Didonna, Richard A.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — On April 1, 2019, Richard A. Didonna passed into eternal rest at home surrounded by his family.

Richard was born in Albany on May 30, 1957, to Ralph and Bertha Didonna, who predeceased him. Richard worked for several decades at the N.Y.S. Thruway Authority, where he met his beloved wife Michelle. They were enjoying retirement in Myrtle Beach until Richard was struck with cancer and taken too young.

Richard is survived by his wife Michelle; son Brian; brothers, Robert (Linda), Michael (Ellen), and Stephen (Joanna); sisters, Mary Ann and Margaret; and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 8, at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Calling hours will be Sunday, April 7, from 5-7 p.m. at Mcmillan-small Funeral Home in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave. N., Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577.

An online guestbook is available at www.msfh.net. phone operator with Verizon for many years before retiring. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Louise Gullo Faranda. Jensie enjoyed shopping with many trips to the Christmas Tree Store, also spending quality time with her beloved family especially lunch or dinner with her sister’s.

In addition to her parents, Jensie was predeceased by her husband Donald Hoffman; brothers, Phillip, John, and Joseph Faranda; her sister Connie Cramer; nephew Paul Cramer; and nieces, Dina Roman and Deborah Van Vorst.

Jensie is survived by her sister Grace Caulkins; nieces and nephews, Susan Moseley, Phyllis Faranda, Michael Faranda, Barbara Finlan, Mary Bishop, William Caulkins, Laura Phoenix, Joseph Faranda, Janice Dedrick, Jeanne Lundgren, James Faranda, Phillip Faranda, Joanne George, and Brian Faranda; and also survived by several cousins, great-nieces and nephews; and her godson Russell Phoenix.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jensie’s family on Friday, April 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Mcveigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen St., Albany. Funeral services on Saturday, April 6, at 9:15 a.m. from the Mcveigh Funeral Home, thence to Our Lady of Assumption Church, Latham at 10 a.m. where her funeral Mass will be celebrated with Reverend Geoffrey Burke officiating. The Rite of Committal will immediately follow the Mass in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie.

To leave a message for the family, light a virtual candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services, visit mcveighfuneralhome.com

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A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 6, at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 2416 7th Ave., Watervliet with Reverend Donald Rutherford officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Interment will be next to her husband in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Cemetery, Colonie.

Donations to the Alzheimer’s Association Building, 4 Pine West Plaza, Albany, NY, 12205 or the Sisters of St. Joseph, 385 Watervliet Shaker Rd., Latham, NY, 12110 would be appreciated.

For directions, information, to light a memory candle or order flowers for the family please visit www. dufresneandcavanaugh.com.

p g , enlisted in the Army, spending most of his deployment in Germany. Bobby was a correctional officer at Green Haven and Coxsackie Correctional facilities. He was well known for his quick wit and joke telling, his infectious smile and laugh. One of his favorite hobbies was computer science. Bobby was well read and taught himself at a young age how to play piano without reading a note. He played professionally in many places, including Sonny’s Restaurant in Rensselaer.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no calling hours or service. Bobby’s family asks that you remember him with your prayers and attend services in your own faith. Donations in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY, 12110.

Arrangements by Sturges Funeral Home, Albany.