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Marcia Pascarella Obituary
Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Walter E. MacLaren and Leonie M. Dougherty MacLaren and wife of the late Ralph Pascarella who died in 2009.
A lifelong resident of Troy Marcia was a waitress at the 76 Dinner in Latham, retiring in 2003.
Marcia was one of the toughest old birds you would ever want to meet. She fought for her neighborhood and all for the people, whether she knew them or not. Her friends and foes all respected her. She will be dearly missed. She loved her crossword puzzles, maple sugar candy and working in the yard.
Survivors include a son Frank Pascarella (Bonnie), of Troy, five grandchildren, l5 great- grandchildren and a dear friend Janet Roberts.
Marcia was predeceased by a daughter Mary Pascarella, who died in 2011.
Cremation will take place at the Gardner Earl Crematorium, Troy.
For online guestbook visit www.mcloughlinmason.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Heidi Pascarella
February 23, 2012
I am proud to carry the name Pascarella. I will honor it by carrying on Grandma and Grandpa's stories and traditions with our children. Marcia taught me a lot about entertaining; the more the merrier and always having plenty of food. (always macaroni :) Those were great times. I know Marcia loved me because I am one of the only reasons she ever left Troy! I promise to always take care of her "love" and be the good wife and mother that she was proud of. ~You left them in good hands and I know you'll be there watching over us and guiding me~ Love, Heidi
February 23, 2012
Frank and family, sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She and Ralph tought me a lot about life and work in the old TV shop. I will miss them both very much. Thanks to them for everything.Leroy Johnson(Butch)Merritt Island,Florida.
February 22, 2012
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face.May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.
Love - Sherry Pat (MacLaren) Valentine
Frank Pascarella
February 22, 2012
Gram I will remember you walking with me as I drove my power wheel around the block over and over until the battery lost power and then do it again because grampa always had another one charged. The day trips to Frear park sleigh riding in the winter and the playground in the summer. Saturday night trips to the bingo hall and whenever you won we always gave grampa half and you told me to keep the other half a secret so I could get a prize at KB toys the next day. Putting up a big pool in the little backyard so I would spend my weekends and summers swimming not running the streets. I jumped in that pool from all sorts of heights-2nd floor deck-SORRY. Every gift you ever gave me said TO: LOVE and of course the big holiday dinners. You and grampa were my constant in life always there for me. Giving me advice whether I wanted it or not. Giving me my first car(come to think of it my 2nd,3rd and 4th too) you always said those country roads ruined me. I wouldn't be the man I am today without your love and support. Its true you were tough but you were MY loving grandmother in every sense of the word. I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH TELL GRAMPA I LOVE HIM. Your Grandson Frank(love)
February 22, 2012
Frank,
Sorry to hear about your mom. I know she adored you and she was a valiant defender of our old neighborhood. God Bless you and your family.
Buddy McAvoy
February 21, 2012
Frank and Family, We were saddend to hear about the loss of your Mom. Marcia was a good friend, great cook and always there to listen and lend a helping hand. May the memories of happy time see you through this difficult time.
Fran Pomiber and Family
lorrie caulfield
February 21, 2012
frank and bonnie and family im truly sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.
Harry Tutunjian
February 20, 2012
Marcia, We didn't always see eye to eye but I always admired you. You didn't make it easy, but I admired that you took the time to attend so many council meetings when you didn't have to. You went because you wanted to, and you spoke because you had to. That can't be said about too many people. I hope you have found the peace you have always wanted.
Harry J. Tutunjian
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