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Catherine Sacchi Obituary

Sacchi, Catherine C. EAST GREENBUSH Catherine C. Sacchi, age 96, of East Greenbush died Monday, January 21, 2013 at Evergreen Commons. Catherine was born in Albany the daughter of Peter and Aurelia Aiossa. She was a file clerk for NYS Dept of Labor for over 30 years before retiring in 1990 and then did volunteer work for the city of Albany under Jerry Jennings, receiving the Volunteer of the Year award. She was a member of St Margaret Mary's Senior Citizens group. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Nicholas A. Sacchi; siblings, Louis Aiossa, Margaret Coniglio and Agnes Frone. Catherine is survived by her daughter, Rosemary (William) Diehl of Rensselaer. She was a proud grandmother of Kathleen "Dee" (Michael) Davidson, Nicholas (Toni) Diehl of East Greenbush, Linda (Ronald) St.Pierre of Troy, William J. (Linda) Diehl of Latham and Melissa (John) Manning of Rensselaer; great-grandmother of Stephanie Davidson and Nicole Diehl both of East Greenbush. Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral Friday morning at 9 o'clock from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer and 9:30 at the Church of St Mary where the liturgy of Christian death and burial will be celebrated. Friends and family are invited to her calling hours Thursday evening 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, N.Y. Light a condolence candle at www.wjrockefeller.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2013.

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January 30, 2013

Rosemary and family,
I only just heard about your Mom. I am so sorry and want to say she was a wonderful Aunt with her goodness, love and funny wit that she had. She will be missed.

Love, Sylvia

Susan McDougall

January 25, 2013

Rosemary,
I am so sorry to hear of Naun's passing.
May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of your Mom.
With love,
Sue

Karen Junco

January 24, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss.
I worked with Kay years ago in City Hall...we had some good times in the office, she was such a wonderful woman.

January 23, 2013

Rosemary, I was the cook at the White House and loved Cooking for your Mom who loved to eat, I have thought about her often and am sorry to hear of her passing. I have wonderful memories of Catherine.

Mary Ann & Linda & Sal Belardo

January 23, 2013

Sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Katie.
May she R.I.P.

Helene Mayone-Reed

January 23, 2013

Nick and Family,

I am sorry for your loss. May your grandmother rest in peace and God Bless you all.

Leslie G Braun

January 23, 2013

God got another angel today--------and a working one. He will be happy to have her as I'm sure she'll be up there assisting him in any way she can. Noni rest in pease---you were a great lady and will be a great angel--love you.

David Garafalo

January 23, 2013

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

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