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Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Jerry A. Robusto
Jerry A. Robusto, 88 of Kunz Road, Broadalbin, passed away Monday afternoon at St. Mary's Hospital with his beloved companion at his side.
Thursdon Hand
Thursdon Hand, 91, of Glen will be greatly missed by family and friends. He was respected, admired and loved by all. He passed away on May 11, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam, with his loving family at his side. He was born on September 11, 1916 to James Hand and Evelyne R. Osterhout. He is survived by three children, Darlene and her husband George Douglas of Fort Hunter, Leellyn and her husband Gary Selden of Alamogordo, NM and Wayne and his wife Christine (Dumar) of Big Flats, NY; nine grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; his sister Rhea and husband William Auspelmyer of Mill Point and brother Lynwood, of Glen. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Grace Ballard Hay in November 2007.
Thursdon was a 1935 graduate of Fonda High School and took over the family farm in Glen where he raised turkeys and beef cattle, the first in the area to do so. He opened Hand's Restaurant in Fonda, and then Fultonville, operating from 1959 through 1966 as the manager and head chef. He served as the Superintendent of the Montgomery County Fairgrounds for 12 years from 1969 through 1976 having built, renovated or repaired almost every building at the fairgrounds.
Thursdon was the first Scout Master in Glen. He was a member of the Board of Education while the Fonda-Fultonville Central School was being built and played an active role during consolidation. He is a charter member of the Glen Fire Dept., having held various offices including Chief. He was also on the board of the Glen Cemetery. He was active in the Glen Reformed Church and has served on the Consistory and a member of the choir.
After retiring, he made history come to life in wooden villages, forts, the Old Fonda Courthouse, a lumber mill, and many scenes complete with animals, people and machinery. A building at the Fonda Fair is filled with his dioramas depicting past American life. All of the buildings, people, animals and props were created from wood and Thursdon's imagination.
He loved flying, got his pilot's license in the mid 1960's, plus owned and piloted several different types of private and experimental aircraft for more than 30 years. Many friends and family received their first airplane ride from Thursdon. He regularly flew from a landing strip on the family farm until 1994, rode a motorcycle until1999, and an ATV until as recently as last week.
Cremation has taken place and he will be interred beside his wife, Grace, in the Maple Avenue Cemetery in Fultonville.
A celebration of his life is planned for Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 2:00 PM at the Glen Reformed Church, Route 161, Glen, New York with the Rev Norman Hamm officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Thursdon's memory to the Glen Reformed Church, State Route 161, Fultonville, New York 12072 or the Glen Cemetery, in care of the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main Street, Fultonville, New York.
Stanley L. Showerman
Visitation: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Stanley "Leo" Showerman, 70, of State Highway 5s, died peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born on May 10, 1938 in the Town of Minden, he was the son of the late Ralph and Irene Smith Showerman.
A lifelong resident of Fort Plain, Leo was educated locally. For a time he ran the Sportsman Snack Bar in Fort Plain before becoming a self employed carpenter. He also helped with the local farmer's market. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his family dearly, and will be missed by all who knew him.
His loving family includes, his wife of over 40 years, Carol Billings Showerman; two daughters, Stacey Showerman Klemm and her husband Frank and Theresa Marie Quackenbush and her husband Mark; three sisters, Alice Frederick, Robin Crews and Terry Arduini and her husband Frank; two brothers, Ralph and Gerald Showerman; three grandchildren, Jeremy, Timothy and Tiffany Snell; one great granddaughter, Kiara; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Gathering for a Time of Remembrance will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 1 until 3 at the Lenz & Betz Funeral Home, 69 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317. Interment will take place at a later date in the Fort Plain Cemetery. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Gerald S. Palma
Visitation: Saturday, May 10, 2008
Mr. Gerald S. "Jerry" Palma, 84, of Wesleyan Avenue, Amsterdam, passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born on August 20, 1923 in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Peter and Edna Born Palma.
Jerry was educated in Schenectady and was a 1943 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. He served briefly with the United States Navy before being honorably discharged. He first worked for the Malta Test Station and later Alco Locomotive. Most of his career was spent with General Electric as a draftsman, where he retired in 1985.
He was predeceased by his sister, Francis Turiel; and a step granddaughter, Shannon Ryan.
His loving family includes his wife, Shirley Sager Palma; one daughter, Darlene Higgins and her husband James of Schenectady; one son, Peter Palma of Slingerlands; step children, Debbie Doin and her husband Richard of Amsterdam, Penny Ryan and her fiancé David Iannotti of Perth, Kate Dahm of Fultonville and Walter Dahm of Fultonville; a brother in law, Michael Turiel of Clifton Park; a granddaughter, Corinne Higgens; step grandchildren, Richard Doin, Nicole Cadwell, Meaghan Ryan; two step great grandchildren, Zachary and Blaze Cadwell; several cousins and close friends.
A Legacy Candle Ceremony will be celebrated on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 3 o'clock at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam. Calling hours will be held from 1 until 3 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County S.P.C.A. in care of the funeral home office.
Sophie L. Marsicano
Sophie L. Marsicano, 90, formerly of 317 West Main St., passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at the E.L. Wilkinson RHCF, where she resided and received such excellent and professional care.
Anne Perrino Colistra
Visitation: Friday, May 9, 2008
Anne Perrino Colistra, 83, of Broadway, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at home. Born in Little Falls, NY on May 11th, 1924 she was the daughter of the late John and Rose Perrino.
Upon her marriage to Gerald "Jerry" Colistra on October 10, 1943, she moved to Amsterdam where she has resided ever since. They together ran Jerry's Coffee Shop until his death on September 1, 1975. Anne continued to run the business until her retirement in 1990.
Anne took great pride in keeping her home meticulous, inside and out. She also loved to cook & bake for her family, friends and neighbors. One of her greatest joys was having company and not only feeding them, but sending them home with a care package. She took the time to visit many shut-ins, always bringing some goodies to brighten their day. Anne was compassionate in her love for animals. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Her family would like to thank all who treated her with kindness and respect. We also thank those who called her, sent her cards or visited her. It always meant so much to her and to us too.
She is survived by her children, Anthony Colistra and his wife Danelle of Amsterdam and Maria Vesp and her husband John of Fort Plain; her loving grandchildren, Audra (Charles) Nelson, Katrina Colistra, Nicholas (Denise) Colistra, Jennifer Vesp, Kristine (Ed) Burleigh, Alicia (Jeff) Beebie, Erica (Jeff) Asmussen; cherished great grandchildren, Lily, Andrew and Ethan Nelson, Jacob and Gabrielle Burleigh, Greyson Beebie, Brody, Bryce and Savannah Asmussen; her brothers John and Domenic Perrino of Little Falls; sisters Louise Volk and Grace Buccafero of Herkimer; her childhood and lifelong friend, Mary Sandy of Amsterdam; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Anne was predeceased by her parents, husband and a brother, Vincent James Perrino.
A prayer service will be conducted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 10 o'clock at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, followed by the Con-Celebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 11 o'clock at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may call this evening (Friday) from 4 until 7 the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Mary's Church Memorial Fund or to the Montgomery County S.P.C.A. in care of the funeral home.
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