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[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Montgomery County, New York Obituary and Death Notices Collection GenealogyBuff.com - Montgomery County, New York Obituary Collection - 2008-1 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Thursday, 31 December 2020, at 10:51 p.m. System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC! Jerry A. Robusto Born in Amsterdam, New York on Mar. 3, 1920 At Rest May 12, 2008 and resided in Broadalbin, NY. Visitation: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, May 15, 2008 Cemetery: St. Mary's Cemetery Jerry A. Robusto, 88 of Kunz Road, Broadalbin, passed away Monday afternoon at St. Mary's Hospital with his beloved companion at his side. Born in Amsterdam on March 3, 1920, he was the son of the late Aniello and Michelina Pucci Robusto. Educated locally , he entered the US Navy and served during World War II. Trained as a mechanic, he serviced US fighter planes. That trade followed him his entire life, as Jerry loved to build and was a talented carpenter, plumber and mechanic. He was always ready to help any one who needed his expertise. He moved to the Albany area and began a long career with the Hamilton News in Glenmont. Even after he retired, Jerry continued to assist the newspaper whenever he needed to. He returned to this area twenty years ago. He was of the Roman Catholic faith, and was a member in Albany of St. Margaret Mary's Church. He was a member of the James T. Bergen Post and the CWA Local Union Of Albany. His wife, the former Margaret McGibbon predeceased him on January 28, 1992. In addition to his wife and parents, a sister, Rosalyn Murphy, and a brother, Ralph Robusto also predeceased him. Jerry leaves his dear companion, Yolanda Greco Crady of Broadalbin; his sons; Jerry (Kathy) Robusto of Charlotte, N.C., John Robusto of Ballston Spa., David (Kathy) Robusto of Los Banos, Ca., and Tim Robusto of Broadalbin; grandchildren; Chris, Brian, Nathan, Gary and Amy; four great grandchildren; his sister, Rita (Frank) Mucilli of Amsterdam; brothers; Alfred (Lena) Robusto of Amsterdam and Richard (Margie) Robusto of Las Vegas; and nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass Of Christian Burial will be offered by Fr. Victor Polito on Thursday at 11:15 am at St. Michael The Archangel Church, Grove Street, Amsterdam. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call today from 5-7 pm at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue. Interment with military honors will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fort Johnson. Contributions may be made in Jerry's name to the Broadalbin Volunteer Ambulance Corps. in care of the funeral home. Thursdon Hand Born in Fort Johnson, New York on Sep. 11, 1916 At Rest May 11, 2008 and resided in Fultonville, NY. Service: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Cemetery: Maple Avenue Cemetery Thursdon Hand, 91, of Glen will be greatly missed by family and friends. He was respected, admired and loved by all. He passed away on May 11, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam, with his loving family at his side. He was born on September 11, 1916 to James Hand and Evelyne R. Osterhout. He is survived by three children, Darlene and her husband George Douglas of Fort Hunter, Leellyn and her husband Gary Selden of Alamogordo, NM and Wayne and his wife Christine (Dumar) of Big Flats, NY; nine grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; his sister Rhea and husband William Auspelmyer of Mill Point and brother Lynwood, of Glen. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Grace Ballard Hay in November 2007. Thursdon was a 1935 graduate of Fonda High School and took over the family farm in Glen where he raised turkeys and beef cattle, the first in the area to do so. He opened Hand's Restaurant in Fonda, and then Fultonville, operating from 1959 through 1966 as the manager and head chef. He served as the Superintendent of the Montgomery County Fairgrounds for 12 years from 1969 through 1976 having built, renovated or repaired almost every building at the fairgrounds. Thursdon was the first Scout Master in Glen. He was a member of the Board of Education while the Fonda-Fultonville Central School was being built and played an active role during consolidation. He is a charter member of the Glen Fire Dept., having held various offices including Chief. He was also on the board of the Glen Cemetery. He was active in the Glen Reformed Church and has served on the Consistory and a member of the choir. After retiring, he made history come to life in wooden villages, forts, the Old Fonda Courthouse, a lumber mill, and many scenes complete with animals, people and machinery. A building at the Fonda Fair is filled with his dioramas depicting past American life. All of the buildings, people, animals and props were created from wood and Thursdon's imagination. He loved flying, got his pilot's license in the mid 1960's, plus owned and piloted several different types of private and experimental aircraft for more than 30 years. Many friends and family received their first airplane ride from Thursdon. He regularly flew from a landing strip on the family farm until 1994, rode a motorcycle until1999, and an ATV until as recently as last week. Cremation has taken place and he will be interred beside his wife, Grace, in the Maple Avenue Cemetery in Fultonville. A celebration of his life is planned for Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 2:00 PM at the Glen Reformed Church, Route 161, Glen, New York with the Rev Norman Hamm officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Thursdon's memory to the Glen Reformed Church, State Route 161, Fultonville, New York 12072 or the Glen Cemetery, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main Street, Fultonville, New York. Stanley L. Showerman Born in Town of Minden, New York on May 10, 1938 At Rest May 11, 2008 and resided in Fort Plain, NY. Visitation: Saturday, May 17, 2008 Service: No Service Cemetery: Private Stanley "Leo" Showerman, 70, of State Highway 5s, died peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born on May 10, 1938 in the Town of Minden, he was the son of the late Ralph and Irene Smith Showerman. A lifelong resident of Fort Plain, Leo was educated locally. For a time he ran the Sportsman Snack Bar in Fort Plain before becoming a self employed carpenter. He also helped with the local farmer's market. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his family dearly, and will be missed by all who knew him. His loving family includes, his wife of over 40 years, Carol Billings Showerman; two daughters, Stacey Showerman Klemm and her husband Frank and Theresa Marie Quackenbush and her husband Mark; three sisters, Alice Frederick, Robin Crews and Terry Arduini and her husband Frank; two brothers, Ralph and Gerald Showerman; three grandchildren, Jeremy, Timothy and Tiffany Snell; one great granddaughter, Kiara; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Gathering for a Time of Remembrance will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 1 until 3 at the Lenz & Betz Funeral Home, 69 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317. Interment will take place at a later date in the Fort Plain Cemetery. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Gerald S. Palma Born in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania on Aug. 20, 1923 At Rest May 6, 2008 and resided in Amsterdam, NY. Visitation: Saturday, May 10, 2008 Legacy Candle Ceremony: Saturday, May 10, 2008 Mr. Gerald S. "Jerry" Palma, 84, of Wesleyan Avenue, Amsterdam, passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born on August 20, 1923 in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Peter and Edna Born Palma. Jerry was educated in Schenectady and was a 1943 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. He served briefly with the United States Navy before being honorably discharged. He first worked for the Malta Test Station and later Alco Locomotive. Most of his career was spent with General Electric as a draftsman, where he retired in 1985. He was predeceased by his sister, Francis Turiel; and a step granddaughter, Shannon Ryan. His loving family includes his wife, Shirley Sager Palma; one daughter, Darlene Higgins and her husband James of Schenectady; one son, Peter Palma of Slingerlands; step children, Debbie Doin and her husband Richard of Amsterdam, Penny Ryan and her fiancé David Iannotti of Perth, Kate Dahm of Fultonville and Walter Dahm of Fultonville; a brother in law, Michael Turiel of Clifton Park; a granddaughter, Corinne Higgens; step grandchildren, Richard Doin, Nicole Cadwell, Meaghan Ryan; two step great grandchildren, Zachary and Blaze Cadwell; several cousins and close friends. A Legacy Candle Ceremony will be celebrated on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 3 o'clock at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam. Calling hours will be held from 1 until 3 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County S.P.C.A. in care of the funeral home office. Sophie L. Marsicano Born in Amsterdam, New York on May 5, 1918 At Rest May 7, 2008 and resided in Amsterdam, NY. Visitation: Friday, May 9, 2008 Service: Saturday, May 10, 2008 Service: Saturday, May 10, 2008 Cemetery: St. Mary's Cemetery Sophie L. Marsicano, 90, formerly of 317 West Main St., passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at the E.L. Wilkinson RHCF, where she resided and received such excellent and professional care. The daughter of lovely parents, the late Frank and Frances Priore Marsicano, whom she lovingly cared for, she was a lifelong resident and attended local schools . She also completed several extensive professional cosmetic and beautician courses. Sophie was proprietor and operator of the Sophie Lee House Of Beauty for many years. She was a communicant of St. Michael The Archangel Roman Catholic Church, a member of the Santa Sofia Society, Rosary Altar Society, former St. Rita Sodality and St. Agnello Auxiliary as well as several professional cosmetology associations. She will always be remembered as a generous, solid, loving, understanding and very fair person, who cared for both loved ones and friends. Sophie happily helped all those in need, whenever she possibly could. She loved to laugh and to work in her beautiful flower garden. Her family and friends will miss her beautiful smile and warm generous ways. They would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone for their prayers and visits, especially to Fr. Decker, Mrs. Kathleen Jones , administrator of Wilkinson Center and her entire staff at all levels, and to Hospice for their care, deep kindness and compassion shown to Sophie in her last years. Her loving family includes her sister Anne Coluni (Late Husband John) of Amsterdam; brothers; Albert Marsicane (Late wife, Virginia) of Whitesboro, NY, John Marsicano, and his wife Rosemary of Greenboro, N.C., and Vito Marsicano and his wife Christine of Leeds, Al., ten nieces, five nephews and ten cousins all of whom she loved deeply. Her sister, Carmela Romano (Late husband Frank "Chappie") passed away last week. Services are Saturday at 8:30 am at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, followed by the Mass Of Christian Burial at 9:15 am at St. Michael The Archangel Church, Grove Street. Fr. Lawrence J. Decker and Fr. Victor Polito will con-celebrate. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Those who wish to remember Sophie in a special way, may contribute to St. Michael's Memorial Fund, Hospice Of Amsterdam or the Wilkinson Activities Center, all in care of the funeral home office. Anne Perrino Colistra Born in Little Falls, New York on May 11, 1924 At Rest May 7, 2008 and resided in Amsterdam, NY. Visitation: Friday, May 9, 2008 Service: Saturday, May 10, 2008 Service: Saturday, May 10, 2008 Cemetery: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Anne Perrino Colistra, 83, of Broadway, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at home. Born in Little Falls, NY on May 11th, 1924 she was the daughter of the late John and Rose Perrino. Upon her marriage to Gerald "Jerry" Colistra on October 10, 1943, she moved to Amsterdam where she has resided ever since. They together ran Jerry's Coffee Shop until his death on September 1, 1975. Anne continued to run the business until her retirement in 1990. Anne took great pride in keeping her home meticulous, inside and out. She also loved to cook & bake for her family, friends and neighbors. One of her greatest joys was having company and not only feeding them, but sending them home with a care package. She took the time to visit many shut-ins, always bringing some goodies to brighten their day. Anne was compassionate in her love for animals. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Her family would like to thank all who treated her with kindness and respect. We also thank those who called her, sent her cards or visited her. It always meant so much to her and to us too. She is survived by her children, Anthony Colistra and his wife Danelle of Amsterdam and Maria Vesp and her husband John of Fort Plain; her loving grandchildren, Audra (Charles) Nelson, Katrina Colistra, Nicholas (Denise) Colistra, Jennifer Vesp, Kristine (Ed) Burleigh, Alicia (Jeff) Beebie, Erica (Jeff) Asmussen; cherished great grandchildren, Lily, Andrew and Ethan Nelson, Jacob and Gabrielle Burleigh, Greyson Beebie, Brody, Bryce and Savannah Asmussen; her brothers John and Domenic Perrino of Little Falls; sisters Louise Volk and Grace Buccafero of Herkimer; her childhood and lifelong friend, Mary Sandy of Amsterdam; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Anne was predeceased by her parents, husband and a brother, Vincent James Perrino. A prayer service will be conducted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 10 o'clock at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, followed by the Con-Celebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 11 o'clock at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may call this evening (Friday) from 4 until 7 the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Mary's Church Memorial Fund or to the Montgomery County S.P.C.A. in care of the funeral home. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Montgomery County, New York Obituary and Death Notices Collection is maintained by GenealogyBuff with WebBBS 5.12.

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