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Sharon Comeskey Obituary

Comeskey, Sharon E. CLIFTON PARK/UTICA, N.Y. Sharon E. Comeskey, 44, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Albany Medical Center. Sharon was born on December 17, 1963 in Utica, the daughter of Patrick and Margaret Mary (Baker) Comeskey. As a young graduate from the College of Saint Rose, she was employed with CVS, continually working her way to her present position of region one loss prevention manager for the greater Albany area. Sharon exemplified her faith in the Roman Catholic tradition. She courageously, with dignity and stamina, fought leukemia for 16 months which included a bone marrow transplant in Boston, Mass. Surviving are her beloved parents, Patrick and Margaret Mary Comeskey, Utica; three sisters, Deborah Higgins (David) of Clifton Park, Sheila Comeskey of Utica, and Maureen Comeskey of Clifton Park; two brothers, Patrick D. Comeskey (Maria) of Utica and Daniel Comeskey (Alicia) of N.C.; nieces and nephews, Nicholas and Danielle Higgins, Caitlin, Kelly and Brian Comes-key, Alysia and Aaron Comes-key, Matthew, Hannah and Caroline Comeskey, N.C. Sharon also leaves her very close and cherished friend, Dorothy Schutter. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 at the conclusion of visitation. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Whites-boro. Remembrances in Sharon's name may be made to the family for a college fund for Sharon's nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Nunn & McGrath Funeral Directors, 470 French Rd., Utica. Message of sympathy at: www.nunnandmcgrath.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jun. 26, 2008.

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Sandra Cook

August 6, 2008

Dear Deb, Dave, Nick and Danielle-
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Be at peace knowing Sharon is in a better place with our Lord and Savior.

Boden family

July 24, 2008

Dear Deb, Dave Nick and Danielle.
Gina, Adam and I know how much you all supported Sharon in her fight.
It is not easy to accept God's plan for loved ones when it means we stop having them here to share life with us. I do believe, and know in my heart, that Sharon will continue to be with all of you. With time, your grief will become more manageable. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
I am sorry for your loss.
Barbara Boden and family

Maryjean Tucci

June 26, 2008

I love her and for 20 years we have been friends and my heart goes out to you Dorothy and her precious family

Mary Grace Luibrand

June 26, 2008

Dear Deb, Dave, Nick, Danielle and Maureen,

We are so very sorry to hear of your great loss. We know that you all assisted Sharon in her fight and were with her every step of the way. May you take comfort in knowing that through all of your sister/aunt's pain you offered much comfort and love.
Words can not express the sadness we feel for what you are now going through. May God comfort your entire family today and during the coming months.
Our love and thoughts are with you all.
Love, The Luibrand Family

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