 1944 - 2011 (66 years)
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| Name |
Michael John Favata |
| Birth |
2 Jun 1944 |
Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| _UID |
90D1D5FBDBA84F4BBDDE73E380358CB63661 |
| Death |
11 May 2011 |
Niskayuna, Albany, New York, USA [1] |
| Cause: Cancer |
| Burial |
14 May 2011 |
St. Patrick's Cemetery, Colonie, Albany, New York, USA [1] |
| Person ID |
I3706 |
broderick |
| Last Modified |
13 Apr 2012 |
| Father |
Rocco Mario Favata, b. 21 Sep 1913, Candela, Apulia, Foggia, Italy d. 31 Jul 1983, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA (Age 69 years) |
| Mother |
Elizabeth Gemma Morelli, b. 22 Feb 1914, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA d. 31 Jan 2004, East Greenbush, Rensselaer, New York, USA (Age 89 years) |
| Family ID |
F93 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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 | Birth - 2 Jun 1944 - Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA |
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 | Marriage - 5 Jul 1969 - St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA |
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 | Death - Cause: Cancer - 11 May 2011 - Niskayuna, Albany, New York, USA |
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 | Burial - 14 May 2011 - St. Patrick's Cemetery, Colonie, Albany, New York, USA |
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- [S270] Ancestry.com, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, (This on-line database contains recent obituariesextracted by Ancestry.com from a wide selection of newspapers, as published on the internet. Provides source information and links to the full obituary text), Name of Deceased: Michael J. Favata (Reliability: 3).
Name of Deceased: Michael J. Favata
Gender: M (Male)
Age at Death: 66
Death Date: 11 May 2011
Cause of Death: cancer
Obituary Date: 13 May 2011
Newspaper Title: Albany Times Union
Newspaper Location: Albany, NY, USA
Birth Date: 2 Jun 1944
Birth Place: USA
Residence (at time of death): Algonquin Road
Spouse's Name: Regina (Castle) Favata
Parents' Names: Elizabeth (Morelli) and Rocco Favata of Watervliet N.Y. He
Childrens' Names: Lt
Siblings' Names: Jean (Favata) Jojo, and LuAnn (Favata) Broderick; Paul and Raymond Favata
Military: United States Army
Michael J. Favata
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Favata, Michael J. NISKAYUNA Michael John Favata, 66, of Algonquin Road, Niska-yuna, passed away on May 11, 2011 at home with loving family members at his side after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Troy, N.Y. on June 2, 1944, he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Morelli) and Rocco Favata of Watervliet N.Y. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Regina (Castle) Favata; his children: Lt. Commander Michael A. Favata and wife Peggy of Chicago, Lori J (Favata) and her husband Eduardo Guevara of Clifton Park, N.Y., and John N Favata of Schenectady N.Y.; grandchildren Nicholas, Cody, and Molly Favata; and sisters Jean (Favata) Jojo, and LuAnn (Favata) Broderick. He was predeceased by his daughter Valerie Jean; and his brothers Paul and Raymond Favata. Michael was drafted into the United States Army in November, 1962. He was honorably discharged in November, 1964 as a specialist fourth class. He proudly worked for the General Electric Company for 36 years, retiring in 2003. He also held positions at the Schenectady Super Steel, Long Island Railroad, and Pinkerton Facilities. While at Schenectady Super Steel as the director of fabrications. He and his team were instrumental in building the first locomotives to be shipped from Schenectady in 25 years for the Long Island Railroad. Michael was a devoted husband and father, supportive and caring friend, and a tremendous colleague. He inspired strength, and valued a strong work ethic in every facet of his life. He was a humble man who sought pleasure in the simple things of life. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and joining his friends for coffee. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m. at St. Helen's Church, Niskayuna. Calling hours will be Friday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, 1503 Union St., (at McClellan Street), Schenectady for those who wish to call. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Watervliet, N.Y. Memorial contributions in Michael's memory in lieu of flowers may be made to , 1 Computer Drive, Albany, NY 12205 or to Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady, 51 Maple Ave., Scotia, NY 12302. For directions and online condolences, please visit www.jonesfh.net
Published in Albany Times Union on May 13, 2011
- [S12] The Troy Publishing Company, Times-Record (Troy, NY), 5 July 1969, p 5 (Reliability: 3).
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