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Gary Lee Robbins passed away at home on Thursday, December 23, 2021.
Born on July 2, 1945 in Gloversville, he was the son of the late, Donald R. and Virginia (Bilger) Robbins
He is predeceased by his son, Christopher Robbins.
Survivors include his wife, Julia (Fosmire); his sons, Nicholas Robbins and Michael Robbins; his daughter Sherry (Robbins) Hurd; nine nieces and nephews and nine grandchildren.
Gary graduated from Gloversville High School in the Class of 1964.
He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1973.
He worked at the Fulton County Highway Department after his discharge until his retirement.
He was a proud member of the Tribes Hill Presbyterian Church.
A celebration of life will be held at the Mayfield Broadalbin Cemetery.
Marriage Notes for Julia Ann Fosmire and Gary Lee Robbins
- Wedding Announcement (Amsterdam Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Thursday, February 22, 1973)
Miss Julia A. Fosmire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leicester T. Fosmire of 62 Montgomery St., Gloversville, and Gary L. Robbins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Robbins of 96 East State St., Gloversville were married Saturday at 1 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church in Gloversville.
The Rev. Lowell N. Peterson, brother-in-law of the bride of Cincinnati, Ohio officiated, assisted by the Rev. Paul Wilson, Gloversville. Clarence Getz was organist and the senior and senior high choirs of the First Presbyterian Church Sang. A center vase of white, pink and orchid mums decorated the altar.
The bride, given in marriage by her mother and father, wore an Empire waisted gown of white polyester lace over taffeta with bill sleeves. She wore a headband of lace flowers, a short illusion veil and carried a white Bible with white orchid and stephanotis.
Mrs. Lowell N. Peterson, sister of the bride, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was the matron of honor. She wore a gown of orchid polyester over taffeta with an Empire waist and short sleeves trimmed with white lace. Her headpiece was a matching streamer and she carried a bouquet of pale yellow mums.
Miss Andrea S. Whitman, niece of the bride, of Johnstown, was flower girl. Her gown was of orchid polyester over taffeta with a matching streamer and she carried pale yellow mums.
Other attendants were Mrs. Donald R. Whitman, sister of the bride, of Johnstown and Mrs. Jack Wilson, cousin of the bridegroom, of Gloversville. They wore gowns of pink polyester over taffeta with matching streamers and carried yellow mums.
The best man was Jack Wilson, Gloversville and Daniel Fosmire, nephew of the bride of Gloversville, was the ring bearer. Ushers were Martin Bilger, cousin of the bridegroom of Gloversville and Thomas Nozney, Schenectady.
The bride's mother wore a gown of flowered dacron over taffeta with a high neck and tucked blouse with a matching streamer and a corsage of yellow roses. She made the gowns of the bride and her attendants.
A lime green polyester knit gown with matching fur trim on the sleeves and neckline and a matching cape and accessories with a corsage of yellow roses was worn by the bridegroom's mother.
The bride is a 1964 graduate of Gloversville High School, a 1968 graduate of the State University College at Oneonta and is a first grade teacher at Academy Street School in Amsterdam.
The bridegroom is also a 1964 graduate of' Gloversville High School, a graduate of the Air Force Jet Aircraft Mechanic School and is employed by the N. A. Taylor Co.
A reception was held in the dining room of the First Presbyterian Church and was attended by 200 guests.
After a wedding trip, the couple will live at 9 Hillcrest Ave., Gloversville.
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Christopher M. Robbins, age 35, of Gloversville passed away on Wednesday April 18, 2012 at home.
He was born in Gloversville, NY on September 3, 1976 the son of Gary L. and Julia A. (Fosmire) Robbins.
Christopher was educated at the Wildwood School in Guilderland and was a member of the Tribes Hill Presbyterian Church.
He attended Lexington Center Day Hab.
Christopher loved to collect pennies and enjoyed music, animals and anything with wheels.
Christopher is survived by his parents; Gary L. and Julia A. Robbins of Gloversville, a brother, Nicholas J. Robbins (Kimberly) of Gloversville, a sister, Sherry B. Robbins (Eric Hurd) of Gloversville, four nephews: Derek Robbins, Jordan Hurd, Alexander Hurd and Aidan Hurd. Additional survivors include several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Interment will follow at Broadalbin-Mayfield Rural Cemetery.
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- Obituary (Leader-Herald, gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Monday, June 27, 1977)
Donald R. Whitman, 31, of 2 West Fulton Street died early yesterday morning at his home. He had been in failing health for the last four years.
Dr. William E. Hesek, Fulton County coroner termed the cause of death pulmary edema. Mr. Whitman had suffered several such illness for the last several years.
Born Oct. 7, 1945 in Gloversville, he was a life-long area resident and a 1964 graduate of Mayfield High School.
On Jan. 19, 1967, he married the former Susan Fosmire, who survives.
Mr. Whitman attended the Manpower Development Training Program in Albany in 1968 for licensed practical nursing and was employed as an LPN at the Montgomery County Infirmary.
He was a member of the Faith Tabernacle Church, the Civil Service Employes Association and the Gloversville Moose Lodge.
Survivors besides his wife are one daughter, Miss Andrea Whitman at home; his father, Harold Whitman, Gloversville; his mother, Mrs. Thelma Tomlinson Whitman, Mayfield RD 1; one sister, Miss Ginger Whitman, Gloversville; five brothers, Charles Whitman, Gloversville, Raymond and Leonard Whitman, both of Mayfield RD 1; Alvin Whitman, Evans Mills and Ronald Tomlinson, Mayfield RD 1, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Marriage Notes for Susan J Fosmire and Donald R Whitman
- Wedding Announcement (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, January 22, 1969)
Miss Susan J. Fosmire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leicester T. Fosmire of 12 Montgomery Street, and Donald R Whitman, son of Mrs. Thelma C. Whitman of Mayfield RD 1 and Harold J. Whitman of 134 West Street, exchanged marriage vows at a ceremony at 2 Sunday afternoon at the Faith Tabernacle Church, Johnstown. Rev. John C. Brunette, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony.
Vases of white snapdragons and palms provided a background for the candlelight ceremony. Family pews were marked with white satin bows. Clarence Getz, organist, played traditional wedding music. He sang, "I Believe", "The 23rd Psalm" and "The Lord's prayer."
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a white lace-trimmed gown designed with long bell-shaped sleeves, an Empire waist, Aline skirt and a detachable train. A crown of petals, pearls and crystals held her bouffant illusion veil. She carried a white cymbidium orchid on a lace-covered white Bible with lily-of-the valley streamers.
Mrs. Mary Lou Hillman of Gloversville was matron of honor, she wore a yellow taffeta Aline Empire-style gown designed with elbow-length sleeves and a matching bow headpiece with veiling. She carried a cascade bouquet of white carnations and yellow mums.
Mrs. Elizabeth Whitman, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, Mrs. Mary Lou Brunetto and Miss Julia Fosmire, sister of the bride, all of Gloversville, and Mrs. Karen Tyler of Johnstown were attendants. They wore orchid taffeta gowns and headpieces designed like that of the matron of honor. They carried bouquets of white carnations and orchid-colored mums.
Kathy Cammarere of Gloversville, flower girl, wore a white gown designed like that of the bride with a white taffeta bow headpiece with veiling. She carried a basket of white pompons, miniature carnations and sweetheart roses.
Francis Fosmire of Gloversville, brother of the bride, was best man. Usher were Charlie F. Whitman Sr., brother of the bridegroom, John R. Brunetto and Kenneth J. Brunetto Sr., cousins of the bridegroom, all of Gloversville, and Harvey J. Hart of Mayfield RD 1. Paul Brunetto of Gloversville was ringbearer.
The mother of the bride wore a green and white bonded wool dress and jacket ensemble with a white fur hat and a white orchid corsage. The mother of the bridegroom wore an ice blue rayon and acetate silk linen dress with a matching rosepoint lace coat, a blue pillbox hat and a pink orchid corsage.
A reception was held at the Pine Tree Rifle Club, Johnstown RD, after the ceremony with guests attending from Gloversville, Johnstown, Mayfield, Sammonsville, East Greenbush and Northville.
Attendants were presented gifts at a rehearsal party Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie F. Whitman Sr. at 24 North Street.
The bride, a 1965 graduate of Gloversville High School, is employed as nurses' aid at Littauer Hospital. The bridegroom is a 1964 graduate of Mayfield Central School, Albany Business College and of the practical nursing course of the Albany Board of Education Manpower Development Training program. He is employed as a licensed practical nurse at the Johnstown Hospital.
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Marriage Notes for Nancy Joy Cast and Richard John Washburn
- Wedding Announcement (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, June 16, 1970)
Miss Nancy J. Cast, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Cast of Mayfield RD, was united in marriage to Richard J. Washburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard L Washburn of 84 Oakland Avenue, at a ceremony at 3 Saturday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Paul H. Wilson, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony. He was assisted by Rev. William J. Flanigan, pastor of St. Mary's Church.
White gladioli and mums, colored carnations, palms and candelabra decorated the altar. A white runner covered the center aisle. White satin bows marked family pews. Clarence Getz, minister of music, played, "Sonatina", "Thanks Be to Thee", "The Twenty-third Psalm", "The Lord's Prayer", "O Perfect Love," the processional, "Trumpet Voluntary" and the recessional, "The Wedding March."
The bride, given in marriage by her parents, wore a white silk tissue Empire gown over taffeta adorned with Chantilly lace motifs and sequins. It was designed with a high-rise neckline. Empire bodice, long, tapered sleeves, an A-line skirt and a detachable chapel-length train falling from a back yoke. A crown of pearls held her English illusion puff veil. She carried an open Colonial bouquet of white daisies and baby's breath.
Miss Diane G. Cast of Mayfield RD was maid of honor for her sister in an ice white and Nile green chiffon gown. It was designed with a white bodice with green button at the front closing, its collar and long-puffed sleeves edged with green braiding. The skirt was all Nile green. She wore blue daisies on a comb with green veiling in her hair and carried an open Colonial bouquet of blue daisies and baby's breath.
Mrs. Claire Foster of Dayton, O., sister of the bridegroom, Miss Linda Bennett of Gloversville RD and Miss Jo Ann Cast of Mayfield RD, another sister of the bride, were attendants in apricot and white chiffon gowns with yellow daisies and apricot veiling in their hair. They carried bouquets of yellow daisies and baby's breath.
Robert Foster of Dayton was best man for his brother-in-law.
Ushers were Donald M. Cast Jr. of Waynesboro, Va., brother of the bride, William Washburn and Elmer Washburn, both of Gloversville, cousins of the bridegroom.
The mother of the bride wore a serenity blue silk linen ensemble, its sheath dress and matching coat trimmed with embroidery. The mother of the bridegroom wore a blue silk and worsted costume trimmed with silver lurex. Both wore accessories matching their ensembles and white cymbidium orchid corsages.
A reception for 150 was held at the Elms Restaurant, Meco, with music provided by the Continentals. Out-of-town guests attending were from Schenectady, Syracuse, New York City, White Plains, Conn, and Sunderland, Mass.
For a trip to Cape Cod the bride chose a pink silk knit pants suit
with white accessories and a corsage of pink sweetheart roses. The couple will reside at 83 Second Avenue.
Attendants were presented gifts at a rehearsal party Friday night at the Elms Restaurant given by the parents of the bridegroom. The bride was honored at a pre-nuptial shower at Union Hall Inn, Johnstown,
given by Mrs. Donald Fox and Mrs. Frederick Smith and at one given by Phi Kappa Pi sorority at Potsdam.
The bride is a 1966 graduate of Mayfield Central School and a 1970 graduate of State University at Potsdam. She will begin teaching with the Gloversville public school system in the fall.
The bridegroom is a 1966 graduate of Gloversville High School and a graduate of the Bentley Technical School, St. Louis, Mo. He served a tour of duty with the Seabees in Vietnam and is associated with his father in the operation of Washburn's Dairy.
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- Newspaper Article (Schenectady Gazette, Schenectady, NY, Saturday, May 9, 1959)
GLOVERSVILLE—A 12-year-old Gloversville boy has been selected to receive a bronze medal from the Carnegie hero fund commission for sav ng the life of a skating companion on December 29, 1957.
MARK S. CLEMENTE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clemente of 329 West Fulton street, has been cited for saving John P. Gottbehut Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gottbehut, 315 West Fulton street, from drowning.
The incident occurred on a frigid Sunday afternoon while the two youths and other companions! were skating on the West Mill pond near their homes.
Gottbehut, who is 13 and considerably larger than his rescuer, was attempting to save his dog, who had fallen through the ice, when he went through Into some eight feet of water.
While aid was being sought, rescue attempts were begun with the Clemente youth stretching out on the thin ice. Anchored with his skates, he managed to get within about three feet of the hole and pull the heavier boy pond with his jacket.
When rescuers arrived, the Gottbebut boy was out of the pond and in good shape except for chills. Meanwhile his dog ha d made his own way out of the frozen water.
Mrs. Clemente said last night 'that the family had not yet received any official notification of the heroism award. They had learned of it through newspaper contacts.
Mark, who just turned 12 is in the sixth grade at the McNab elementary school. She pointed out that her son was 10 when the incident occurred and about a head or so smaller than the Gottbehut boy.
The mother remembered that Mark had been recommended for the award by former city Recreation Superintendent N. Arthur Bleau. The boy was later chosen as one of four in the state to be recommended for national recognition.
- Birth Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, March 10, 1948)
Mr, and Mrs, James Franco, 39 Bloomingdale avenue, are the parents of a daughter horn at 12:37 this morning in Littauer hospital.
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- Obituary (The Leader-Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, April 27, 1971)
Michael D. Clemente, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Clemente of 27 West Pine Street, died at 6:15 last night at Littauer Hospital where he was born at 11:24 yesterday morning.
Survivors, besides his parents, are his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James B. Franco; his paternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Frank J. Clemente; his maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mamie Sanges all of Gloversville; and his paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Corey of Northville, aunts uncles and cousins.
Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, this afternoon.
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- Birth Announcement (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, September 5, 1972)
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Clemente, 157 East Boulevard, daughter, 2:12 this morning.
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- Funeral Announcement (The Sun, Hamburg, NY, Thursday, May 3, 2001)
Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family for Robert W. LaRowe, 53, of Hamburg, who died Sunday, April 29, 2001.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Schill LaRowe; daughter, Samantha LaRowe; sisters, Kathleen (Joseph) Kelly and Mary LaRowe; mother-in-law, Evelyn Schill; and one nephew.
Arrangements were made through the Loomis, Offers & Loomis Funeral Home.
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Daniel "Dan" Nellis, Jr. 82, of St. Johnsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Dan was born on January 17, 1939 in Little Falls, to the late Daniel and Nihla (Fitzer) Nellis.
A lifelong resident of the area, Dan grew up on the Nellis Family Farm in St. Johnsville.
Dan graduated from Cobleskill College, where he then alongside his wife, Geraldine, ran and worked the farm for 24 years.
He was a man who wore many hats; husband, father, farmer, mechanic and an 18 wheel truck driver.
Dan was never one to stop moving after he retired from truck driving when he became a security guard at Helmont Mills in St. Johnsville; working until he was 80 years old.
Dan was a member of Fort Klock since he was 15 years old, as well as a member of The Grange, a national farmers organization.
On November 18, 1960, Dan married his beloved wife of almost 61 years, Geraldine Kretser.
Besides Geraldine, Dan is survived by his cherished family; son, Raymond (Sandy) Nellis and their children, Chad, Chris (Catie), Jackie and Matt; son, Frank (Donna) Nellis and their children, Freida and Lottie (Jeremy) Acovangelo; daughter, Cindy (Jason) Laverdure; son, Jason (Sarah) Nellis and their children, Gabriel, Nathan and Adam; son, Jamie (Stacy) Nellis and their children, Brooke and Kaidince; brothers, Larry (late Cheryl) Nellis and Peter Nellis; his sister, Janet (Frances) Avery. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Dan was predeceased by his grandson, Jeffrey Nellis.
- Birth Announcment (The Canajoharie Courier, Canajoharie, NY, December 30, 1942)
A daughter was born on Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs Frank Kretser.
Marriage Notes for Daniel David Nellis Jr and Geraldine Kretser
- Wedding Announcement (Courier-Standard, Canajoharie-Fort Plain, NY, Wednesday, November 23, 1960)
Miss Geraldine Kretser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kretser, Fort Plain RD, became the bride of Daniel D. Nellis, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel D Nellis Sr., of Fort Plain RD Saturday afternnon at the Episcopal Methodist Church.
The pastor, the Rev. Harry Petpurchased the convalescent home tengill, performed the double ring ceremony.
Mrs. Irene Andrews played the traditional wedding marchges.
The bride given in marriage by her brother, Melvin Kretser, was attired in a white floor length gown of net and eyelet material over taffeta with fingertip sleeves. A waist length veil was caught to a taffeta crown. She carrieda white orchid and white prayer book.
Mis Patricia Van Evera, niece of the bride, was her attendant. She wore a beige taffeta gown with lace overskirt, satin trim neckline and belt ann matching accessories. She carried white mums in a rainbow colored net setting.
Richard Nellis, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.
The bride's mother wore a brown suit with matching accessories and a cousage of pink carnations.
The bridegroom's mother wase attired in a blue kint suit, matching accessories and a coursage of pink carnations.
A reception was held at the Stone Arabia Grange hall with 100 attending.
The bride attended Fort Plain Centeral School and was a member of the Wagners Hollow 4-H Club.
The bridegroom is a graduate of St. Johnsville Central School and Cobleskill Agricultural and Techinal Institute.
Our-if town guests attending the wedding and reception from Bleeker, Keck Center, Stone Arabia, St. Johnsville, Johnstown, Lassellsville and Pasco, Wash.
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- Cheryl Lynn Abel and Larry Robert Nellis are 8th cousins. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
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- Cheryl Lynn Abel and Larry Robert Nellis are 8th cousins. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
Marriage Notes for Larry Robert Nellis and Cheryl Lynn Abel
- Engagement Announcement (The Leader- Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Friday, July 9, 1976)
The engagment of Miss Cheryl Lynn Abel, daughter of Mrs. Shirley J. Abel of Johnstown RD 1 and the late Sherwood E. Abel, to Larry R. Nellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Nellis Sr. of Fort Plain RD 2, has been announced.
A summer 1977 wedding is planned.- Wedding Announcement (Leader-Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, Wednesday, June 1, 1977)
Miss Cheryl L. Abel, daughter of Mrs. Shirley Abel of Johnstown RD l and the late Sherwood Abel, was united in marriage to Larry R. Nellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Nellis Sr. of Fort Plain RD 2, in a ceremony May 14 at the Reformed Church.
Rev. Jack Millard, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony.
Mrs. Marguerite Hutchinson of Johnstown was the organist and
played traditional music.
The bride was given in marriage by James C. Plantz of Johnstown RD l, a friend of the family.
Mrs. Janet Avery, sister of the bridegroom, of Flat Creek, was matron of honor, with Miss Patricia A. Abel, sister of the bride, of Johnstown RD l, bridesmaid.
Francis Avery, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, of Flat Creek, was best man.
A weddding trip is planned for the fall to Florida and the couple is residing at Fort Plain RD 2.
The bride is a graduate of Johnstown High School and Fulton-Montgomery Community College. The bridegroom is a graduate of Fort Plain High School and an artifical insemination course at the State Agricultural and Technical College at Cobleskill.
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- Birth Announcement (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, Feburary 19, 1985)
FORT PLAIN - Mr. and Mrs. Larry R. Nellis of RD 2 are the parents of a son, Thomas Jeffrey, born Jan. 19 at Little Falls Hospital.
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- Obituary (Find A Grave / May 28, 2013: The Leader Herald)
Mr. Francesco "Frank" Malagisi Sr., age 72, of Caroga Lake, died Sunday, May 26, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, with his loving family at his side.
He was born May 29, 1940, in Gloversville, the son of the late Pasquale and Elizabeth Tascillo Malagisi. A 1958 graduate of Gloversville High School, he later served in the Army National Guard from 1959 to 1965. He worked at G. Levor and Company, Liberty Leather Corp., Munch Tanning in Buffalo and for the Feuer Corp. at Pan American Tanning and Karg Brothers Tannery.
Frank was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 265. At the time of his death he was serving his 20th year as a member of the Board of Directors of the Gloversville and Johnstown Joint Wastewater Treatment Facilities. He was a former member of the Fulton County Tanner's Association.
He was married to Sally Ann Willis on March 4, 1962, who survives. Also surviving are: four sons, two sisters, two brothers. He also leaves behind ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Frank was predeceased by a sister, Mary E. Veeder, whose husband, Brian Veeder, survives.
Interment will take place at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown.
Marriage Notes for Sally Ann Willis and Francesco Scott Malagisi
- Wedding Announcement (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Monday, March 5, 1962)
Miss Sally Ann Willis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Willis of
317 West Fulton Street, became the bride of Francesco Malagisi. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Patsy Malagisi of 67 Orchard Street, at 1 yesterday afternoon at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.
The double ring ceremony, in a church setting of white mums and gladioli, was performed by Rev. Daniel DePascale, assistant pastor.
Traditional selections were played by Mrs. Violi Bucci, organist.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore silk organza gown over taffeta, having Chantilly lace trim, a Sabrina neckline, and a bouffant skirt ending in a chapel train. Her waist length English ilusion veil was attached to a queen's crown trimmed with seed pearls, and she carried a cascade bouquet with orchid center.
Miss Angelina Malagisi, Gloversville, sister of the bridegroom was maid of honor. She wore a floor length nylon organza gown with Venice lace trim, a matching horsehair crown trimmed with crystals, and attached matching circular veil. She carried a cascade of pom-pons.
Miss Lena Malagisi, Gloversville, sister of the bridegroom, was a bridesmaid. She was attired in an aqua nylon organza similiar to the gown worn by the maid of honor.
Andrew Malagisi of Gloversville, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Guy Ciaccio, cousin of the bridegroom was an usher.
The bride's mother wore a white print dress, orchid accessories, and an orchid corsage. The bridegroom's mother wore a teal blue sheath with black accessories, and an orchid corsage.
A dinner for the immediate families was held after the ceremony at the Catholic War Veterans Home.
The bride attended Gloversville High School, and the Colonna School of Cosmotology, Albany. The bridegroom was graduated at Gloversville High School, and is employed at Framglo Tanners.
After a wedding trio to Washington, D.C., Mr. and Mrs. Malagisi will make their home at 60 North Arlington Avenue. For traveling, the bride wore a black wool sheath, white accessories, and white orchid corsage.
Guests attended the wedding from Gloversville, Little Falls, Herkimer and Mayfield.
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- Birth (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, December 31, 1947)
Births ... June ... 15 ... son to Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy L. Willis, 19 Seventh avenue;
Marriage Notes for Terry L Willis and Geraldine P Boucher
- Wedding Announcmeent (The Leader-Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, February 8 1967)
Miss Geraldine P. Boucher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Boucher, 18 Fifth Street, was united in marriage to Terry L. Willis, son of Mrs. Shirley Willis, 317 West Fulton Street, and the late Roy Willis, at a ceremony at 11 Saturday morning at St. Francis de Sales Church. Rev. Joseph H. Reger, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony.
The altar was decorated with white mums and pompons. Gene Zilka organist, played a program of traditional wedding music.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white lace and organza gown over taffeta designed with a fitted all-lace bodice, a circle neckline, long pointed sleeves and a controlled skirt with soft fluid folds and a detachable chapel train. From her crown of pearls fell a bouffant veil of silk illusion. She carried a bouquet of white minitue carnations trimmed with white satin loops.
Miss Joann Boucher of Gloversville was maid of honor for her sister. She wore a maize yellow nylon gown over taffeta designed with a white lace yoke and a soft full skirt. She wore a matching fashion bow and carried a white fur muff trimmed with a corsage of yellow miniature carnations.
Miss Rita Boucher of Gloversville, sister of the bride, one of three attendants, wore a ruby red and pink velvet and crepe gown designed with a fitted bodice, Empire waist and slim skirt. She wore a matching fashion bow headpiece. She carried a white fur muff with a pink carnation corsage.
Miss Cindy Willis of Gloversville, sister of the bridegroom, wore a candy pink crepe gown over taffeta designed with a fitted lace bodice and straight skirt. She wore a matching pink fashion bow and carried a white muff with pink carnations.
Mrs. Sally Malagisi of Gloversville, sister of the bridegroom, was attired in gold brocade and crepe gown over taffeta designed with a fitted bodice, Empire waist and straight skirt. She wore a gold fashion bow and carried a white muff with yellow carnations. All attendants wore white marabou fur capes matching their muffs.
Frank Malagisi of Gloversville, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Roger Boucher of Gloversville, brother of the bride; Patrick Boucher and Richard Boucher of Caroga Lake Stage, cousins of the bride.
The mother of the bride wore a gold bonded knit suit with white accessories. The mother of the bridegroom wore a blue lace sheath dress with white accessories. Both wore corsages of pink baby roses and pink miniature carnations.
A reception for 100 was held at the VFW home after the ceremony with guests attending from Gloversville, Johnstown, Caroga Lake, Fonda and towns in Connecticut and Maine.
For a trip to Connecticut the bride wore a white wool suit with Navy blue trim, a Navy blue hat and a corsage of pink baby roses and white minature carnations. The couple is residing at 317 West Fulton Street.
The bride was honored at a variety shower prior to her wedding at the VFW home given by the mother of the bridegroom and the bridal attendants. Gifts were presented to attendants at a rehearsal party Friday night at the home of the bridegroom's mother.
Both the bride and bridegroom attended Gloversville High School. The bride is employed at the Continental Knitting Mills Inc. The bridegroom is a lumberjack by trade, employed in the area.
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- Birth Announcement (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Thursday, November 2, 1967)
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Willis, 48 Broad Street, daughter, 1:45 this morning
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- Birth Announcement (The Leader-Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Thursday, August 20, 1970)
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Willis, 244 South Main Street, son, 8:05 this morning.