Margaret O. "Peggy" Riedy

January 30, 1931 - September 12, 2018

Albany- On September 12, 2018, Margaret (Peggy) Riedy passed away peacefully at Eddy Village Green surrounded by her loving daughters. Born in Albany on January 30, 1931 to the late Ambrose and Catherine O’Neill, she was married to her devoted husband, the late Robert (Bob) Riedy for 54 years until his death in 2011. Peggy was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting and was noted for her afghan blankets. She enjoyed playing bingo and rummikub with her friends at North Albany and Menands Senior Citizens. Peggy especially enjoyed her trips to the casinos and Saratoga Race Track. She was proud of her Irish heritage and enjoyed all things Irish. Peggy was the mother of Mary (Tom) Brunelle of Alpharetta, GA, Carol (Joe) Zalewski of Guilderland, NY and the late Patrick Riedy. She was Nan to Tim (Ashley) Brunelle of Atlanta, GA, Bobby (Rachael) Brunelle of Marietta, GA, Sarah (Tyler Kessler) Zalewski of Albany, NY and Evan Zalewski of Guilderland, NY. Sister to Vonnie (Edward) Quigley and the late Robert O’Neill and the late Ambrose (Mary) O’Neill; daughter-in-law to the late William and Ruth Riedy. She was also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Peggy’s family on Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, now located at 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services, Friday, September 21, 2018 at 9:15 am from the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, thence to Sacred Heart Church, 33 Walter Street, Albany at 10:00 am where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Interment will immediately follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Peggy’s memory to Sacred Heart Food Pantry, 33 Walter Street, Albany, NY 12204. To leave Peggy’s family a message on their guestbook, obtain directions, or view other helpful services, please visit www.LGfuneralhome.com