Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Christopher Michael Wood

Christopher Michael Wood

Dec 30, 2020

Christopher Michael Wood of Clifton Park, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Wednesday, December 30th, 2020 after a short illness. He was 48. Chris was born at St Peters Hospital on May 9th, 1972, the son of Yvonne Wood and the late Phillip Wood. Chris grew up in the Town of Bethlehem with his 2 brothers and 2 sisters....

Terry L. Whitney

Terry L. Whitney

Dec 29, 2020

Terry Lee Whitney, 71, died at his home in Delmar on December 29, 2020. Terry, the middle child of Roland Whitney and Barbara (Saulsbury) Whitney, graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1967. He was a veteran of the US Army, stationed in Germany. After his service he returned to his lifelong community of Delmar, where he has worked as...

Eleanor F. Haverly

Eleanor F. Haverly

Dec 28, 2020

Eleanor (Fall) Haverly, 86, of Delmar, died December 28, 2020. Eleanor was born in Albany, NY, on September 10, 1934, daughter of the late Charles Fall and Madge (Lee) Fall Emigh and step-daughter of the late Roland Emigh. Eleanor earned her Associate Degree in music from Ithaca College and fostered her love of music and singing throughout her life. As...

George Fenton Supan

George Fenton Supan

Dec 25, 2020

On December 25, George F. Supan, 85 years old, of Delmar NY, our husband, dad, and Grampy passed away peacefully in his sleep. He is survived by his wife JoAnn of 55 years, his daughters Jamie & Jeanie and their families. His career was in financial management. Starting in Pittsburgh at Mellon bank, he continued in financial management positions until...

Joyce A. Griffith

Joyce A. Griffith

Dec 24, 2020

Joy Griffith of Glenmont, NY joined the streets of heaven on Christmas Eve surrounded by family after a courageous and brave battle with Primary CNS Lymphoma. She fought to the end with hope, enthusiasm, and her ever-present optimism. The passing, like her life, was of amazing grace.One of Joy’s deepest commitments was to loving and supporting her family. She had...

Francis J. Johnson

Francis J. Johnson

Dec 21, 2020

Francis J. Johnson, 60 of Bethlehem, NY, passed on Monday, December 21 of cancer with his wife of 33 years by his side. Francis was born on June 2, 1960 in Wellesley, MA to the late Frank and Gloria Johnson (Sallusto). He is survived by; his wife Mary Johnson (Miana), his children; Matthew Johnson & Corinne Johnson (Richardson) and Mary-Francis...

Howell Edward Morris

Howell Edward Morris

Dec 21, 2020

Howell Edward Morris of Delmar NY, passed away surrounded by family on December 21st at Albany Medical Center. Born in Rutland, VT on January 8, 1950, Howell was a standout athlete, playing multiple sports for his school, the Poultney Blue Devils. He graduated high school and pursued a career in Radiology that brought him to the Albany area. Though he’d...

Anna Joyce McCann

Anna Joyce McCann

Dec 18, 2020

Anna Joyce McCann, 85, of Delmar, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. Born in Wappingers Falls, NY on September 15, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Reese Vernon and Anna Katherine (Franklin) McKinney. Anna had worked for many years for McDonald’s in Delmar and in Ravena. She loved cooking and baking and was known for her famous...

William F. Kahl

William F. Kahl

Dec 4, 2020

On December 4, 2020, William F. Kahl, devoted husband and loving father, passed away at the age of 98. “Bill,” as he was known to friends and family, was born May 23rd, 1922 in Newport, Rhode Island, to Bessie and William Kahl. He received his B.A. from Brown University, and his M.A. and PhD degrees from Harvard University, focusing on...

Thomas R. Stephany

Thomas R. Stephany

Dec 1, 2020

Stephany, Thomas R, 63, Delmar, died peacefully at Albany Medical Center December 1, 2020, after a courageous battle with Covid-19 complicated by Parkinson’ disease. Born in Albany, Tom lived all his life in Delmar. He retired from the Bethlehem Central School district after 33 years of service. He was well-liked by co-workers, students and faculty alike. Tom was known for...

Patrick E. Coultry

Patrick E. Coultry

Nov 26, 2020

Patrick Coultry, 61 of Slingerlands, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Albany Medical Center after a valiant fight against stage 4 non small cell lung cancer. Pat was born in Malone, NY, on June 24, 1959 to John and Mary Coultry. After graduating from SUNY Poly, where he met his wife Carol, he enjoyed a long and...

Alfred Nasim Rehmat

Alfred Nasim Rehmat

Nov 25, 2020

Alfred Nasim Rehmat, 78 of Albany, entered into his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital. He was born in Sialkot, Pakistan on August 15th, 1942. He was the son of late Rehmat Masih & Fazal Bibi. He was a graduate of Christian Training Institute (C.T.I.) High School of Sialkot, Pakistan. After his mother’s death in...

Joseph V. Genovesi

Joseph V. Genovesi

Nov 22, 2020

Joseph V. Genovesi, 82, a lifelong resident of Slingerlands, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2020.Joseph was born in Slingerlands on April 13, 1938, the son of the late Salvatore and Venera (Livoti) Genovesi. Joe was a kind soul and a loyal husband, father, grandfather and friend.Joe was born and raised on his family's dairy farm on Font Grove...

Marjorie Southwick Thurlow

Marjorie Southwick Thurlow

Nov 22, 2020

Marjorie Southwick Thurlow, age 92, of Watertown, MA and formerly of Slingerlands, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Devoted daughter of the late Antoinette Degenaar Southwick and Calvin Southwick, Jr., she was a caring sister and aunt, beloved wife and mother, and cherished Nana. She was predeceased by her brother, Calvin Southwick, II, and her sister, Jane Southwick...

Peter J. McGinty

Peter J. McGinty

Nov 13, 2020

GLENMONT - Peter J. McGinty of Glenmont, 91, died peacefully on November 13, 2020 after a long hard-fought battle with cancer. Peter, son of Francis P. and Kathleen Carney McGinty (deceased) of Utica NY was pre-deceased by his wife Ann (Morris) and six brothers and sisters. Peter leaves behind his children Carolyn (Joseph Adragna) of Cherry Hill NJ; Frank (Julie...

Joseph J. Mantaro

Joseph J. Mantaro

Nov 9, 2020

NATICK, MA - Joseph Mantaro, formerly of Delmar, New York, passed away on November 9th after a short illness. He served in the Navy honorably from 1951 to 1955, and graduated from Le Moyne College in 1959. He spent his career in the New York State Public Service Commission until he retired in 1993. He was an accomplished painter and...

Joseph S. Restifo

Joseph S. Restifo

Nov 6, 2020

Joseph S. Restifo, 89, a longtime resident of both Delmar and Westerlo, NY, passed away on November 6, 2020 after a life well lived. He was born on July 23, 1931 in Albany, NY and was the son of the late Sebastian and Dorothy (Wilke) Restifo. Soon after, the family moved to Delmar, NY where Joe remained for most of...

Donald D. Bourque

Donald D. Bourque

Nov 6, 2020

The family sadly announces the passing of Donald Bourque on Friday afternoon, November 6, 2020. Donald was born April 8, 1934 in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada to Theophillus H. and Marion Blackwood Bourque. The day before his 13th birthday his mother died in California. One of Don’s most cherished possessions is a letter his mother wrote to her “Dear Donny”...

John Michael Matuszek, Jr.

John Michael Matuszek, Jr.

Nov 6, 2020

DELMAR - John M. Matuszek, Jr., PhD, 85, nuclear chemist, husband, father, grandpa, concert-level accordionist, Life Master in bridge, teacher, skier, faithful Catholic, and 299 bowler, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home in Delmar, NY. He and his wife, Roberta Matuszek, were college sweethearts who married at St. Mary’s Church in North Grafton and loved...

Nicholas Bellini, Sr.

Nicholas Bellini, Sr.

Nov 4, 2020

GLENMONT - Nicholas Bellini (Nick) passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was with his family when he peacefully left this life, listening as his wife, Maria, held his hand and breathed whispered words of comfort and love into his ear. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, on June 27, 1939, Nick was 81 years old. The legacy of this...