Margaret A. Vanina

Vanina, Margaret A.
NISKAYUNA - Margaret A. Vanina, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
Born in Troy, Marge was the daughter of Robert and Mariam (Williams) Church, and was a graduate of Catholic Central High School. She married Vincent C. Vanina on September 10, 1955, and they enjoyed 64 years together until his passing in 2020. Marge was a communicant of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church and was active in the community. She enjoyed her ladies' bridge groups, golfing at the Mohawk Golf Club, and volunteering. She and Vince traveled extensively with family and friends. Marge was most proud of her family. Some of her favorite times were summer vacations at Wildwood Crest, the annual clam steam, and game nights.
In addition to her husband, Marge was predeceased by her sister, Mary Church, and her daughter-in-law, Cathy (Powers) Vanina. She is survived by four children, Cindy Vanina of Chicago, Kathy (William) Gardiner of Colonie, Bob Vanina of Guilderland, and Diane (Tom) Schrempf of Delmar; grandchildren, Bailey (Matt) Godfrey, Elizabeth Gardiner, Dan (Sara) Gardiner, Adison Vanina, Jordan (Andrew) Pearce, Joe and Christine Schrempf; and great-grandchildren, Liana and Archer Godfrey.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral which will begin on Wednesday, December 28, at 10:15 a.m. at the Gleason Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. in St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church, 1803 Union Street where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 4 until 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY, 12205.