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DAYTON, Ohio — The Great Danes have been dancing before, but Tuesday’s 71-64 win over Mount St. Mary’s marked the first time the University at Albany men’s basketball program tallied a win in the NCAA Division I tournament.

 

This is the fourth time the Great Danes have appeared in the Big Dance. The win earned the team sole possession of the No. 16 seed in the tournament and the right to continue representing the America East play No. 1 Florida Thursday in Orlando (game occurred after press time).

Senior DJ Evans dropped 22 points, shooting 8-for-13 from the field and snagging nine rebounds. Evans helped set the tone for UAlbany, which shot 57 percent from the field (27-47) in the history-making game.

Sophomore Peter Hooley added 20 points of his own for the Great Danes, while senior Gary Johnson contributed 13 points and seven rebounds.

The game of runs started when UAlbany got off to a 13-0 lead to start the game, while Mount St. Mary’s didn’t score until its 12th field goal attempt.  Evans officially scored the first basket of the 2014 NCAA Tournament, with the play-in game being the first to tip off.

But the Great Danes also gave up a responding 18-0 run by Mount St. Mary’s, who eventually tied the game with 5:26 left in the first half. Mount would go on to hit seven 3-pointers in the half and 12 in the game.

But UAlbany managed to head into halftime with a 35-31 lead over the NEC Champions at the University of Dayton Arena.

Shortly into the second half, Mount St. Mary’s made yet another run, committing zero turnovers while the Danes turned it over seven times. At one point, Mount St. Mary’s went on an 11-2 run to take a 43-39 lead.

However, Evans would not be denied. His three-point play brought the Saints within one point before giving the Danes a 45-44 lead with 13:46 left.  Shortly after, Hooley banked a three that gave UAlbany a six-point lead, 54-48, with just over nine minutes remaining.

From there, Mount St. Mary’s was able to get the margin to one-point, but was never able to regain a lead, as UAlbany used the charity stripe to close the door.

 

The Mounts Will Miller hit seven threes en route to 21 points in the loss.

Tuesday, 18 March 2014 09:50

Eugene J. “Gene” Corsale

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Eugene J. “Gene” Corsale, 85, of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully on March 15 with his devoted wife and daughters by his side.

Born July 25, 1928 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Angela Marcantonio Corsale and was a communicant of the Church of Saint Peter.

A lifelong resident of the city, he graduated from Saratoga Springs High School, Class of 1946. He married the former Barbara Holtmeyer of Long Island on August 20, 1961 at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church in Far Rockaway.

Upon graduation from high school, he was employed by the Delaware & Hudson Railroad as a Locomotive Fireman and later as Maintenance of Way Foreman on the Ballston Spa Railroad Relocation project and the Adirondack Branch of the railroad at North Creek. He later worked 19 years for the International Paper Company.

With the outbreak of the Korean War, he volunteered for duty with the U.S. Navy, serving from 1950 to 1954 aboard the Battleship, USS Wisconsin and Aircraft Carrier, USS Midway.

During his military service, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with one battle star, the Combat Action Medal, the United Nations Korean Service Medal, the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, the National Defense Service Medal with star, the R.O.K. Korean War Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. In recognition of his military service, he was the recipient of the New York State Senate Liberty Medal and the NYS Medal for Merit.

He was a charter member of the Italian American Veterans Post 35 and served as Vice Commander of Adirondack Chapter No. 60 Korean War Veterans of America and Chairman of the Tell-America Program.

A long-time Real Estate Broker, he became licensed in 1963 with the Strout Farm Agency of Springfield, Missouri and later had his own brokerage. He was a member of the Saratoga, Schenectady, and Schoharie Association of Realtors.

In 1975, he was employed by the City of Saratoga Springs Assessment Department and in 1981, was appointed as the Saratoga County Director of Real Property Tax Services. Under his management, the agency was honored in 1989, receiving the International Association of Assessing Officers, Peter Zangerle Public Relations Award for their statewide newsletter, “Equity.” The Agency was also cited by the NYS County Directors of Real Property Tax Services with the Director’s 1987 Excellence Award in recognition of the newsletter. He served as President of the New York State County Directors of Real Property Tax Services from 1985-1986 and held both the Professional Assessor, Institute of Assessing Officers (IAO) and the Certified County Directors (CCD) designations. He was a 35-year member of the NYS Assessor’s Association, also serving on the group’s Board of Directors.

After his retirement in 1995, he worked summers as a conductor on the Upper Hudson River Railroad Scenic Train Line at North Creek.

He also worked as a freelance writer for the Ballston Journal newspaper, Poor Richards’ Saratoga Journal and was a contributing columnist for the Bridge Line Bulletin, the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Historical Society magazine and served as a Small Claims Real Property Tax Assessment Hearing Officer for the Unified Court System, Fourth Judicial District.

An avid railroad enthusiast, he served on the Board of Directors of the Bridge Line (D&H Railroad) Historical Society, as a member of the Empire State Passenger Association and the Capital District Transportation “Revest” Committee, studying railroad issues. He was a life member of the USS Wisconsin Association, the Adirondack Chapter No. 60 Korean War Veterans of America, where he served as Vice Commander, and the Korean War Veterans National Association.

Locally, he served on the Board of Directors of the West Side Neighborhood Association, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (Emeritus), the former Saratoga Springs Federal Credit Union and the Board of Trustees of the New York State Military Heritage Institute. He was a member of the Saratoga Springs and the Greenfield Historical Societies.

A former member of the Saratoga Springs Planning Board, he served on the city’s Community Renewal Committee, the Mayor’s 2006 Comprehensive Plan Committee, the Saratoga Springs City School District’s Transportation Advisory Committee, and the City Republican Party Supervisory Committee. In 2000, he initiated and served as community advisor for the Operation Lifesaver Railroad Safety Program that was presented annually in the Ballston Spa School District.

He served for six years on the Board of Directors and later as coach with the Miss Saratoga Softball League.

The Saint Peters-Saratoga Springs Catholic Central High School honored him with the Outstanding Citizen Award for dedicated service to the Saratoga Springs Community at their 2000 Hall of Fame Ceremony. He was designated Director Emeritus by the Board of Directors of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation “in recognition of his many years of dedicated service to the preservation of Saratoga Springs and his outstanding and continuing leadership in coordination the restoration of the Gideon Putnam Burial Ground” in the city’s West Side.

In 2002, he began the monthly Video Train Show program held at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. In 2003, the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club designated him as the “Senior Citizen of the Year” for outstanding community involvement. He received the 2003 “Red Carpet Award” from the Lake George-Adirondack Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau “in appreciation for exceptional customer service and hospitality” in his position as conductor at the Upper Hudson River Railroad.

In 2006, he was recognized as one of the Saratogian’s “20 Over 40” Group for making a difference in the community.HHHH

 

In 2007, he was a Capital District Jefferson Award Honoree and was presented with a certificate of excellence in recognition of selfless service to ones’ community given to those “who performed remarkable deeds in community service without expectation of reward or recognition.”

He was also the recipient of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, American Heritage Committee certificate “in recognition of outstanding achievement in historic preservation.” The Saratoga Chapter of the NSDAR presented him with the Historical Preservation Medal for the research, obtaining funding and installation of a 1930 D.A.R. replacement plaque at the Gideon Putnam Burial Ground.

Of particular pride to him was working as chairman of the USS Saratoga Committee in the restoration of the Saint Peter’s War Memorial on Broadway, his service as originator and co-chairman of the monthly Saratoga County Honor a Deceased Veteran program which began in 1999, and his involvement as project coordinator in the restoration of the near two century old Gideon Putnam Burial Ground on the city’s West Side.

Working with fellow Saratogians, Bob Israel, Walter Gilbert, and Sonny and Tony Bonacio of Bonacio Construction Company, he coordinated the installation and dedication of the monument plaque on Railroad Place to those involved in the “Iraq-Afghanistan War and the Global War on Terrorism.”

The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation honored him with the 2007 Spirit of Preservation Award recognizing “individuals who have made a sustained contribution to the preservation of Saratoga Springs architecture and cultural heritage.”

Obtaining the funding from neighborhood businessmen and working with the West Side Neighborhood Association, he coordinated the installation of the “Welcome to the City of Saratoga” signs installed at Church and Washington Streets and the placement of the Station Lane sign.

Initiating the concept and together with veterans groups, they were successful in designating and renaming the former Geyser Park fields as “Veterans Memorial Park.”

In recognition of his advocacy for veteran’s causes and his service to community, the New York State Military Heritage Institute designated him as the 2009 Veteran of the Year.

He was instrumental in the naming and dedication of two restored West Side buildings for senior citizens- honoring U.S. Army Private George Biffer, neighborhood grocer, who made the supreme sacrifice during WWII in Italy and noted West Side restaurateur, Hattie Mosley Austin (Hattie’s Chicken Shack).

In 2009, he was awarded the Marvin A. Davis Memorial Award by the Bridge Line Historical Society, “in grateful recognition of outstanding and dedicated service to the society.” Along with Town of Saratoga Supervisor and former Town Historian, Tom Wood, they were successful in obtaining a Canadian Pacific Railroad caboose for permanent display at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds.

On September 11, 2009, he began an annual Remembrance Day Ceremony in the city to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and in the war that followed.

In 2011, he was honored by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors as the first recipient of the Key to Saratoga County for his ‘advocacy and tireless efforts on behalf of veterans.’

“Gene” always enjoyed helping others, reading historical military and railroad literature, writing for newspapers and magazines, composing monthly speeches for the Saratoga County Honor a Deceased Veteran Program, and his involvement as an advocate in veteran affairs. His greatest joy, though, was spending time with his family and grandchildren, Gregory, Caroline, Colin and his family’s pet, Gus. Gene loved people and will be missed by all.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara, and daughters, Angela Corsale Brady and her husband, Joseph Brady, of Saratoga Springs and Anne Marie Corsale and her husband, Gary Keroack, of Malta. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Gregory Corsale Boehm, of Philadelphia, Caroline Grace Brady and Colin William Brady, of Saratoga Springs.; his brother, Joseph Jr. and his wife, Barbara; sister-in-law, Nancy Corsale; and brother-in-law, Eric Lindau, all of Saratoga Springs. He is survived by a niece, Diane Lindau Esposito of Greenfield and a nephew, Dennis Corsale of Hollywood, Florida.

His sister, Anna Lindau, brothers, Dennis and Francis, sister-in-law, Marie Corsale, nephew, Eric Peter Lindau and niece, Donna Marie Corsale, pre-deceased him.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 22 at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Clements Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs with Reverend Paul J. Borowski,C.Ss.Rofficiating.

Friends may call at the William J. Burke and Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, March 21. Burial with military honors will be in the family plot at Saint Peter’s Cemetery, Saratoga Springs.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, Northeastern New York Area, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, New York 12205 or the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112.

Tuesday, 18 March 2014 08:38

Alice Mary Palmer Gottsche

GLENS FALLS — Alice Mary Palmer Gottsche, 91, formerly of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16 at The Stanton in Glens Falls.

Born on November 12, 1922 in Greenfield, Alice was the daughter of the late Mabel (Gailor) and Raymond Palmer. She was a 1941 graduate of Saratoga High and worked as a bookkeeper for Joe Hazard’s TV and Record Store until her marriage.

She married George J. Gottsche, Jr. in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on April 8, 1945. After raising four children, she worked at the Wilton Developmental Center for 20 years as a unit supervisor.

In addition to her parents, Alice is predeceased by her former husband; four brothers, Charles, Earl, James and Edward Palmer; and a granddaughter, Terri Ann Lechevet.

Survivors include two daughters, Alice (Dolly) Stafford of Schenectady and Jane (Burr) Lechevet of Hudson, Florida; two sons, Lawrence (Terry) Gottsche of Queensbury and Robert (Cathy) Gottsche of Sandwich, Massachusetts; her grandchildren, Mark (Michele) Lechevet of Saratoga Springs, Andrew, Graham and Marisa Gottsche of Sandwich, Massachusetts; and great-grandchildren, Emily, Christopher and Johnathan Lechevet of Saratoga Springs.

Relatives and friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518) 584-5373.

Burial will take place in the spring at North Milton Cemetery, at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers donations in Alice’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

The family wishes to thank the staff on the South Wing at The Stanton for their kindness and care.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Tuesday, 18 March 2014 08:35

Paul Ellsworth Pugh, Sr.

BALLSTON SPA — Paul Ellsworth Pugh, Sr., 67, of Ballston Spa, passed away peacefully Monday, March 10 at his home. 

Paul was born in Baltimore in 1947, the son of the late Charles and Louise Beaty Pugh.

After serving in the U.S. Navy, he married Nadine Draves in Saratoga Springs, where they raised their family. He graduated from Siena College and was a retired New York State computer specialist. He enjoyed golf, computers, managing his rental properties and spending time with his family. He earned a private aircraft pilot’s license and was a member of a flying club.

He is survived by Louise Goudy (mother), Stacy and Paul Pugh II (son), Jordan Pugh (grandson), Julia Pugh (granddaughter), Jeffrey Pugh (son), Barbara (sister) and Michael Skoldberg, Karen and Charles (brother) Pugh, Don Skoldberg (nephew), Stacy Skoldberg (niece), Amanda Skoldberg (great-niece), Matthew Skoldberg (great-nephew), Mark Pugh (nephew), Scott Pugh (nephew) and Nadine Draves.

Paul will be laid to rest with Military Honors in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY.

The family is grateful for the support and friendship of Paul’s best friend Stephen Warner and for the considerate care by the people of The Community Hospice of Saratoga.

Online condolences can be made at www.CompassionateFuneralCare.com

Tuesday, 18 March 2014 08:27

Stephen Markovits

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stephen Markovits died March 12, 2014 at his home. A cherished husband, father, son, brother, cousin and son-in-law, he resided in Saratoga Springs for 35 years.

Mr. Markovits grew up in Middletown. Following graduation from high school in Middletown, he attended the University at Albany, earned his law degree at Albany Law School and practiced law for over 32 years. He also served as general counsel to Orange County Choppers Holdings, Inc., the company featured on the TV reality series Orange County Choppers. A principal in Captive One Advisors LLC, he also served as a part time faculty member at the University at Albany’s School of Business. Steve lectured on tax and estate planning issues for the New York State Bar Association, Albany Law School’s Institute of Legal Studies, and other groups. He published a number of articles in the Saratoga Business Review and various journals, and in the 1990s, he served a term on the Saratoga Springs Zoning Board.

Steve had a life-long love affair with music and loved jazz. The group he played with while in law school performed in weddings and small venues. He was also a skilled tennis player and enjoyed boating on the Hudson River and Saratoga Lake. He had a pilot’s license and loved to fly. He had a generous heart and when needed, quietly offered his services to others.

Steve is survived by his devoted wife, Ilsa P. Markovits, and loving son, Justin who is completing his Master’s Degree in International Tax Law at the University of Miami. He is also survived by his mother, Evelyn Markovits, of Saratoga Springs and Deerfield Beach, Florida; his sisters, Fredda Markovits Finell of New City, and Ava Basri and her husband Dr. Ray Basri of Goshen; his dear cousins, Dr. Brad Ruthberg, who was like a brother to him and his wife Dr. Judith Ruthberg of Niskayuna and their daughter, Dr. Kara Ruthberg of Montville, New Jersey; his mother-in-law, Josephine Pasciullo, brother-in-law Nicholas Pasciullo and his wife Nancy Hubley of Pittsburgh; nieces, Jessica Finell and Dayna Basri of New York City, Grace Pasciullo of Boston, Dr. Erica Pasciullo of Washington, D.C.; nephews, Jason and Ben Basri, and many other cousins, aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerome Markovits, a former Judge and Mayor of Middletown.

Steve was a member of Temple Sinai in Saratoga Springs. Gifts in his memory may be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund of the Temple, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Those who would like to visit with the family and offer condolences are invited and welcome to come to Temple Sinai Tuesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (518) 584-5373.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Tuesday, 18 March 2014 08:18

James K. Wiltrout Sr.

SANFORD, Fla. — James K. Wiltrout Sr., 52, of Sanford, Florida, passed away Wednesday, February 26, in ORMC Hospital of Orlando.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Adam K. Wiltrout and Catherine L. (Schissler) Wiltrout.

He is survived by two children, Nicole and James Jr.; two grandchildren, Brandon and Daniel Joseph; and six siblings, Elaine, JoAnn, Joyce, Jean, Edward and Norma.

James was a true free spirit and was affectionately known to his friends as “Trout.”

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Caretakers ME of Florida, a veteran's motorcycle enthusiast and non-motorcycle family and friends group, dedicated to helping the community and veterans through motorcycle oriented events.

Donations may be sent to the following address: Caretakers ME of Florida Inc., 650 Riverview Ave., Sanford, FL 32771.

Monday, 10 March 2014 11:49

Jeanne Marie Galford

SPOKANE, WA — Jeanne Marie Galford, 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5.

Born on April 22, 1944, in Saratoga Springs, she is predeceased by her parents Thomas and Grace (Herrick) Dunn.

Jeanne was a telephone switchboard operator after graduating from Saratoga High School in 1963, and later a homemaker who raised her sons from her first marriage to Robert O’Connor.

Once her sons had entered school , she returned to work where she held various office and bookkeeping jobs with her most favorite places to work being at Sealed Air in Scotia and Northwestern Construction, Inc. in Spokane, Washington.

Jeanne moved where her family life took her and after a short marriage to Frank Galford when she lived in Waverly, Ohio, she returned to Glenville in the early 1990s to be closer to her mother.

Then Jeanne moved to Spokane, Washington, in 2000, to be nearer to her grandsons.

Survivors include three sons, Kevin O’Connor of Cincinnati, Ohio; Patrick (Marcie) O’Connor of Spokane, Washington; and Sean O’Connor of Seattle. Jeanne also had two grandsons, Ian and Evan O’Connor of Spokane, Washington; one sister, Carole (Jim) Mills of ­­­­Broadalbin; and a niece and nephew and their families.

No service will be held per Jeanne’s wishes and she will be laid to rest in Greenridge Cemetery in Saratoga Springs at a later date this summer.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Monday, 10 March 2014 11:42

James A. Gilchrist

MALTA — James A. Gilchrist, 65, more commonly known as “Jimmy,” passed away March 7 at Saratoga Hospital.
Jimmy was born June 24, 1948 in Albany to Teresa Gilchrist and the late Robert Gilchrist. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1965-69 on the USS Strong dd-768, as a boiler technician during the Vietnam War, Jimmy was employed at the Saratoga State Park as a plant utilities manager for more than 30 years.

Since retiring, he enjoyed his employment as the bar manager at Quarters in Saratoga Springs.

If Jimmy wasn't golfing, watching Price is Right with the guys at Quarters or simply helping out one of his many friends, Jimmy usually just enjoyed spending time in his recliner, having a Bud while watching TV with his loving wife, Freda Thompson Gilchrist. Jimmy was a long time resident of Mechanicville.

In addition to his father, Jimmy is predeceased by his twin brother, John.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Freda, and mother, Teresa; one son, Patrick Thompson and his wife Alison of Newport News, Virginia; one daughter, Elizabeth Morelli of Mechanicville; three grandsons, Bryce, Julius, and Sabastian; one granddaughter Kelsea; five siblings, Eddy, Danny, Susan, William and Robert; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373).

Graveside services with military honors will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 13 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Monday, 10 March 2014 11:33

Nicholas Ryan Kapusniak

WAUKESHA, WI— Nicholas Ryan Kapusniak, “Nick”, 20, passed away March 1 in St. Louis.

Nick was a loving son, grandson, great grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. We will always remember him as a loving, caring and talented individual who always put himself before others. He was an avid drummer who loved music, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with troop 641 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, played tennis, and was very active in his church, community and fraternity.

He is survived by his parents, Rich Kapusniak and Renee Bennett-Kapusniak, and sister, Amanda Kapusniak of Waukesha, Wisconsin; his grandparents, Charles and Alberta Bennett; his great-grandmother, Maryellen Celeste; his aunts and uncles, John Kapusniak and Stacey Waterman, Steve Kapusniak and Dr. Julie Dubiel-Kapusniak, Michael and Michele Decker, Kerri Bennett-Bishop; and his cousins, Mark Kapusniak, Kim Labunski, Dr. Brian Carkner, Justin Carkner, Tristan Bishop, Evan Bishop, Claire Kapusniak. He was predeceased by his grandparents, John and Helen Kapusniak.

WAUKESHA, WI— We are heartbroken to share the news of the death of our son, Nicholas Kapusniak.Nick was taken tragically from us on March 1, in St. Louis, in an unnecessary and senseless act of gun violence.We are all in shock and still have not come to terms with his passing.

Nick was a loving son, grandson, great grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and friend.We will always remember him as a loving, caring and talented individual who always put himself before others. Nick had a gift of connecting with people and making them laugh.He was fun to be around and he found joy in life. Nick earned the friendship and love of everyone he met.He was an avid drummer who loved music, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with troop 641 Oshkosh, WI, played tennis, and was very active in his church community and fraternity.

Nick will be deeply missed by his friends from his years at Holy Trinity in Webster, Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha, Wisconsin, St. Louis College of Pharmacy in St. Louis and others across the country. Nick loved going to pharmacy school- being a pharmacist was his dream. As parents we are so proud of his accomplishments. Although we lost our son, we will always be grateful for the journey he took us on over the last 20 years.

He is survived by his parents, Rich Kapusniak and Renee Bennett-Kapusniak, and sister, Amanda Kapusniak of Waukesha, Wisconsin; his grandparents, Charles and Alberta Bennett; his great-grandmother, Maryellen Celeste; his aunts and uncles, John Kapusniak and Stacey Waterman, Steve Kapusniak and Dr. Julie Dubiel-Kapusniak, Michael and Michele Decker, Kerri Bennett-Bishop; and his cousins, Mark Kapusniak, Kim Labunski, Dr. Brian Carkner, Justin Carkner, Tristan Bishop, Evan Bishop, Claire Kapusniak. He was predeceased by his grandparents, John and Helen Kapusniak.

We would like to thank all those who mourn with us and we encourage everyone to celebrate the life of this amazing young man.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Catholic Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Nick Kapusniak – 601 East College Ave. Waukesha WI, 53186.

Monday, 10 March 2014 11:22

Laddie Zwijacz

HUDSON FALLS — Laddie Zwijacz, 82,  passed away Monday, March 3, after a long illness, at his home with his daughter, Nikki, very good friend, Lynn Sherlock-Webb, and his Boston Terrier, Sam, at his side.

Born on February 6, 1932 in Wilton, he was the son of the late Stanley and Rose Zwijacz. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by seven brothers, Joe, John, Stanley, Theodore, Frank, Burt and Stubby, as well as his sister, Helen.

Laddie received his GED in Goldsboro, North Carolina and in 1951 joined the U.S. Air Force. He was a flight line mechanic for 20 years. Laddie loved to work on diesel motors and enjoyed gardening and camping. 

Survivors include his daughter, Nikki Tortora of Saratoga Springs and his son, Marc (Cheryl) Zwijacz of Wilton; grandchildren, Amber Heine, Sarah Zwijacz, Alexie Zwijacz and Zachary Zwijacz; brother, Richard of Wilton; sisters, Vanda Pillesky of Wilton and Nellie Votrubek of Pulaski, Tennessee, and his former wife, Sonya Isolda of Saratoga Springs.

There will be no public calling hours.

Burial with military honors will be on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 1pm at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville.

Donations may be made to the High Peaks Hospice, 667 Bay Rd., Suite 1, Queensbury, NY 12804 or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (58-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

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