The regular sessions of the Rensselaer County Legislature are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in:
Legislative Chambers, Second Floor
99 Troy Road
East Greenbush, NY 12061
For additional information, please contact the Majority Office at 518-270-2880
January 2026 Honor A Deceased Veteran – Angelo Thomas DeGenero
January 12 @ 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Angelo Thomas DeGenero
1931 – 2025
FAMILY HISTORY:
Angelo Thomas DeGenero was born on November 17, 1931 in Troy, New York. He was the son of the late Sergio and Rosaria (LaGrasta) DeGenero, and brother to Ignatius, Carrado, Joseph, Lucia, Martha, Rosaria, Angeline and Anna
EDUCATION:
Angelo grew up in Troy, and received his education through the Troy Central School District
HISTORY:
After graduating from Troy High School, Angelo proudly enlisted in the United States Navy on April 7, 1952 in Albany, New York, where he was assigned to the U.S.S Markav (AD-21), was a Hamul-class destroyer tender named for Markab, the third-brightest star in the constellation Pegasus where he carried out his duties as Produce Man. Angelo later went on to be awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal
PERSONAL:
Angelo married his wife, Dolores (Dobert) DeGenero on June 11, 1960 at the St. Jude Apostle Church in Wynantskill, New York. Together they had five children: Dolores, Maureen, Jeanne, Jacqueline and David; and ten grandchildren: Jaime, Jessica, Jeremy, Patrick, Kathryn, Christopher, Kevin, Theodore, Brian and David: and nine great grandchildren
WORK EXPERIENCE:
After his Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy on April 6, 1956, Angelo was later employed at the A&P supermarket in Wynantskill, New York for 20 years and later as the Produce Manager and store clerk for Price Chopper for 20 years
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Angelo loved spending time with his family. He shared a special bond with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed his bowling leagues at Hi-Way Recreation in Wynantskill, and more recently, at Hilltop Bowl in Speigletown. He was an avid golfer at Burden Lake Country Club, and often looked forward to Tuesday night family scrambles that were held there.
Angelo also enjoyed traveling to Florida and Las Vegas. He cherished his Wednesday family pizza nights, Sunday morning breakfasts, and special moments with his great grandchildren. Angelo created a strong family legacy that will live on in all of them
Sadly, on March 31, 2025, Angelo passed away and was laid to rest at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Troy, New York
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