All Obituaries

Michael E. Parrow Sr, 65 retired Troy Police Department Detective Sergeant, passed away on Sunday October 13, 2019. Born and raised in Troy, he was the son of the late James Parrow and Lois Evans Parrow and the loving husband of 40 years to Susan Carpentier Parrow.  After graduating from LaSalle Institute in 1973 Michael wasted no time starting his life as a public servant. Immediately enlisting in the United States Army in June of '73 Michael served in the Vietnam Conflict, and...

Troy- Thomas J. Kussler, 80 formerly of Grafton, passed away on Sunday October 6, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Watervliet, he was the son of Thomas A. Kussler and Anna Donovan Kussler and the loving husband to Helen McConnell Kussler. Thomas served in the National Guard, he worked for Callahan Industries as a Loader Operator, and he was a member of Union #106 and #158. In addition to his wife Helen, Thomas is survived by his children Thomas E. Kussler, Salvatore (Alesia) Giuliano,...

Troy – Lucille M. Bossone, 84 passed away peacefully on Saturday October 5, 2019 at her home. Lucille was born and raised in Troy, she was the daughter to the late Aniello Bossone and Theresa Angley Bossone. She graduated from Troy High School and Hudson Valley Community College, earning her Associates Degree. Lucille retired from the New York State, Department of Tax and Finance, she worked as a senior accounting clerk. Lucille was a kind gentle woman, who had great faith, she was a...

Troy-George E. Sheehan, 71 passed away peacefully at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by his loving family on September 21, 2019. Born and raised in Troy, he was the son of the late William Sheehan and Ilene Miller Sheehan. George graduated from LaSalle Institute and Hudson Valley Community College. He served proudly in the United States Navy, he was a store keeper on the USS Forest Sherman. George was the President and owner of Trojan Hardware in Troy. He was a member of the Troy Boys and...

Troy-James E. Robinson, Sr., 47, passed away on Thursday September 19, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Troy he was the son of Doreen Burnell Robinson and the late David Robinson and the loving husband to Melinda Lindberg Robinson. James was a supervisor in the maintenance department for Rensselaer County. Heis survived by his wife Melinda Robinson, his mother Doreen Robinson, his three sons Sabastian Plew, James E. Robinson, Jr., and...

Richard “Dick” Walker Sr died peacefully on September 18, 2019 in Troy, NY at the age of 85. Richard is survived by his sister Irlavere Tubbe of Pembroke Ontario and James “Wes” Walker of Southern Pines North Carolina. He was preceded in death by Meryl Walker of Hartland, NY and Marjorie Alice Priest of Union City Oklahoma. He is survived by his children Ann Rafferty of Titusville Fl, Richard Walker of South Charleston, OH, Nancy Smith of Ballston Spa NY, and Thomas...

Latham-Sister Marionella Graham, 86, died Sunday, September 15, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Provincial House, Latham. She had been a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for the past 66 years. Sister Marionella, the former Helen Mae Graham, was born in Syracuse, NY, on November 13, 1932, daughter of the late John and Marian Cathers Graham. After graduating from St. John’s Catholic Academy, Syracuse, she entered the novitiate of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Troy, NY, on March 19, 1953 and...

Sheila Kelleher Hamilton, 76 passed away on Saturday September 14, 2019. Sheila was the daughter of Cornelius and Margaret Kelleher. Sheila was predeceased by her loving spouse of forty years Donald Hamilton and her only son Douglas Hamilton. Sheila was a true Troyalty, raised in Corliss Park, and one of the first families to call it home, and though Sheila’s dad died when she was young, She was lucky enough to have the best older brother anyone could ask for, who stepped into the...

Frances Cardenuto, 94 passed away on September 11, 2019 at Eddy Heritage House. Frances was born and raised in Troy and the daughter to the late Leo Dinova and Philomena Terrible Dinova and the loving wife to the late Frank Cardenuto. She worked at Cluett & Peabody as a seamstress. Frances enjoyed going to the casino, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her loving daughter Gail Cardenuto, her siblings Philomena Tretheway and Michael Dinova,...

TROY - Richard Carley “Duke” 70, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Edward G. Carley and Mary Casey Carley and beloved husband of Dianne Nixon Carley of Troy. Raised and educated in Troy, he was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, class of 67, Hudson Valley Community College and SUNY Albany.  Rich was a project manager with the Troy Housing Authority for 35 years,...