Gloria V. Coy

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Gloria Coy Obituary

Coy, Gloria V. COLONIE Gloria V. Coy, of Colonie, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2008 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in North Adams, Mass. and was the daughter of the late Rocco and Josephine Palumbo DiDonna. Gloria was a terrific cook and enjoyed sharing her talent with her family and friends. She was a cook at Colonie Central High School for 40 years and an Avon representative for over 50 years. Gloria was a ladies auxiliary member of the VFW Post 8692 and Colonie Fire Company where she was the recipient of the Etta Shambrook Memorial Award in honor of her service and dedication. Gloria enjoyed crocheting, poetry, flower arranging and playing the organ. She was predeceased in 1990 by her husband, Frank Coy. Gloria is the beloved mother of Sheila Novak, Barbara Buono (Paul) and Ronald Coy (Sharon). She is the sister of Lewis DiDonna, Mary Bua (Gus), Thomas DiDonna and the late Andrew, Ralph, John, William DiDonna, Antoinette Stoddard and Raymond Crews. She is the cherished grandmother of Michael Buono (Kellie), Kristy Buono, Marshall, Mark, and Matthew Novak. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Gloria will be missed by her beloved cat, Rosie. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Uncle Lew, Flo Smith and Tim Faxon for the devoted and compassionate care of our Mother. Funeral services will be Monday morning at 8:30 at New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.) then to St. Clare's Church at 9:00 where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory's Garden. Memorial contributions may be to Animal Protective Foundation, 53 Maple Ave., Scotia, NY 12302 in memory of Gloria V. Coy. To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewcomerFamily.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Coy

8 Entries

Robert Coy

August 5, 2008

Dear Barbara, Sheila, and Ronald,
I'm deeply sadden to hear of your loss of Aunt Gloria. I'm sorry to say that as children, we didn't grow up together and we have few shared memories. When I found Aunt Gloria last year, we were able to have several conversations and I found her to be extremely bright, cheerful, and she made me laugh. She told me lots of stories about our families around the 40's and 50's. She bought to life all the great aunts and uncles, grandma and grandpa, and other relatives that I didn't remember from my early childhood. I was overjoyed to have found her and I will sorely miss her. Please have faith that she is with Uncle Frank and shares in the Glory of God

Lynne Lyons (DiDonna)

July 17, 2008

Dear Cousins Barbara, Sheila, and Ronnie, What a wonderful mother you had, and terrific aunt to me and my children, and my mother's best friend; We will miss her and cherish our memories of her always and forever, for our memories of Aunt Gloria are lasting treasures. She will be dearly missed. All our love to you and family.
Love,
Lynne, Katelyn, Tommy, & Aunt Kay.

Sharon Conway Knowlton

July 16, 2008

Sharon and Ronnie Coy,
I am so sorry to be so late in reading this notice also that to see that Ronnie your Mom passaway. She was a wonderful person and my Mom worked with her at school. Your Family will be in my thoughts and prays.

Lisa (Bauer) Tice

July 13, 2008

Ronnie and Sharon: I was saddened to learn of your mom's passing. I met a neighbor in the store at 7:30PM on Saturday, July 13, 2008 who shared the news, which was after calling hours had finished. Despite our proximity growing up, Ronnie, I didn't know your mom as well as I might have liked. I do remember her as a wonderful lady with a ready smile and a nice sense of humor, and a good cook. I know you'll miss her terribly, but you will always carry the wonderful memories you have of her in your heart for the rest of your life. Please accept my and my husband's condolences and sympathy on her passing. She will be missed by many people.

pat best

July 13, 2008

When I got the phone call that your mom passed my heart sank & tears rushed to my eyes.
I remember for 20 years at school every morning I would say" Morning Glory" for the last 10 I would call & say the same then "how is my Morning Glory".
Oh how I will miss U, you were always like my second mother & my best friend. I will miss my Morning Glory. I will miss our chit chats, our shopping & lunches together, our laugher. Just being able to get together.
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear my heart goes out to The Coy family at this time.
pat

Mary Ann (Brunner) Sesock

July 12, 2008

Sheila,Barbara & Ronnie,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I have a lot of fond memories of growing up with all of you and your mom.

Edward Roy

July 12, 2008

Ron and Sharon,
please accept my condolences, I know your Mom
was dearly loved by the both of you and certainly by all of us a the Colonie Fire Company.
Ed Roy

Doris Stekeur

July 12, 2008

My prayers are with you at this difficult time - I did not know Gloria that well, but did really enjoy chatting with her when she would stop in at our Senior Center.

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