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Mary Ferris Obituary

Ferris, Mary COHOES Mary I. Mulcahy Ferris, 80, of Johnston Ave., Cohoes, died Sunday, December 2, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital, Troy, embraced by her loving family. Born in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Edna Biscornet Mulcahy and wife of the late Albert E. "Bub" Ferris who died on March 15, 2006. Mary was a lifelong resident of Cohoes and was educated in the Cohoes schools. She was dedicated to her home and family. She owned and operated Mary Ferris Antiques and donated many of her antique items to area museums. She was also a local historian and a member of the Cohoes Columbiettes. Mary is survived by her devoted children, Nora Fennell and her husband Michael of Troy and Anthony "Tony" Ferris and his wife Maureen of Waterford; cherished grandchildren, Shannon Gendron, Sarah Pakenham, Michael Fennell, Justin and Dana Ferris; adored great-grandchildren, Megan and Liam Gendron; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Patricia Mulcahy and Edna "Babe" Guba. Mary's family would like to express their sincere appreciation to St. Mary's Hospital nurses Kristin and Aaron, for all the love and care extended to Mary. Funeral from the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ltd., 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, Thursday morning at 11:00. Funeral services to be held at the Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel at 11:30. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4-8 p.m.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2007.

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Susan (Daley) Herring

December 6, 2007

Dear Nora,Tony and families:
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal...Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
You are in my prayers at this most difficult time.

Mary (Monast) Spadola

December 5, 2007

Dear Nora and Tony,

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom and I hope that the wonderful memories you have of her will keep her with you always.

My sincere sympathy,

Annette Campbell

December 5, 2007

Tony, Nora and families,
So sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember that beautiful smile of hers.
Annette(Giroux)Campbell

Judy (Murphy) Burns

December 4, 2007

Nora and Tony. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Mom and my Mom were great friends and they are now up there watching over all of us.

Diane Colacino

December 4, 2007

Dear Tony, Nora and families,

It is with great sadness that I read of your Mom's passing. Having lost both my parents, I can truly empathize with your loss. I send you my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. But one thing to remember is that now your Mom and Dad are back together and although it is difficult for us to live without them, they again have each other. They are back to who they used to be, healthy, happy and free of worry and pain.

May all your memories of those wonderful times together help ease your loneliness and sorrow.

God's peace be with each of you now.

Prayerfully,

Diane (Holden) Colacino

Richard Furlani

December 4, 2007

Dear Tony, Nora & families
I’d like to express my sincerest condolence to your families. My memory of your mom started in my childhood. Your parents where, and always will be, great friends to my parents. My mother has, in her many collections of photos, pictures of your mom and her that go back to their youth. They had been life long friends and will without a doubt, be eternal friends when the all meet again. I imagine your father is smiling. He has his girl back at his side.

JOE DOYLE

December 4, 2007

TONY & NORA, SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I'M SURE SHE AND BUB ARE TOGETHER AT LAST, PROBABLY PARTYING AND TIPPING A FEW AND THINKING OF THE REST OF US.

Liz (Anne) Brennan(exFennell)

December 4, 2007

Nora & Mike,

I'm sorry for your loss. Sending you love and hope during this difficult time.

Diane Ward

December 4, 2007

Dear Tony,Nora & families

Your mom was such a great lady. I have such awesome memories of her and your dad at Tall Pines. They are together again singing those old campfire songs with Millie & Mickey Davis.

My deepest sympathy is with you and yours. She will be sorely missed.

Love, Diane Ward

Jack and Irma Davis

December 4, 2007

Dear Tony, Nora and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt May was our second Mom after Millie passed away. Unfortunately, the distance of many miles prevented us from visiting her as much as we would have liked. Our love for her comes from the very depth of our hearts. Please know that while we cannot be with you, you have our deepest sympathy and you are in our prayers. Oh, what joy Bub, Mickey and Millie must now feel to have her with them for eternity. Heaven will never be the same. With love....Jack and Irma

Sue Borst

December 4, 2007

Dear Nora and Tony--I knew you when you were little, but moved away. I knew your Mom and Dad from High School as I am a close friend of both Aunt Betty and Aunt Barbara. Mary and Bub will both be missed, and I will always see your mother's smile and also your Dads, and the think of the fun we had here in Florida. You have my deepest sympathy and love.

Maureen Daley

December 4, 2007

Nora, Tony and Families:

I’d like to express my sincerest condolence to your family. The loss of your mom is without a doubt devastating. I will remember Mary always as a person who never failed to find a way to make everyone she met feel special. When I think of her I will equate the memory to laughter and life! She was a special lady! May you find comfort in your memories and the knowledge that all who knew her will remember her fondly. Nora, I am with you in thought and prayer especially.

Lorri Krywinski

December 4, 2007

I was sad to hear about Mary's passing. She was a very nice woman.

Steve Sweeney

December 4, 2007

With you we send our prayers and thoughts for Mary and your family.

Suzanne Boudreau

December 4, 2007

Dear Tony, Maureen and family...You are in our thoughts at this most difficult time.We will keep you and your family in our prayers..Sincerely, Sue and Family

Rosemary Arotin and Barbara Babson

December 4, 2007

Nora and Tony and families,
Your mom was a wonderful, unforgettable lady. We didn't get to see her as often as we liked, but we loved her very much. Aunt Mary had the unique knack for bringing laughter into everyone life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, but at least you can take comfort that she's now back with the love of her life, Uncle Bub.
With love....Rosemary and Barbara

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