Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

James P. O'Brien, MD

James P. O'Brien, MD

Oct 12, 2018

DELMAR – James Patrick O’Brien MD, 86, of Delmar, NY, passed October 12, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.James was born to Frank and Lillian O’Brien, August 2, 1932, in Troy, NY.  He graduated from Albany High School and continued his education in the United States Air Force in Electronics School during his dedicated service in the Korean War. ...

Sandra M. Shapard

Sandra M. Shapard

Oct 11, 2018

Sandra M. Shapard of Glenmont, NY died peacefully at home on October 11 after a short struggle with acute myeloid leukemia. She was born August 14, 1939, in Tupelo, Mississippi, the daughter of Homer T. and Mamie Sims Marlin, who owned a gift and toy store. She is survived by her son David Shapard, also of Glenmont, by her daughter...

Noreen M. Sherman

Noreen M. Sherman

Oct 10, 2018

DELMAR – Noreen M. “Reenie” Sherman, 89, of Delmar died Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital following a brief illness.She was born in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of the late Richard T. and Marion E. Mahoney.  Reenie graduated from St. Anthony’s School in Syracuse and following WWII married her lifelong sweetheart Paul F. Sherman.  Her Catholic faith was...

Elizabeth Anne Varney

Elizabeth Anne Varney

Oct 5, 2018

SELKIRK - Elizabeth Anne Varney, 43, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. Peter’s Hospital on October 5, 2018.  Elizabeth’s fight against cancer will leave a permanent imprint on the hearts of all who witnessed her bravery, generosity, and faith during this difficult time.Born Elizabeth Anne Van Deusen, on February 6, 1975 in Hudson, New York she will...

Monica L. Barber

Monica L. Barber

Oct 5, 2018

Monica Lucille McGuire Barber, "Monie", died peacefully at her home on Friday, October 5, 2018, comforted by her children.Born in Albany on September 7, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Julia T. and Francis C. McGuire.Monica lived in Delmar as a child and graduated from Bethlehem Central High School.  She loved growing up with her siblings and always...

Gina  Keith

Gina Keith

Sep 30, 2018

ALBANY – It is with great sadness that the family of Gina Keith announces her passing on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the age of 79 years. Gina's life was an inspiration to all…a rare and exquisite spirit of gentleness, kindness, generosity, love, and wisdom that will be sorely missed. Gina will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 27...

Frank C. Ramnitz

Frank C. Ramnitz

Sep 29, 2018

DELMAR – Frank C. Ramnitz, 91, of Delmar and formerly of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. Born in Sharon, CT on November 26, 1926, he was the son of the late Herman A. and Henrietta Kading Ramnitz. Frank honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was employed by Western Printing Co. of...

Alice W. Wimmers

Alice W. Wimmers

Sep 24, 2018

DELMAR – Alice W. Bielling Wimmers, 81, a longtime resident of Delmar passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on Monday, September 24, 2018.Born in Karlsruhe, Germany on October 19, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Friedrich Wilhelm and Anna Mathilde (Fricke) Ganz.  Alice was a graduate of Hardtschule School and Colonna Beauty School.  Alice...

Barbara J. Shea

Barbara J. Shea

Sep 23, 2018

DELMAR – Barbara J. Shea, 81, of Delmar, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Born in Albany on October 27, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Sheldon C. and Leona M. (Bennett) Shea. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, Class of 1954 and Albany Business College. Barbara had worked for the NYS Thruway Authority...

Eileen Mary Collins

Eileen Mary Collins

Sep 12, 2018

GLENMONT – On September 12, 2018 at the tender age of 48 and after a long fought battle, our father in heaven called his very special angel, Eileen M. Collins, to enter his kingdom.Eileen was born on December 9, 1969 in Albany, NY to Mary Janet Smith and Harold E. Smith, II (deceased).  She was a loving, caring soul, who...

Timothy J. Fitzpatrick

Timothy J. Fitzpatrick

Sep 12, 2018

GLENMONT – Timothy James Fitzpatrick passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.Born July 9, 1958 in Parkchester, NY, he was the son of Dennis and Doris Fitzpatrick and a lifelong resident of Delmar, NY.Tim married the love of his life Sally Finnegan at St. John the Baptist in Madrid, NY on April 29, 1989.Tim was a communicant of St. Thomas...

Philip M. Andriano

Philip M. Andriano

Sep 12, 2018

DELMAR – Philip M. Andriano, 92, born November 1, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY, died peacefully Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Philip was the son of the late Frank and Frances Andriano. Philip was the loving brother to Martha DiMonda (Gerard), and the late Rocco Andriano, Frank Andriano and Mary Picarella. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and...

Edith S. Phillips

Edith S. Phillips

Sep 6, 2018

LOUDONVILLE – Edith S. Phillips, formerly of East Hartford and New Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, at Loudonville Assisted Living in Loudonville, NY.  She was the wife of 50 years, of the late Carmen J. Phillips.Born February 14, 1918 in Wethersfield, CT, daughter of the late Onorato and Carmela Spirito, she lived most of her life...

Lucy D. Verardi

Lucy D. Verardi

Sep 4, 2018

DELMAR – Lucy Verardi, 92.  It is with great sadness that the family of Lucy Verardi announces her passing on September 4, 2018.Lucy was born in Staten Island, NY on September 3, 1926, the daughter of the late Raphael and Josephine (Clericuzio) Vitillo and spent her childhood years in a brick home of her father’s design on University Place, before...

Kenneth B. Lezatte

Kenneth B. Lezatte

Sep 2, 2018

GLENMONT – Kenneth "Lou" Lezatte, 87, of Glenmont passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018. Born December 11, 1930 in Coxsackie, he was the son of the late Captain Grant B. and Helen G. Lezatte. He was a graduate of Coxsackie-Athens Central School, Class of 1948. Husband of Carol A. Lezatte for 62 years, they were married in September of 1956....

Judith W. Draper

Judith W. Draper

Sep 2, 2018

DELMAR – Judith W. Draper, 76, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 following a short illness. Born in Albany on October 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Gertrude Wittemer Weis. Judith attended the Academy of the Holy Names, Hudson Valley C. C. and Empire State College. She was employed at the NYS Dept. of...

James Francis Koch

James Francis Koch

Aug 25, 2018

DELMAR – James Frances Koch. 81, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY. Born in Hartford, CT on December 21, 1936, he was the son of the late Francis Xavier and Margaret (Whalen) Koch. Jim received a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master's degree in History from the University of Connecticut, where he met and...

Inge M. Johnson

Inge M. Johnson

Aug 21, 2018

COEYMANS, NY: Inge H. Johnson, 82, of Indian Fields Road, Feura Bush died Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at her home. All services will be private as requested by her family.

Joan M. Thompson

Joan M. Thompson

Aug 21, 2018

Obituary not available.

Carmelo M. Crisafulli

Carmelo M. Crisafulli

Aug 18, 2018

DELMAR: It is with a heavy heart that the Crisafulli Family announces the death of Carmelo (Charlie) Michael Crisafulli, who passed away on August 18, 2018, at the age of 86.Among all else, Charlie, a life-long resident of the Albany area, attached the greatest importance on family values and was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Through his love, compassion,...