Monthly Archives: February 2015

Florence F. Weber

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WeberGRANVILLE – Florence F. Weber, 82, of Holbrook Adult Home, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2015 at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a long illness.

Born on February 25, 1932 in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Delia Catalfamo.

Although she was born in Fort Edward, Florence lived the majority of her life in California with her husband, Robert Weber.   He passed away in July of 2012, after many wonderful years of marriage.

Florence enjoyed spending time walking with her friends every morning.  She loved listening to music and delighted in nature.   Florence watched the birds flock to her window and created all sorts of beautiful crafts. 

After the loss of her husband, she moved back to Hudson Falls to be with her nephew and his wife, Lawrence and Ilene Moak.  They cared for her until she moved to the caring community of Holbrook Adult Home in Granville.  Florence loved living there, where she was loved and treated like family.

Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her siblings, Frances Bonnoyer, James Catalfamo, Anthony Catalfamo, Mary Schenk, Louis Catalfamo, Phyllis Moak, Candaloro Catalfamo and Carmella Catalfamo.

Survivors include her brother, John Catalfamo of Hudson Falls; her nephew, Lawrence Moak and his wife, Ilene, also of Hudson Falls; and many special nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Saturday from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will follow the calling hours at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church of Hudson Falls, officiating.

Burial will be in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family wishes to thank Holbrook Adult Home and the Glens Falls Hospital for the wonderful care and compassion given to Florence and her family.

Memorial donations in Florence’s memory may be sent to the SPCA of Upstate NY, 588 Queensbury Ave., Queensbury, NY  12804 or Holbrook Adult Home, 73 North St., Granville, NY  12832.

John H. (Abare) Bezio

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bezio2BezioFORT EDWARD – John H. (Abare) Bezio, 84, of Seminary Street, passed away peacefully at Glens Falls Hospital on Sunday, February 1, 2015.

Born on January 18, 1931, in Ticonderoga, he was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Henry Bezio.

At age 17, John served his country in the United States Army, where he was wounded during  the Korean War.  After serving our country, John started driving truck for Northeastern Products in Warrensburg.  He was a hard working man who loved his job.

In 1972, John married Patricia Borden.  She passed away in 1985 after spending many wonderful years together.

John enjoyed fishing on Lake Champlain.  Every weekend you could find him throwing a line in, whatever the season. He made many cherished memories camping on Lake Champlain with his family.   He also enjoyed hunting in his younger years.  John was a master of everything, he could build anything.  He was a skilled mechanic and carpenter.  Most of all, John was a great father and provider.  He always made sure his family was taken care of and put their needs above his own.  His most precious times were with his daughter, Tammy, who made sure that he was cared for and comforted every day.   John also loved his dogs, Hercules and Midget.

Besides his father and wife, John was predeceased by his two brothers, Vernal and Ronnie Bezio, and his two sisters, Doris Trainor and Raydeen Jenkins.

Survivors include his four children, Connie Colvin and her husband, Frank,  Robert Abare and his fiancée, Janet Ives, William Abare, and his fiancée, Becky Harrington, all of Fort Edward and Tammy Wright and her husband, Eric of Glens Falls; his two grandchildren, Jonathan Wright and Nicholas Abare; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Wednesday, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Service will follow the calling hours, at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, at the funeral home, with the Reverend Thomas Babiuch, pastor of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, officiating.

Burial will be in the spring, at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations may be made to The Wounded Warriors Project, 7020 AC Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL  32256 or the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Robert “Bob” Gleason

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GleasonHUDSON FALLS – Robert “Bob” Gleason, 86, of William Street, died peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his children.

Born October 22, 1928 in Auburn, NY, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Warter) Gleason.

He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.

On June 3, 1950, he married Beverly Knobel at St. Paul’s Church, formerly in Hudson Falls.   They were married 50 years when she died on July 21, 2000.

Bob worked for over 40 years for the General Electric Company in the Hudson Falls and Fort Edward plants, retiring in 1987 as a Unit Manager.

Bob’s faith was important to him as a longtime communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.      He enjoyed stamp collecting and watching the New York Yankees and the NY Giants.   For the past 20 years, he researched the family genealogy.    Bob loved technology, and had one of the first personal computers.   He also enjoyed woodworking.  Bob made beautiful furniture and toys for his family and friends.  He was also an avid reader and a student of history.  Bob always enjoyed getting into a good political debate.

Survivors include four children, Michael D. Gleason and his husband, J. Timothy Breen of Queensbury, Elaine K. Gleason and her husband, Colin Dermody, of Loudonville, Nancy Groenwegen and her husband, Paul, of Glenmont and Linda G. Michaud and her husband, Paul, of Hudson Falls; two grandsons, Tylor Michaud of Hudson Falls and Philip Groenwegen of New Haven, CT; his step granddaughter, Erin Dermody of Boston, MA; his brother, Daniel Gleason and his wife, Virginia, of South Glens Falls; and one niece and four nephews.

At Bob’s emphatic request, there will be no calling hours.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, February 7, 2015, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park in Hudson Falls, with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating.

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

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Upstate New York/Vermont, 5 Computer Drive West, Albany, NY 12205.

The family wishes to thank the Cardiac Care Unit staff at the Glens Falls Hospital for the competent and compassionate care given to Bob and his family during the last four days of his life.

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