 POSTED JUNE 15, 2010

TROY — Mary Jane Cipperly, 84, of Troy died suddenly on June 13, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Born in Troy she was the daughter of the late Francis and Julia Neeley.

Mrs. Cipperly was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Class of 42 and was retired from the Probation Department for Rensselaer County. She had previously worked for the former Behr Manning Company in Watervliet.

Mary Jane was a Communicant of Our Lady of Victory Church in Troy.

Survivors include her son Robert Cipperly of Troy, daughter, Mary Jane Hanley of Cropseyville, brother, Frank Neeley (Pat) of Guilderland, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mary Jane was predeceased by her sister Ruth Lang and brother John Neeley.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Victory Church in Troy where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.

Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Troy. Friends are invited and may call at the Frank P. McDonald and Son Funeral Home 870 Second Avenue (124th & 125th Streets) in Lansingburgh on Tuesday from 3 to 6 pm.

POSTED MAY 29, 2010

Mary Bussey

TROY - Bussey, Mary Grace (Harrigan) of Rockland, MA.,  formerly of North Fort Myers, Fla. and Troy, May 25.

Devoted wife of the late George F. Loving mother of Jack Bussey and his wife Donna of New York, Kay and her husband Fred Keaney of Walpole, MA, Rose Marie Bussey of Weymouth, MA and Susan Bussey of Rockland, MA. Also survived by her grandchildren, Amy, Chrissy, Meg and Emily Keaney and two great-grandchildren, Isabella Rose Alberini and Haseena Amani Gillan.

Funeral Mass at Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Hingham, MA Monday morning at 11.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the National Shrine of Our Lady of LaSalette, 947 Park St., Attleboro, MA 02703 or Sisters of Blessed Sacrament, 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020.

 

POSTED MAY 15, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to classmate Susan

Hayes Robidoux and family.  Susan's Father 

passed into eternal life on Wednesday

May 12, 2010.  The wake will be Sunday and

his funeral on Monday from St. Jude the 

Apostle Church in Wynantskill.

May he rest in peace.

 

Condolences may be sent to:

Susan & Michael Robidoux

8 Flower Road

Brunswick, NY  12180-9700

Thomas M. Hayes Sr., 85, of Troy, passed into eternal life on Wednesday evening, May 12, 2010, at the Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Troy, Tom was the son of the late John and Catherine Hayes and loving and devoted husband of Ann Heller Hayes of Troy. Tom graduated from the Troy Business School and retired from the Delaware and Hudson Railroad after 40 years of service and holding various titles including superintendent. Tom served his country in the United States Navy. He was a lifetime member of the Watervliet Elks and was a 25 year member of the bowling league at the Elks. Tom and his wife Ann enjoyed traveling and traveled to every continent in the world except Australia. Tom's true passion in his life was his family and the time he spent with them. In addition to his wife, Tom is also survived by his children, Susan (Michael) Robidoux of Brunswick and Thomas M. Hayes Jr. of Rockaway, N.J. Tom is also survived by his grandchildren, Paulette Gundrum Gripp, Michael John Hayes, Erica Gundrum, Thomas M. Hayes III, Michael Campagna and Damian Robidoux. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Tom was predeceased by his siblings, Sr. Lucian Hayes CSJ, John Hayes, Mary Byron, William and Joseph Hayes. The funeral service for Tom will be held on Monday morning at 8:45 at the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third St., Troy and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Jude the Apostle Church in Wynantskill, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by Rev. Thomas Hayes, his nephew and Rev. Anthony Ligato pastor of St. Judes Church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. Entombment will be held in St. Agnes Mausoleum in Menands.

POSTED MAY 12, 2010

 

Our deepest sympathies to classmate Elaine

Gorski Chalifoux and family.  Elaine's 97 year

old Mother passed into eternal life on Sunday

May 9, 2010.  Her wake will be today and

her funeral on Thursday from St. Joseph's

Church in Troy.

May she rest in peace.

 

Condolences may be sent to:

Elaine M Chalifoux

1011 Glenhaven Square

Troy, NY  12180-8497

POSTED MAY 3, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to classmate Jim Liney

and family.  Jim's sister Susan Liney passed into

eternal life on Saturday May 1, 2010.  Susan

was a 1968 CCHS graduate.  Her wake will be 

today from 4 to 8 pm and her funeral tomorrow

at 9:30 am from St. Patrick's in Troy.

May she rest in peace.

 

Condolences may be sent to:

James & Diana Liney

14 Memorial Drive

Newburgh, NY  12550

 

 

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Susan E. Liney
Liney, Susan E. TROY Susan E. Liney, 59, of Troy died Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of Jeanne Bendon Liney and the late James W. Liney. Susan was last employed by NYS Dept . of Social Services for 27 years until her disability several years ago. Susan was a graduate of St. Patrick's School, CCHS, HVCC and Empire State College and was an avid sports fan. Survivors in addition to her mother include a sister, Grace E. Bizaro of Troy; three brothers, James T. (Diana) Liney of Newburgh, N.Y., Peter J. (Liz) Liney of Vero Beach, Fla. and Glenn R. Liney of N. Greenbush, N.Y.; sister-in-law of the late Nick Bizaro. Also survived by three nieces, Marybeth (Mark) Linmore of Ashburn, Va., Kimberly (Jeremy) Driscoll of Hoosick Falls, N.Y., Samantha (Robert) Stantial of Cornwall, N.Y.; two nephews, Michael (Sherry) Liney of White Plains, N.Y. and Eric (Krista) Liney of Brooklyn, N.Y. Also survived six grandnephews and one grandniece; niece of Helen Liney Nold, Marcia Bendon McGraw and Peter Bendon. Funeral from the Riverview Funeral Home, 218 Second Ave., Troy (at 104th St.) Tuesday 8:45 a.m. and at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick's Church, 6th Ave., Troy. Relatives and friends may call Monday 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery. Contributions in lieu of flowers to a charity of ones choice in Susan's memory would be appreciated.

POSTED APRIL 26, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to classmate John Powanda and family. 

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Mary Powanda
Powanda, Mary WATERVLIET Mary Hoblock Powanda, 95, of Watervliet, born in West Pawlet, Vt. on June 24, 1914, fell asleep in the Lord at St. Mary's Hospital's Community Hospice on Saturday, April 24, 2010 after a brief illness. Mary was prede-ceased by her husband, Stephen, who died in 1996 after 56 years of marriage; and by her infant son, Stephen. She was the daughter of the late Peter Hoblock and Ksenia Halayko Hoblock. Following schooling in West Pawlet, Mary moved to Troy where she was employed for many years as a nanny for the Cluett family. Upon marriage to Stephen, she moved to Watervliet where she raised her family and became very involved at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church and School. She was an active member of the Catholic Daughters. Mary was a renowned cook at various church affairs. Mary enjoyed fishing, bowling and bocce and was an avid reader. Mary's mind was always full of memories and details of family history including birth, marriage and other key dates. She lived independently until recently hospitalized. Mary was the loving mother of Carol (Robert) O'Connell of Clifton Park, Barbara (Michael) Goodman of Canandaigua, Peter (Catherine) Powanda of North Miami Beach, Fla., and John Powanda of North Miami Beach. She was a doting, generous and loving grandmother or "Babi" of Colleen (Mark) Licata, Bridget (Michael) Harrison of Clifton Park, Michael (Rebecca) Goodman of Canandaigua, Sean (Kathleen) O'Connell of Northhampton, Mass., Peter and Michael Powanda of North Miami Beach and Stephen and Matthew Powanda of North Miami Beach. She was a nourishing great-grandmother to John, Will and Katelyn Licata, Liam, Alex and Ayden Harrison, Ryan Louise and Catherine Mary Goodman and Anna Fidler O'Connell. She is also survived by her sisters, Mrs. Katherine Benoit of Maine and Mrs. Helen Smith of Troy; her brother-in-law, Lawrence Beecher of West Pawlet, Vt.; and her sisters-in- law, Mrs. Marion (Edward) Bethel of Glens Falls and Mrs. Ida (Joseph) Powanda of Latham. She was predeceased by her siblings, Stephen, Ann, John, Michael, Peter, William and Alex Hoblock, Eva Smith, Julia Beecher and Taletha Gauthier. She leaves numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 2410 4th Avenue, Watervliet, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Family and friends are invited and may call on Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet, NY 12189, 273-3223. The Parastas service will be Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 or St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 2410 4th Ave., Watervliet, NY 12189. Condolence book at www. ParkerBrosMemorial.com

POSTED APRIL 22, 2010

TROY, NY - Rose M. Hogan, 90, of Troy, passed into eternal life Wednesday morning, April 21, 2010, at the Van Rensselaer Manor. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine Paslowski Stidnick and wife of the late William C. Hogan who passed away November 9, 2003. Rose was a homemaker and enjoyed bowling. She was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Troy. The passion in Rose's life was always her loving family. Rose was the loving mother of Patricia (John) Colucci of Troy, Stephen M. Hogan of Houston, Texas and Carol (Tony) Bottillo of Troy; loving grandmother "Mimi" of John W. Colucci of Redondo Beach, Calif., Christopher S. Colucci, Michael J. (Christine) Colucci and Matthew J. (Jamie) Colucci, all of Troy, Warrant Officer of the United States Marine Corps. William S. (Sarah) Hogan of Stafford, Va., Kaylin R. Bottillo and Alix J. Bottillo, both of Troy; great-grandmother of Sean W. Hogan, Nicholas J. Colucci, Shay and Briona Curtis. Rose was the sister of the late Anna Everitt, Mary, Julia, Michael and John Stidnick. Rose's family would like to extend their deep appreciation to both Van Rensselaer Manor and the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County for the wonderful care extended to Rose. The funeral for Rose will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third St., Troy and at 9:30 a.m. from St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Troy. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Friday from 3-7 p.m. Parastas service will be held Friday at 6 p.m. Interment, St. Nicholas Cemetery, Troy. Contributions in Rose's memory to either St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Troy or the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, would be appreciated.

POSTED APRIL 14, 2010

Deepest Condolences to our classmate Marion (Mickie Colaneri) Horton and her family.  Robert Horton, Mickie's husband pasted into eternal life on Sunday, April 11, 2010.  His wake will be tonight and funeral from Sacred Heart Church, Thursday at 10:30 am.

Robert Allen Horton, 61

Brunswick - Robert Allen Horton, 61, of Piney Point Road died suddenly Sunday, April 11, 2010, at his residence.

Born in Troy, he was son of the late John P. Horton Sr. and Rita M. Weaver Horton and husband for 38 years of Marion M. 'Mickie' Colaneri Horton. He had resided in the Troy area all his life and was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1968 and attended Hudson Valley Community College.

Bob was employed at SUNY System Administration in Albany for 22 years retiring in 2007.

He was a member of the Emerald Athletic Club in Troy, Troy Lodge of Elks and a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. He was an avid NY Yankees and Giants fan and loved traveling to Maine and Cape Cod and spending time with his granddaughter.

Survivors in addition to his wife include his son, Matthew Robert (Jessica) Horton of Scotia; his beloved granddaughter, Erin Horton of Scotia; two brothers, John P. Horton Jr. of Troy and Timothy W. (Becky) Horton of Troy; his mother-in-law, Marion M. Colaneri of Brunswick; a sister-in-law, Jean Colaneri of Brunswick; a nephew, Steven J. (Kelly) Horton of Troy and a niece, Kaitlin Horton of Troy,

Funeral service will be held Thursday at 10:30 AM at the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc. 276 Pawling Avenue Troy and at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church Troy where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. John Yanas, Pastor.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-7PM.

Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery Troy.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Robert Allen Horton to the Charity of one's choice.

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POSTED APRIL 6, 2010

Deepest condolences to the family of Darlene and Tom Norton.  Darlene's father passed into eternal life on Sunday April 4, 2010.  The wake for Mr. Marion will be Wednesday and his funeral will follow on Thursday from Holy Trinity Church in Cohoes.

Marcel H. Marion
Marion, Marcel H. COHOES Marcel H. Marion, 90, of Manor Ave, Cohoes, died Sunday, April 4, 2010 at his residence, embraced by his loving family. Born in Canada, he was the son of the late Zacharie C. and Noemi (Blanche) Robert Marion and husband of the late Jeannette D. Robich Marion. Marcel came to Cohoes as a young child and graduated from the former St. Marie's School in Cohoes. He was the owner of Hillside Cleaners in Troy and operated the family business for many years until his retirement in 1982. Marcel was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Force and a member of the 314th Fighter Squad. He was an aircraft mechanic, served in the African and European Theaters and in the campaigns of Ardennes Central Europe, Naples-Foggia, Northern France, Rhineland, Rome-Arno, Sicily, Southern France and Tunisia. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Unit Badge, European-African Middle Eastern Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Marcel was a handyman with small engine repair and enjoyed his CB radio. He was a gifted gardener and would often give fruits and vegetables to many of his friends and neighbors. He was a communicant of Holy Trinity Parish in Cohoes. He is survived by his devoted daughter, Darlene F. Norton and her husband R. Thomas of Howell, Mich.; cherished grandchildren, Charlene Green, Richard (Monica) Norton and Kimberly (Keith) Bush, adored great-grand-children, Zacharie, Derek, Hanna, Chace, Thomas, McKenna, Mara and Aiden; brother, Armand (Lena) Marion of Cohoes; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Annette Pucci and brother, Rene Marion. Funeral from the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ltd., 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, Thursday morning at 8:30. Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Trinity Parish at 9 o'clock. Interment will in Sts. Peter & Paul's Ukrainian Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Wednesday, 3-7 p.m.

POSTED MARCH 31, 2010

Deepest condolences to classmate Earlene Carrier Topper for the loss of her brother, Harold Carrier.   Harold was a member of the class of 1965. For those wishing to pay their respects, the wake will be next Monday followed by his funeral on Tuesday.  May he rest in peace.  Condolences may be sent to:

Earlene Topper

188 Seventh Avenue

Troy, NY   12180  

Rev. Dr. Harold 'Hap' D. Carrier, 62

Brunswick - Rev. Dr. Harold 'Hap' D. Carrier, 62, of Sage Hill Lane Brunswick died Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at Samaritan Hospital after a long illness.

Born and raised in Troy, he was son of the late Earl (Bud) Carrier and Catherine (Cappy) Ellis Carrier. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1965. He continued his love of education by receiving a BA degree from Niagara University, a Masters degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, two PhD degrees from SUNY and RPI, a Masters of Theology and a Masters of Divinity Degree from St. Bernard's Institute in Rochester.

For the past six years, Fr. Carrier was Rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Troy. He also was a member of the Commission on Ministry and the former Vicar of All Saints Church in Hoosick for three years. He was a Professor of Management at the State University of New York at Albany and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Since 1989 he was President of the Board of the Hudson Mohawk Recovery Center and was named Vice Chairman of the Board of the Diocesan Counseling Center. He was also a former member of the Board of Bethany Center and member of the High Tech Council at RPI. Hap enjoyed spending time with his numerous friends and enjoyed photography, cooking, writing poetry, oil painting and his beloved New York Yankees.

Survivors include two sisters, Earlene Topper of Troy and Marianne (Joseph) MacCaffrey of Greenfield, MA and a brother, John J. (Dawn) Carrier of North Adams, MA. He is also survived by his nieces, Bethany Topper and Jenna (Sean) Hanratty and nephews, Conor MacCaffrey and David Carrier and beloved cousins and friends.

The Burial of the Dead will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10AM at the Saint John's Episcopal Church 146 First Street Troy.

Relatives and friends may call at Saint John's Episcopal Church on Monday from 4-8PM.

A private interment will be in St. John's Cemetery in North Troy in the family plot with his mother and father.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Rev. Dr. Harold D. Carrier to Saint John's Episcopal Church 146 First Street Troy, NY 12180 or Christ the King Spiritual Life Center of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany 575 Burton Road Greenwich, NY 12834 or Hudson Mohawk Recovery Center 16 First Street Troy, NY 12180.

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POSTED MARCH 23, 2010

Below is a list of the Sisters of St. Joseph 2010 Jubilians.   I have located at least two Sisters who were teachers during our time at Catholic High.   Celebrating her 70th year Sr. Mary Mahar (Sr. Cyrilla) and 60th year Sr. Rosemary Hock (Sr. Mary Ambrose).   I have included pictures from our year book to help your memories.   You may also recognize some other names from your grammar school days.  To send congratulations their address is:  Sisters of St. Joseph, Albany Province  385 Watervliet- Shaker Road  Latham, NY  12110-4799

POSTED MARCH 7, 2010

Our classmate Paul Wilson entered eternal rest on February 18, 2010.   Paul came to CCHS from Saint Patrick's in Watervliet.  Paul was a resident of Peoria, Arizonia.  A local memorial will be held in May at the family's convenience.  

For condolences:  Mrs. Paul Wilson

                             8441 W Tether Tri

                             Peoria, AZ  85383-3640  

Paul L. Wilson
Wilson, Paul L. PEORIA, Ariz. Paul L.Wilson, 61, of Peoria, died February 18, 2010. He was the husband of Janet L. (Przychodny) Wilson. Paul was born February 6, 1949 to the late Caroline (Graber) and Prentice L.Wilson of Watervliet, N.Y. Paul graduated from Catholic Central High School (1966) and Simmons School of Embalm-ing and Mortuary Science (1968) and was a licensed funeral director. He was employed for many years as a forensic assistant for the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office. Paul was a member of Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT). He had various deployments including September 11 and the Korean Air Crash. Paul was an avid dog lover and a member of Arizona Search Track and Rescue. He will be missed by his two dogs, Shyanne and Jenney. In addition to his wife Janet; he is survived by a sister, Carol A. Wilson; two sisters-in-law, Roseanne (William) Neuhaus, Helen (Michael) Wood; a brother-in-law, Eugene "Butch" (Teena) Przychodny; and several aunts, uncles; cousins; nieces and nephews. Local memorial services will be held in May at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Arizona Humane Society, 1521 W Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041 or Arizona Search Track and Rescue, P.O. Box 5535, Peoria, AZ 85385-5535.

POSTED FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Classmate Art Durivage's Mother passed into eternal life on  February 5, 2010.

For condolences:  Arthur and Trudy Durivage

                             935 Hoosick Road

                             Troy, NY  12180-6634

NORTH GREENBUSH - Viola M. Dufrense Durivage, 84, beloved wife of Arthur F. Durivage Jr., died on Friday, February 5, 2010, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Troy, she was the daughter of Arthur and Rose Houle Dufrense.

Mrs. Durivage was a graduate of Troy High School. She was a homemaker her whole life.

Survivors in addition to her husband include her children Arthur F. (Trudy) Durivage III of Center Brunswick, William (Cindy) Durivage of Ballston Lake, Kathleen (David) Denisulk of Lutz, FL, and Curtis (Diane) Durivage of North Greenbush; her grandchildren Arthur IV, Jason, Scott and Matthew Durivage and Davina and Luke Denisulk; and her great-grandchildren Cecelia Durivage and Isabella Denisulk. She was predeceased by a grandson, David Denisulk; seven sisters, Margaret Ceresia, Alma Oathout, Mary Surprise, Doris Berry, Helen Bloomfield, Grace Dhooge and Martha Turner; and four brothers, Louis, Almond, Exaid and Robert Dufrense. She is also survived by many nieces and nephew.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend Mrs. Durivage’s memorial Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 175 Williams Road in North Greenbush, at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 9. Calling hours will be at the church from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday preceding the memorial Mass.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Isabella R. Denisulk Trust, 18209 North 30th St., Lutz, FL, 33559, for her cancer treatment and/or the Defreestville Fire Dept, 480 North Greenbush Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144

POSTED  JANUARY 21, 2010

Classmate Edward (Teddy) Malpass's Mother passed into eternal life on January 15, 2010.

For condolences:  Mr & Mrs Edward Malpass

                               190 Verbeck Ave 

                               Schagticoke, NY  12154-2715 

 
TROY, NY - Olga Urzan Malpass Yarter, 81, went to her new home to be with her heavenly father on Friday, January 15, 2010.

Born in Troy on April 1, 1928, she was the daughter of two wonderful parents, the late Andrew and Anna Galucka Urzan.

Olga was a lifelong resident of Troy. She attended the Troy city schools and also the Troy Beauty School, where she earned her degree as a professional hair and color stylist.

She was operating in many salons in the area, such as the Hollywood, Healy’s, Stanley’s Department Store beauty department, and for over 20 years she owned and operated Olga’s Beauty Salon in Troy with hair stylist and friend Paullett Wojick-Kowalchyk. Upon retirement Olga stayed at home and remained in South Troy until a few short years ago when she moved to her new home with her loving daughter Joanne Malpass.

Olga loved her home, Polish music and Italian food and above all else she loved to pray to Jesus and St. Joseph. She always said try to strengthen your faith.

She was known to be warm-hearted and generous and took great pride in her penmanship. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be truly missed. She will be remembered by her many friends on the boulevard and lane.

Olga is survived by her loving daughter Joanne Malpass of Troy and son Edward (Pam) Malpass Jr.; grandchildren Elizabeth Malpass, John E. (Lisa) Malpass; two great-grandchildren, John Jr. and Annika, all of Enumclaw, WA, and her granddaughter Kerri Malpass of Saranac; and her former daughter-in-law Gail Malpass. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Olga was pre-deceased by her siblings Mary Barachak, Stella Kashask, John, Walter and Mike Urzan.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass to celebrate Olga’s entrance into eternal life with our heavenly Father at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 22, at St. Joseph’s Church in Troy.

Anyone wishing to make contributions in Olga’s memory may send donations to the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society, Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12204; or to St. Joseph’s Church, 416 Third St., Troy, NY 12180.

POSTED  JANUARY 20, 2010

Classmate Lynn Feldmaier Leitten's Mother passed into eternal life on January 14, 2010.

For condolences:  Mr & Mrs Brian Leitten

                               3619 Joan Lane

                               Port Orange,  FL  32129 

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Jane Feldmaier
Feldmaier, Jane FORT MYERS, Fla. Jane Trese Feldmaier, 81, of Fort Myers, died Thursday, January 14, 2010. She was born February 7, 1928, in Troy, N.Y. to Albert and Agnes Dunson. She was raised in Green Island, N.Y. and lived in Speigle-town, N.Y. for 30 years. She raised all of her children there and was very active vol-unteering in organizations including the Speigletown Firehouse and Home Bureau. She moved to Fort Myers in 1978, where she and her husband owned and ran ABC Small Appliance and Repair. She was very involved in the Saint Francis Catholic Church as a Eucharistic minister, in services to the elderly, as a Sunday school teacher, and in the Council of Catholic Women. She also cooked for the priests, who loved her cheesecakes. She was also active in the North Fort Myers Senior Center. She is survived by her four children, Lynn Leitten (Brian), Donald Feldmaier (Sharon), Richard Feldmaier (Margaret) and Susan Rudd (Butch); nine grandchildren, Samantha Delair (Heath), Jude Leitten (Andrew Dougherty), Erica Casey (Brendan), Brian Leitten, Steven Leitten, Donald Mulligan (Candra), Jennifer Rudd, Stefanie Herbert (Joe) and Zachary Rudd; great-grandson, Eamon Delair. She was predeceased by her parents; her husbands, Donald Mulligan and Eric Feldmaier; and her sisters, Thomasine Dunson and Anne Messier. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at the Kiser Funeral Home, 9231 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. She has gone to a place where she is surrounded by fields of beautiful flowers, so please make donations in lieu of flowers to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN www.stjude.org

Classmate Patricia Magur's Father passed into eternal life on January 17, 2010.

For condolences:    Patricia Magur

                                 393 Second Street

                                 Troy, NY  12180-5307               

 
TROY, NY - Nicholas T. ‘Slick’ Magur 89, of Troy, entered into eternal life on Sunday, January 17, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Troy, he was the son of the late John and Anna Michaelyshyn Magur Sr.

Nicholas was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, serving in Burma and China.

Upon completion of his military career he was employed with Armour-Star in Albany as a butcher until his retirement several years ago.

He is survived by his children Patricia A. Magur of Troy, John J. Magur of Troy and James J. and Theresa Magur of Brunswick; grandfather of Jamie (Amy) Magur and Christian Magur, both of Troy. Brother of Julia Strock of Troy and the late John and Michael Magur and Helen Collins. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third St. in Troy, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Family and friends are invited and may call on Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the nurses and staff at the Van Rensselaer Manor and the Community Hospice of Rensselaer Co. for all their support and compassion.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Joseph’s Church Restoration Fund, 416 Third St. Troy, NY 12180; or to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144.
 

POSTED  JANUARY 12, 2010

Classmate Bob Dembrosky's Mother passed into eternal life on January 9, 2010.

For Condolences:

Mr & Mrs Robert Dembrosky

832 Contention Lane

Berwyn, PA  19312-1120

Agnes Dembrosky
Dembrosky, Agnes WATERVLIET Agnes Dembrosky, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center with her loving daughter-in-law, Anne at her side. Born in Troy on January 20, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Ann Witkowski McCloskey and beloved wife of the late Carl Dembrosky, who preceded her in death in 2003. Agnes and her husband resided for many years in Watervliet and raised her family here. She was a wonderful homemaker and was an accomplished cook with a special flair for all types of Polish specialties which were enjoyed by all. She truly enjoyed taking rides in the car with her husband, shopping, and enjoying the Lawrence Welk program. She also had a sweet tooth for Russell Stover chocolates. In addition, Agnes was a person of faith and participated faithfully in religious services at the Eddy. Her wonderful way, her special love and devotion to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren made her the special person she was and will be truly missed. Survivors include her cherished loving sons, Carl "Mickey" (Anne) Dembrosky of Watervliet, Robert (Susan) Dembrosky of Berwyn, Pa.; treasured grandchildren, Lindsey (Howie) Wisch of Berwyn, Pa., Michael (Melissa) Dembrosky of Latham, and Bryant (Heidi) Dembrosky of Chester Springs, Pa., four great-grand-children; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by several siblings. Funeral services were held privately at Cummings Funeral Home, 643 Third Ave., Water-vliet. Interment took place at St. Agnes Cemetery. The family would like to extend special thanks to the outstanding staff of the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center for the wonderful care, compassion and love shown to Agnes during her eleven year stay there and to the nurses of Community Hospice of Rensselaer County for helping make her comfortable during her final days. Contributions in her memory would be greatly appreciated to the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center Patient Fund, 2256 Burdett Ave., Troy, NY 12180. Condolence page may be found at: cummingsfuneralhome.com

POSTED  JANUARY 7, 2010

POSTED DECEMBER 27, 2009

Classmate Fred Choppy's Father passed into eternal life on December 25, 2009.

For Condolences:

Mr & Mrs Fred Choppy

2146 Parkwood Drive

Wall,  NJ   07719

John P. Choppy

Choppy, John P. TROY John P. Choppy, 85, of New Turnpike Rd., died on Friday, December 25, 2009 at his residence. Born in Green Island on November 30, 1924, he was the son of the late Ralph and Mary Lombardi Choppy. He was educated at the former Heatly High School. He was employed for over 40 years at the John A. Manning Paper Mill in Green Island as a machine operator until retiring in 1984. John was a communicant of St. Augustine's Church in Lansingburgh. John was a former member of the Green Island Italian Club, and was an avid bowler and bowled in many area leagues. He was also a member of the 25 Year Club at Manning Paper. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his wife Rita M. Bisnett Choppy whom he married on June 30, 1947, she died on November 27, 1998, and five brothers. John was the devoted father of Frederick "Fred" (Mitzie) Choppy of Wall, N.J., John F. (Patricia) Choppy of Troy and Bonnie (Garry) Brown, also of Troy; brother of Angelo Choppy of Watervliet; grandfather of Scott, Corey, Kari, Kristen, Kelly, Lindsay, Brad and Lene; great-grandfather of Emma, Shea, Ryan, Olivia and Hunter; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Monday at 8:30 a.m. at the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc. (Corner of 115th Street and Fourth Avenue) in Lansingburgh, thence to St. Augustine's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m., with the Rev. James T. Spenard O.S.A. as celebrant. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Interment will be held in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford.

POSTED DECEMBER 21, 2009 Classmate Helen Kincaid Ravalli's Mother passed into eternal life on December 19, 2009. For Condolences: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ravalli 422 Manning Blvd Albany,  NY   12206-2109 Veronica M. Kincaid
ALBANY, NY  Veronica M. "Vicki" Nagengast Kincaid, 81, formerly of Wynantskill and Pompano Beach, Fla., died on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at the Julie Blair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late John and Barbara Stehle Nagengast. She was educated at Troy P.S. School #18 and Catholic Central High School. While she was a resident of Wynantskill, Vicki was a homemaker. Vicki retired from the Broward County Court System in Pompano Beach, where she had been employed as a bailiff. She was involved in the formation of St. Jude the Apostle Church in Wynantskill where she was a charter member as well as a member of the Altar Rosary Society. Devoted mother of Helen M. (Michael) Ravalli of Lake George, Patricia J. "Pat" Kincaid of East Greenbush and the late John B. Kincaid; dear sister of Genevieve (Joseph) Zampier of Sycaway and the late Marion Tansey, Frances Zampier, John, David, Edward and James Nagengast; cherished grandmother of Tricia (Gary) Bliss, Christie (Van) Fronhofer, Christopher and Jacqueline Dziuba, all of Troy; loving great-grandmother of Lila and Finnegan Fronhofer and Elizabeth Bliss; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Morris-Stebbins-Miner & San-vidge Funeral Home, 312 Hoosick St., Troy followed by a funeral service beginning at 7 p.m. Interment will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery, Troy. Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205, in memory of Veronica M. Kincaid.

POSTED DECEMBER 14, 2009

 

Classmate Charles Ceresia's Mother has passed into eternal life on December 11, 2009.

For condolences:      Mr & Mrs Charles Ceresia                      

                                     808 Beech Drive

                                     Niskayuna,  NY  12309

 POSTED DECEMBER 12, 2009

 Retiring "hero" takes a last bow.

Outgoing Shen principal Richard McDonald is praised during tribute.  by TIM O'BRIEN, TIMES UNION staff writer

First published in print: Saturday, December 12, 2009 CLIFTON PARK -- They sang. They danced. They cried. They pledged to "be nice, work hard and have fun," the mantra of the man at the center of the celebration.

Students, parents and teachers told Arongen Elementary School Principal Richard McDonald that the assembly Friday afternoon was to mark the winter solstice. When he walked in, he discovered they were instead honoring the autumn of his career.

McDonald has been principal of the school for 21 years including the 17 it has been in its current building. He has been an educator for 38. He is retiring Dec. 23.

The tribute began with a tongue-in-cheek discussion between students Chris Rudge, a fourth grader, and Matt Remes, a fifth grader. With a dictionary in hand, the two 10-year-olds discussed the meaning of the word "retire."

The possible definitions:

To go to bed?

"I don't think he's going to leave us to go to bed," Chris said.

To go to a private place?

No, not that either.

To put out in baseball, like "the pitcher retired the batter?"

"I don't think he plays baseball any more," Rudge said. "Didn't he just have his hip replaced?"

To give up work, usually because of old age?

"Now that sounds like the correct definition," Chris said.

It was part of a teasing, rousing tribute that saw faculty in white shirts and hats covered in golden glitter singing and dancing, waving golf clubs instead of canes, to a rewritten version of "New York, New York." Principal McDonald's cousin, State Sen. Roy McDonald, presented a proclamation from the state government.

Video clips showed students in McDonald's office -- he was actually out after hip surgery -- answering questions about his departure.

One student said he expected McDonald to now sit in a chair and watch TV all day, while another thought he might become a veterinarian.

Known for his superhero costumes and sweeping the cafeteria floor himself, McDonald was told his portrait would join the school's wall of fame. With 700 students, Arongen is the largest elementary school in the Shenendehowa district.

McDonald has two children including a daughter, Molly, who is a teacher at Shaketon Elementary School in the district. He said he does plan to golf, to spend time at a vacation home in North Carolina and to volunteer helping people with autism and Alzheimer's disease.

At the assembly, he had expected students to sing him a song, he said, but he never expected the hourlong-plus tribute,

"I told everybody I wanted to go quietly," he said to the assembled crowd. "What we did at Arongen, we did as a team. No one person was better than another. There are no prima donnas here."

He said he felt blessed to have his job.

"I feel very lucky," he said, choking up. "Thank you for today and for all the wonderful memories."

Students eagerly praised their principal.

"I'm sad because he's our superhero, and everyone needs a superhero," said Tyler McFarland, 10, a fifth grader.

  

 

 

 Dr Richard McDonald - CCHS Class of 1966

POSTED NOVEMBER 21, 2009

  Sandra Cellucci Padalino's Father passed into eternal life on November 19, 2009.

  For condolences;    Sandra & Joseph Padalino

                            3 Euclid Ave,  Troy, NY   12180

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Cellucci, Carmen J. Sr. TROY Carmen J. "Tom" Cellucci Sr., 87, retired captain of the Troy Fire Department, passed into eternal life on Thursday morning, November 19, 2009 at the Van Rensselaer Manor surrounded by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Gerardo and Santa Cedrone Cellucci and loving husband of Antonette (Toni) Zeppieri Cellucci of Troy. Tom was a proud member of the Troy Fire Department for 40 years, retiring as captain. He served his country in the Army during World War II from 1942 until 1946, serving in New Guinea and the Southern Philippines. During his service to our country, he received the American Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, Philippines Liberation Ribbon and World War II Victory Medal. Carmen was a staff sergeant when he left the Army Air Force. He also worked at the Colonie Liquor Distributors in Menands for 36 years. He served as secretary of the Holy Names Society at St. Anthony's Church in Troy. He was a lifetime member of the ICC in Troy, a member of the CRAB Club in Troy, a member of the Noble-Callahan Veterans Post and a former member of the Brunswick Elks. He was also a member of the Troy Firefighters Association and a member of the Troy Retired Firefighters Association. In addition to his wife, Tom is also survived by his children, Sandra Padalino and her husband Joseph Sr., of Troy, Carmen J. Cellucci Jr. of Brockton, Mass., Paul Cellucci Sr. and his wife Janice of Brunswick, Gary J. and Mark J. Cellucci, both of Troy and the late Gerald T. Cellucci. He was the grandfather of Jennifer (Hector) Roig, Joe (Katie) Padalino Jr., Jessica and Christine Cellucci, Alex Levanway, Jayden Cellucci, Paul Cellucci Jr., Brandon and Luke Cellucci and great-grandfather of Nicholas and Catilyn Roig, Madison DeVoe and Emma Padalino. Tom was also the brother of the late Rocco Cellucci, Laura Cesta and Josephine DeViddio. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Tom's family would like to express their deep appreciation to the Van Rensselaer Manor especially A-1 for the wonderful care that was given to Tom and the comfort that was given to the entire family. The funeral service for Tom will be held on Monday morning at 9:15 at the Bocketti Funeral Home, 336 Third St., Troy and at 10:00 at St. Anthony's Church, State St., in Troy where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Mario F. Julian, OFM pastor. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. Interment, with military honors, will be held in the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, N.Y.