Fred A Bortolussi Jr, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Framingham, Massachusetts on September 14, 1934 to the late Fred and Eureka (Travaglini) Bortolussi. Fred was a beloved son, husband, father and grandfather. He was kind and caring and very devoted to family.

During his early years, Fred found his love for basketball and played all through high school at Framingham High. He was a star Forward for the Framingham Flyers and was known for his great leaping, rebounding and sharp shooting abilities.

Fred was enrolled in the technical vocational program where he became skilled in carpentry, mechanics and construction and he graduated in 1952. Continuing his education, Fred went to the Wentworth Institute of Technology. There, he was a two sport star athlete in both basketball and baseball and he earned his Associates Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering in 1954. After that, Fred went on to Boston College after proudly receiving a 4-year scholarship for his skills on the basketball court. He played as a Forward for the BC Eagles and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1958. After his time on the BC basketball team, Fred played semi-pro basketball for several company sponsored teams in the Boston MetroWest area such as Shock Auto Body, Columbus Society, Union House and Monnick Supply.

In the summer of 1961, Fred met the love of his life, Pauline T. Carey (Polly) at the Surry Room in Falmouth. He asked her to dance and that was the beginning of a lifetime of love. They were engaged shortly after and married on May 5, 1962 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Walpole. They made their married home in Walpole where they stayed for 57 years and raised their two sons Stephen and Jay and their daughter Christen.

Fred led a highly successful career putting his technical engineering and business backgrounds to use. He worked for Bethlehem Steel, General Dynamics and Raytheon Corporation. At Raytheon he was Manager of Financial Analysis. He worked there for 33 years and retired at age 60 in 1994. While working at Raytheon, Fred studied part time at Babson College going to classes at night. He earned his Master of Business Administration Degree with honorary distinction in 1977. In 2004, at his 50th Black and Gold Dinner at Wentworth he received an honorary Bachelor’s Degree. Also, in that year he was inducted into the Wentworth Sports Hall of Fame.

Fred was extremely proud of his nine beautiful grandchildren: Jessica, Jason, Jenna, Calum, Cameron, Heather, Nathan, Matthew and Noah. He was affectionately known as Papa. He always loved hearing about their achievements in school, sports, horseback riding, scouts, music, work and so on. He thoroughly enjoyed going to their many sporting events and activities at school.

All through the years, Fred strived to be physically active and athletic. He continued to play basketball well into his sixties ! He was extremely handy and skilled and could always be found working on projects at home. In fact, at the house in Walpole, he finished the upstairs and the basement and also built the Family room, the Florida room and the shed in the backyard. He enjoyed spending nice family time with Polly, his children and his grandchildren at the houses in Walpole, the Cape and in Norfolk. He and Polly were very active and had a large group of very close friends whom they would go with to dinners, dance events and parties. Fred lived life to the fullest !

Fred will always be remembered for his love and devotion to family, his love for the game of basketball, his competitive spirit, his zest for life, his drive to succeed in sports, academics and career, and his wonderful kindness and generosity.

Fred is survived by his wife Pauline of Norfolk, MA; his son Stephen, wife Alison and their children Calum, Cameron and Heather of Westford, MA; his son Jay, wife Kim and their children Jessica, Jason and Jenna of Andover MA; his daughter Christen, husband Russ and their children Nathan, Matthew and Noah of Norfolk, MA.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Fred’s Life Celebration on Monday, December 19, 2022, from 4 to 7 PM in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, Walpole.

All are invited to gather in the funeral home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 9:30 AM prior to Fred’s Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church, 10 Diamond Street, Walpole on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow in Saint Francis Cemetery in Walpole.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Fred’s memory to the Amyloidosis Research Consortium, 320 Nevada St, Newton, MA 02460 or arci.org

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Queensbury, NY – Ruth Margaret (Conlin) Karpeles, 93, passed away at Home of the Good Shepherd in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, after a brave battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born in Glens Falls on February 27, 1929, she was the daughter of John L. Conlin and Catherine (Dempsey) Conlin.

Ruth graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls in 1947. She graduated from Our Lady of the Elms College in Chicopee, MA in 1951 with a BA in English Literature.

Ruth married Robert Karpeles of Glens Falls in 1951. Following Bob’s time spent in the US Army Corp of Engineers and the Korean conflict, the couple settled into raising their family.

Bob’s extensive career in the paper industry led them to several locations over the years; Wisconsin, Maine and Canada, although for many years it was in Milford, NJ where they raised their three children. Ruth was primarily a homemaker but worked for a short time selling real estate. She was active in the “Ridge Players”, acting in Little Theatre Productions.

In 1992, upon Bob’s retirement, the couple relocated to Queensbury, NY. They enjoyed skiing for many years at Gore Mountain with the GOOFS (Gore Organization of Frequent Skiers), and golfing as members of the Glens Falls Country Club for 18 years. They also traveled extensively, including trips to Australia and New Zealand, a tour of European countries, Egypt and Israel, an African Safari, and ski trips to the Italian Alps, Utah, and Colorado.

Ruth volunteered her time to many organizations over the years. This included Glens Falls Hospital, Literacy Volunteers, the Open Door Soup Kitchen, Meals on Wheels, and as a Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of Annunciation Church in Queensbury. She was also a communicant at St. Mary’s Parish in Glens Falls.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was predeceased by Robert, her beloved husband of 70 years, and her sister, Mary Hamelin. Those left to cherish her memory include her three children: Carol (John) Prazan of Scappoose, OR, Nancy (Arthur) Marocco of Queensbury, NY, and Boynton Beach, FL, David (Linda) Karpeles of Mesa, AZ; five grandchildren: Kelly Martinez, Drew Karpeles, David Machell, Kelcie Imhoff and Sam Karpeles; five great-grandchildren: Scarlett Machell, Hunter Machell, Edward Martinez, Bella Imhoff and Lucy Imhoff; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Ruth will be held Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls, NY.

Burial for Ruth, alongside her husband, Robert, will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in South Glens Falls. Military honors will be performed for Robert.

The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Home of the Good Shepherd for their loving care of Ruth.

In loving memory of Ruth, contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 62 Warren St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Condolences may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.

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Hudson Falls, NY – John Frederick Call, 81, of Hudson Falls, went into the arms of the Lord Saturday morning, December 3, 2022, at the Pines of Glens Falls.

Born on January 26, 1941, in Salem, MA, he was the son of the late John and Genevieve (Patrick) Call.

John graduated from LaSalle High School in Troy in 1959.  After graduating from high school, John enlisted in the United States Army, serving in the Medical Corp. from 1959-1962 following his discharge, he furthered his education earning his Associates Degree in Business at Adirondack Community College, now known as SUNY Adirondack.

In 1966, he married Carol Ott in Clifton Park.

John retired after 30 years of service from Niagara Mohawk as an Electrical Planner.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls where he was in the Ushers Club and involved in several ministries and was an active member of The Elks Club of Hudson Falls as acting Secretary.

John loved hunting, fishing, bicycling and old black and white movies.  His interest in history drew him to read many books and motivated him to travel to several historical places.  John also had the pleasure of traveling to Europe several times.  Through all his interests, his family was the center of his life.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Nathalie Farron and his brother, Bernard Call.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Call; his children, Steven A. Call and his wife, Debbie of Kingsbury and Jennifer Call; his grandson and the apple of John’s eye, Derek Call; and his nieces, Diana Call Partak and Patty Farron Malcom.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow the calling hours at 4 p.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday.

The Rite of Committal with full military honors will be conducted 11 a.m. on Wednesday, at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville.

Memorial donations in John’s memory may be sent to the Washington County Meals on Wheels, C/O Aging & Disabilities Resource Center, Washington County Municipal Center, 383 Broadway Building B, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Edwin Elmer Morse

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