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Mary Van De Wal Obituary

Van de Wal, Mary ALBANY Mary Valenti Van de Wal, entered into eternal life Sunday, October 28, 2007. She was a dedicated New York State employee for the division of parole for more than 55 years. She was a communicant of the Historic Church of St. Mary. Daughter of the late Vincent (Jimmy) and Elizabeth Magnolia Valenti. Beloved wife of the late David D. Van de Wal; loving sister of the late Josephine Merolle and her late husband Joseph, sister-in-law of Walter Van de Wal and his wife Anna May, Robert Van de Wal and his wife Leona, and Raymond Van de Wal, and his wife Ann. She is survived by many dear cousins, friends, co-workers, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights (Northern Blvd.), Albany, Wednesday morning at 9:00 and 9:30 at the Historic Church of St. Mary. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may also call at the funeral home Tuesday 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2007.

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Doug Teeling

October 23, 2022

DOCCS created a Mary Van De Wal Award, On July 18th 2011 I was so proud that my Parmis Unit won that award, I will always cherish it.

Janet Wilson

October 23, 2019

Mary I cannot believe it has been 12 years since we last saw each other. I think of you often and remember the evens spent at your house having dinner or planting flowers. RIP My friend Janet

Janet Wilson

October 23, 2008

It' s been a year since I haven't heard your voice or seen your smiling face. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't remember the time we spent together laughing, crying, shopping, eating and having tea. I will forever cheerish these memories and know that you are where you have wanted to be for a long time. Though my sorrow is great, it gives me peace to know that you are happy now. As I think of you it will bring a smile, for the memories are great and there is nothing that compares to your smile and the light in your eyes. I miss you

Jamie Martin

November 15, 2007

Mary,
I don't even know where to start you mean so much to me you and I had so many good times long talks, long nights,great laughs you brought light in my life when I was down and I would also lift you when you where down i know that. Mary you were like my grandma and I love you soo much and i miss you truly, honestly im lost without you but we will meet again someday and i will give you a big hug and i can see your beautiful smile that i looked forward to!! well now you are with your family I hope you have happiness!! I will never forget you or the good times we had! I love and miss you so much my Mare Mare!!
Love Always, Your Little Girl

November 2, 2007

To the Family:

May God bless you at this time of sorrow. Mary will truly be missed.

Sincerely,

A NYS Division of Parole Employee

Darlene McCarty

November 1, 2007

Mary, I've been missing you the past few yrs. since I retired from work, and I know you missed me, because you always told me I knew how to put the work in the correct order and bring it down to you. Your in a better place now and don't have to worry about others and I know your showing your beautiful smile and how tough you can be in heaven. Lots of love to your family, I'm sure they will miss you dearly.

Mary Martin

October 30, 2007

To Mary's Family:
Knowing Mary taught me some important life lessons. We laughed AND cried together. And of course we SHOPPED!!

Janet Wilson

October 30, 2007

I will miss you emencely Mary,I will miss you calling my name and our twice a week get togethers. Going shopping and having dinner or just sitting on the porch having tea after we planted flowers.
I love you.

Kim Sopko

October 29, 2007

Mary was the sweetest person. I am going to miss seeing her at work. She was always smiling. She amazed me! She may have been a tiny person, but her loss is going to leave a huge void in our lives.

With deepest sympathy for your loss,

Donna White

October 29, 2007

To Mary's family, I am so sorry for your loss.
I worked with Mary at Parole. She was the sweetest person and a very hard worker. I know she missed her husband and sister. She is with them now and happy.

Donna DeFelice

October 29, 2007

Mary,
You're finally at peace with Dave & Josie. You will be missed by many...... God bless you & your family.

October 29, 2007

Now she's back with Dave, picking up where they left off !!! Now she'll never sitdown --- too much to do and time to make up for !!!

Doug Teeling

October 29, 2007

Mary you will truly be missed. I remeber the storys you would tell of your early day in the File Room.
Doug

Amy Galarneau

October 29, 2007

We will miss your smiling face roaming through the halls at Parole. May you rest in peace.

Jayne VanDenburgh

October 29, 2007

I know Mary is now at peace, in Heaven with her loved ones. There is going to be a void in our lives, and never will we meet another 'little ball of fire' like Mary.
God Bless her family. My sincere sympathy to you.

Anthony Villeneuve

October 29, 2007

Mary I will never forget you, im sure that your in a much better place. God bless you and your loved ones.

Roberta Alger

October 29, 2007

Mary, God Bless you and your family...I will miss talking to you and seeing your smile...

Betsy Shortall

October 29, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pat Kirkpatrick

October 29, 2007

May you rest in peace. you will be sadly missed. Your friend and co-worker Pat

Julie Bojanowski

October 29, 2007

Mary was a sweetheart and I will miss her. May your loving memories help you through this difficult time.

Sherry Kirkpatrick

October 29, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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