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Brian Terry “Alfin” Smith

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HUDSON FALLS – Brian Terry “Alfin” Smith, 31, passed away May 27, 2014 at Albany Medical Center after battling a long illness.

He was born March 12, 1982, in Glens Falls. Brian attended Hudson Falls School.

Brian had many enjoyments in life. He loved camping, fishing, poker, gambling, golfing, cooking, bonfires, and bowling. Brian loved spending time with his family and especially loved spending time with his mother and his dog, Bear.

Brian had a heart of gold; he would do anything for anyone. He went out of his way to make everyone around him happy and smiling.  

He was predeceased by his grandmother, Janet Foster.

Survivors include his mother, Linda Smith and Larry Carpenter; his father, Terry Smith; his brother Christopher Smith; his sister, Megan Sargent; his step brother, Larry Carpenter, Jr.; his grandmother, Jan Smith; his grandfather, George Smith; his two uncles, David Foster, Dean Schaefer; his three aunts, Jodie Foster, Connie Schaefer, Colleen Moreland; his cousins, Randy and Kayla Hodgkins; his son, Tyler Steves; as well as many friends.

There will be no services held.

An informal celebration of life will be held for family and friends, 11 a.m., on May 31, at Knapp Estate. Anyone needing further information may call Brian’s family.

Memorial donations can be made to any Liver Transplant Organization.

Frank W. Cain

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HUDSON FALLS – Frank W. Cain, 71, of Fairview Lane, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on May 27, 2014, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on March 25, 1943 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Helen (Morency) Cain.

Frank was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School and continued his education, receiving his Bachelors in Accounting from Sienna College in Loudonville.

On September 16, 1968, Frank married Audrey White in South Glens Falls.

For several years, he was the Director of Finance and Administration at Rist-Frost Associates in Glens Falls and then started his own business, AC Discount Liquor in Hudson Falls.   Frank loved his store and all his customers for the past 27 years. He was respected and loved by everyone that he met.

Frank was a dedicated husband, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.   He was a kind patient man, who was a role model for his family and all those in his life.   Frank will be missed by everyone. He had a passion for watching the Mets and New York Giants. Frank also enjoyed listening to 50’s and 60’s music, taking care of his animals and traveling with his wife and children. According to Frank, “If you work hard, you need to enjoy what comes from it.”

Beside his parents, Frank is predeceased by his infant daughter, Tanya Susan Cain; his brother and best friend, Rip Cain; and his favorite dog, Ralphie.

Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Audrey Cain of Hudson Falls; his three children, Tamara MacBride and her husband, Angus of Charleston, SC, Kristen Cain-Ladison and her husband, Timothy of Williamsburg, VA, Kerri Carpenter and her significant other, Jeff Williams of Queensbury; eight grandchildren, Heather Corrigan, Timothy Barron, Wyatt Carpenter, Caroline Barron, Autumn Carpenter, Emma Carpenter, Katherine Ladison, Nolan Ladison; one great grandson, Connor Corrigan; his sisters, Carolyn Breckenhiemer and her husband, Edward, Marilyn Salamone, and her husband Frank, Sharon Smith and her significant other, Bob Cronin; his sister in law, Carol Cain; his dear friends, Jack Dunn, Jack Carpenter and Wesley Carpenter and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

At Frank’s request, there will be no services.

His family would like to thank the nurses and Dr. PIllemer of Tower 2, at the Glens Falls Hospital and also High Peaks Hospice for the wonderful compassionate care given to Frank and his family.

Memorial donations can be made to C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801, or High Peaks Hospice, 667 Bay Road, Suite 1, Queensbury, New York 12804.

Arrangements are under the care of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.

Peter John Prehoda

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HUDSON FALLS – Peter John Prehoda, 65, of Hunt Ave, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on January 24, 1949, he was the only child of the late John and Mary (Mancini) Prehoda.

Peter graduated from Granville High School in 1967 and attended Penn State University.  In 1995, he graduated summa cum laude from Adirondack Community College.

Peter enjoyed his time working for Northern Homes and at Northern Design, until his retirement.

He was a gifted artist, his talents ranged from drawing to designing.  Peter  enjoyed working around his home and assisting his children with their homes.  He also loved traveling to races, watching fast cars and driving them too.

Peter is survived by his wife, Debra Prehoda of Hudson Falls; his children, Jesse Prehoda and his wife, Jennifer of Queensbury, Sara Bedard and her husband, Alex of Virginia and Zachary Prehoda and his wife, Beth of Hudson Falls; and his grandson, Rylan Prehoda of Hudson Falls.

Services will be private.

Peter’s family would like to thank the outstanding response and support of Fort Edward Rescue Squad and the care and compassion from the staff of Tower 5 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

The family suggests that donations be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Mary P. Pinkowski

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pinkowskiHUDSON FALLS – Mary P. Pinkowski, 85, of Dean Road, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on February 6, 1929 in West Rutland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Antonina  Rostkowski.

Mary was a graduate of West Rutland High School and on Nov. 22, 1947,she married Walter P. Pinkowski at the St. Stanislaus Church in West Rutland, Vermont.   They were married 51 years when he passed away on August 30, 1999.

For 24 years, Mary was employed as a winder at General Electric in Fort Edward, retiring in 1989.

She was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.  Mary also belonged to the Sixty Plus Hudson Falls/Fort Edward Senior Citizens and the Glens Falls Senior Citizens.

She loved taking trips with her family, reading and swimming.   Mary enjoyed tending to her vegetable garden and going to flea markets.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her four sisters, Jane Sloan, Jean King, Betty Rucinski and Helen Burns; her brother, Edmund Jordan; and her son in law, “Rip” Cain.

Survivors include her six children, Daniel Pinkowski and his wife, Donna, of Glens Falls, Linda Rosati and her husband, Richard, of Florida, Carol Cain of Hudson Falls, Nancy Pinkowski of New York, Michael Pinkowski and his wife, Margaret, of Hudson Falls and Paula Mumblo and her husband, John, of Moreau; six grandchildren, John Pinkowski and his wife, Starr of Putnam Station, Brian Cain of Hudson Falls, Lisa Brown of South Glens Falls, Amanda Rosati of Florida, Matthew Pinkowski and Melissa Pinkowski, both of Hudson Falls; four great grandchildren, Carly Pinkowski of Putnam Station, Michael Brown III, Jacob Brown and Alexis Brown, all of South Glens Falls;  her great, great grandson, Brayden Davis;  and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no calling hours.

A Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Veteran’s Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105.

Paul David Wallach

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WallachHUDSON FALLS – Paul David Wallach, Jr., 34, of Hudson Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 18, 2014, due to a tragic accident.

Born April 2, 1980, in Hudson, he was the son of Paul Wallach, Sr. of Hudson, NY , and the late Sally (Simpson) Tompkins.

Paul was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.  He loved to gamble, fish, draw, play cards, and spending time with his family.    He was known for being a jokester, and would do anything to see someone smile.  Most of all, he loved his children.

In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Katherine Wallach, his maternal grandparents, Margaret and Vincent Simpson and his aunt, Kathy Colvin.

He is survived by his children, Darin Wallach of Hudson Falls and Emalie Wallach of Fort Worth, Texas; his step father, Keith “Mike” Tompkins; his grandfather, Joseph Wallach and his wife, June of E. Chatham; his brother, Brian Wallach and his significant other, Angela Guzman of Fort Edward; his sister, Sara Wallach and her significant other, Patrick Dorsey of Fort Edward; many aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews, Eunity, Atrayu Wallach, Gracin Wallach, Kaleb, Jacob, Samuel Dorsey; many cousins and friends.

Family and friends may call Tuesday, 4 to 7 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.

The funeral service will follow the calling hours at 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

The Rite of Committal will take place Wednesday, 11 a.m., at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward with Rev. Thomas Babiuch, officiating.

Pall Bearers will be, Tim Simpson, Sr., PJ Northup, Butch Simpson, Jay Harrington, John Wright and Nate Harrington.

Jordan Myles “Monkey” Catellier,

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20140522-113359-41639179.jpgHUDSON FALLS — Jordan Myles “Monkey” Catellier, 6, of Hudson Falls, went into the arms of the Lord, on Sunday, May 18, 2014.

He was born Jan. 29, 2008, in Glens Falls.

Jordan attended Hudson Falls Primary School in Mrs. North’s Class.

He loved his family, Spiderman and was a happy bubbly boy. Jordan loved the remote control, riding his bike, his battery operated Ford F-150 and he always wanted to help no matter what you were doing. He loved camping, fishing and swimming. Jordan was very independent and loved trying to figure things out on his own.

He was predeceased by his great-grandfather, Thomas Randle Sr. and his great- grandparents Elaine and Arthur Catellier.

Jordan is survived by his parents, Amy Catellier and Robert Scoville of Hudson Falls; his brothers, Peter Muratorri Jr., Tre Ingalls, Kyle Ingalls and Matthew Scoville; his grandparents, Tim and Joyce Catellier Sr. of Hudson Falls, Darlene Winslow of South Glens Falls and Robert Scoville Sr. of Glens Falls; his great-grandmother, Joyce Randle of Hudson Falls; Christopher Clark and his family and Patricia Lafferty and her family; and several aunts, uncles and cousins and friends.

Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at Gospel Lighthouse Assembly of God Church on LaCrosse Street in Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will follow the calling hours at 11 a.m. at the church.

Burial will follow at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Pall bearers will be his brothers, Peter Muratorri Jr., Tre Ingalls, Kyle Ingalls and Matthew Scoville.

Donations in Jordan’s memory may be made to the Jordan Catellier Fund, at any local Key Bank.

 

Frances Scicchitano

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HUDSON FALLS – Frances Scicchitano,82, formerly of Coleman Ave, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014, at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility.

Born January 19, 1932 in Clifton Park, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Maria (Divina) Giada.

On May 12, 1951, she married Louis Scicchitano, Jr., at the Church of the Madonna Della Libera in West New York, NJ.

Frances was the owner and operator of the Textile Outlet on Main St., Hudson Falls. She closed the store in 1997. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s/ St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls. Frances was the best mom in the world. Mr. and Mrs. Scicchitano loved Hudson Falls and invested their time and talents into the village.

Besides her parents, Frances was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her four children, Christina Putnam and her husband, Ron of Hudson Falls, Francis Scciccitano and his wife, Zvia of Kansas, Louis Sccichitano III and his wife, Marian of Missouri, Theresa Sitterly and her husband, Donald of Hudson Falls; seven grandchildren, Maria, Lisa, Dean, Rachel, Gabriella and Eric and Danielle; her great grandchildren, Christopher, Louis, Frances and Zoe; her brother, Ronald Giada of Hudson Falls, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

The Funeral Mass will be conducted Thursday, 11 a.m., at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.

The family would like to thank the CNA’s, nurses and staff at the Fort Hudson Falls Health Care Facility for all their care and compassion.

Donations in memory of Frances can be made to C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801, and Cardiac Unit at Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801.

Mary Jane Packard

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HUDSON FALLS – Mary Jane Packard, 95, formerly of Clark Street and the G. Roswell Earl High Rise, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Washington Center for Health and Rehabilitation.

 Born on January 22, 1919 in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late James and Madeline (Perkette) Harsha.

Her husband, Alfred L. Packard died on November 3, 1972.

Mrs. Packard was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Ruth Brunelle.

Survivors include her two sons, James A. Packard and his wife, Mary Jane of Hudson Falls and Gregory A. Packard and his wife, Debbie of Brockport; her two daughters, Mary Lynne Morency and her husband, Michael of Hudson Falls and Ann Haynes and her husband, Tim of Albuquerque, NM; four grandchildren, Michael Packard and his wife, Nichole of Glens Falls, Lindsay Dashew and her husband, Jason of Delmar, Geoffrey Packard and his wife Chelsea of Union City, NJ, and Justin Packard and his wife, Sara of Boston; two great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

All service and burial will be private and at the convenance of the family.

The Rite of Committal will be at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

 We would like to wish a heartfelt thanks to the employees of Pleasant Valley Infirmary, now known of Washington Center, for the excellent care and treatment of our mother during the several years that she lived there.

 Memorial donation may be sent to theAlzheimer’s Association Northeastern New York, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205.

Antonius Nicholas Sabo, Sr.,

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Sabo, tonyHUDSON FALLS – Antonius Nicholas Sabo, Sr., passed away on Sunday, May 18th after a long battle with his failing health.

He was born to the late Emma (Rodd) and Sabo N. Sabo, Sr. on September 23rd, 1927 in Whitehall, New York.  As a young man, Antonius served overseas during WWII with the U.S. Army. Upon his return he attended Ithaca College, graduating with a degree in Business Administration in 1952. He went on to become a successful businessman, eventually owning Troy Shirtmakers Guild. In 1948 he married Mary Jane Marino and they lived together with their children in Hudson Falls, New York.

Antonius was a man of many intellectual pursuits. He loved to study different cultures and marveled at their unique ingenuities. He was also a devoted student of Religion and while himself a practicing Anglican, he was well versed in many theologies. The World was his classroom and everything in it a potential subject – from Gardening to Business and Economics, Antonius never stopped learning.

Antonius has joined his wife Mary Jane Sabo and his siblings Freida Bebe and Elias Sabo Senior. He is survived by siblings Helen Sabo, Kay Lafond, Agnes Schulenberg, Jacob Sabo, Nicholas Sabo, Sabo N. Sabo, Jr. , and Roland Sabo.  Antonius is also survived by 8 children:  Antonius Sabo Jr. and wife Jennifer,  Sandra Strother,  Rebecca Stevens and husband Thomas Romano,  Craig Sabo and wife Gina,  Kathryn Sabo-Strother and husband Richard, Tina-Marie Liles and husband Douglas, Peter Sabo and wife Jamie,  Elias Sabo and wife Caroline;  13 grandchildren:  Asha Martellotta, Eric Sabo and wife Theresa, Adam Sabo, Jessica Sabo, Rachel  Stevens, Niles Stevens,  Brooke Strother, Trevor Strother, Kyra Liles, Arianna Liles, Gabriella Liles, Lindsey Sabo, and Andrew Sabo;  and 2 great-grandchildren:  Molly and Aidan Martellotta.

To our father –

“And there are those who have little and give it all.
These are the believers in life and the bounty of life, and their coffer is never empty.”

-Khalil Gibran, The Prophet  

Calling hours will be on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

 A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Friday, at Zion Episcopal Church, 224 Main Street in Hudson Falls, with the Reverend Richard Chandler, Rector, officiating.

 Burial will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

The family is asking that donations be made to Zion Episcopal Church, 224 Main Street in Hudson Falls, N.Y. 12839.

Emma L. Murray

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MurraySARATOGA SPRINGS- Emma L. Murray, 95, of Saratoga Springs, formerly of Schenectady, died Friday, May 16, 2014, at Saratoga Hospital. In Saratoga Springs.

Born October 27, 1918, in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Maude (Hunt) Sanders.

Emma was a cook at the Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs for many years and also worked at Sun Castle Restaurant in Pompano Beach, FL.

She was a member of the Dutch Reformed Church in Fort Miller.

In addition, to her parents, Mrs. Murray is predeceased by her husband, Donald, her seven sisters and her seven brothers.

She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Paquet and her husband Fernand of Pennsylvania; her two sons, Jerry Emery and his wife Michele of Hudson Falls and Daniel Murray and his wife, Joanne of FL; her seven grandchildren; several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a special niece, Elsa Sanders of Queensbury.

There will be no calling hours.

A Graveside Service will be conducted at a time to be announced at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Arrangements are in the care of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.

Emma’s family request memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 959 Route 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804.

June E. (Manning) Duggan

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DugganSOUTH GLENS FALLS – June E. (Manning) Duggan, 77, of Windy Lane, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, May 12, 2014 at her home.

Born on June 21, 1936 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Bruno) Manning.

June attended St. Mary’s School in Hudson Falls and Hudson Falls High School. She met her future husband, Robert while working at Yank Paper in Hudson Falls. They were married on June 2, 1972 at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls.

June enjoyed tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, crocheting and knitting tree skirts and baby blankets for her family. Her favorite job was working at the day care at Gospel Lighthouse in Hudson Falls. She also loved her dog, “Baby Girl”.   Although, the center of her world was taking care of her grandchildren.   She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister and will be greatly missed by them.

Besides her parents, June was predeceased by her brother, Thomas Manning.

Survivors include her loving husband of 41 years, Robert “Bob” Duggan of South Glens Falls; her five children, Tina Newhouse of Waterford, Lou Ann Rourke-Weir and her husband, Michael of Odessa, Florida, Shawn Bowe and her husband, Scott of Fort Edward, Anthony L. Rourke and his companion, Denise of Greenwich and Susan Duggan of South Glens Falls; her beloved grandchildren, Dawson, Tyler, Ryley, Alysha, Brett, Toni Lynne, Nick, Noah and Haley; her three brothers, Richard Manning, Michael Manning and his companion, Denise and Jeffrey Manning and his wife, Kelly, all of Hudson Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, at the funeral home.

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 or the American Cancer Society, 959 Route 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804.

James H. “Jim” Flower

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flowerQUEENSBURY – James H. “Jim” Flower, 66, of Sunnyside North, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 12, 2014, surrounded by his loving family.

 Born on February 25, 1948, in Glens Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John F. Flower, Sr. and Josephine Willamena (Merrill) Flower.

 Jim was a 1966 graduate of Queensbury High School. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Jim retired from the Navy in 1987 after 20 years of active duty, retiring as an NDT Nuclear Welding Inspector.

 On May 14, 1967, he married Joyce Hernandez at St. Alphonsus Church in Glens Falls. They had been married 47 years at the time of his passing.

 After retiring from the U.S. Navy, Jim was employed as a steel worker with Rozell Industries. He loved hunting, fishing and watching everyone enjoy their time at his home on Lake Sunnyside. He especially loved the time spent with his grandchildren and nieces and nephews at the lake. Jim also enjoyed going on drives in the Adirondacks.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his baby sister, Janet (Flower) Shearer.

Jim is survived by his wife, Joyce Flower of Lake Sunnyside; his children, Joanna (Jacqueline) Duncan and her husband, Cary, of Culver City, CA and Michele Shpakowsky and her husband, Philip, of Alberta Canada; his grandchildren, Josiah, Jedidiah, Trinity and Moriah Shpakowsky; his sister, Joan (Flower) Aldous of Lake Sunnyside; his brother, John Flower of Hudson, NY; and dozens of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Sunday, May 18, 2014, from 2 to 5 pm, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2014, at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Glens Falls, with the Rev. Paul Wagner, officiating.

Burial with full military honors will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2014 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon, Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater, NY.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Open Door Mission, 47 Lawrence Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation, 957 RT 33, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690-2727.

Concetta Fusco

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SAYVILLE/FORT EDWARD – Concetta Fusco, 98, a longtime Sayville, Long Island resident and most recently of the Fort Hudson Healthcare Facility in Fort Edward, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Born on May 13, 1915 in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Jeannette (DeRiso) Caruso.

In 1937, she married Salvatore Fusco on Long Island.  He died in November of 2006.  Together they enjoyed 69 years of marriage.

Mrs. Fusco and her husband operated a truck farm, growing vegetables in West Sayville, Long Island.

She was a communicant of St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church in Sayville.

In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include her children, Carmela Fusco Hoek and her husband, Robert of Oakdale, Joseph Fusco and his wife, Connie of Queensbury and Jeanne Fusco Salvatore and her husband, James of West Sayville; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Calling hours will also take place at the Raynor and D’Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Highway in West Sayville, Long Island.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church in West Sayville, Long Island.

The Rite of Committal will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Sayville, New York.

Mrs. Fusco’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. 79 Glenwood Ave.,  2nd Floor, Queensbury, NY 12804.