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Glens Falls – Ralph A. Aurelia, 95 of Glens Falls, passed away Friday morning, October 28, 2022 at his home.

Born on June 7, 1927 in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late Antonio and Rose (Dinucci) Aurelia. Ralph was a 1947 graduate of Fort Edward High School and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1945, serving in World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and then called back to active duty where he served for a second time from 1951 to 1952.

Ralph worked for many years at Scott Paper in Fort Edward where he was a traffic manager. Once he retired from Scott Paper, he went to work at the Landmark Motel until he retired on July 3 of this year. Ralph was an athlete in high school and excelled in the sports he played. He continued his passion for sports into his adulthood, officiating High School basketball games for many years, and playing football for the Green Jackets as part of the 1950 championship team. Prior to moving to Glens Falls, Ralph lived for several years in Fort Edward with his sister, Jennie and her husband, Paul Cronin.

In addition to his parents, Ralph is predeceased by his sisters, Mary Iuliucci, Carmela Greco-Fish, Jennie Cronin, Olympia Ruotolo; his brother, Nicholas, Louis, Angelo and Edward Aurelia.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Charlotte Ostberg of Glens Falls; Charlotte’s children, Edward Ostberg, and Susan Gazetos (Peter); Susan’s children, whom he was affectionately known as “Bompa”, Nicholas (Paige) Gazetos and Alexandria (Frank) Mineo; Anna Gazetos and Sophia Mineo; several nieces and nephews, who he lived with during his life, including Susan Zeno, Karen Tomasovic (Tony), Daniel Cronin (Sue), and David Cronin (Laurie); several great nieces and nephews and many great-great nieces and nephews, to numerous to mention.

Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at St. Mary’s Church, 62 Warren Street in Glens Falls, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Scott VanDerveer, Pastor. Rite of committal will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to High Peaks Hospice, 454 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801, or to the Open Door Soup Kitchen, 226 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

FORT EDWARD – Irene A. Aurelia, 92, of Orsola Ave, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, on Saturday, November 30, 2013, at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility.

Born on August 20, 1921, in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Philomena (Bascillica) Michelucci.

Irene was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

On July 21, 1921, she married Carl J. Aurelia in Hudson Falls.  He passed away in 1978.

Irene worked for the Joy Store for many years until it closed.  She then managed Midtown Shopping Center for several years.  Irene loved spending time with her family and playing bingo.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Rose Pepe and Mary Marcantonio, her brothers, Alvin, Henry, Joseph, James, Carl, John and her twin brother, who died at six weeks old and her great granddaughter, Bailey Lynn Greene.

 She is survived by her daughter, Michele Miner and her husband, Keith of Fort Edward; her grandchildren, Ryan Miner and Ashley Greene and her husband, Michael; two great grandchildren, Katie Miner and Morgan Greene; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Rite of committal will be 1 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2013, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility, especially B Wing, for all their love, care and compassion given to Irene and her family.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., PO Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility, Activities Fund, 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

GLENS FALLS—Lois J. Aurelia, 93, of Fourth Street, Glens Falls passed away Monday, October 21 in her sleep at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Home in Argyle, NY. She will be missed by all of her family and friends.

Lois was born on November 30, 1919, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Westfall.

She was married for sixty eight years to the late Edward S. Aurelia of Glens Falls.

Two sisters, Irma Clark and Shirley Granger, and four brothers, Rowland, Charles, Robert and Gordon Westfall all died before her.

She is survived by her sister, Hazel Valetta of Mechanicsville, NY. She is survived by two daughters, Rosemary Juckett of West Springfield, Virginia and Penelope Gardner of Glens Falls, three grand daughters Sarah Crigler of Arlington, Virginia, Karen Juckett of Arlington, Virginia, and Deana Gardner of Hudson Falls, two grandsons, Jeremy Gardner of Lake Luzerne and Zachary Gardner of Seattle, Washington, one great grandson, Ashton Gardner of Lake Luzerne and one great granddaughter, Leona Mae Gallucci of Hudson Falls and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 25 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main Street, HudsonFalls.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 26 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main Street, HudsonFalls.

The Rite of Committal will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the Town of Fort Edward.

The family suggests memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 71 Glenwood Avenue, Glens Falls, NY 12801.