SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mildred R. Housekeeper Allen, 78, passed October 18, 2021. Funeral Home Service 1:00 p.m. on Friday, 10/22/2021 at Burke Funeral Home, burial to follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joseph M. Fortino, 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 10, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial was October 21 at Church of St. Peter followed by burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to: St Peter’s Needy Association or Saratoga Mentoring Program. www.burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the young age of 54, William “Billy” E. Benton, III, died tragically while doing what he loved.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, great father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be missed by many. His caring heart, his bear paw shake, teddy bear hugs, creative nicknames and kisses will be cherished in our hearts forever.
Throughout his life, Billy’s smile and presence could bring light to any room. Whether Billy was a lifelong friend or someone you just met, you could tell right away what an incredible man he truly was.
Billy was a native of Saratoga Springs, graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and earned his certificate in HVAC from BOCES. Billy started his career with Freeman and Shea with Bill Wardell who was his mentor and like a father to him. He was then offered an opportunity from one of his best friends, Sonny Bonacio, to start B&B Plumbing and Heating. Throughout the last 23 years of B&B, Billy has made it the well-known and successful company that it is today, “Big Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care.”
He is survived by his loving wife “Jodeci,” Jody Seitz-Benton, his three beautiful and cherished daughters, “Kayra” Kayla Jade (Scott), “Rou” Larissa Ashley and “Sav,” Savannah Elizabeth (Joey), his porch buddy kitty Kiwi and grand-dog Rico. Billy is also survived by his mother Diane Benton, sister Janice Design (Sammy and their two children Alex and Cody), his stepmother Marianne Benton, half-sisters Cristal Benton and Tiffany (Jay and their four children). He is pre-deceased by his father William Edward Benton, II.
Relatives and friends gathered to remember him on Monday, October 18, 2021 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. Burial followed in St. Peter’s Cemetery.
The family respectfully asks in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the foundation being formed in William E. Benton’s name which will support a scholarship to the HVAC program at BOCES as well as other causes that were important to Billy. For more information, please contact B & B Plumbing & Heating 518-584-4440.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — James Joseph Byrne, a mentor to many and a friend to everyone – passed away on October 9, 2021, after a long-fought battle with cancer surrounded by his wife and children. He was 78.
Jim and his wife Sharon moved to Saratoga Springs in 1970 where he opened his dental practice, and they raised their six children. He was the happiest walking the streets of Saratoga Springs and Lake Placid with his wife, working at his office alongside his son Brian, and his seventeen grandchildren were his heaven on earth.
He was a warm, witty, and loving person who worshipped God with both his words and his deeds, and who believed in people more than they believed in themselves.
Educated at St John’s University, Temple Dental School and University of Buffalo’s orthodontics school, he was wise beyond his education. He will be remembered for his teasing jokes, his love for the City of Saratoga Springs, his selflessness, his unbelievable ability to listen, his willingness to come to the aid of his family and friends at any time of day or night, and ultimately his strength. He was the “Rock” of the Byrne Family.
Jim’s memory will be cherished and kept alive by his adoring and eternal wife Sharon, his children Gregory (wife, Tatiana), Margot (husband, Kevin), Kristin (husband, Richard), Brian (wife, Sage), Elizabeth (husband, Brad) and Allyson (husband, Francisco), his sister Karen, his seventeen grandchildren, his nieces Kristine and Olga, and their children.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, October 22, 2021 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave.
Memorial donations in Jim’s name may be made to: The Saratoga regional YMCA, 290 West Ave, Saratoga Springs or St. Clement’s Church.
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STILLWATER — Beverly Hagadorn died October 8. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on October 15 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Calling hours 5 to 6:45 p.m. followed by a graveside service at Gansevoort Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
GREENFIELD CENTER — Elaine Diehl died October 9. A funeral service will be held 12:30 p.m. October 15 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Calling hours 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. followed by a private graveside service at Fort Plain Cemetery at a later date. www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
GREENFIELD CENTER — Michael Patrick Whitton passed October 6, 2021 after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Calling hours: 4-7 p.m. Friday, October 15, 2021 at Burke FH. Service of Holy Communion at Bethesda Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. on October 16, 2021. Reception immediately following. Memorial donations: Become a Donor to Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park www.wiltonpreserve.org/how-you-can-help/wilton-wildlife-preserve. www.burkefuenralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Arthur T. Robinson, 99, of Granite Street, passed October 3, 2021. Calling hours 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, October 25, 2021 at Burke FH followed by military funeral service. Burial with military honors following at Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial donations to Disabled American Veterans, Ch. 158, PO. Box 163, Glens Falls, NY 12801. www.burkefuneralhome.com
BALLSTON SPA — Phyllis Mrozkowski died October 10. Friends and relatives gathered to remember her on October 13 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A mass service was October 14 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2001 US9, Round Lake, NY 12151, followed by graveside service at Fort Plain Cemetery. Visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
MIDDLE GROVE — Joseph Leary died October 9. Friends and family are invited to gather at the home of Karin Bombard on Sunday, October 24 at 1 p.m. to share a “cup of Joe” and celebrate Joe’s life. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
