Remembering family and friends

A roundup of notices and services. Look for additional recent obituaries at www. troyrecord.com.

Joseph J. Berry

TROY - Joseph J. Berry, 79, passed into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family. Joe was the son of the late Philip and Elizabeth Dewan Berry sonand in-law of the late Edward (Bud) and Alice Hartnett. He was a lifelong resident of Troy. Joe met and married the love of his life Tonita Hartnett Berry of Troy and they have been married for 54 years. Joe was predeceased by his brother and best friend John Berry.

Joe was a graduate of Catholic Central High School class of 1957 and attended Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. Joe was employed at the United Traction Com Depart Assistant pany and was employed for many years at the Troy Record Newspaper, first as a Branch Manager in the Circulation ment and then as Controller. Joe was also employed for 25 years as Manager of the Off Track Betting Corporation in the Troy Atrium.

Joe was a kind, erate and caring person. He always put others first before himself. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a loyal, (always forcollecsimple giving) fan of the Boston Red Sox. He has a tion of Red Sox yearbooks from 1956 through 2017. He also was an avid fan of Notre Dame and New York Giants. Joe was a lifetime member of the Emerald Athletic Club and a past member of the club’s golf league for several years. Joe was an easy spirit, pleased with the things in life. His wants were easily met. One of his greatest pleasures was spending time in OgunsisHartquit, Maine. He truly loved it.

Joe is survived by his wife Tonita Hartnett Berry, ters-in-law Virginia Berry of Troy and Laura nett Sherman of Michigan. Joe is also survived by his nieces Denise (Michael) Fitzgerald of Troy, Jessica Sherman of Michigan and nephews John( Betsy) Ber( AlS her( Ashley) ry of Florida, Andrew lie) Sherman of Michigan and Dakota (Brett) man of Manhattan, great nieces Kiley Fitzgerald of Albany and Marissa (Mark) Perrotti of Troy, great nephews Michael Fitzgerald, Jr. of Troy, and Bo Edward Sherman of Michigan and a great great nephew Michael Fitzgerald III of Troy. Joe is also surFamvived by his extended and much loved Orellana ily.

The funeral service for Joe will be held on Thursday morning at 8:45 am from the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third Street, Troy and at 9:30 am at St. Michael the Archanfuevening gel Church, 175 Williams Road, Troy where a mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends may call at the neral home on Wednesday from 4 – 7 pm.

In lieu of flowers tions in Joe’s memory may be made to St. Michael the Archangel Church, 175 Williams Road, Troy, NY 12180 or perform a kind act of your choice.

Entombment St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Troy. Jeffrey L’Arche, at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 119 Broad Street, Waterford. The liturgy and hymns will be in French; the homily, in French and English. The tradition of honoring St. Jean in late June came to North America with the French colonists, who first celebrated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River on June 23, 1636, with a bonfire and cannon shots. This free event is open to all; those attending Mass are invited to a reception immediately afterwards in the parish hall.

TROY AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION: The Troy Amateur Radio Association will be holding their annual Field Day at Grafton State Park on Shaver Pond Rd. from 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, until 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 25. This is an exercise in which we prepare ourselves for emergency and other types of amateur communications. The Field Day is open to the public.

TROY MAKERS MARKET: Join the Makers Market every Saturday outside on River Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A market composed of artisans from across the region selling unique handmade goods. Come see what they have to offer while exploring downtown Troy and all of it’s restaurants and retailers. Find the Market at https://www.facebook.com/ Troy Makers Market/. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: season. Tours of Garden only include sharing the history of the Trask Family, the Mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens. The aura, spirituality and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led tours begin 11 a.m. at the main fountain near the entrance gate to the garden. Tours last about one hour, for $10/ person. Special guided docent-led tours of the Yaddo gardens can be arranged at a date and time convenient for your group. Contact Yaddo at 584-0746 or www.Yaddo. org for more information.

Monday, June 26

BETH EMMET ESTATE/ GARAGE SALE: Congregation Beth Emeth will hold its 29th annual giant “Best in the Capital Region” Estate and Garage Sale at 100 Academy Road, Albany, from the evening of June 24 through June 26. There will be a$1, $3, and $5 bag sale on Monday, June 26, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. All purchases and admissions are cash only. The proceeds from the garage sale help support Congregation Beth Emeth programs.

BRIDGE CLUB: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2, Troy.Call 279-4023 or v is itwww. brunswick library. org for more information. SCIENCE ON THE SIDEWALK: Join SUNY Poly CMOST staff for an informal science program on the sidewalk. An educator will introduce the topic of the day and provide some hands-on experiments for visitors to explore. 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 250 Jordan Road, Troy. public. Please make reservations by calling the library at 274-7071 or online at www. thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy.

Wednesday, June 28

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 3:30 p.m., Owl Discovery with Dyken Pond. 3:30 p.m., Kids’ STEAM Class. 6 p.m., Adult Yoga. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. LLAMA MANAGEMENT: Join Cornell Cooperative Extension and learn about llamas on June 28 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Wunsapana Farm, 4557 Hurst Road, Altamont. Learn about care, health, fencing, shearing, their use as guard animals and pets, and how to acquire them. This event is open to both 4-H members and nonmembers. $5 per person/$10 per family, limited space available. Please contact Tove at caahp.cce@gmail. com or 765.3518 for more information.

MEMBER BENEFITS BREAKFAST: Designed for Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce members looking to maximize their investment by getting engaged and connected with the business community. Whether you’re a new or existing Chamber member, you are encouraged to attend and get to know your Chamber Registration and breakfast, 7:30 a.m.; program 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The Chamber Office , 90 Fourth Street, Troy. Free for members; RSVP required. Register by emailing gpolce@ renscochamber.com. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Time, Wednesdays 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Ages 13+. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http :// rensselaer library. org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, http://www. facebook.com/rensselaerlibrary.com