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Viglucci, Carmen PENFIELD Carmen J. Viglucci of Penfield died at home on March 9, 2014 at age 81. He was the son of the late Helen Fitzgerald and Carmen Viglucci, memorialized as Nell and Jinx in his humorous memoir, "Albany Street Kid." He was predeceased by two brothers, Mike and Andrew, and a sister, Helen. A Korean War veteran, he graduated from Siena College and worked at newspapers in Albany and Syracuse before joining the Democrat and Chronicle in 1961, where he met his wife Patricia. They recently marked 50 years of marriage. He became editor of the Catholic Courier Journal in 1968. In 1976, he founded The Golden Times, a newspaper for seniors. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Johanna Bartlett (Ron), John (Victoria) and Cara Santiago; grandchildren, Angel (A.J.) Santiago, Pierce and Samantha Catone, Austin, Riley and Quinn Bartlett and Tessa Viglucci; nieces and nephews, dear in-laws and loyal friends. He was interred at Oakwood Cemetery in Penfield.

Published by Albany Times Union on Mar. 13, 2014.
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I had been away and just learned of the passing of your husband Carmen. My husband, Salvatore J. Parlato, wrote articles for Golden Times. He died in 2008. He thought so highly and warmly of your husband. They had a mutually strong love for Italy. After briefly meeting both you and your husband, I could understand why Sal thought so highly of you.
Your many beautiful memories will be your best companion during these days. May you and your children smile and laugh at all the good times you were blessed with.
Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Warmly,
Dolores F. Parlato

Dolores F. Parlato

April 4, 2014

So sorry for your loss Pat. I was away and just heard about Carmen, and strangely enough was just mentioning him to a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pat Rebholz

March 27, 2014

Oh Carmen, I just heard the news or I would have been there to support your family. I thought you'd be here forever. Thank you for being my friend and supporting me all those long years ago. It always meant a lot to me. My deepest condolences to Pat and all your family. You will be missed by so many. Save us all a place in Heaven.

Terri Petracca

March 21, 2014

Our sincere condolences to Pat and your family.
We have fond memories of Carmen as a kind man with a wonderful sense of humor, a great laugh and a man who was truly interested and interesting.
He must be getting a Heavenly newspaper ready to publish right now!
We hope your wonderful memories and faith help to bring you comfort and peace.
Sincerely, John and Marilyn Stevens

March 14, 2014

RIP Carmen...first met you in the composing room of Christopher Press in 1969...Wow has a lot changed since then. The Courier Journal was always a professionl newspaper...you guys did a great job

Russ VanNostrand

March 13, 2014

My beloved pal from our Siena days on for forever... so many laffs. Herb

Herb Smith

March 13, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Richard (sja 69) Mertz

March 13, 2014

Dear Pat and Family, My condolences in the loss of Carmen. I have very fond childhood memories of all the Fitzgeralds and recently read Albany Street Kid which brought many fond memories of family members back. Sincerely, Liz Farrell

Elizabeth Farrell

March 13, 2014

Johanna,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

carol albano

March 13, 2014

Dear Pat and Cousins:
I was saddened to hear of Uncle Carmen's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I have received much consolation this week and in the past from reading Albany Street Kid, which never fails to bring the faces and voices of those we love back to life. A hug to all!

Tina Viglucci

March 12, 2014

Vig and family, sorry to hear about your Dad,sounds like he was quite a man.

Chris Britt

March 12, 2014

A sad goodbye to my boyhood friend and mentor. Cousin Mike (Mickey) Regan.

March 12, 2014

John, Vicki and Family
So sorry to learn of your loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time and sending my condolences. Marge Mercury

Marge Mercury

March 12, 2014

Johanna, John, Pierce, Sammy and Tessa,

So sorry to hear about your loss. My mother tells me how much she would enjoy running into your dad/grandfather almost weekly at Wegmans and having a nice chat.

Much love and peace~
Marcy Cummings Wing

Marcy Wing

March 11, 2014

Dear Johanna: Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Friends, Lenora and Jim Thomas

Lenora Thomas

March 11, 2014

Johanna,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob Johnson

March 11, 2014

Dear Pat and children, Rosanne and I wish to express our condolences in the loss of a wonderful man, husband and father. Personally, I will miss not bumping into him at Wegmans, usually Sunday mornings.
Peter Steiner

Peter Steiner

March 11, 2014

Dear Pat and family
I am truly sorry to learn of the death of Carmen. I am sure that he has joined the rest of the Fitzgerald family in heaven. I have fond memories of Carmen's kindness towards me when I joined the Fitzgerald family through marriage. In my eyes a truly great man.

Alton Wescott

March 11, 2014

Dear Pat and family,

I am very sorry for the loss of my beloved cousin Carmen. Now him and my mom can laugh and sing in Heaven. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. My family and my cousins received a lot of joy with his book. My love to all of you always.

Fran Hughes

March 10, 2014

Dearly loved by his brother Andrew and, surely, by all who knew him. A smile and warm heart to be missed.
His sister-in-law

Betsu Lopez Abrams

March 10, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Love you!

Lynne Prignon

March 10, 2014

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