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Leo J. Altizio, Sr.

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Hudson Falls – Leo J. Altizio, Sr., 87, of Hudson Falls, went into the arms of the Lord, on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Leo was born on July 18, 1931 in Fort Edward, at the family’s humble homestead on Canal Street, son of the late Matteo Altizio and Filomena LoBasso Altizio, the youngest of five brothers.  Leo was proud of his Italian heritage, being the son of Italian immigrants who came to the United States, met, married, obtained citizenship and raised their family in their small home in the village of Fort Edward.  Leo cherished the time he had with his parents and brothers and was proud of his hometown.

Leo was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Salem at the U.S. Naval Training Center in Bainbridge, Maryland from 1950 to 1952. 

Leo swiftly found employment as a Life Test Operator at General Electric, starting in March of 1952, first at the Fort Edward plant and then moving to the Hudson Falls site.  Leo retired from G.E. after 39 years of service on October 1, 1991.  Leo enjoyed great friendships at G.E., many of which have continued to this day.   Following his retirement, Leo enjoyed working on woodworking projects and home improvement projects around the house.  Leo always wanted to keep busy, repeating the adage “the more you do, the more you want to do”. 

Leo’s tenacity for life and love paid off when he met and married the love of his life, Elaine Cosgrove, on July 1, 1967.  Leo and Elaine celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 1, 2017, witnessed by many friends and family, and was just months short of celebrating 52 years.  Leo was the quintessential patriarch of the family, his utmost priority in life was family and faith.  Leo began his faith at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward and later a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, serving many years on the Ushers Committee.  Leo was also a loyal member of the Knights of Columbus. 

In addition to his parents, Leo was predeceased by his brothers, Johnny Altizio, Marty Altizio, Nunzie Altizio and Tommy Altizio, as well as many other dear close relatives.

Survivors include his wife, Elaine Altizio, son, Leo Altizio, Jr., daughter, Alicia Altizio and her fiancé, Patrick Collins, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.  Leo cherished the companionship of his four-legged feline best friend, Pumpkin. 

Friends may call on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, from 4 to 7pm, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. 

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11am on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the Park in Hudson Falls. 

The Rite of Committal will be later in the spring at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury. 

Donations in Leo’s name may be made to the Church of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Restoration Fund, 11 Wall Street, Hudson Falls or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 2 Pine West Plaza #202, Albany, NY  12205 or the charity of your choice.

Christopher Murray Altizio

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AltizioHUDSON FALLS – Christopher Murray Altizio of Burgoyne Avenue, passed away at his home, on Thursday, February 25th 2016. He was 57.

Chris was born on November 26, 1958, in Glens Falls to the late Murray “Marty” Altizio and Marianne Healey.

Chris attended St. Mary’s school as a child and later Queensbury High School. He was a proud Queensbury High School wrestler under Coach Jack Labombard. Chris was also a proud American and after high school he joined the U.S Army in 1976, becoming a Combat Medic for the 82nd Airborne. After an honorable discharge he returned home and later joined the U.S Army Reserves.

Chris married his best friend and the love of his life Jennie Lee Kelley in 1985 and together had their first child, a son, Anthony Michael in 1987 and their second child, a daughter, Nicole Michelle in 1989.

Chris worked at Webb Graphics, Adirondack Highway Department and most recently Irving Tissue in Fort Edward.

He was an avid golfer who also enjoyed reading, fishing, darts, softball, playing poker with friends and family and watching the New York Mets.

In addition to his parents, Chris is pre-deceased by his brother, Michael John Altizio of Glens Falls.

He is survived by his wife Jennie Kelley; his son, Anthony; his daughter, Nicole; and his granddaughter Emma Lee John; his brothers, Jon and Marty Altizio and Sidney and Daniel McDonald; also many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

Chris will be remembered by those who knew him as a proud American patriot, a hard worker, an outstanding husband, father, brother, friend and most of all grandfather to his pride and joy Emma Lee John.

A public mass will be held in his honor at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, on March 20, 2016, at 8:00 am and a day of remembrance will be announced by his family in the coming days.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Chris’ name to the Make a Wish Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.