Anthony M. COURCELLE

ALBANY, NY -- Anthony M. (Tony) Courcelle, 77, died peacefully Thursday, April 28, 2005 at the Villa Mary Immaculate Nursing Home. Born in Rutland, Vt., he was the son of the late Jerome and Mary Rogers Courcelle. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A longtime resident of Watervliet, Mr. Courcelle was a machine operator at Albany Rural Cemetery for 43 years. He was an avid fan of Saratoga horse racing and will always be remembered for his self-proclaimed handicapping. Survivors include his sons, Anthony M. (Tony) Courcelle Jr. and his wife Winifred (Sissy) of Albany and Marc Courcelle and his wife Tracy of Clifton Park; brothers, David Courcelle of Cedar Rapids, Idaho, and Ralph Courcelle of Albany; grandchildren, Christine, Stephanie, Anthony III and Patrick; great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Anthony and Michael; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, John, William, Francis, Bernard and Roger Courcelle, and sisters, Martha Courcelle, Dorothy Stanoski and Geraldine Ross. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of the Villa Mary Immaculate Nursing Home for the care given to Anthony. There will be no calling hours. A private memorial Mass will be celebrated at the convenience of the family. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in memory of Anthony M. Courcelle to St. Jude's Children's Research Center, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-0050. Published in the Albany Times Union on 4/29/2005.