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Gail Fisher Obituary

Fisher, Gail A. TROY Gail A. Fisher, 52, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at her home. Gail was born on September 9, 1955 in Troy and was the daughter of Alice Mahan and the late John A. Capuano. She excelled in project manage-ment and computer technology where she received many awards for her ability to lead others. Gail loved the beach, cooking, home project, arts and crafts and writing. With her love of animals, Gail was involved in several area animal organizations. She even traveled to NYC several times to transport Great Danes to Bideawee, a non-euthanization shelter. Gail also visited many area Catholic churches as she explored her spirituality. In addition to her mother, Gail is survived by her daughter, Shannon L. Fisher of Brooklyn; her brother, Michael K. (Terry) Capuano of Oneonta; her sister, Cheryl (Wayne) Brott of Troy; her stepmother, Elaine Capuano; her nieces, Kristie, Jenna, Katie, Julia and McKenzie; her nephew, Justin; and her best friend, Patti Hall. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Family will receive friends prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Bideawee attn: Donations, 410 East 38th St., New York, NY 10016 in memory of Gail A. Fisher. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerFamily.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jun. 25, 2008.

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June 27, 2008

Dear Cheryl and family,
We were so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. We hope that the promise of the resurrection will bring you some comfort at the difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tom & Debbie Prince

Patricia Hall

June 26, 2008

To my dearest friend Gail, hope you rest in peace. May God take care of you and make you whole again. I will come to visit you some day and we will continue our journey of friendship together. I miss you so much. Love Patty

Ann and Herman Kugler

June 25, 2008

Alice, Micheal, Cheryl, So sorry to hear of Gails passing. Will always remember you kids and ours playing together in the neighborhood. Gail was like the little mother of the group. Your all are in our thoughts and prayers. Ann and Herm Kugler

Dian Wambach (Dorvee)

June 25, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I was very sorry to hear about Gail. We were good friends in high school. I have fond memories of the mischief we sometimes got into.

Deborah Mahan-O'Connor

June 25, 2008

Dear Alice, Michael and Cheryl, Please know that our thoughts are with you....it is so sad that such a sweet, kind, caring person has left us so early... we are so sorry for your great loss...you are in our thoughts....Love.....Joseph Mahan, Sr. and Deborah Mahan-O'Connor

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