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Donald Dederick Obituary

Dederick, Donald E. Jr. ALBANY Donald E. Dederick, Jr., 60, of Albany died Monday, May 5, 2014 at home. Donald was born in Albany. Donald was an avid fisherman and a member of the U.S. Chess Federation since 1970, where he achieved master status. He had published games in the Schenectady Gazette. He enjoyed making people laugh and was a self taught guitarist and enjoyed cooking and seafood. Predeceased by his father, Donald Dederick, Sr. Donald is survived by his mother, Angeline (Sidoti) Dederick; three sisters, Elizabeth (Goldman) Dalton, Janet Dederick and Lori Evans and one brother, Douglas Dederick. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from Church of St. Mary, 163 Columbia Tpk, Rensselaer. Friends may call in the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer, Thursday from 9-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Contributions may be made to "The Soup Kitchen" c/o Catholic Charities, 40 North Main St., Albany, NY 12203 In Donald's memory.

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Published by Albany Times Union on May 7, 2014.

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Janet

May 2, 2025

Donald, I miss you. I know you´re in heaven and one day I´ll get to see you. I love you.

Tracy Stadler

May 12, 2014

Janet -

So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

May 8, 2014

Janet and family,
So sorry for your loss of Donald- thank you for sharing your stories of him and the photos of the joy he brought to your lives. He was a very special person. Wishing you healing and peace in this difficult time.
Chris and Marleen

Elizabeth Nicholsen

May 7, 2014

My dearest aunt Angie and cousins Janet, elizabeth, Doug and Lori, first we want to tell you how so very sorry we are for your loss of Donald but we do have our many memories of when we were all kids and growing up together coming to the farm in Oak Hill
and visiting at your house. If Donald is looking down and reading all these posts he will see how many people truly loved him and will miss him. Secondly I'm so sorry I can't be there to be of some help, or comfort you all in someway. All I can do is hope you know how completely my heart is with you all. ???????? love Libby n Gary

Kelly Roehr

May 7, 2014

Lori and Janet I am so sorry about your loss keeping you and you family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Easter 2013

Lori Evans

May 7, 2014

Nancy & James Kelly

May 7, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Donald. If you need anything, let me know. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.

Sheila Donahue

May 7, 2014

Janey, my heartfelt condolences to you and your Mom and sister.

Darlene and Mindy

May 7, 2014

Janet and Lori,
We are sorry for the loss you are feeling but thankful for the knowledge that Don is at peace in a beautiful place. We love you both.

Christine Keenan

May 7, 2014

Janet,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Denise DeChiaro

May 7, 2014

Lori and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He is at peace and in God's loving arms.

Carol Martin

May 7, 2014

Janet and Angie:
I am sorry for the loss of your brother/son. My thoughts and prays are with you.

Carol Lanzara

May 7, 2014

Dear Janet - We are so sorry to hear of the death of your brother Donald. Please know that folks here at OMH are thinking of you and send you and your family our sincere sympathy.

Jane Wittine

May 7, 2014

Love you Donald

Cynthia & David White

May 7, 2014

Janet and family - so sorry for your loss - we are praying for your family during this difficult time.

Karen Jones

May 7, 2014

So sorry for the loss of your beloved family member. Another life cut short and is so hard on those left behind. Prayers are with you all.

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