Obituaries

Apr 11, 2018

Vogel, Richard-Nassau- Richard "Dick" Vogel, born in Gloversville passed away on April 11, 2018 at the age of 85. Dick was the second oldest of 15 children and the first son born to the late Margaret and Edward Vogel. He was raised in Albany and attended numerous public and catholic schools, graduating in 1950 from Cathedral Academy and later attending...

Apr 1, 2018

Mary Shirley Currier Nassau Mary Shirley Currier, died on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the Eddy Village Green Nursing Home, Cohoes N.Y. Shirley was born in Worchester Ma. on December 29, 1921 to John and Josephine Coyle. She was employed by the East Greenbush Central School District for 36 years as transportation secretary and was a Communicant of St....

Mar 28, 2018

Robert "Bert" Law, 55, of Ghent passed away at Whittier Nursing and Rehab. on March 28, 2018. Born in Troy he was the son of the late Ellouise Law. Bert was a longtime ironworker, enjoyed classic rock and working to complete his many puzzles. Bert was predeceased by his loving companion Kathleen Viet and his sister Patricia Coons. He is...

Mar 23, 2018

Wayne H. Pettit, 77, of North Greenbush, formerly of Green Island, Nassau and Port Richey FL, passed away on March 23, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in Watervliet he was the son of the late Stanley and Norma Pettit and husband of the late Pauline Pettit. Wayne enjoyed camping, NASCAR, golfing and was an avid NY Giants and NY...

Mar 20, 2018

Josephine Baker, 77, of Ravena, passed away at home on March 20, 2018. Born in Troy she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Freemantle. Josie was an avid BINGO player and was a regular at the South Schodack Fire House for their game night. She was also a member of the Rensselaer Elks Lodge #2073 and volunteered...

Mar 15, 2018

William Henry Peak Jr., age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2018, at home with his family. He was currently living in Nassau, but is formally from Winter Haven, FL and Argyle, NY. He served honorably in the US Marines, First Marine Division and was a decorated combat veteran in the Korean War. He had a 30 year...

Mar 13, 2018

Patricia Josephine McDermott BuccigrossiMarch 14, 1932 - March 13, 2018 Patricia J. Buccigrossi passed away on March 13, 2018, surrounded by her family and friends, in her home in Largo, Florida.Pat was born Patricia Josephine McDermott March 14, 1932 to Nora (Connors) and Harry McDermott. One of four children, she grew up in Lynbrook, NY. She married Jack Buccigrossi in...

Mar 13, 2018

Harold R. Fletcher Jr., 94, of Nassau passed away on March 13, 2018. Born in Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Harold R. Sr. and Rena Fletcher. Harold grew up in the Albany Orphan Asylum. As a young teen he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, helping to plant thousands of acres of forest across New York and gaining...

Mar 2, 2018

Feb 27, 2018

Hoffman, Frederick J., East Greenbush, Frederick J. Hoffman, 78, passed away peacefully in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital on Feb. 27, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents Earl L. and Marian T. Hoffman; sister, Marian Novak; brothers, Earl, David and William Hoffman. Fred was an avid sportsman, enjoyed researching his genealogy and...

Feb 16, 2018

Daisy A. Besemer, 89, of West Lebanon, passed away at St. Peter's Hospital on Feb. 16, 2018. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late John F. Sr. and Almyra Ames. Daisy had been a member of the former Brainard Methodist Church where she was the organist. She had a love for local history and could trace her...

Feb 12, 2018

Feb 10, 2018

Nassau Edmond R. Dalbec, 85, of Nassau passed away on February 10, 2018. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Edmond and Antionette Dalbec. Mr. Dalbec was a United States Air Force Veteran and a retired Civil Engineer for the NYS Dept. of Transportation. Ed enjoyed his time watching sports of all kinds on television and could...

Feb 6, 2018

Pratt, Joanne Mellen "JoJo" SAN JOSE, C.R. Joanne Mellen Pratt, "JoJo," passed away on Tuesday February 6, 2018, in San Jose, Costa Rica after a short illness with her loving husband, Bill, by her side. She is survived by her husband Bill Pratt; two stepsons, Jonathan Pratt (Caitlyn) and one grandson Henry of Wynantskill, and Christopher Pratt of West Sand...

Feb 6, 2018

Mary L. Royce, 58, of East Nassau passed away surrounded by her loving family on Feb. 6, 2018. Mary is survived by her sons, Dennis Royce Jr., Russell (Jennifer) Tibbits, and Jonathan (Sara) Lebrecht; daughters, Jacqueline Brennan (Dean Salvi) and April (Christopher) Fogt; brothers, Ronald Williams Sr., Clifford Williams and Bruce Williams. She is also survived by several grandchildren. She...

Jan 31, 2018

John Kawczak II, 34, of Nassau passed away on Jan. 31, 2018. Born in Albany he was the son of E. Naomi and the late John Kawczak. John was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.John is survived by his; mother, E. Naomi Kawczak of Nassau; sisters, Judith Kawczak of Nassau, Lisa Nichols of East Greenbush, and Jennifer (Warren)...

Jan 24, 2018

Rebecka E. Couse, 29, of Schenectady formerly of Nassau, passed away on January 24, 2018. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Stephen O. Nalley and Barbara Secor, loving wife of Jason Couse and mother to Michael Jason Couse and Mackenzie Joy Couse. Becka was a devoted mother, wife and friend. She was always willing to lend...

Jan 19, 2018

Patricia M. KilleenNassau Patricia M. Killeen, 91, of Nassau passed away peacefully at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes on Jan. 19, 2018. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Grace Germond. Patricia was a Registered Nurse, having graduated from Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in 1948. Pat practiced nursing in various capacities, retiring in her...

Jan 19, 2018

Borey, Elizabeth Ann (Betty), of Nassau , passed away on January 19th. Beloved wife of the late Edward Borey, loving daughter of the late William and Rose McEnroe. Caring sister to Robert McEnroe of El Paso, Texas and the late Bill and Ann McEnroe, Rosemary Harlan and Jean Breedlove. Adored mother to Chris and Becky Borey of Nassau, Edward and...

Jan 18, 2018

Faulkner, Larry L. Nassau, Larry L. Faulkner, 72 of Nassau passed away on January 11, 2018. Inurnment, today, 12:30pm at Saratoga National Cemetery. A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, 1:00pm at the Chandler Young Veterans Association, 7 Lyons Lake Rd. Nassau.