Obituaries

Dec 30, 2018

Charles Robertson 75, of Nassau, passed away after a long illness. A lifetime resident of Rensselaer County he was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Hattie (Brezee) Robertson, 3 sisters, a great-grandson and his wife, Edith (VanAlphen) Robertson. Charles is survived by his beloved Elizabeth Case; daughters, Debra Robertson, Tina Kozloski, Dawn Croyle, and Heather Warren; son, Charles Robertson Jr....

Dec 28, 2018

Jonathan A. "Big Country" Saviano, 19, of East Nassau passed tragically in a fire at his home on Dec. 28, 2018 together with his pal Buster, his dog. Born in Albany he was the son of Joseph Saviano Jr. and Lee Ann Kreutziger. Jonathan was employed by Darcy Construction in New Lebanon until his passing. He enjoyed his Ford trucks,...

Dec 16, 2018

Gertrude Jordan Zoch left this life on December 16, 2018. She was 92. A long-time resident of Nassau, NY, she spent her last few years in Radford, Va. Gertrude was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Joseph A. Zoch, her parents Rodney V. Jordan and Laura Madden Jordan, and her two sisters Virginia "Ginny" Jordan Davis and Betty Jordan....

Dec 15, 2018

Miriam M. Engelhardt, 99, of Rensselaer NY passed away on Dec. 15, 2018 at home. She was the wife of the late William Engelhardt Sr. (Cdga Motors). Miriam was a former teacher with the Canandaigua School District. She is survived by her children William and Margaret of Evansville IN and Ann and Vincent Riganti of East Greenbush NY. She is...

Dec 14, 2018

Rivers, Joan A. NASSAU Joan A. Rivers, 80, of Nassau passed away on Dec. 14, 2018. Joan was born Dec. 11, 1938 in Albany to the late Rose I. Silvia (Pike) and Joseph Silvia. She was a 1956 graduate of Cardinal McCloskey. Joan worked as a bus aide for Questar III for 20 years before her retirement in 2001. She...

Nov 26, 2018

Theodore A. Devlin, 83, passed away on Nov. 26th at home. Born in Pownal VT he was the son of the late Patrick J. and Mabel Devlin. Teddy had been a Nassau resident since 1941 and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served from 1953 to 1956. He was a plumber by trade and had worked on houses...

Nov 19, 2018

Passino, Judy K. Valatie Judy K. Passino, 77, of Valatie formerly of Nassau passed away on Nov. 19, 2018 at The Grand Rehab. and Nursing at Barnwell. Born in Albany to the late William and Helen LaRose, Judy was a resident of Nassau for over 50 years. She was a loving wife, mother and aunt and will be dearly missed...

Oct 27, 2018

Tasso, Donna Jean Colonie Donna Jean Tasso, 78, of Colonie passed away on Oct. 27, 2018. Daughter of the late Emery and Emma Purdy she was born in Poughkeepsie and had lived many years in the capital district area. Donna was a loving mother, an excellent cook and baker previously working as a Cook for Camp Fowler and as a...

Oct 25, 2018

Melissa Ann Murray of Castleton, NY passed away on October 25, 2018 after a hard-fought 7 year battle with cancer. Melissa was born June 8, 1962 in Pittsfield, MA the daughter of Robert and Marylynn Murray. Melissa was a 1980 graduate of New Lebanon Central School, completed her undergraduate degree in elementary education with a concentration in general science at...

Oct 15, 2018

Bridge, John R. Nassau- John "Rebel" Bridge, 54, passed away on Oct. 15, 2018. Born in Franklin TN he was the son of the late John and Barbara Bridge. At the time of his passing he was employed as a Manager at Middlebrook Farms in Nassau. Rebel enjoyed his work taking care of and playing with horses. He also enjoyed...

Oct 8, 2018

Charity Lynette Shuhart Sunrise: July 9th, 1984 – Sunset: October 8th, 2018 Charity Lynette Shuhart was suddenly called home on October 8th, 2018. Charity was born on July 9th, 1984 and grew up in East Greenbush and Castleton, NY. She was predeceased by her father, Edward Shuhart and the love of her life and best friend, Gary Grant. She is...

Aug 30, 2018

Clyde C. Varian, 86, of East Schodack passed away on Aug. 30, 2018 at Riverside Center for Rehab. and Nursing in Castleton. Born in Albany he was the son of the late John and Myrtle Varian. Clyde worked for the East Greenbush Central School District for 30 years before retiring as the head of maintenance. He was an avid reader,...

Aug 29, 2018

Lynn Michele Hyland passed away on August 29, 2018 after facing a recurrence of cancer with great courage. The beloved first born of James F. and G. Vivian Hyland, Lynn was born in New York City in 1946 and was baptized in St. Patrick’s Cathedral. After the family moved to upstate NY, Rensselaer County, she grew up at Nassau Lake....

Aug 25, 2018

Thomas L Reddy passed away peacefully on Sat August 25th at the Teresian House after a short illness. Tom was born October 24, 1929 in Albany. He was the son of the late Elizabeth Hearley Reddy & the late Thomas E. Reddy. He also was the stepson of the late William Culnan. Tom married Shirley Romanchak on June 11, 1955....

Aug 23, 2018

Jayne A. Rivers, 60, of Rensselaer, formerly of Schodack passed away at home on August 23, 2018. Born in Plattsburgh she was the daughter of the late Francis and Kathryn Rivers. Jayne was retired for Solomon and Solomon Law in Albany and enjoyed going to Lebanon Valley and watching NASCAR on television. In addition to her parents she was predeceased...

Aug 21, 2018

Bisenari, Paulette Hannacroix- Paulette M. Bisenari, 48, of Hannacroix passed away at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by family on Aug. 21, 2018. Born in Troy she was the daughter of George and Ruth Bishop. Before she fell ill Paulette had worked for both Delorenzo, Grasso and Delmata Law in Schenectady and Corrigan, McCoy and Bush Law in Rensselaer. She enjoyed...

Aug 15, 2018

Robert P. Kosak Robert "Bob" Paul Kosak of Nassau, NY, passed away in the early morning of Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA from cardiac arrest. Bob was 77 years old. Bob was born on June 29, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY to Michael and Rose (Marnick) Kosak. A United States Marine Corps Active Reservist, Bob...

Aug 14, 2018

Aug 14, 2018

John (Jack) W. Lamboy, 80 of Nassau, NY passed away peacefully on August 14, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia Lamboy; their two children Nicholas (Carrianna) Lamboy and William (Julie) Lamboy and six grandchildren. Jack's career history includes work for Gulf Oil, Rensselaer County Director of Emergency Services, Executive Director of...

Aug 6, 2018

Cooper, Stephen E. Nassau – Our hearts are broken as we announce the death of Stephen E. Cooper of Nassau, NY and Huletts Landing, NY on August 6, 2018, at the age of 72, due to the effects of a genetic disorder known as Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Stephen was the son of the late Earle N. and Elizabeth R. Cooper....