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Clara Rendine Obituary

Rendine, Clara C. WEST ALBANY Clara C. Vink Rendine, 93, entered into eternal life Saturday, July 19, 2008. Born in Albany, she had been employed for many years by the Colonie Service Pharmacy as a clerk. She was one of the oldest surviving members of the West Albany Volunteer Fire Department #1, Auxiliary. She was also one of the first ladies on the West Albany Ambulance service. Clara was also a former vice-president of the Louise Corning Senior Citizens Center in Albany. For many years, she was a volunteer at the Albany Park Playhouse. She was a communicant of the Church of St. Francis de Sales in West Albany. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Kenefick Vink. Beloved wife of the late Michael Rendine; loving mother of Michael A. Rendine and his wife Betty; sister of Doug Vink and Mary Zickas and the late Buddy and Henry Vink, Helen McDonald and Alice Hendrickson; cherished grandmother of Michael (Lisa) A. Rendine Jr. and Kelly (Brian) L. Deskewicz; proud great-grandmother of Emily and Brian Deskewicz and Ashlynn Rendine. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights (Northern Blvd.), Albany, Wednesday morning at 8:15 and 9 o'clock at the Church of St. Francis de Sales, 1 Maria Drive, Loudon-ville. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may also call at the funeral home Tuesday 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Those desiring may send a remembrance in Clara's name to the West Albany Volunteer Fire Dept. #1 Ladies Auxiliary, 113 Sand Creek Road, W. Albany, NY 12205.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2008.

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Maryann Pelletier

October 23, 2008

Dear Rendine Family,
I just heard of your loss from Kelly a few days ago. I was at a neighborhood picnic in September and "Clara at Colonie Service" was on the lists of "Favorite Memories" posted on the wall of remembrance. I loved working with here there and will never forget her sense of humor and smile. Another angel watching over us!

Tina and Gabe Barbato

July 25, 2008

Mike and family,
We just got back from vacation and heard the sad news. We are so sorry and want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will never forget her beautiful smiling face when I saw her at the club in the summer for pizza night. KNow that she is an angel now watching over all of you. Always remember her and the wonderful memories and talk about her often.

Michael Rendine

July 24, 2008

Michael, Kelly,(grandchildren) Emily, Brian and Ashlynn(great-grandchildren)

All of you have fond memories of Nan, especially the smile on her face when you walked into the room. She was so happy to see you. The love for all of you shined in her eyes. She cherished the times spent with you, especially when she played games with Emily, Brian and Ashlynn. (your cheating, remember). She will be missed, but always in our hearts. She was the greatest.

Love all of you. Dad

Michael Rendine

July 24, 2008

We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone for their thoughts, prayers, support and kindness during our recent loss. Mom was a very special person, and one of a kind as many of you know. We will miss her immensely.

Sincerely,
Betty & Michael Rendine

Linda Cristo

July 23, 2008

Dear Michael and Kelly,(Nan,s only 2 Grandchildren)
May the both of you cherish, your grandmothers memories forever. She was the best of grandmothers and your families were the joy of her life.
Love Mom

Kelly Deskewicz

July 23, 2008

It is never easy to lose a loved one, especially one as sweet, loving, cool, funny and a "clip" as my Nan. I feel very fortunate to have had Nan in my life as long as I did which makes it difficult to let her go! Relationships like ours you want to keep forever and I will in my heart!
Thank you all for your thoughts and gestures at this time. Sincerely, Kelly

Phil & Carol Chiarella

July 22, 2008

Mike, Betty & family

You know our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Clara was a sweetheart and I have very fond memories from my childhood including BOTH of your parents!
Please know we are here if you need anything!

Love, Phil & Carol Chiarella (DePaulo)

Tony & Debbie Cavallo

July 22, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

judy nevins

July 22, 2008

Mike and family, Your Mom was a great lady. We had a great time working at Colonie Service Pharmacy. My prayers are with all of you.

Sal & Mary D'Amore

July 22, 2008

Mike, Betty and Family: Our condolences are with all of you regarding Nan's passing. You know how much we loved her and she will be dearly missed for some time. We often speak of our relationship with all of you in the sense that we feel a part of your family and that you feel the same in return. I was honored to be asked to be a bearer and do the readings at mass. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in this difficult time and you need to remember we are there for you. We love you.

Judy and Stu Madnick

July 21, 2008

Mike: We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Theresa DeSimone-Bollman

July 21, 2008

Dear Mike and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother. She was a sweet lady, and I have many happy momories of her from our days on Richmond Street.

Meredith Redcross

July 21, 2008

Mike & Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nick Audi & Family

July 21, 2008

Dear Friends,
So sorry to read of the loss of your dear mother. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Respectfully,

Donald marsh

July 21, 2008

Mike and Betty,
We are sorry to read of your Mom's passing. She had a full and wonderful life and we know you will miss her. She was a very sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Don and Bette Marsh

July 21, 2008

Aunt Kelly, Uncle Brizy, Emily, and Brian JR, my thoughts and paryers are with you in your time of sorrow. -love always, Allie

The Flores Family Gus, Theresa, Dana& Gussie

July 21, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

The Clements Family

July 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Robin & Sabe

July 21, 2008

Mike, Kelly & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.

July 21, 2008

Dear Mike, Betty, Michael and Kelly,

Nan was truly a lady and she will be missed so much by all who had the opportunity to know her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Renae and Darren Herbinger

PAUL/MARYANN KENIFIC

July 21, 2008

OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW

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