Mary Cullen McDonough

February 20, 1919 - July 7, 2012

Loudonville-Mary Cullen McDonough, 93, passed peacefully into Eternal Life Saturday, July 7, 2012. She died at home surrounded by the love of her family. Mary was the youngest of 6 children born to immigrant Irish parents; she began her life in Westchester County on the Butler Estate. After relocating to the Bronx and Manhattan, Mary graduated from Julia Richmond High School in Manhattan. During WW II Mary met and married her husband of 62 years and relocated to North Albany in 1945. She retired from the NYS Department of Education in 1981. A woman of faith, she devoted her whole life to loving and caring for her family. Mom quietly supported many community causes, working behind the scenes and leaving the limelight for family and friends. Mary was an avid crossword puzzle enthusiast, a wonderful cook and an accomplished seamstress; her greatest joy was spending time with her family; each new baby was her delight. Predeceased by her husband, William F. (Pete) McDonough in 2005, Mary is survived by her daughters and son-in-law: Patricia McDonough, Kathleen (O’Malley) and James Lawlor, and Anne McDonough. Mary considered her 12 grandchildren Carolyn (Darren) Franceski , Robin (Christopher) Loatman, Heather (Miguel) Perez, Alysha (Erik) Claudio, Erin (Bryan) Scaringe, Maribeth (Joseph) Young, Patrick (Jodi) O’Malley, Brian Damon, Maureen (KC) Pierre, Christopher (Gina) Damon, Daniel Fobare, and Peter Fobare and 20 great-grandchildren the crowning jewels and blessings of her life. She is also survived by many treasured nieces, nephews and their families. Funeral services Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 9:30 am from the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, now located at 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Pius X Church, Loudonville at 10:00 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday, July 13, 2012 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Our family is grateful to The Community Hospice for their support and guidance. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Pius X Church Memorial Fund, 23 Crumitie Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. To leave the family a special message on their guest book, light a candle or obtain directions, or view other helpful services please visit www. LGFuneralHome.com