Some of our fellow classmates have passed on, please say a prayer sometime for them and their families.
Anthony SantaMaria
Steve Kester
Maureen Murphy
Michael Ganci
Peggy O'Hagen
Dot Perri
Francis Freidman
James Ghorsi
Thomas Thorman
Joseph Marotta M.D,
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Marotta, Joseph John M.D. MENANDS Joseph J. Marotta, 57, was born into Eternal Life on Monday, February 8, 2016. Joseph was born in Brooklyn, and at the age of five, Joseph and his family moved to Long Island. He is the beloved son of John and Ada Marotta. Joseph graduated from Farmingdale High School, Siena College, where he played lacrosse, and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He served his residency in many Boston hospitals as an orthopedic resident, during which he had the privilege of operating on the legendary Larry Bird. Joe and his family loved the Albany area and in 1990 he moved to Menands and began an orthopedic practice, Burdett Orthopedics, in Troy. He the team doctor of the Albany Attack, Albany Conquest, Albany Diamond Dogs, and the Siena sports programs. He also coached his son's teams and cheered on his daughter's dance, swimming and track events. He was his children's greatest cheerleader. Joe was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and served many leadership roles at Samaritan Hospital. Currently, he was the President of Medical Staff at Samaritan Hospital. He loved fishing at his camp at Auger Lake, and cherished lunches with his best friends, especially Sunday lunch with his lifelong friend, Tony Dipace. Family was the most important thing to him, and he attributed his work ethic and drive to his dear parents, Ada and John. He knew in fourth grade that he wanted to be a doctor and promised his grandmother, Rose, that he would take care of the nuns, which he did for many years. Being a man of faith and influenced by his Franciscan Values, he started a nonprofit charity, Medicus Christi, that served the underprivileged people of Ghana, Africa. His family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Joe's many patients, colleagues, operating room staff, and his loyal staff at Burdett Orthopedics. He had many hats, all of which he cherished: husband, father, son, friend, uncle, and doctor. He was the beloved husband of 25 years to Kate Adams Marotta; cherished father of Joseph John Marotta Jr. and Anna Rose Marotta; brother of John Marotta (Regina) and Terri Zimmardi (Anthony); he is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Robert Benton, Joe's friend and physician, who came to Joe's side at times of need. The Marotta family would also like to thank Tom Baldwin for all of his help. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Dr. Joseph's family on Friday, February 12, 2016, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Chapel at Siena College. Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 13, 2016, at 10 a.m. at St. Puis X Church in Loudonville, where a funeral mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Interment will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands, immediately following the Mass. Those wishing to remember Dr. Joseph John Marotta may make a contribution to Medicus Christi, 16 Macaffer Drive, Menands, NY 12204. The family and board of MC will ensure any donations are directed as Joe would have wished. To leave a message for the family, obtain directions, light a candle or view other helpful services, please visit mcveighfuneralhome.com
Kelsey A. Moffett MOFFETT - Kelsey A., on February 6, 2009. Longtime resident of Farmingdale. Beloved husband of Mary. Cherished father of Jeanne (Fred), Stephen (Denise), Christine and the late Thomas. Adored grandfather of Melissa, Thomas and Brian. Steadfast in Faith, friend to many, loved by all. Visitation Sunday and Monday 2-5 and 7-9:30 at Arthur F. White Funeral Home Inc. 315 Conklin St. Farmingdale, NY 11735. Funeral Mass Tuesday 9:45am at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery.
Sister Jeanne Monica Mayer, OP
Sister Jeanne Monica Mayer, OP, died on Jan. 31, 2003 in the Brentwood Convent, five days after her 90th birthday. She had dedicated 73 years in religious life as a Sister of St. Dominic.
Katherine Teresa Mayer was born in Camden, NJ, on Jan. 26, 1913, daughter of Julius and Katherine Mayer. She was admitted as a candidate to the Sisters of St. Dominic on Sept. 3, 1929. She received the holy habit on April 30, 1930 and her religious name was Sister Jeanne Monica. She professed her vows on May 2, 1931.
Sister Jeanne Monica's first assignment was to Holy Family, Brooklyn (1931-1934). She then moved to Nazareth Trade School in Farmingdale (1934-1942). She taught at St. Kilian School (1934-1941) and served as principal from 1941 to 1968.
Sister Jeanne Monica founded the St. Kilian Mothers Club in 1942. Raising money for the school and promoting cooperation among faculty, parents and children, and building loyalty were the club's stated objectives. She oversaw the construction of the new Cherry Street School in 1963. She and Father Raphael Schooff, OSB, founded the internationally renowned St. Kilian Boys Choir which performed on television, radio and stage. Sister Jeanne Monica trained the boys after school and traveled with them to their concerts. She always kept her love of music and mingled it her love of Mary and the hymn Salve Regina. She served in the St. Kilian administrative offices until she retired. Sisters with whom Sister Jeanne lived remember a person who was compassionate, joyful, generous and loving and happy summer days at the convent pool made possible through Sister's hospitality.
After her tenure as principal was concluded, Sister resided in St. Boniface, Elmont (1968-1971). She then moved to St. Catherine of Sienna, Franklin Square(1971-1997). During that time she ministered as personal director in St. Kilian Rectory (1971-1993) and found time to volunteer in the Religious Education program of St. Catherine's. From 1993 to 1997, Sister was involved in the ministry of Intercessory Prayer. Poor health necessitated a move to the Dominican Motherhouse, Amityville, in December 1997. Her last move was to Maria Regina Residence in Brentwood.
She is survived by her sisters, Frances Mayer and Natelda Stangert of Mt. Laurel, NJ and Elizabeth Bonell of Cherry Hill, NJ. Arrangements were made by the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. The Liturgy of Christian Burial was held at St. Albert Chapel on Feb. 3. Burial in the Sisters' Cemetery.
Sister Jeanne Monica was an institution in Farmingdale and will be sorely missed.
