Dennis J. Cherubin

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Dennis Cherubin Obituary

Cherubin, Dennis J. NISKAYUNA Dennis J. Cherubin, 58, of Niskayuna, passed peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2011 at Ellis Hospital after a brief and courageous battle with lung cancer. He was continuously surrounded by his family and friends. Dennis was born in Niskayuna on May 19, 1953. He is predeceased by his parents Louis and Eleanor Cherubin. Dennis is survived by his beloved sons, Jared (Darlene) Cherubin, Gregory (Jessica) Cherubin; cherished grandchildren, Kailey Cherubin, Jordan and Giana Clark; Noah and Max Cherubin; three brothers, Ken (Barb) Cherubin, Ron (Liz) Cherubin of Agawam, Mass. and Mike (Sheila) Cherubin of Burke, Va.; sister, Marcia (Ralph) Catrambone; nieces and nephews, Kristina, Matthew and Lisa Catrambone, Brendan and Joseph Cherubin; several cousins and dear friends, Corky and Linda. Dennis was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and received his associate's degree in criminal justice from SCCC. He was actively pursuing his bachelor's degree from Empire State College. He was employed by the NYS Division of Parole. Prior to that, he was employed by Al Tech Specialty Steel, Watervliet & Dunkirk, N.Y.; Edgcomb Metals, Rotterdam, N.Y. He was a board member of the Kosciuszko Polish Club of Dunkirk. He was a avid golfer and enjoyed playing with family and friends. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Dennis was inspired by education and generously made an Anatomical Donation to Albany Medical College. A Mass in celebration of Dennis' life will be held on Saturday, July 30, 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel The Archangel Church, 3040 Hamburg St., Rotterdam, NY 12303. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff on A-6 at Ellis Hospital. Especially to Linda, Lisa, Angela and Darlene who made a difficult situation bearable through your sincere compassion and sense of humor with Dennis. Thanks also to the hospice crew and directors at the Joan Nicole Prince Home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Joan Nicole Prince Home, 22 Glenview Dr., PO Box 2122, Scotia, NY 12302 or Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jul. 28 to Jul. 29, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Cherubin

10 Entries

Adesta Roberts

August 1, 2011

I was so sad to hear about Dennis' passing. I worked with him at Parole and he was a great upstanding guy. Dennis will definitely be missed by many. My prayers are with the entire family.

Karen Murphy

July 29, 2011

Greg and Family, I am so sorry for your sudden loss. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Loy Collins

July 29, 2011

To the family and friends of Dennis J. Cherubin you have my deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in these few words, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation may be able to comfort those in any sort of tribulation through the comfort with which we ourselves are being comforted by God”.1 Corinthians 1:3-4

Laurie Schaible

July 29, 2011

Learning of the illness that so quickly took Dennis was a shock to many of us here at the Division of Parole where he worked. My sympathy and prayers go out to his family. Dennis was a pleasant and genuine nice guy, who worked hard and always had a smile. Hold onto the good memories as they will carry you through the days ahead and will assure he lives on in your hearts forever and a day.

July 28, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I am one of Dennis' coworkers at Parole. He was such a nice person. I will always remember Dennis for his love of reading. He was always suggesting authors to read and loved to share his books with others. I will miss him very much. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Kim Sopko

Frank Villanova

July 28, 2011

I was saddened to hear about Dennis' passing. We were highschool classmates and I have many fond memories of Dennis. He was a one of the good guys! My sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.

Patti Zentko

July 28, 2011

Greg and Family...Sending a gentle hug your wayâ€¦Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Remember that we love and care about you...Aunt Patti

Kim Rees

July 28, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss.. I will miss Dennis so very much. Dennis was a wonderful and honest friend. Every day he had a "Good morning" e-mail waiting for me at work. always ended it w/ D xxoo : -)

Debbie Brust

July 28, 2011

I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Dennis at Parole and I will miss him very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kathy Herbst

July 28, 2011

Jared and Family, I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. May the memories keep him alive in your hearts forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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