Remembering family and friends
A TRIBUTE TO LIFE
A roundup of notices and services. Look for additional recent obituaries on this newspaper’s website.
Alfred J. Maroli
LOUNDONVILLE - Alfred J. Maroli, 61 of Loudonville passed away peacefully yet suddenly in the comfort of his home on Sunday, Sep - tember 3, 2017.
Born in Troy on July 27, 1956, he was the son of the late Michael A A. and Ruth M. ( Daniels) Maroli. Al was a 1974 graduate of LaSalle High School.
Al was the former owner and operator of Big Al’s Produce in Menands for 11 years. He previously worked for Masher’s Pro - duce in Troy for several years. Al currently was a Produce Man with A. J. Ri - nella Inc. in Menands for the last 10 years. He was also an AVID New York Gi - ants and New York Mets Fan.
He is survived by Debra J. Waite of Loudonville, his sisters Dolores M. Valenti and Leonora ( Ellie) Mar - oli all of Troy as well as his nieces Michele Valenti and Daniele Lyman and his aunt Jennie Masher.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call Road, Thursday September 7, 2017 from 4: 00 - 7: 00 pm at Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Latham.
Al’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday September 8 at 11: 15 am at Sacred Heart Church, 310 Spring Av - enue, Troy with Fr Fr. John Yanas officiating
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave, Menands, NY 12204
Interment will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy.
For directions, information, tion, to light a memory candle or order flowers for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavana.com.
Ruthu D. Brotherser
TROY OY – R Ruth th D.D G Gregware Brothers, 95, died peace - fully Monday, September 4, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy with her family at her side. Born in Green Island on February 1, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Edward E. and Hazel L. Goyer Gregware.
Ruth was raised and Johnsonville cated in Watervliet. She also lived in Connecticut, and most re - cently in Troy for the past 15 years.
She was employed by Covert vert Manufacturing Manufacturing, the Watervliet Arsenal and Tek Hughes all in Watervliet and the NYS Dept. of Taxa - tion & Finance.
Ruth was a member of the Truth & Spirit Cambridge. Gospel Lighthouse Church in
She was the wife of the late William J. Brothers, former Police Chief of the Watervliet Police Dept., who died November 8, 2008; loving mother of Barbara S. ( Barry E.) Lar - son of Latham and the late William J. Halse; adored grandmother of Frank B. Mastan and Joella ( Dale) Thomson both of Latham, Christine ( Ed) Goldman of Florida and William J. ( Sabrina) Halse of Mechan - icville; great grandmother of Jade, Julianna, Shelby, Nicholi, Sabatino and On - ika.
She was predeceased by her siblings, Edward, Don Howansky, ald and Norman Gregware, Lorraine Slickko, Norma ky Shirley John - son and Carol Picozzi. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be Thursda Thursday at t 10: 00 am at t the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet with Rev. Marlon Galamore officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Hill Cemetery, Troy. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4- 7 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions butions may be made to the American Red Cross, 33 Everett Road, Albany, NY 12205 to assist Texas with Hurricane Harvey.
Condolence book at ParkerBrosMemorial.com.
Thomas A. “Red” Nicoll
TROY – Thomas A. “Red” Nicoll, 91, of Troy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Van Rensselaer Manor. He was born in Watervliet and was the son of the late Andrew G. and Loretta B. Connors Nicoll.
Tom was in the U. S. Navy during WWII and served on the USS Battan, aircraft carrier. He was a machinist with the Norton Company ( Behr Manning) in Waterv - liet for 39 years, retiring in 1987. Tom loved to play golf and was an avid fan of the Boston Celtics and New York Yankees. He cherished every y moment with his five grandchildren.
Tom is survived by his wife of 63 years, Theresa M. Delehanty Nicoll; his children, Deborah J. ( Don - ald) Heaphy, Gary J. ( DiThomas ane) Nicoll and the late J. Nicoll; his cher - ished grandchildren, Gary T. Nicoll, Daniel Heaphy, Elizabeth Heaphy, Connor Nicoll and Lauren Nicoll. He is the brother of Anthe drew ( Carolyn) Nicoll, Ruth Ann ( Jack) Yetto and late Doris ( Paul) LeB - eau, Mary ( Albert) Marro, Joseph ( Mary) Nicoll, Don - ald Nicoll and Paul Nicoll Janice survives). Tom is also survived by several in( laws, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 10: 30 at St. Joseph’s Josephs Church where the Mass of Chris - tian Burial will be celebrat336 ed. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Saturday morning from 8: 30 am to 10: 00 am at Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, Third Street, Troy. In - terment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Troy. Mebe morial contributions may be made to Joseph’s Josephs House & Shelter, 74 Ferry Street., Troy, NY 12180.
The family would like to thank the staff at Van Rensselaer Manor for their dedication, kindness and exceptional care. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Teen Cafe, 2: 30p. m. Kids’ Paint and Pizza Party, 4p. m. -- call the library to sing up. Adult yoga hour, 6p. m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279- 4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: 10a. m., Busy Bees open playgroup for ages birth to 24months. 11 a. m., Wiggles & Giggles drop- in for ages 2- 5. Free with museum admission. 69Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518- 584- 5540for more information.
CLINTON HEIGHTS REUNION: The Clinton Heights Annual Reunion will be held at the Melvin Roads American Legion Post, 200Columbia Turnpike on Friday, September 8, from 3p. m. to 7 p. m. Please come if you grew up in Clinton Heights, Hampton Manor, Prospect Heights, Clinton Park or Hillview in the 40’ s, 50’ s, 60’ s or 70’ s. There is no charge, but donations to cover expenses would be appreciated. For more information, call Mona Orciuoli at 518- 465- 9564 or Pam Sanford Dundon at 518- 766- 9289.
CMOST: Explore fun engineering challenges and experiments in the Engineering Fun and Learning Series. 2p. m. 250Jordan Road, Troy. Visit www. cmost. org for more information.
COUNTRY FOLK ART CRAFT SHOW: September 8- 10, McDonough Sports Complex, Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy. Friday hours 5p. m. to 8 p. m. Admission $ 7. Your handstamp admits you to all three days. Free parking. For more information visit CountryFolkArt.com. For driving directions visit www. hvcc. edu.
ENTERTAINMENT UNPLUGGED: Tabletop and board game night, with over 20games available or bring your favorite. Smash Bros for wii U also available. 2p. m. to 10p. m. every Friday at Watervliet United Methodist Church, 1401 First Avenue, Watervliet. $ 3entry fee.
FREE CONCERT: The Small Town Big Band will be in concert at Hyde Hall in Cooperstown on September 8from 6: 30p. m. - 8: 30 p. m. You are invited to this free event and to bring a picnic and your lawn chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening on the South Lawn of Hyde Hall. The concert is sponsored by the Leatherstocking Federal Credit Union, The Freeman’s Journal, and Hyde Hall. The Susquehanna Animal Shelter will be in attendance with animals looking for a loving home. Please enter via the Glimmerglass State Park Entrance. For Further information visit HydeHall.org or call ( 607) 547- 5098 Ext 6.
HALFWAY TO ST. PADDY’S DAY: The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet are having a Half Way To St. Paddy’s Day Celebration fundraiser featuring the band Get Up Jack on Friday, September 8, at 7 p. m. ( Doors open at 6: 30) at the St. Joseph’s Provincial House Dining Room, 385Watervliet Shaker Rd. Latham. Tickets $ 20in advance.$ 25at the door. Must be 21 to attend. For tickets call ( 518) 3892654.
RUMMAGE SALE: $ 6per bag. 4p. m. to 7 p. m., Watervliet United Methodist Church, 1401 1st Avenue, Watervliet. Call 273- 0191 for more information. RUSTIC BARN: The Kyle Bourgault Band with special guests The Coveralls, 8p. m. 150Speigletown Road, Troy.
TROY SENIOR CENTER:
9: 30a. m., Aerobics. 10 a. m. Membership meeting. 12: 45p. m., Bingo. 1 p. m., Work Out with Ellio. 1 p. m., Bible Study. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 2705349. For more information call 270- 5348.
WILLIAMS CHAMBER PLAYERS: The Williams College Department of Music presents the Williams Chamber Players in their first concert of the season, “The Way They Danced,” on Friday, September 8, at 8p. m. in Brooks- Rogers Recital Hall on the Williams College campus. This free event is open to the public. BrooksRogers Recital Hall is located at 54Chapin Hall Drive in Bernhard Music Center on the Williams College campus. See www. williams. edu/ home/ campusmap/.
Saturday, Sept. 9
BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Free screening of “Wonder Woman,” 4 p. m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279- 4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.
CHICKEN BARBECUE: Gilead Lutheran Church will be holding its Annual Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, September 9, from 4p. m. - 6p. m. The cost is $ 10. The menu will include ½ chicken, baked potato, corn, coleslaw, roll and dessert. Eat in ( beverage included) or take out. Walk- ins are welcome. For reservations, please call 248- 1295. The church is located on the corner of Rtes. 7& 278in the Town of Brunswick. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: S. T. E. A. M. Saturday, 10a. m. for families with children ages 3and up. A fun and exciting morning filled with programs designed around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Pre- registration required. Free with museum admission. 69Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518- 584- 5540for more information.