Week of September 13 – September 19, 2013
James B. Lesniewski (Lesky) SARATOGA SPRINGS — James B. Lesniewski (Lesky) passed away Saturday, September 7. Jim played football and baseball for Linton High School in Schenectady. He was involved in a number of Saratoga community activities including the school board and the Special Olympics. He coached soccer, softball and his beloved
Pop Warner football. Kids and sports were “Coach L’s” greatest joys. Jim is survived by his wife, Barb; his daughters, Danielle (Dan) and Laura; and his granddaughters, Isabella, Nayana and Lulu. Not being one for much fanfare, there will be no viewing, flowers or donations. In Jim’s words: “Everyone moves on…celebrate life…have a beer for me.”
Judith S. Mossman SARATOGA SPRINGS — Judith S. Mossman, 83, passed away Monday, September 9 at Wesley Health Care Center. Born on November 26, 1929 in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Sylvan and Sara Schwarz. She is survived by her husband, Allen Mossman; sister, Francis Sattenspiel and
brother, Lewis Schwarz; her children Margery Chessare, Ralph, Kenneth and Ellen Mossman; five grandsons, Geoffrey, Daniel, Michael, Christopher and Cai; two great-granddaughters and one great-grandson. Judy will be remembered for her sharp wit, sense of humor, and love of music and theater.
Elizabeth A. Kamburelis Deveneau SARATOGA SPRINGS — Elizabeth A. Kamburelis Deveneau, 74, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 2. Born on July 22, 1939 in Ft. Edward, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late George and Pauline (Durkee) Kamburelis of Glens Falls. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by husband Frank Devizzio, second husband William Deveneau and her son Frank Devizzio Jr. Survivors include her son Brain Devizzio of Stillwater;
daughters Frances Devizzio of Saratoga Springs, Cynthia Devizzio Wittkopp of Clifton Park, Theresa Devizzio Wagner (Jeff) of Saratoga Springs and Elizabeth Devizzio of Malta; grandchildren Timothy Devizzio, Jeremy Wittkopp, Frank Devizzio III, Spencer Wagner and Mackenzie Wagner; great-grandchildren Brooke Devizzio and Logan Devizzio; daughter- in-law Barbara Devizzio of North Carolina; sister Mary Bates and brother Lewis Kamburelis as well as several nieces, nephews and step-children.
Hilda R. Cameron SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hilda R. Cameron, 97, passed away Thursday, August 8 at Wesley Health Care Center. Born on May 22, 1916 in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Robina Cameron. Hilda was educated at SUNY New Paltz, Columbia and Syracuse Universities. From 1966 to 1979 she was the Director of Crandall Library
in Glens Falls. Previous to that Hilda was a Reference Librarian in Poughkeepsie and at the Southern Adirondack Library System in Saratoga Springs. Besides volunteering at SPAC and the Art Center on Broadway, her interests were in creating pen and ink sketches, watercolors and Chinese Brush paintings. Survivors include several nieces, a nephew and their children.
obituaries
Leo C. Hoffman
GREENFIELD — Leo C. Hoffman, 76, passed away Thursday, September 5. Born in Greenfield, January 25, 1937, he was the son of the late Otto and Beatrice Hoffman. Leo worked for General Electric Co. in Schenectady for many years and later retired from the Tire Warehouse. He served in the Army National Guard. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his best friend, his dog Madison. Leo is survived by his son, Donald Hoffman of Middle Grove; two granddaughters, Heather
Hoffman and Rachel DePaul (Jim); seven great -grandchildren, Nick, Danny, Emily, Michael, Jacob, Maddox and Sammy; and his longtime companion, Mitzi Pinckney.
Jesse Joseph Fortino SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jesse Joseph Fortino, 87, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Tuesday, September 3. Born on May 5, 1926 in Whitehall, he was the son of the late Jesse and Dora Mae (Monroe) Fortino. He grew up in Brant Lake with his grandparents, Eli Monroe and Angeline Frasier Monroe. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a Seaman 1st class. During World War II he served at seven posts including the USS Indiana. He earned three medals including the Asiatic Pacific Medal: five stars, American Theater Medal and the Victory Medal. Jesse was honorably discharged on May 24, 1946 and re-enlisted during the Korean War and served four more years. Survivors include his three children, James, Diane and Joseph (Wendy) Fortino; five grandchildren,
Spencer and Nola Sheehan of Ridgewood, New Jersey, Madison, Halleigh and Jesse Fortino of Saratoga Springs; six siblings, Adriano (Maria) of Silver Springs, Maryland, Francesco, Louisa, Virginia, Nazzrane and Luigina, all of Italy. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews including Adriano’s children, Marco, Kathy and Sabrina and his closest cousins, Ed Morehouse, John Morehouse and John Monroe.
John G. Gilooly SARATOGA SPRINGS — John G. Gilooly, 67, passed away on September 3, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with brain cancer. Born on November 6, 1945 in Troy to the late John and Catherine Gilooly, John attended Catholic Central High School and graduated with a B.S. in accounting from SUNY at Buffalo. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Munich, Germany. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Paula Jones Gilooly, his cherished children Kristin Sica (Christopher), Lisa Pittman (Trey) and
Sean Gilooly. He was the adored Papa to Ashley and Liam Pittman and Carter and Lily Sica. Also surviving are his sister Patricia Breen, brothers Albert (Vicki) and Richard (Charlene) Gilooly and Mother in law Mary Jones. Also, several nieces and nephews.
Joan J. Powell ARGYLE — Joan J. Powell, 61, of Oaks Road, went to her eternal resting place in heaven on Tuesday September 3 at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 31, 1951 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John Parker and Mary Rivers Parker. Mrs. Powell married her husband Raymond C. Powell on December 4, 1969. She is predeceased by a brother, Johnny Parker and a sister, Mary Parker. Survivors include her husband Ray and two sons, Shawn Powell of Glens Falls and Richard
Powell of Corinth; a daughter, Naomi Farrington and her husband Neil of Gansevoort; five brothers, James Parker of St. Regis Falls, Peter Parker of Troy, David Parker of Schenectady, Mike Parker and his wife Vicky of Morrisonville and Dell Parker; four sisters, Nicki Michaels of Troy, Dorrie Ray and her husband Rick of Green Island, Dawn Bunting and her husband Harry of California and Joann Martioneau and her husband Chico of Plattsburgh; six grandchildren, Connor and Lauren Farrington and Devin, Ethan, Jade and Savannah Powell, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
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