Dateline: Halfmoon, New York

Michael Anthony Graziano, 42, of Candlelight Court died suddenly on Monday, August 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born on August 5, 1982 in Albany and was the son of Laurel Stetson Champlin (John) of Jamestown, RI and the late Anthony S. Graziano. He was a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, class of 2001. Michael was a culinary chef, currently working at Peddler’s in Clifton Park and earlier for the Century House and the Saratoga Race Track. He had been an internet technician. He was a talented musician and artist, a bicyclist and a hiker. 

In addition to his beloved mom, Michael is the brother of Daniel M. Graziano, Jenna R. Graziano (Brett Ferrara), Deana K. Ryan (Scott), Thomas V. Graziano (Sandy); he is the nephew and godson of Vini and Peter Farnan and the cousin of Natalie Gould, Kimberly Kulenych and Skye Stone.

He was predeceased by his father and aunt Jan Stone.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday Sept. 4th from 4-7 pm in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 Clifton Park, NY 12065.

Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie, NY

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NoKidHungry.org 1030 – 15th. Street NW Suite 1100 W, Washington, DC 20005 or a food pantry of your choice.