Evelyn Mitchell Obituary

Mitchell, Evelyn VOORHEESVILLE Evelyn Person Mitchell, 75, of Locust Drive, died Sunday, April 20, 2008, at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born and raised in Boston, Mass., Evelyn worked as a secretary at Whiteweld in Boston from 1951-1957 before moving to Voorheesville. She was employed from 1986-1997 at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Albany before retiring. Evelyn loved bingo, bird watching, dinners out and time spent with her family, including special times spent with her sister and brother on Cape Cod. She was the wife of the late Philip Mitchell; mother of Priscilla (Emilio) Muscolino of Gloversville, Philip (Kim) Mitchell of Suffield, Conn. and Bonnie (John) Reilly of Voorheesville; grandmother of Sam and Thomas Mitchell and Adele and Claudia Reilly; sister of the late Gustav C. Person, Elmer "Swede" Person, Walter A. Person and Norma O. Person Jackson. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Nini Wu, the NYOH Infusion room nurses, St. Peter's 4 McCauley nursing staff and the staff at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 o'clock Thursday morning at the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, Voorheesville. Burial will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home. For those who wish, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society for Ovarian Cancer Research, 260 Osborne Rd., Albany, NY 12211. reillyandsonfuneralhome.com

Published by Albany Times Union from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2008.
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Dear Bonnie, John, Adele and Claudia,

We were so sorry to hear about your mother/grandmother's passing. We hope that you will all find comfort in the special memories that radiate from your hearts.

Love,
Kathie, James and Donovan Lateano

Kathie Lateano

April 24, 2008

To the family, I am remembering all the good times and all the laughs Evelyn and I had when we were on our lawn on Locust Drive. She was so happy at her 70th birthday party. Evelyn had a wonderful life because of family, friends and neighbors and that is what it is all about.

Susan Casler

April 23, 2008

PRIS & MUSKIE,WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM.OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU AS YOU TWO ARE ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS AND THOUGHTS.WE'RE SURE THAT IN TIME IT WILL BE A LITTLE EASIER AND THE MEMORIES THAT YOU SHARED WILL LAST FOREVER. SORRY THAT WE CAN'T BE THERE TO HELP YOU THROUGH THIS ROUGH MOMENT IN YOUR LIVES.OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
BARBARA & JAY

john homicz

April 23, 2008

Bonnie, John, Adele, Claudia, Philip, Kim, Sam, Thomas, Priscilla and Emilio,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother/grandmother. She was a wonderful person and will be remembered always. Please know that we are thinking of you and that our prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Love, Pete, Cheryl, Chris, Kyle and Katelyn

Cheryl Reilly

April 22, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. Lots of good memories with Evelyn at work & when we get together dining out.GOD BLESS!

Tita Dringus

April 22, 2008

Dear Bonnie, John, Adele and Claudia, Pricilla, Emilio, Phillip, Kim and boys

We are so sorry that your Mom had to go through all she did and therefore all that you had to endure. She was a fighter. Her love for all of showed at all of the times we got to spend time with her too at all of the family parties. She was gentle and loving and will always be remembered fondly.

May your knowledge that she is now at peace help you get through without her.

Sincerely,

Dean, Sheelah Dante and Johnny

Sheelah Malagrida

April 22, 2008

Priscilla,
I was so sorry to hear and read of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.

Take care,
Linda (Cohen) Woodard

Linda Woodard

April 22, 2008

Bonnie and Family-

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

The Caimano and Rothwein Family

Laurie Rothwein

April 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have many happy memories of your Mom and your family. Growing up next to you on Locust Drive will always be part of who I am today.
Peace, Denise (Hoagland) Albrecht

Denise Albrecht

April 22, 2008

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