Catherine E. Fick

January 28, 1920 - October 13, 2015

Albany-Catherine E. Fick, 95, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Nina Frankenbeck Grant. Kay was a longtime operator for New York Telephone Company. She was a member of the New York Telephone Pioneers, and she served as a volunteer for the South Colonie Senior Services. Kay enjoyed playing cards, reading mystery books, traveling and living at Beltrone Apartments. She was the wife of the late Thomas H. Fick; beloved mother of Jean Chatain (Michel), Thomas J. Fick (companion Deborah), Edward J. Fick (Adilma), Patricia Stiffen (Frank) and the late Michael Fick; mother in law of Wendy Fick; cherished grandmother of Jennifer; Lisa; John, Mark and Antonios; Jesse and Brian; Amy and Chad; and the late Thomas, Matthew and Edward; sister of the late Matthew H. Grant (Josephine) and William Grant; sister in law of Betty Grant; survived by 6 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. MaryEllen Drislane for her care and compassion. Funeral services Friday, October 16, 2015 at 8:30 am from the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, now located at 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany at 9:00 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will immediately follow the Mass at Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont, NY. Relatives and friends are invited and may visit with Kay’s family Thursday, October 15, 2015 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Those wishing to remember Catherine E. Fick in a special way may send a contribution to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110. To leave a message for the family, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.LGFuneralHome.com.