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Dennis Magin Obituary

Magin, Dennis COHOES Dennis Magin, 66, died October 23, 2007 at his residence, surrounded by his family, after a courageous six-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Albany, he had lived most of his married life in Cohoes and was the son of the late Joseph and Marion Hourigan Magin. He was the stepson of the late Dorothy Magin. Dennis was a graduate of the Vincentian Institute in Albany and had worked for 35 years at the NY State Office of the Comptroller, retiring in 1996. He was an avid bowler and boxing fan and enjoyed golfing and running. He was a member of St. Bernard's Church and its bereavement committee and the Cohoes Caretakers. He was the husband of the late Helene Serfilippi Magin. He was the loving father of Michael Magin and Jeanine Hamlin of Cohoes, Rebecca (Michael) Sawyer Sr. of Troy, Jonathan (Melissa) Magin of Cohoes and Matthew (D. Patrick Ball) Magin of Rensselaer; brother of Maureen Weldon and Colleen (George) Marcil; grandfather of Steven, Troy and Nia Hamlin, Michael Sawyer Jr. and Raymond Sawyer and Reilly, Nicholas and McKenna Magin; brother-in-law of Tari Serfilippi, Aprille (Britt) Overocker, William (Roberta) Serfilippi, Santino (Beth) Serfilippi, Gerard (Mary Margaret) Serfilippi, Dr. Geoffrey (Mary Jane) Serfilippi and the late Christine (William) Marcil. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Marra Funeral Home and at 9:00 a.m. from St. Bernard's Church. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterford. Calling hours will be Thursday, 4-8 p.m. Those who wish, in lieu of flowers, may send contributions in Mr. Magin's memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite #7000, El Segundo, CA 90245.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Magin

21 Entries

JANET PAUL

October 29, 2007

MATT,MIKE@FAMILY,
I am very sorry for the loss of your dad, my prayers are with you,keep happy memories of him close to your heart,

Larry Charbonneau

October 27, 2007

Sorry for your lost. He will be with your mother in heaven now.
God bless.

Joyce Marinucci

October 27, 2007

Matt,Michael and Family,
So sorry to hear about your dad.We don't see each other,but think about you guys quite often.We remember all the fun times with your mother and you guys at Uncle Sam Lanes. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care,Stay well.
Pat and Joyce Marinucci
(Funsters League)

David Holumzer

October 26, 2007

Matt,
You did all that you could do and have much to remember and cherish. My thoughts, prayers and support are with you.

Neil and Shari Piper

October 26, 2007

We're very sorry to hear about Dennis, and also sorry we could not pay our respects at the wake. He was a strong fighter and we missed him at the "walk" in September. Our deepest condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you.

Neil and Shari Piper

Sue Mayo

October 25, 2007

Matt, Mike, Jon, Jeanine, and Becky, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. It is very hard to loose a parent. If there is anything I can do please let me know.

Tara Isaac

October 25, 2007

Mike,
I was so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I know how you feel, I lost my dad 18 years ago. Remember all the great times you shared and be grateful for the time that you had together. Find comfort in knowing he will suffer no more. God Bless you and your family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Tara

nicole taylor

October 25, 2007

jonathan, melissa, riley & the little ones,
our thoughts are with you at this time. so sorry for the loss of your dad and grandpa.
nicole, emily & jenessa

Brandy Robbins

October 25, 2007

Michael, Matt & Jon:

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Have comfort in knowing that you have your own personal angel above you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cherie Scudder

October 24, 2007

I did not know Dennis but prayed for him as the emails came to me from Linda from the Pan Can team. My husband survived 7 months of this cancer; I am so glad you and your family had all this extra time. May God bless you and your family; I know the difficult role of caregiver and surely hope the efforts of the team and others will soon resolve the causes of this cancer so that others won't go through what we have gone through. Keep on " keeping on" . God bless you.
(Mrs.) Cherie Scudder
East Bethany, NY

Kristy Roberts

October 24, 2007

Mike and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jenn Murdza

October 24, 2007

Im so sorry to hear about the passing of dennis. He fought a very tough diease. Remember all the good times that you had with him. He will be missed by all at the PanCan meetings...My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Sherry Pannone

October 24, 2007

To The Family,

Although I did not know Dennis for long... I saw hope for my own dad through him, as I am sure many others did as well. I pray that you find comfort in your fond memories of him, and know he will live on within you. -Sherry Pannone- team hope

Peter Piazza

October 24, 2007

I'll always rember sitting across from him at Pizza Uno. He gave of himself even though he was ailing. His faith & courage was an inspiration to all of us. God Bless his family & friends, it was a privilege to know him.

Ann Sartoris

October 24, 2007

Oh Matt, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You were given the gift of extra time with him, which I hope will comfort you during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm sending hugs your way, too.

John & Ginny Hill

October 24, 2007

We will miss you dear man! Your attitude towards living the best life possible, was always so inspiring to us.
Jihn & Ginny Hill

Leata Cullum

October 24, 2007

Jeanine and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. This is never an easy time and my thoughts and prayers are with you. May it bring some comfort in knowing that your dad is in a pain free place, constant beauty and looking down at you with a smile on his face. Celebrate his life with all of your fondest memories, in this way you will never be without him.

Nick Audi

October 24, 2007

Dear Friends,
I was so sorry to read of the loss of your father. I have many fond memories of the Magin family during my teaching days in Cohoes.
God bless you all during this difficult time.
Respectfully,

Sherry Stanley

October 24, 2007

Jon and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sherry, Randy and Kevin

Marion Clements

October 24, 2007

God bless you all at this time of sorrow. He is well and happy once more. Take solace in that fact and know there are people that care. We love you Matt and Pat. Aunt Marion and Bill

Judy Morrissey

October 24, 2007

Matt,John,Mike Im so sorry for your loss your father, Dennis was a great man and he will be missed by all especially at our meetings,he fought a hard battle for 6 years.

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