Anthony Joseph Trello , Sr.

HUDSON FALLS – Anthony Joseph Trello , Sr.SONY DSC, 80,  of Hudson Falls passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born January 10, 1934, in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Guy and Mary (Campagnone) Trello.

He attended St. Mary’s Elementary School in Hudson Falls and graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1951, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track.  He was voted All-Conference First by area coaches, The Post Star, and area player opponents.  He met his life long loving wife, Jean, from St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls in 1949.  Tony attended the now Suny Cortland in 1952 where he played football and varsity wrestling. In 1953, Tony joined his father and mother in their family businesses, Trello’s Market and Trello’s Apartments.  The market was open in Hudson Falls for 87 years and the apartment business is still open.

In February 1953 he married the love of his life, and high school sweetheart, Jean M. DelSignore Trello.  They brought up three wonderful children, Cynthia, Anthony Jr., and Terri Lee.  They had eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  He always felt that God blessed them all.  Tony loved salesmanship and was a licensed stockbroker and life insurance and real estate associate.

In 1962 Tony coach little league football in South Glens Falls, they finished second in their league.  Also in 1962, Tony partnered with his boyhood friend, Mike Simione, to restart after a 10 year lapse and incorporate the Hudson Falls Greenjackets, where he owned, played, and then coached.  They brought great games to Hudson Falls and had great winning records.  Tony and his wife loved to travel especially to Italy, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and to New York City Broadway plays.  He also enjoyed attending Yankees games and Giants games.  The Green Bay Packers were his favorite team.  Tony loved boating and water skiing on Lake George, where he and his wife have a summer home on Assembly Point.  He also loved snow skiing in Vermont.  In 1998, the Hudson Falls Greenjacket football team inducted him into the their hall of fame and in 2007, was nationally inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame at Mesquite, Nevada in the Played Coach category.

Beside his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Guy, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Survivors include his loving wife of over 60 years, Jean Trello of Hudson Falls; his children, Cynthia Trello Chard and her companion, John Brown, Anthony J. Trello Jr. and his wife, Tammy, Terri Lee Trello Flewelling and her fiancée, James Lemery; his 8 grandchildren, Jesica and her husband, Travis Turner, Tom Chard II, Jasmine Krusko , Todd Chard, Anthony M. Trello, Elicia Trello, Desirae Flewelling, Nathan Flewelling; his great grandchildren, Tyler and Paul Krusko, Emily Turner, Anthony J. Trello III and Brayden Flewelling.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8 P.M. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A private burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

Tony’s family suggests that memorial donations in his memory be made to the Charles R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

The Trello family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and staff at the Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital for the loving care they provided to their beloved husband and father during his illness.

Paul H. Collins, Sr

CollinsMOREAU – Paul H. Collins, Sr., 76, of Moreau, passed away July 9, 2014, at Saratoga Hospital, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born February 17, 1938, in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Sanford E. Collins and Mildred (Ostrander) Collins. in Hudson Falls

He attended and graduated from Hudson Falls High School.  Following high school, Paul proudly served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Korea from 1956 to 1959.

He married Phyllis M. Hoag on June 21, 1959 at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls.

Paul was the proud owner of Paul H. Collins Trucking and The Wayside Tavern, both in Hudson Falls. Paul and Phyllis also were the previous owners of Smoke Rise Campgrounds in Pottersville.

He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge Elks Lodge # 81 of Glens Falls and Queensbury.  Paul enjoyed camping, golfing, NASCAR, snowmobiling and spending time with his family. He was there for anyone in need.  Paul’s generous and caring ways will be remembered by many forever.

Beside his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Sanford A. (Skip) Collins, his sister in law, Jean Collins, his brother in law, Ronald Rich and his mother and father in law, William J (Bill) and Ernestine M. Hoag.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis M. Collins of Moreau; his children, Lori Strassburg and her husband, Walt, Paul H. Collins, Jr., and his wife, Laurie, Brian D. Collins and partner, Kara Moak, all of Moreau; six granchildren, Walter P. Strassburg and his wife, Jennifer of Rochester, Robert Strassburg, Courtney Collins, Cari Collins, Emily Collins and Alyssa Collins, all of Moreau; his great grandson, Walter S. Strassburg of Rochester; his brother, Ted Collins and his wife, Joanne of Moreau; his sister in law, Sharlene Rich of Moreau; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins and his grand dog, Abby, his pride and joy and always by his side.

Paul will be remembered by all for his optimistic and positive attitude throughout his illness.  He will be greatly missed.

Friends and relatives may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday at the Gospel Lighthouse Assemblies of God Church on 30 LaCrosse St. in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted at the church on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Paul Mead, pastor officiating.

Interment, with military honors provided by American Legion Post 574 of Hudson Falls, will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the excellent doctors, nurses, and receptionist of Saratoga Oncology and Hematology for making him feel so cared for, lifting his spirits, and making him smile at each visit.

Memorial donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 959  Mount Royal Plaza, State Rte 9, Queensbury, NY 12804

Joseph “Joe” F. Marino, Sr.

Marino  ColorHUDSON FALLS – Joseph “Joe” F. Marino, Sr., 96, formerly of Poplar Street, Earl Towers and more recently of Milan, NH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, January 5, 2014.

Born on May 8, 1917 in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Battiste) Marino.

Joe served in the U.S. Army, attached to Company L of the 65th Infantry Division, serving in Germany, under General Patton, during World War II.

On June 1, 1943, he was married to Beverly Wright by Father Adrien Bechard at St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.  She passed away on December 25, 2005, after 70 wonderful years of marriage.

Joe was active in paper manufacturing all his life, having worked in Fort Edward, Hudson Falls, Pennington, Alabama and Crosset, Arkansas.  He also worked at Brown Paper Company in Berlin, NH, where he was known as a top tissue maker in the paper industry.    In 1982, he retired from Diamond International, a paper manufacturer in Groveton, N.H.

Joe was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.   He also belonged to the Hudson Falls American Legion Post #574.  

He enjoyed gardening, taking care of his lawn and spending time with his sons and their families.

Besides his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by his daughter, Anna Marie Marino, who passed away in 1970.   Also, two brothers, Thomas Marino and Philip Marino and his sister, Anna Cervone, died before him.

Survivors include his three sons, Michael J. Marino and his wife, Judi of Melvin, Illinois, Joseph F. Marino, Jr. and his wife, Susan and Philip J. Marino and his wife, Claudette, all of Milan, N.H.; his sister, Colette Duggan of Glens Falls; eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

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

Hudson Falls American Legion Post #574 will meet at the funeral home for a Legion Service at 4 p.m. on Thursday evening.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls on Friday at 11 a.m.

The Rite of Committal will be in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward, with military honors provided by the Hudson Falls American Legion Post #574.

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

Charles “Chuck” William LaJeunesse, Sr.

 

HUDSON FALLS – Charles “Chuck” William LaJeunesse, Sr., 78, of Route 4, passed away, unexpectedly at his home, on Friday, January 3, 2014.

 

Born on November 18, 1935, in Cohoes, he was the son of the late Clarence and Eunice (Daniels) LaJeunesse. 

 

As a young man, Chuck attended Sacred Heart School in Cohoes.

 

For many years, he was employed by Millbrook Bread in Queensbury.  Chuck loved his Cadillac’s and bread trucks.  He also enjoyed tinkering  with motors, toasters and fans.  Chuck was a great conversationalist, who loved to talk to anyone, especially about politics.  He enjoyed keeping up with the news and keeping organized.  Chuck was a good natured and fun loving person, but he hated bees and snakes.

 

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Clarence LaJeunesse and is sister, Joyce St. John.

 

Chuck is survived by his children, Colleen LaJeunesse and her husband, Dave of Glens Falls, Brian LaJeunesse of Glens Falls and Terry LaJeunesse, Sr., and his wife, Kristi of Fort Ann; his five grandchildren, Terry LaJeunesse, Jr., Kaitlyn LaJeunesse, Hailley LaJeunesse, Savanah LaJeunesse and Caeden LaJeunesse; the mother of his children, Joyce Gilligan; his siblings, Donald LaJeunesse, Paul LaJeunesse, Judith Nahumyk, Karen Yando and Faith LaJeunesse; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

 

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

 

Graveside services will be in the spring at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

 

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

 

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net