Gregory, Thomas Jr.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Thomas R. Gregory Jr., 92, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020, at the Berkshire Medical
Center.
Born in Baltimore, Md. on September 5, 1927, he was the son of the late Thomas Sr. and Hope (Keyes) Gregory. As a young man, Thomas enjoyed his time on the family farm. Upon graduating from high school he joined the U.S. Army and proudly served his country along with his comrades. Once he returned home he began a career with the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, becoming a regional manager and in a family business until his retirement. Thomas led a happy and fulfilling life. He was a beloved husband to his late wife Agnes Gregory for fifty-two years, who passed in 2019.
Thomas is survived by his brother Richard (Diane) Gregory of Marshfield, Mass.; his sisters-in-law, Mary Theresa Badcock (Kenneth Richardson) of Greenville, and Janet (late Jim) Richburg of Albany; his brother-in-law Dave Badcock of Albany; his niece Sandra (Charles) Kabrehl of Albany, and by many other loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his late wife Agnes and by several siblings.
A funeral will be held on Thursday, August 13, at 11 a.m. in the Bowen and Parker Bros. Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the funeral home before the service from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas’ memory may be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires, 877 South St., Pittsfield, MA, 01201. Condolence book at Bowenandparkerbros.com.
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In addition to her husband John, Helen is survived by her four loving children, John C. Howansky Jr. (Patricia) of St. Cloud, Fla., Robert Howansky (Deborah) of Cohoes, Ronald Howansky (Debbie) of Troy and Linda Libera (John) of Charlton, Mass. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Anna Drzewiecki, Stella Dabek, and Bertha Schultz.
Funeral services will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Michael’s Church, Cohoes. Interment will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends may visit on Saturday from 9 - 10:30 a.m. at the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes prior to the Mass. Masks will be required and social distancing regulations will be observed.
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The Mincher family would like to extend a very special thank you to Richard (Joann) Flannigan, Greg (Lena) Riberdy, and Albert’s niece and nephew, Amanda and Jacob Riberdy; without your love, support, and lifelong friendship, our lives would not have been complete, you brought us so much love and joy.
The family would also like to offer their gratitude to St. Peter’s Hospital hospice program, Mr. Mincher’s nurses and physicians, especially Aleta Cabuhat, P.A. in Cardiology, and to Liz Reiter for all of the excellent care given to Al.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, August 16, from 2 to 4 p.m., with a service at 4 p.m. in the Catricala Funeral Home, 1597 Route 9, in Clifton Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Clifton Park/ Halfmoon EMS, P.O. Box 1469, Clifton Park, NY, 12065.
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Per current guidelines, anyone attending must wear a facial covering (mask) and adhere to any quarantine requirements and the six foot social distancing rules inside and outside of the funeral home where there are capacity limitations.
John desired that any memorial contributions be made to the Salvation Army, in his memory.
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Lindell P. Ritzie, Shirley Y. Ritzie (deceased), Shawn K. Ritzie and Shawnta E. Sterling. Paul leaves behind three generations of his offspring, grandchildren starting with the oldest Charmaine Ritzie, and 19 other grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren to this date. He was so proud of all of them and loved them all dearly. He is also survived by his loving Auntie Lelia Russ of Corami, N.Y.; and cousin, Janice Findersen. He is survived by his siblings, Ronald Paul Ritzie, Anthony Ritzie, and Rita Ritzie. Paul was predeceased by his siblings, William H. Ritzie, Marilyn William, Portia Robinson, Pat Clark, Leon Ritzie and Kevin Ritzie.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, in the Chestnut Lawn Cemetery, New Baltimore. Masks and social distancing will be required.
Contributions to Lindell Ritzie, P.O. Box 71, Ravena, NY, 12143, would be appreciated.
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