Obituaries
Tracy S. Woodward
Jun 22, 2022
Tracy S. Woodward, 57, of Nassau passed away at home on June 22, 2022. Born in Sharon CT he was the son of the late Peggy and Carroll Woodward Sr. Tracy honorably served our country in the Marines, upon his discharge he became a caretaker by trade working for a large estate. Tracy was a kind, caring and funny man...
Brynn K. Padrick
Jun 17, 2022
Brynn K. Padrick passed on early in the morning on June 17, 2022. There will be a visitation on Monday June 20, 2022 at the Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm St. Nassau, NY from 4-7PM. Our son, David Padrick, will lead a service of remembrance on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the Church of Our Saviour, Route 22,...
Bonnie Irene Gray
Jun 16, 2022
Bonnie Irene (Boyce) GrayNassau, NY Bonnie Gray, 84, of Nassau NY, died June 16 at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by family. Raised on Jefferson Hill Road, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Harold Boyce and Marion (Hewitt) Boyce. She was a 1955 graduate of Columbia High School. Bonnie later settled in the Village of Nassau to raise her three...
Marcia E. Platel
Jun 15, 2022
Marcia E. Platel, 82, of Castleton, formerly of Rensselaer passed away on June 15, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Born in Chateaugay, NY she was the daughter of the late Frank and Dora Rivers. Marcia was first and foremost a family woman, she spent most of her time caring for family, enjoying her grand and great grandchildren and planning...
Phyllis M. Prevratil
Jun 10, 2022
Phyllis M. Prevratil,83, of Chatham passed away on June 10, 2022 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson. She is survived by her son, Mark Marks; daughter, Debra Marks and her grandchildren, Jason and Jennifer Marks. There will be no services at this time.
Loretta Mae Croyle
Jun 5, 2022
Loretta Mae Croyle, 72, of Rensselaer, formerly of East Nassau and Albany, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany on June 5, 2022. Born in Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Mack B. and Florentine Croyle. Loretta was a devoted grandmother who enjoyed spending time with family and cooking delicious meals for everyone. In addition to her...
Mark T. Winnie
May 21, 2022
Mark T. Winnie, 50, of Albany passed away suddenly at home on May 21, 2022. Born in Catskill he was a graduate of Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School, and went on to attend Hudson Valley Community College. Mark was most recently employed by Hannaford Supermarkets as a Manager. He was passionate about collecting figurines, especially from The Walking Dead and Lord Of...
Mary L. Van Epps
May 6, 2022
Mary L. Cahill Van Epps, 84, of Albany went home to be with The Lord on May 6, 2022. She passed away Albany Medical Center after a long illness.Mary was born in Albany to the late James and Louise Cahill and is also predeceased by her brother, Gerald Cahill. Survivors include her daughters, Lisa (Mark Retersdorf) of Lake Havasu City,...
Frank J. Skarzynski
Apr 22, 2022
Frank J. Skarzynski, of Nassau, NY, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at the age of 74. Born in Albany, Frank was the son of the late Henry and Emily (Narel) Skarzynski. He is survived by his children, Tammi Skarzynski, Greg Skarzynski, Steven Hilton (Lucero Lilchin), Frank Skarzynski Jr (Trisha Pride), and Stacey Mercier (Michael); his grandchildren, Tristine, Greg Jr.,...
Paul Tomchik
Apr 9, 2022
Paul Tomchik passed away peacefully with his wife and son by his side Saturday morning April 9th, 2022. He was at home on the same family farm in East Nassau, NY where he was born on April 25, 1933 to the late George and Elizabeth (Gamrat) Tomchik. It was there his beloved mother and brother John instilled the wisdom that...
Lawrence James Passino
Mar 28, 2022
Lawrence J. Passino, of Nassau, NY, passed away on Monday, March 28 after a brief illness. Born in Troy, he was the son of Mitchell Passino Sr and Lena St. Claire. He served his country in the Air Force at the age of 17 and was honorably discharged after 4 years of service. He married the late Judy K. LaRose,...
Jacquelyn C. Bruce
Mar 26, 2022
Jacquelyn Bruce, 71, of Stephentown, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Jacquelyn loved traveling, especially in warm weather, camping, trips to the ocean and beach, and Disney. She adored her grandchildren and enjoyed watching all of their sporting events. Jacquelyn was preceded in death by the love of her life, the late Ron Bruce; her parents, Edward Couse Sr....
Floyd J. Hitchcock
Mar 10, 2022
Floyd Joseph Hitchcock, 86, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn in Albany on March 10, 2022, after a brief illness. He faced his transition with the same fierce independence and pride that he displayed throughout his life. Floyd was a devoted husband for 62 years to the love of his life Jane Wood who predeceased him two years...
Judy Markessinis
Mar 7, 2022
Judy Markessinis, 77, passed away on March 7, 2022 with her family at her side. She was born on July 6, 1944 in Albany to Edward “Penny” and Elsie Piniazek. She lived most of her life in Nassau, graduating from Columbia High School in 1962 as salutatorian of her class and from SUNY Albany in 1966 with a double major...
Raymond F. Yelle
Feb 26, 2022
Raymond F. Yelle Sr, 88, passed away February 26, 2022 after a short illness. Ray was born in Antwerp, New York on April 25, 1933. He married the love of his life Regina in 1954 and they were together for 73 years. She left him to go to heaven exactly one month before Ray’s passing, their love truly made it...
Rocky Wayne Leggio
Feb 23, 2022
Rocky Wayne Leggio, 70, of Nassau passed away on February 23, 2022. Born in Tarrytown, NY he was the son of the late Carmelo and Lena May Leggio. Rocky was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He was a member of the Nassau Sportsmen’s Club and served our country in the United States Navy while stationed...
John J. Korfhage
Feb 11, 2022
John J. Korfhage, 91, of Schodack Landing passed away on Feb. 11, 2022 at The Grand Rehab. And Nursing at Guilderland. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Herman and Elizabeth Korfhage. John is survived by his brother Joseph (Patricia) Korfhage of Schodack Landing; nephew, Joseph M. Korfhage; niece, Mary Claire Holliday of Valatie and several grand...
Mary Ellen Catalfamo
Feb 10, 2022
Mary Ellen Doherty-Catalfamo of North Chatham, New York, passed away on February 10, 2022 at age 70 after a 2 year battle with cancer.She worked for the Department of Defense for 44 years. She was skillful and gifted in crocheting, her crafted keepsakes are cherished by family and friends. She is survived by her husband Paul and sons Nick and...
Dolores Howell
Feb 9, 2022
Dolores Janet "Dee" Reed Howell, 94, wife of the late Raymond J. Howell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.Born in Pittston, PA, a daughter of the late David H. Reed and the late Melissa Honeywell Reed, she was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who loved animals and enjoyed feeding...
Wayne R. Blair
Feb 4, 2022
Wayne Blair passed on away on February 4, 2022, at the age of 68, with his wife and son at his side. He is survived by his wife Cindy; Son Josh (Kiki); Grandson Matheo; three brothers; three sisters; and a large extended family.Wayne grew up in Nassau New York where he lived with his parents and seven siblings. Wayne moved...
