Mary M. Cillis

July 7, 1938 - February 5, 2020

Latham- Mary M. Cillis, 81, entered into Eternal Life Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Albany, NY to John and Mary Ellen Burke on July 7th 1938. She graduated from Cathedral Academy. She went on to become an executive secretary to the president of National Savings Bank. Later, she worked for the Catholic Diocese in the Marriage Tribunal. She enjoyed traveling to Florida; she loved Clearwater Beach and Marco Island. Mary was a devoted fan of the NY Yankees; she rarely missed watching a game. Mary was an avid reader who loved to read novels. During the month of August Mary enjoyed spending Sunday’s at Saratoga Race Track. She was a fabulous cook and wonderful hostess. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, the love of her life, Theodore J Cillis Jr. She leaves behind 3 children; Cheryl Petilli (Michael), Theodore Cillis III (Rosemary) and Teresa Kirker (Jay). She had seven grandchildren, Michael, Nicole, Kayla, Teddy, Joey, Jessie and Kelly. Mary leaves behind a sister, Joanne Leonard. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Mary is predeceased in death by her parents John and Mary Ellen Burke and her brother John Burke. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the caregivers who helped Mary and her family through this journey; specifically Judy, Day, Donna, Eileen, Colleen and Penny Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Mary’s family Sunday, February 9, 2020 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Funeral services Monday, February 10, 2020 at 9:00 am at Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, thence to Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Latham, NY at 10:00 am where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at Memory’s Garden Cemetery immediately following the Funeral Mass. Those wishing to remember Mary in a special way may send a contribution to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105-9959 or The Community Hospice C/O St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.LGFuneralHome.com