Obituaries

Hoosick Falls – Frank Joseph Carelli Sr., 91, died on May 29, 2013. With his devoted daughter, Carol, and loving granddaughter, Rebecca, at his side, he went to be with the love of his life, his wife of 59 years, Dorothy June Shaw Carelli. Born in Hoosick Falls, NY, on August 10, 1921, Frank was the first born of Italian immigrants, the late Anthony and Helena “Lena” Liporace Carelli. His beautiful sisters, Mary Carelli Alonzo, Rose Carelli Willard and Jane Carelli Fay, pre-deceased him.
Frank attended Walter A. Wood High School in Hoosick Falls. He was an accomplished dancer and musician. He played saxophone in the Al Riel Orchestra in various venues and events in upstate New York. Frank enlisted in the army in 1940. Recognized by his commanding officer for his intelligence, character and skills, he was recommended for Officer Training School. He rose to the rank of First Lieutenant in the Air Corps and was honorably discharged in March of 1945. He met his wife to be during WW II in McKinney, TX.
Following the war, he worked at Haynes Brothers Ford, Inc. in Hoosick Falls. Frank moved back to Texas to marry Dorothy. They were married in Dallas on January 3, 1947. He started his own pizza business, with his homemade sauce and pizzas. He expanded the business by providing ovens and selling pizzas to businesses in north Texas. He sold his sauce recipe and business. At the request of Howard Haynes, Frank returned to Hoosick Falls with his bride, to join and help operate Haynes Brothers Ford. Over time they purchased Haynes Ford, and he became owner-dealer and President. Together with Dorothy, an officer of the corporation, they ran a successful business. They were known for their friendliness, graciousness, generosity and helpfulness.
Frank served his community in many capacities. He was a member and elder of First United Church, Presbyterian and of the Kiwanis Club. He was a Mason, Red Cross Chairman in charge of the summer swim program, member of the Hoosick Falls Redevelopment Board, and he provided cars for the Driver Education program at Hoosick Falls High School and St. Mary’s HS. He was a regular contributor to the Hoosick Falls CC and twice club champion. He was an avid follower of Ben Hogan and watched Hogan practice when they were both stationed at Carswell Air Field, Ft. Worth, TX. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, boating, music, coin collecting, the NY Yankees, his computer and the stock market. Frank and Dorothy enjoyed traveling the country in their RV, having a glass of wine and grilling a steak for the family.
They retired to Myrtle Beach in 1976 and enjoyed a full retirement with visits from friends and family for 22 years. Sadly, Dorothy was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, so they moved to Richmond to be close to their daughter. Together, devoted husband and daughter cared for Dorothy for almost ten years, until Dorothy died in 2006. Frank is survived by his dear brother, Dominick Carelli and his wife Mary Jeske Carelli, his brother-in-law, Bob Willard, his loving daughter, Carol Ann Carelli-Sennett, his son-in-law, James P. Sennett, his adoring granddaughters, Rebecca Carelli-Sennett and Liza Pettingill and husband Josh, his great-grandsons, Quinton and Wells Pettingill, his son, Frank J. Carelli, Jr. and wife Anne, his grandchildren, Caitlin and John, and many nieces and nephews.
Interment will be at the Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors and graveside service on a date to be determined by Arlington National. Memorial contributions may be made, “In Memory of Dorothy Shaw Carelli and Frank Joseph Carelli, Sr.,” to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Road – Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA, 23060. (http://www.alz.org/grva/in_my_community_donate.asp)
Condolences may be left at www.woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.

Hoosick Falls – Judith Ann “Judi” Harrington, 48, of Railroad Avenue, Hoosick Falls, NY, died on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls after a valiant and courageous 18 month battle against cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Born in Cambridge, NY, on August 7, 1964, Judi was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and MaryJane E. Trimble Harrington Sr. A lifelong resident of Hoosick Falls, Judi was a 1982 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy and a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church. She attended Putnam School of Nursing in Bennington, VT. She worked as a LNA at the Bennington Health and Rehab and, for the last 16 years, as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls (formerly Hoosick Falls Health Center), where she made many lasting friendships. Judi was a past member of the Hoosick Falls American Legion Post 40 Ladies Auxiliary and Town of Hoosick Junior Rescue Squad.  She enjoyed crafting, gardening and especially tending to her rosebushes, which brought her much joy. Judi was also an avid cook who loved to bake and prepare culinary delights for all those around her. She took much pride in her home and loved spending time at the poolside surrounded by her gardens. Judi had a great passion for shopping. Her true love was that of her family and the many friendships she had. She had a smile that “would brighten the room” and always made those around her comfortable. She will be sorely missed.
Judi is survived by her brother, Thomas E. Harrington, Jr., her sister, Mary Dianne “Celeste” Harrington, her nephew, Thomas John “TJ” Harrington, her niece, Lorianne Elizabeth Harrington, her dearest friends, Nancy and Kelly Haynes and their daughter Kelsey (who is Judi’s goddaughter whom she called the “Tuna”) all of Hoosick Falls, her furry friends, Kermit, Daisey, Leo, Saidie, Sache, Pacheo, and her bird, Harley, along with numerous friends and work family. She is pre-deceased by a baby sibling.
Funeral services began on Tuesday, May 21, at 10 am in the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home, 66 Armsby Road, Petersburgh, NY, and then at 11 am in the Immaculate Conception Church, Main Street, Hoosick Falls, where Father Tom Zelker celebrated a Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial. Judi will be laid to rest next to her parents in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Relatives and friends were invited for visitation in the funeral home on Monday, May 20, from 4 to 8 pm.
To remember Judi in a special way memorial contributions may be made to the Activity Fund at the Center for Nursing and Rehabiliation at Hoosick Falls, the Town of Bennington Rescue Squad or the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 361, Petersburgh, NY, 12138, in loving memory of Judith A. “Judi” Harrington.