6 Anthony Sansiveri, SARATOGA SPRINGS — Anthony (Tony) Joseph Sansiveri, 85, passed away on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at Wesley Health Care Center. Born on Dec. 20, 1930 in Saratoga Springs, Tony was the son of the late Frank and Jenny (Scuderi) Sansiveri. He served in the Navy during the Korean War on board the USS Wisconsin. After his service to his country, Tony was a barber for 50 years. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Mary Brundage, Peggy Smith and brother, Jerry Sansiveri. Relatives and friends gathered to pay their respects on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/ Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the historic Church of St. Peter in Saratoga Springs; burial with military honors followed at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Donations may be made in Tony’s memory to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Church of St. Peter, 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or The Wesley Foundation, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Carol Lee (Little) Phillips MECHANICVILLE — Carol Lee (Little) Phillips, age 66, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Thelma (Shultz) Little. Carol worked at Price Chopper for over 25 years, she had retired just two short years ago. Carol was a devoted mother and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her son, James Joseph Phillips Jr. (Felicia) and daughter, Sara Jane Phillips; her lifelong partner of 42 years, James Phillips; brothers, Samuel (Mary) Little, Timothy (Anne) Little, Gary (Lena) Little; one special sister Betty (Robert) Kirkpatrick who has always been there to help Carol in every way possible; late sister Judith (Ernie) Weibickie; also, several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 10 am to 12 noon at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, NY, followed by a graveside service at St. Mary’s cemetery, 115 Cemetery Rd, Schuylerville, NY. In lieu of flowers donations in honor of Carol may be made to Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 or Homes For Orphaned Pets Exist (H.O.P.E.), PO Box 2497, Wilton, NY 12831.
Edgar J. Graham Jr. SCHUYLERVILLE — Edgar J. Graham Jr., 88, a resident of Baker Drive in Gansevoort and formerly of Colonie, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital. Born October 9, 1928 in Albany, he was the son of the late Edgar J. and Martha Carr Graham Sr. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Lorraine Morand Graham and his son, Edgar J. Graham III. Survivors include his daughter with whom he resided, Lorraine (David) Steele of Gansevoort; his son, Robert (late June) Graham Sr. of Colonie; and grandchildren, Derek (Kylie) Anson, Melissa Anson, Robert Graham Jr., Carolyn Steele and Jennifer Steele. A funeral service was held on Monday, December 5, 2016
OBITUARIES at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home in Schuylerville with Rev. Martin Fisher, officiating. Burial followed at Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Memorials can be made in his memory to Catholic Charities, 142 Regent St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc. com
Richard “Dick” McConnell SARATOGA SPRINGS — Richard “Dick” McConnell, 71, died on Thursday, Dec.1, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Dobbs Ferry, NY, Dick was the son of the late Violet and Harry McConnell. He graduated from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) with the class of 1969. A resident of Saratoga Springs for nearly 41 years, he had various layovers in Brooklyn, Key West, Spencertown, NY, and Brant Lake, NY. Survivors include his son, Ian McConnell, and daughter, Brooke McConnell (Christopher Hemstead), as well as five grandchildren. Relatives and friends gathered to remember him on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at the William J. Buke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. A memorial service followed at the funeral home. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Code Blue Saratoga [codebluesaratogs.org]. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Sandra Lee Miles SARATOGA SPRINGS – Sandra Lee Miles, wife of N. Richard Miles passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 after a sixteen-month battle with brain cancer. She was 71 years old. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on April 22, 1945 and raised in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Beatrice J. Longe (Crawford). Sandy graduated from the Milne School in Albany and then attended Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey where she graduated with a degree in Psychology. Later in life she earned her master’s degree in clinical social work from SUNY Albany. Besides her parents, Sandy is predeceased by her beloved niece Michal L. Matthews (Longe). Surviving are her husband N. Richard Miles; son Christopher J. Miles, wife Jessica, grandsons Ellery and Oisin; son David R. Miles, wife Shannon, grandson Colin; sister Janet M. Longe; brother Thomas F. Longe and his wife Laurie; brother Frederick J. P. Longe, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. There will be no public calling hours and funeral services will be private at the discretion of the family. Memorial contributions may be made Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or The American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 550, Chicago, IL 60631 or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Rd., 2nd Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Susanna M. Lloyd SARATOGA SPRINGS — Susanna M. Lloyd, 73, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs. Survivors include her son Charles F. LaViolette, III and his wife, Kat, her daughter Tammi Kanniard, siblings Ben, Fran, Peter, and Ann Good, nine grandchildren; Cameron Kanniard, Johnathon Parker, Zachary Kanniard, Justin LaViolette, Kylee
Week of December 9 – December 15, 2016 LaViolette, Alycia Howe, Galadriel Crouch, Tyler Haight, Alex Jones, and several nieces and nephews. Susanna is predeceased by her daughter, Dawn Jones, and ten siblings. Friends and relatives gathered to say their goodbyes on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/ Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Susanna’s name to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome. com
Thompson F. Temple SCHUYLERVILLE — Thompson F. Temple, 65, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Gateway House in Milton, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 28, 1951 to William and Helen (Boyce) Temple, Tom was a lifelong resident of Schuylerville, where he resided with his wife, Patricia (Corsetti) Temple whom he married on July 28, 1973. Tom is predeceased by his parents, and an infant daughter, Trisha. Survivors include his wife, Pat; son, Thompson A. (Abbey) of Saratoga Springs and daughter, Jennie McReynolds (Lucas) of Middle Falls. Tom has three grandchildren and one step-grandchild that brought him tremendous joy and pride, Patrick and Alyssa Temple, and Layla McReynolds and Daniel Sebast. Tom is also survived by two sisters, Tonya Dybowski (Gary) and Terri Pezdek (Mitch); two nephews, a niece, a grandniece and several cousins. Viewing hours were held on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Flynn Bros., Inc. Funeral Home in Schuylerville. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at the funeral home, with Rev. Martin Fisher, officiating. Interment will follow in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Memorial contributions may be made to the General Schuyler Rescue Squad, PO Box 111, Schuylerville NY 12871 or to Schuyler Hose Co., 35 Spring St, Schuylerville NY 12871. Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com
Thomas A. Coffinger Sr. SCHUYLERVILLE — Thomas A. Coffinger Sr., 79, a resident of County Rd. 113, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Glens Falls Hospital after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Born August 8, 1937 in Bacon Hill, NY, he was the son of the late Ernest and Eleanor Boyce Coffinger Sr. Mr. Coffinger was a veteran of the US Air Force serving from 1954-1959 and was a member of the American Legion Liberty Post # 515 in Greenwich. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Bacon Hill Reformed Church, 560 Route 32N in Schuylerville, with Rev. Janet Vincent officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Memorials can be made in his memory to the Bacon Hill Reformed Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville. Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com