Roger Passino, Jr.

HUDSON FALLS – Roger Passino Jr, age 49, of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully at home accompanied by his four-legged best friend, Chance, December 9, 2024. Roger was known by many names. Some of his favorites were Lunchbox, Son, Husband, Brother, and Dad.

Roger was born on August 22,1975, in Glens Falls Hospital to his proud parents, Debbie and Roger Passino Sr. He was welcomed home by his older sister Jessica, and later he welcomed his little sister Danielle home.

Roger attended Hudson Falls High School where he was well loved by his peers and some teachers. After high school, Roger went to work as a carpenter where he made many friends at JAG Industries.

Roger enjoyed spending time with his friends and family throughout his life. He had an unmatched magnetism that pulled people in and always had a joke ready to share. Many people considered Roger to be their best friend because of his charm and charisma.

Hunting season was one of Roger’s favorite times. He enjoyed making memories in the woods with his dad, Uncle Carl, Uncle Tony, Carl Jr., Camden and Carson. During baseball season, Roger loved traveling to Yankee Stadium and cheering loudly for his team. Roger’s favorite activity was watching his children achieve their goals and being their biggest fan. He was always proud to share stories of his best girl, Brooke, and her accomplishments. He watched Brennan walk across the stage to get his diploma and celebrated as a proud dad. He spent every Friday during football season cheering for Gavin and celebrating his passion for the sport. He was so proud of Carson’s new found love for welding and was there to give pointers to help him improve.

The best day of Roger’s life was the day Brooke was born. The second-best day of Roger’s life was the day he married the love of his life, Marissa. Roger found in Marissa the love he had been searching for his whole life. She completed his family by bringing him his sons and providing a love that no one else could have.

Roger is survived by his wife Marissa Passino; his children, Brooke, Brennan, Gavin, and Carson; his parents Roger and Debbie Passino; his grandmother, Ida Johnson; his sister Jessica (Larry) Stevens; his sister Danielle Passino (Jason Doyle); nieces and nephews, Lewis (Adriane) Humiston, Caleb (Anna) Stevens, Alycia (Noah) Stevens, Dominick and McKenna Doyle, Peyton, Elliana, and Aiden Humiston; his cousin, Carl Passino who was more like a brother and his family; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friend who were like family.

Family and friends are invited to join the Celebration of Life on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at the Sandy Hill Art Center at 214 Main Street in Hudson Falls. There will be food, drinks, music, and lots of space to share stories and jokes. Feel free to join us in wearing your favorite Yankees attire or a flannel button down, they were his favorite.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rogers’ name can be made to the National Kidney Fund, INC. Attn: Department 5930, P.O. Box 4110, Woburn, MA 01888

“Have you heard my crow call?” -Roger Passino

Ralph Passino

Passino, RalphHUDSON FALLS – Ralph Passino, 64, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018, with his family by his side, including his lovely daughter, Tara.

Born on January 5, 1954, in Elizabethtown, NY, Ralph was a kind and gentle soul, some might even refer to him as a hippie. Once he met you, he considered you his friend for life.

Ralph served 4 years in the U.S. Navy, stationed on board the destroyer USS O’Bannon.  He was very proud of his service.

He worked as a bartender his whole working life and enjoyed it tremendously. That’s all he wanted to do and thought it was the best job in the world.

He played sports throughout high school, baseball, basketball and soccer. He was an above average baseball and basketball player and played on some very successful teams. He always talked about his teammates and remembered them fondly.

He was predeceased by his father, Felix W. Passino; his mother, Jeanne Fuller Marino; his stepfather, Thomas M. Marino; his sister, Sharon Corkhill and his brother, Bruce.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Tara Anne Melrose and her husband, Ty; his sister, Janet Rollo and her husband, Bob; his sister, Jane Passino; his brother, Greg Passino; his sister Suzanne Marino DelSignore and her husband, Dan; his sister, Jeanne Marino; his nieces, Alesa, Liz and Rachel; his nephew Nate and his fiancé, Terri; his nephew, Brian Rollo; his nieces, Jennifer Kapas and Christa Detrick and her husband, Dan; his nephew, Kenneth Corkhill and his niece, Michelle Faulkner.

Ralph fondly remembered his days growing up in Westport and wanted everyone up there to know he loved you guys!!

Friends may call on Monday, April 9, 2018, from 4 to 6 p.m.at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A graveside service, with Military honors provided by American Legion Post 574 of Hudson Falls officiating, will take place on Tuesday, April 10 at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Ralph’s family suggests memorial donations to The Adirondack Vet’s House, Inc, 26 Pine At, Glens Falls, NY, 12801 or The Charles R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.