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Vivian Gilheany

Mechanicville, New York

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Gilheany, VivianMECHANICVILLE - Vivian (Viv) T. Gilheany, 78, gained her wings on July 2, 2024, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with ALS.She was born in Troy, daughter to the late Joseph (Peg) and Josephine (Pump) Palmer. She graduated from Mechanicville High School in 1964. She...

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My heart was broken to see that Vivian passed away. We spent so many years playing in the backyard and having such a good time growing up together. We were best friends. So sorry that I can´t make it to the funeral. I am in the hospital myself. Our prayers are with all of you.

VIV WAS AN INCREDIBLE PERSON. I KNEW HER WHEN SHE DANCED WITH MY SISTER'S TROUPE, AFFECTIONATELY NAMED THE MESSORETTES, AT CATHY'S DANCE RECITAL. THEY WERE ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC TAP DANCERS@!! PITY THAT I CAN'T REMEMBER THE OTHER GIRL'S NAMES. I DON'T BELIEVE THAT I EVEF SAW VIV WITHOUT A SMILE. SHE HAND STITCHED MY NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS JACKET, ABSOLUTELY FLAWLESS@! I WASN'T LIKE A CLOSE FRIEND, BUT I KNEW HER AND ALWAYS THOUGHT THE WORLD OF HER. TO VIVIAN'S CHILDREN AND FAMILY, PLEASE...

I am so sorry to hear of Viv's passing. Rest in peace Viv...