SALEM — Warren A. Cicotte passed away July 8, 2023. At the family’s request there will be no service at this time. “If I leave you, it doesn’t mean I love you any less, keep me in your heart for a while…” – Warren Zevon. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
It’s been seven years and you may be gone from our sight, but you are never gone from our hearts. Your loving family and friends.
MECHANICVILLE — Albert E. Brooks died July 9, 2023. At the family’s request, there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Ellen Tarantino passed away on July 6, 2023 at Shaker Place in Albany. She was born on April 8, 1938 in Saranac Lake to her parents, the late Bertha Mae Duquette and George LaDue. She came to Saratoga Springs with her family and ultimately graduated from Saratoga Springs High School. She always said some of her best memories were being with her extensive group of friends, where she would hang out at The Victoria Pool and Saratoga State Park. Mary Ellen was a dark-haired beauty with an eye for fashion, who was always beautifully pressed and dressed.
Upon graduating high school, she attended Grace Downs Airline School and while there in NYC, she was employed by Union Carbide Corp. for two years. She returned to Saratoga Springs to take a bank teller job at the Adirondack Trust Company. She then married her beloved husband Joseph Tarantino, and they celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2010. When her children were grown, she became employed by Congressman Gerald Solomon for 20 years.
Her hobbies included sewing adorable dresses for her young daughters and had an eye for art with ceramics, where she made heartfelt lighted Christmas Trees. She volunteered for many organizations, one of which was running lunchroom at St. Peter’s High School. She enjoyed walks through The Avenue of Pines and Congress Park. Her daily “go-to” was Saratoga Casino where she would meet friends for lunch and would smile wryly when she had a big win at the slot machines. She loved a night out at Morton’s Restaurant with family. She enjoyed horse racing and rooting for her favorite horses. Even up to her last day driving at 84 years old, on her nightly ritual she could be seen in her black Rav4 with the designated MET15 license plate going to buy scratch off lotteries at Stewarts and then riding by her loved ones’ houses on her way home to see if they were all tucked in for the night. She will be greatly missed by her family.
She and her husband traveled to many fun places including Bermuda, Germany, Curacao Island, California, wintered in Flagler Beach, Florida and went on family vacations in Maine.
Along with her parents, Mary Ellen was predeceased by her husband Joe Tarantino, Jr. and her brothers Albert (Bing) LaDue and Frank LaDue. She is survived by her loving daughters, Sue Jeffreys and Joanne Tarantino; her beloved grandchildren Andrew Jeffreys (Allie Cox), Mia Jeffreys (Lenny Valvano) and Aspen Witt (Jeff Ridha); her sons-in-law William Jeffreys and John Witt; and her brother Jimmy LaDue (Barbara), all who are from Saratoga Springs. She also leaves behind her brother John LaDue (Karen) from Florida; her sister-in-law Penny LaDue from Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were private.
Memorial donations may be made in her honor to thsaratoga.org online or by mail to: Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, 683 NY-29, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com
WILTON – John F. “Jack” Fleming III, age 73, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 with loved ones at his side.
Born on August 18, 1949, the son of the late Alice (Wilson) Fleming and John “Jack” Francis Fleming Jr.
Jack is survived by his loving wife, Nancy A. Fleming; children, Carrie L. Pecor (Donald) and Patrick M. Fleming (Suzann); grandchildren, Lillian, Nia, J. Sullivan, Ava and Grant; sisters, Gretta Clements, Sandy Oginsky, Mary Samascott and many friends and relations with whom he remained very close over the years. Jack was predeceased by his sister Betsy Tessier.
A life-long resident of the area, Jack grew up on Maple Avenue across from the Triangle Diner. One of five children, he was the only boy and bore the responsibility of keeping the Fleming name alive in Saratoga County – a name brought here in 1849 by his Great-Great Grandfather.
A Catholic school attendee in his elementary years, he credited the nuns for his incredible penmanship and his distaste for rules.
At Saratoga High, he met the love of his life, Nancy, daughter of Evelyn and Edwin Izzo of McAllister Drive. Jack and Nancy would become Prom King and Queen in 1967. A few muscle cars and years later, they married on September 5, 1970. Jack became as much a part of the Izzo family as he was his own, considering many of them amongst his closest relationships. The couple settled in the Town of Wilton and so began Jack’s love not only of Saratoga Springs, but of the blossoming community to the north to which he would devote many years.
Jack worked for The Adirondack Glass Company until he joined Ball Metal Container Corporation at the start of the 1980’s, holding various leadership capacities until his retirement in 2004. Among his many professional accomplishments is the fact that he became a Certified Beer Taster and worked with brewers across the country to improve and maintain their products. In this realm he consistently overachieved.
For over four decades, Jack was an active contributor in the Town of Wilton. Beginning in 1974, Jack was a Charter Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Subsequent positions of leadership followed on the Parks and Recreation and Town Ethics Advisory Boards before his election as Town Councilman, a position he would hold for over two decades. Jack’s contributions helped facilitate the creation of many neighborhoods and a strong tax base of business to keep the community thriving. Jack finished his volunteerism serving as the Chairman of the Wilton Historical Preservation Board and as a member of the Board of Directors and in the capacity of Treasurer for AIM Services, an organization dedicated to partnering with people of diverse abilities for growth and independence in their lives.
Jack was also a Past President of the Saratoga Springs Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, an organization he found through his dearest friend, Michael Dennis. The two were also members of a group known as the Unfriendly Sons of St. Patrick, affectionately named for their day-long revelry prior to and following their annual dinner on March 17th. Jack and Mike made numerous trips to Ireland with friends and family, enjoying the golf, people, wit and landscape of their homeland.
His greatest love was his family. His devotion was evident in the way he found genuine connection with each individual. His wit and wisdom were a constant source of entertainment and counsel. He loved music, classic cars, riddles, trivia, debates, a cold beer, and his many dogs, though none more than his buddy, Ashford. Frequently quoted as saying, “You can’t kid a kidder,” Jack was a humble, loyal friend and a Father for the Ages.
The family would like to thank the many medical professionals and caregivers that helped Jack on his journey, especially Dr. John Mongan, Dr. Roland Phillips, Dr. Daniel Eldredge, Dr. John Pezzulo, Dr. Ben Frazier Taylor, R.N. Ardelle McGrane, R.N. Amy, Dr. Patrick Lynch, Dr. Christine Alexander-Decker, Dr. Seth Capello, Dr. Jeffrey Paul, life-long friend Kathy Peterson for Spiritual support, and Jack’s brother-in-law Dr. Brian Izzo who helped Jack thrive in so many ways before his passing five years ago.
Relatives and friends were invited to call on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY.
A scholarship fund will be set up in the coming week. Details will be available on the William J. Burke & Sons website.
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lynne A. DeMarco passed away on July 1, 2023. Visiting hours: 3 – 7 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2023 at Burke Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway. Service will follow at 7 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Avenue. Remembrances at www.burkefuneralhome.com
CORINTH — Dale Richard Palmateer died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 1, 2023. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2023 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours will be from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nicole Bond died June 28, 2023 at Wesley Health Care Center. A private graveside service was held at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery on July 5. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
NORTH CREEK — Toby J. Collier, age 47 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. A service was held Monday, July 3 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours were held prior to the service. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
QUEENSBURY — Stephen Wray Rowe, age 64, of Cardinal Court in Queensbury, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023. At the deceased’s request and wishes, there will be no funeral service or calling hours. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
