By The Saratogian Vicki "V" Caruso Ngirailemesang
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Vicki Caruso Ngirailemesang, known as "V," 49, of Route 9P, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001 at Glens Falls Hospital, after being stricken.
Vicki was born in Oakland, Calif., reared in Schenectady and graduated from the former Linton High School, class of 1970. Vicki graduated from Newhouse School of Journalism at Syracuse University.
Ms. Ngirailemesang joined the Peace Corps, where she served on the island of Palau. Vicki lived in Hawaii for a short while before returning to the Capital Region where she was a copywriter and a producer for Luyk Advertising Agency in Albany. Later, she was working as creative director for the Communication and Design Advertising Agency in Latham. Vicki was self-employed at VN Creative in Schenectady, an advertising agency she founded. For the last 10 years, Vicki has been a partner with DKV in Saratoga where she has been a writer and creative director.
Ms. Ngirailemesang was a member of the Ad Club and the Upstate Independent Filmmakers Association. Vicki has received the prestigious Noori Award for creative excellence and gave workshops for women victims of domestic violence.
Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Ngirailemesang of Schenectady; her father, Bartholomeo Caruso Sr. of Schenectady; a brother, Bart Caruso Jr. of Mariaville; and a sister, Nancy Closson of Schenectady.
A service of remembrance will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 at Wiawaka Holiday House Inc. on Route 9L in Lake George. For questions or directions, please call 668-9690.
Memorial contributions may be made in Vicki's memory to the Wiawaka Holiday House Inc., 3778 Route 9L, Lake George, NY 12845.
Thomas McFarlane Continued� STILLWATER - Thomas M. McFarlane, 63, of Spruce Lane, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001 at his home, in the loving company of his family, after a short illness.
Mr. McFarlane moved to Stillwater 18 years ago, and had previously lived in Clifton Park for a number of years.
Born in Alton, Ill. on Sept. 25, 1937, he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Josephine Klopfer McFarlane.
After high school, Mr. McFarlane joined the U. S. Navy, serving aboard a destroyer.
Mr. McFarlane was an electronic engineer for UNISYS Systems, formerly Sperry UNIVAC, for 33 years, maintaining company computers at sites in the U. S. and Canada, retiring in 1991.
After some computer consulting work, Mr. McFarlane worked for Inter Magnetics General, as a wielding specialist working on MRI systems.
He was a member of the Clifton Park Fire Department and the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Saratoga.
Mr. McFarlane was an avid sport hunter and fisherman, enjoying fishing in Saratoga Lake and the Salmon River.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Irene Ellwood McFarlane; three sons, Fire Controlman Chief Thomas R. McFarlane, U. S. Navy of Norfolk, Va., Michael E. McFarlane of Porter Corners and Peter J. McFarlane of Corinth; and two grandchildren, Tina and Timothy McFarlane.
A funeral service will be conducted today at 8 p.m. at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 South Main St., Mechanicville. Continued� 1 Burial with full military honors will be held on Monday, Aug. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Saratoga National Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Stillwater Rescue Squad.
John Galbraith
BALLSTON SPA - John A. Galbraith of West High Street died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001 at St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady.
Born in Troy, he was the son of G. Raymond and Marion Galbraith.
He served in the U.S. Army and was a graduate of Siena College, earning a bachelor's degree in economics.
Mr. Galbraith worked for Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories for 25 years, retiring in 1994.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ballston Spa.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Galbraith; two sons, Michael Galbraith of Schenectady and Matthew Galbraith of Ballston Spa; two daughters, Katelyn Galbraith of Ballston Spa and Kristyn Galbraith of Ballston Spa; and his sister, Sister Scholastica Galbraith of Latham. Continued� 1 2 Funeral services will be held on Monday, Aug. 13 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church, Milton Ave., Ballston Spa where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
Burial with full military honors will be held at Saratoga National Cemetery in the Town of Saratoga.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Emergency Corp, Thompson St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
Arrangements are by Armer Funeral Home Inc., 39 East High St., Ballston Spa.
Edward Lundgren
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Edward A. Lundgren, 84, of Stonequist Apartments, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001 at Saratoga Hospital after a long illness.
A lifelong resident of the area, he was born in Schuylerville on Sept. 10, 1916, the son of Pierre and Matilda West Lundgren.
His wife, Berniece Bidwell Lundgren, died in 1995.
He worked for the General Electric Co. in the Niskayuna Research Lab for many years in the maintenance department, retiring in 1976. After retirement, he worked for some time at the Saratoga Raceway and the Saratoga Race Course in the security department.
He and his wife enjoyed traveling and spent many winters in Florida. He was an avid bowler and participated in some televised tournaments.
Mr. Lundgren enjoyed his 34 years in the BPOE Lodge 131 of Saratoga, where he was active with their bowling program and other activities of the Order. He had an honorary membership with the Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420 and the Knights of Columbus in Saratoga Springs, where he had many friends. He enjoyed golfing and was a past member of the Brookhaven Golf Club.
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