Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

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...

Edward J. De Franco

Edward J. De Franco

Oct 26, 2020

DELMAR - Edward J. De Franco, Sr., a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and leader in criminal justice and information technology, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2020, at age 87. Ed was born in New York City on May 1, 1933, to the late Anthony and Rose (Meola) De Franco. He was the loving husband of Angela De Franco, his...

Judith Ann Gibbons

Judith Ann Gibbons

Oct 26, 2020

Judith Ann Gibbons passed away peacefully early Monday morning on October, 26th, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Delmar, NY. Judy was born in Wellsville, NY on October 1, 1940 to Regal and Lois (Chapman) Perry. She graduated from Wellsville Senior High School in 1958 where she was captain of the Cheerleading team, Prom Queen, and won many...

James R. Williams

James R. Williams

Oct 21, 2020

James R. Williams, 79, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 after a long illness.Jim was born January 4, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of the late Woodrow and Louise Williams.He was appointed to the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point and graduated in 1963. Jim received his Masters in Criminal Justice from the...

Elizabeth C. Quirk Smith

Elizabeth C. Quirk Smith

Oct 20, 2020

Elizabeth Catherine Quirk Smith went to heaven on October 20, 2020. She was married to James G. Smith of Feura Bush. She was the love of my life and my best friend. We were married for thirty eight years. She worked for the New York Comptroller’s office for forty years retiring in May 2014. She is survived by a sister...

Karin Ruth Demis

Karin Ruth Demis

Oct 18, 2020

FEURA BUSH - Karin Ruth Demis, age 85, died on Sunday, October 18, 2020 surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with ALS. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to parents William Albert Lore Ebsworth and Ruth Augusta Ljungquist, from whom she inherited a love of equestrian sports. She lived in the Philadelphia area until moving to Upstate NY...

Jacqueline M. Grimes

Jacqueline M. Grimes

Oct 15, 2020

Jacqueline Murray Grimes (July 30, 1930 - October 15, 2020) passed away after a brief illness. Born and raised in New York City, Jackie enjoyed spending summers with relatives in Bangor, Maine. At 15 she met and fell in love with Edgar Grimes and his family in Montauk, NY.  Jackie and Ed raised three children (Linda Grimes-Picarazzi, Timothy Grimes and...

Arnold J. Cohen

Arnold J. Cohen

Oct 12, 2020

SELKIRK - Arnold J. Cohen, 83, passed away at home on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Albany on February 7, 1937, he was the son of the late Abraham and Florence Cohen. Arnold honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He was retired from the NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance and following retirement...

Mark Joseph Dockal

Mark Joseph Dockal

Oct 3, 2020

Mark Joseph Dockal, 54, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Born in Albany, NY on January 5, 1966, he was the son of the late Madonna Zarvis and Joseph Dockal. Mark worked in I.T. for the NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance for over 20 years. He was an avid football fan, enjoyed...

Scott A. Goodrich

Scott A. Goodrich

Sep 30, 2020

Albany NY - Scott A. Goodrich, 61, died September 30, 2020. Born in Albany on March 6, 1959, the son of the late Ariel and Barbara Goodrich. He was raised in Delmar and a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. He was employed by the State of New York until his retirement. He enjoyed the Mets, Patriots, Pro Wrestling and...

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