Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co. With Photograph Claude Edward Hall of Schaghticoke, passed away on November 3, 2011 at home in the presence of his beloved wife of 61 years, Betty Ann Normandin Hall, and his 10 loving children, Ronnie E. Hall and Michele Hall Parent of New York, Beth A. Hall Cousineau of Washington, Lorry J. Hall Burch of Alaska, Curtis E. Hall of New York, Claudette M. Hall De La Cruz of Alaska, Cheryle A. Hall LaPradd of Florida, and Todd T. Hall, Robin R. Hall Parent, and Cory E. Hall of New York. He also leaves behind his loving Daughter and Son in laws, and 18 loving Grandchildren and 32 loving Great Grandchildren. Claude was born in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was a member of the Brick Layers Local 6 Cohoes in the 1960s. He was a Building Contractor for 40 years. He was a well-known trumpet player in the Tri State area, and played in many places from Florida to New York to Alaska. Now he is playing that beautiful trumpet with the Angels in Heaven, in the presence of God. Relatives and friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke (753-4511). Funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Rev. Clyde McCaskill, officiating. The family would like to thank the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County for their care of Claude, kindly consider memorial donations to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Boulevard Rensselaer, NY 12144-9309. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com