Mary T. Picarazzi

Picarazzi, Mary T. SELKIRK Mary T. Picarazzi, age 72, died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at her residence. Mary was born in Selkirk on June 18, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Domenic and Maria (Lisi) Picarazzi. She was a graduate of Ravena Coeymans High School and was employed for several years as a legal secretary at Ainsworth, Sullivan, Dugan, Casey and the Attorney General's Office. She was then employed as secretary to assemblyman John C. Dearie for 20 years, retiring from the NYS Legislature in 1993. Mary enjoyed traveling and her friends and family and will be sorely missed by all. A special thanks to Becky, Linda and Esther for their loving care. Survivors include her loving sisters, Helen Brennan and Victoria Donnelly and brothers, Louis and Anthony Picarazzi. She was predeceased by her brothers, George and Perry Picarazzi. Mary is Aunt Mimi to many including her nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews. She was predeceased by nephews James and Michael and niece Erin. Mary was a very generous person to all and her favorite holiday was Christmas. She enjoyed wrapping the many gifts she bought. Her love is forever. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, October 13 at St. Patrick's Church, Ravena. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Friends may call at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to one of Mary's favorite charities, Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205.