Saratoga Springs – Walter Robert Blair, 97 passed December 26, 2021.

Memorial donations: Walt Blair Football Scholarship, c/o The Bloomburg University Foundation, 50 Main St.  4th Floor, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Services/burial with military honors will be private. Celebration of Life will be May 14, 2022 (time TBD) at Saratoga Golf/Polo Club.  www.burkefuneralhome.com  

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Robert T. Marcil, of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Sunday January 2, 2022.  He was born in Cohoes, NY on February 14, 1934 to Edward and Vivian (Chamberlain) Marcil.  After graduating from Saratoga High School in 1952, Bob enlisted in the Army.  Upon returning from service, he worked for General Electric before partnering in home building company Van Mar Builders. In his retirement Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He especially loved his Boston Red Sox.  Bob is survived by his 3 children, Daniel Marcil of Olympic Valley, CA, Derek (Brenda) Marcil of Stevenson Ranch, CA, Michaela (Tom) Kelly of Middletown, NY, and 4 grandchildren, Adrian Kelly, Quinn Kelly, Adriana Marcil, and Luca Marcil.

CORINTH/ PORTER CORNERS – John Woodcock, died January 6. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on January 15, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs.  Calling hours will be 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service.  For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Terrence E. Neilen passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 4, 2022. He was 76 years old, born June 15, 1945 in Saratoga Springs. Terry was predeceased by his parents, Clement and Dorothy Neilen, brothers (Clement) Chip Neilen and John Akin, and his nephew Matthew Neilen.

Terry was a veteran and served in the Vietnam War in 1967, and was part of the 1-27 Wolfhounds Division of the US Army. He was stationed at Cuchi Base Camp in Saigon, Vietnam.

Having been a bartender at Gaffney’s for many years, Terry mastered the art of listening and storytelling. Terry was a long-time fan of the Cleveland Indians baseball team, avid reader, and long-time handicapper for the Race Track. Always enjoying breakfast at Compton’s, and playing his numbers at Stewarts, Terry was a beloved local fixture for those who knew him. He loved reminiscing about the “Old” Saratoga. He was a member of the VFW for many years. Terry also loved to travel.

Terry’s greatest enjoyment was the special relationship he had with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. Everyone who was a part of Terry’s life cherished the time they spent with him. Terry was many things to many people. A great storyteller, a driving teacher, and a little league coach. He was a kind and gentle soul that will be sorely missed, but he will remain forever as a pleasant memory in our family.

Terry is survived by Thomas (Gwenn) Neilen, Nancy (Harold) Woodworth, Denise Neilen, Jeff (Dawn) Neilen, Pamela Neilen, Jonathan Neilen, and many nieces and nephews, including great nieces and great nephews, as well as his longtime friends John and Cathy Murray, Raz Rosse, Bill MacEvoy, Dennis Cummings, and many, many others.

Relatives and Friends may call on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373) followed by a funeral home service at 6:30 p.m.

An interment service with military honors and celebration of his life will be held in the spring at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Terry’s name to your local veteran’s homeless shelter or the VFW on Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs.

Online remembrances may be made and are encouraged to be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com 

CLIFTON PARK – Morris V. VanDusen, on Thursday, January 6. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., January 9 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs.  Calling hours was 12-2 p.m. prior to the service.  For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com 

GREENFIELD – Marie Smith, age 93, passed away on January 3, 2022, at home surrounded by her loved ones.  A graveside service was held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hastings, NY at the convenience of the family. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com 

WILTON – On January 4, 2022, Frank J. Jung, Jr. passed away. A brief gathering will begin at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs at 11 a.m. January 18  followed by a graveside service with military honors at Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com 

CAMBRIDGE – Madeline Giordano, died January 11. Family and friends may call from 2-4 p.m. on January 16 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. Saratoga Springs.  A grave side service will at 2:30 p.m., January 18 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com 

WILTON – Ralph Benincasa, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2022, at Saratoga Hospital. A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m., January 19 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs. Calling hours will be 11:30-1:30 p.m. January 19. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Ann Marie Collins of Gansevoort, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Calling hours are 2-3 p.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Burke Funeral Home. Funeral home service will follow at 3 p.m. Burial will be private. Memorial donations to American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com