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Week of December 7 - December 13, 2012
Peter Kevin Fitzpatrick
Catherine Rita King SARATOGA SPRINGS – Catherine Rita King passed away at her Locust Grove Road home on Monday, November 26 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 8, 1922 in Fort Worth, Texas, she was the daughter of Maurice J. and Mary C. Severino. Rita is survived by her husband of more than 69 years, Joseph G. King and daughters Candace King of Clover, South Carolina and Marikate Matthews of Ocala, Florida,
four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by her son, Joseph R. King, daughter, Cordelia (Cordy) Schwartz, brothers Dick and Jerry Severino and her sister Grace Donahue. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, November 30.
Malcolm P. Flanders GLENS FALLS – Malcolm P. Flanders of Fort Edward died suddenly on December 3. He was 55. Born on February 11, 1957 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Van and Iona Flanders. Malcolm proudly served in the United States Navy from 1976 to 1980. He was married to Helen Munier on March 3, 1984. He is pre deceased by his parents and a brother Ted Flanders. Survivors include his wife Helen, three daughters; Jennifer Flanders (fiancé Micah) of Gansevoort, Amy Dinuzzo (Louis) of Fort Edward, and Shawna Story (Adam) of Hudson Falls, three grandchildren Patrick, Abigial
and Charlotte and his four legged friends, especially his Chihuahua, Moose. He also looked upon Adam, Louis, and Micah as his own sons. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. on Friday, December 7 at the Tunison Funeral Home 105 Lake Ave Saratoga Springs. Services will be held at noon. Burial will follow at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. with full military honors.
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SARANAC LAKE – Peter Kevin Fitzpatrick passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 27. Born October 24, 1949, he was the son of the late Robert and Leola (Russom) Fitzpatrick. In addition to his parents, Pete was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Fitzpatrick O’Donovan. Survivors include his companion, Christine McCoy, of Saranac Lake; his daughter, Leslie Staigar Dussault and her husband Scott of Wilton; his son, Sean Fitzpatrick of East Falmouth, MA; his brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Jackie Fitzpatrick of McKinney, TX; his nieces and nephews;
Stacey (Mark) Herhusky of Lake Tahoe, Christopher O’Donovan of Auburn, Scott Fitzpatrick, Dan (Alyssa) Fitzpatrick, and Shannon (Marty) Hauser all of Texas and his grandchildren, Trae and Keegan Dussault of Wilton. He is also survived by Christine’s brothers; Peter McCoy and Franklin John (Janet) McCoy. In keeping with his wishes, Pete requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society, PO Box 1111, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 or High Peaks Hospice, 19 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Services were held on Saturday, December 1.
Donald R. Gerke MIDDLE GROVE – Donald R. Gerke passed away Friday, November 30. He was 82. Born on March 9, 1930 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Alwine Gerke who had emigrated from Poland to the United States during the Bolshevik upheaval. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife and best friend of 56 years, the former Patricia C. Holmwood. Survivors include his daughter, Laurie (Michael) LaBarge
of Middle Grove; his grandson, Robert (Letitia) Williams of Johnstown; great-grandaughter, Jessica Slater of Rochester; great-grandsons, Joshua and Jake Slater of Highmount; several brother and sister- in- laws, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in Donald’s memory to the Milton Fire District #1, PO Box 72, Rock City Falls, New York 12863.