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Viola Cusato Obituary

Cusato, Viola M. ALBANY Viola M. (DePalma) Cusato, 96, died on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center. Born and educated in Waterford, she lived in Albany for more than 60 years. Mrs. Cusato worked in the officers dining room at Key Bank for more than 20 years. She was a communicant of Mater Christi Church, formerly St. Catherine of Siena Church. She was the wife of the late Frank D. Cusato; mother of Margaret (Jack) Koreman of Albany, Carl (Robin) Cusato of Malibu, Calif., and Richard (Lorraine) Cusato of Bronxville; grandmother of John Koreman, Brian (Crystal) Koremen, Christine (Doug) Childrose, Damon, Ashley, David and Stephen Cusato; great-grandmother of Haley and Gabrielle Childrose, Paige, Mackenzie, Eileen and Kaleigh Koreman; sister of the late Ida DePalma, Lena Bernardo, Emma Schrader and Armando DePalma. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, especially the morning glory unit, for the care and kindness shown to Viola during her stay. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 11 a.m. in the Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell St., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany on Wednesday prior to the funeral Mass from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Interment in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell St., Albany, NY 12208. Online condolences may be offered at danielkeenan funeralhome.com.

Published by Albany Times Union from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2014.
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I worked at Good Sam for a short period at the front desk. While there Viola was a close friend. I was very fond of her and after leaving asked the nurses about her often. She always made me smile. Always looked her best. My strongest condolences on the loss of a wonderful woman.

Charlotte

March 7, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Please be comforted in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7

February 26, 2014

Marge, Rick and Carl
My thoughts and prayers are with you. She will always be in your heart forever.

Kris Kohinke Burns

February 26, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

February 26, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dick & Linda Ferrigan

February 26, 2014

Thoughts and Prayers to Vi's family May she rest in Peace. I worked with Viola at Key Bank many years ago. She was a wonderful woman and always had a kind word and a smile.

Jacky Stowell Lafey

February 26, 2014

To Rick and his family,
Your mom, viola, was the best. I have many fond memories of her. After all I practically lived at the Custao house back then she was like a second mother to me and to all us guys. Love her and
will miss her dearly. Doug Townsend.

February 26, 2014

To the Cusato and Koreman family so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My prayers and thought are with you. I have some great memories of Viola. Graciiuos and classy lady who always had a wonderful smile rip Aunt Vi

Janis Torre

February 25, 2014

your years of joy and laughter will never be replaced we will miss you. johnny , Janis, nikki , brett and jenny torre

John Torre

February 25, 2014

Marge, Jack and Family,

I just want to take this opportunity on behalf of the Hedderman Family to extend our condolences on the passing of your mom. I remember her very well when our late mother, Eleanor, and I would attend Mass at St. Catherine's, and that she and your dad bought the house you now live in from us in 1968, when I was just two years old.

Again, please accept our sympathies on your loss, and we are thinking and praying for you during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Ellen M. Hedderman
Parish of Mater Christi

Ellen M. Hedderman

February 25, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Cusato Family. I have fond memories of chats with Mrs Cusato over the fence when she would visit Marge and Jack. She would always give me a good chuckle.

Rick Magan

February 25, 2014

To the Family:

I extend to you all my deepest sympathy. Ms. Viola worked with my mother Barbara for many years at Key Bank. She was the nicest person you would or could every meet. She always made you feel warm and special with her radiant smile. Such a beautiful, classy lady. May God bless and keep all of you during this difficult time.

Pepe Caldwell-Hickman

February 25, 2014

Aunt Viola was an admirable combination of strength,resilience and generous love.
Few people who live ordinary lives are equally remarkable.
The promise she now enjoys: Eye has not seen; ear has not heard what God has ready for those who love him.

Betty Jane DePalma

February 25, 2014

Margaret, Carl, and Richard. Please accept our sincere condolences upon the loss of your mother. I have many fond memories of your parents.

February 25, 2014

i love you Granny,tel Gramps i said hey

Brian Koreman

February 25, 2014

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