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McVeigh Funeral Home

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Albany, New York

James Crisafulli Obituary

Crisafulli, James ALBANY James Crisafulli died peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2014, in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by family. Born in Antillo, Italy, he came to America in 1952. He was the son of the late Joseph and Domenica Curto Crisafulli. Jim retired from Sterling Organic in East Greenbush as a chemical engineer. Prior to that he was a barber in Phil's Barber Shop. He was a longtime communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church. Jim enjoyed golfing, bowling, the Saratoga Race Course, OTB with his buddies, but most of all spending time with his son's family, Jim, Shannon, Gabriella, Emma and Juliana. He will be remembered by his family as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was the husband of the late Leda S. Calabro; beloved father of James Crisafulli (Shannon); cherished grandfather of Gabriella, Emma and Juliana Crisafulli; brother of Attilo Crisafulli (Italia), Charles Crisafulli (late Judy), Lee Pietrocola (Richard) and the late Joseph Crisafulli, Mary Curto (late Victor), Fiore Crisafulli; brother-in-law of Nancy Crisafulli, Nina Crisafulli, Peter Calabro (Susan) and Giovani Calabro (Lelly); son-in-law of the late Carmelo and Consolata Calabro; many nieces and nephews also survive. The family would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to their friend Alice for the care she gave James, along with the doctors and nurses of St. Peter's Health Partners, especially Dr. Dooley, Monica, Joan and John. Funeral services, Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at 8:15 a.m., from McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen St., Albany thence to Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany at 9 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday, July 7, 2014, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Interment, Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Those wishing to remember James Crisafulli in a special way may send a contribution to Blessed Sacrament Sports Program, 607 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206. To leave a message for the family, please visit McveighFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for James Crisafulli

9 Entries

July 10, 2014

Jim, Shannon, and Family, We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We were away and heard when we came home. He was a wonderful man, and such a good neighbor to my Mom, and Rene. You are very fortunate to have had him in your life.
Love and Prayers,
Vince and Lou Salvagio

Jen Wiederhold

July 8, 2014

So sorry to hear this Jim. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you and your family.

Bill Speedling

July 7, 2014

Jim & Shannon, So sorry to hear of Jims' passing. Hope you know you're in our thoughts. Talk to you soon......Love, Marge & Dad

sandra bedian

July 7, 2014

Jim, Shannon & Family:

Bob and I wanted to express our Sympathy to you and your family. I remember your dad always smiling and such a caring person to everyone. Now you have a Guardian Angel watching over your beautiful family.

Sincerely,

Sandy, Bob Bedian & Family

Charles & Lavette Utsey

July 7, 2014

You will be missed Mr. Jimmy may you rest in peace

Don and Sandy Thayer

July 7, 2014

Jim and Shannon, our sincerest sympathy to you and your family.

July 7, 2014

Iralia & Family, I was sorry to hear of your loss, you and your family are in my prayers
Judi Kelso Rosetti

Carol Gingold Rosenthal

July 6, 2014

To Lee and Rich Pietrocola and the Crisafulli Family: My Sincere condolences to you. Thinking of you at this sad time for your entire family.

April Crisafulli

July 6, 2014

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