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Margaret Mink Obituary

Mink, Margaret Mary RENSSELAER Margaret "Peggy" Mink, 70, beloved daughter, sister, cousin and friend passed away peacefully at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital with her loving family by her side on Friday, September 21, 2018. She was born on July 15, 1948, in Albany, and was the loving daughter of the late Timothy Dailey Mink and Elizabeth Venter. She was raised in Rensselaer and graduated from St. John's Academy, class of 1966. Peggy worked for the N.Y.S. Department of Health for 40 years and after her retirement from the State she went on to work for the Rensselaer City Clerk's Office for 10 years. Peggy was a fun-loving, generous and kind person. She was always the life of the party and filled every room she entered with endless love, laughter and song. Peggy loved spending time with her brother, George, and her family on Kinderhook Lake. She enjoyed vacationing in Cape Cod every September with her second family the Nardacci's. She also loved going to lunch with her friends from the Health Department and her friends from SJA. She will be missed by all who knew her. Peggy is survived by her loving brother George; and her cousins, Mary Pat Pulver (Larry), Kathleen Mink-Lescault (Spike), Joanne Hughes (Joseph), Fred Mink (Tami), Barbara Forgea (George), Jeanne Olson, Barbara Quinn, Marsha Venter (Rudy). She is also survived by many dear friends, especially Rosemary (Mame) Brahm, Cheryl (Cookie) Saulpaugh, Josie Rapisarda, Geraldine (Mom number two), Kathy, Sissy, Jackie and Maureen Nardacci. Peggy was godmother to Peter Brahm, Larry Pulver and Kaiti Saulpaugh. The family would like to thank the wonderful care-givers at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. We would also like to thank Dr. Mary Ellen Drislane for her compassionate care for the last 25 years. Relatives and friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, September 24, at the WJ Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Ave., Rensselaer. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25, from the funeral home to St. John the Evangelist /St. Joseph's Church, 50 Herrick St, Rensselaer. Interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Rensselaer, where Peggy will be laid to rest and reunited with her with her mother and father for eternity. Contributions may be made in Peggy's name to The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd, Albany, NY, 12208. Condolence page at www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com.

Published by Albany Times Union from Sep. 23 to Sep. 24, 2018.
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Peggy was always so happy and helpful at NYSDOH. She is missed by many. RIP, dear co-worker.

Jo Anne Burrill

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September 16, 2021

So sorry to hear about Peggy's passing. I worked with her years ago and she was always so upbeat and happy. My condolences to all her family and friends. Heaven has gained a wonderful person!

Jo Anne (Merritt) Burrill

September 25, 2018

My condolences go out to Peggy's family and friends. I have such fun memories of her which always included laughing. She is more alive than ever and we will all see her again.

Janice Palumbo

September 24, 2018

My deepest sympathies to Peggy's family - the Mink's and the Nardacci's. I knew Peggy through her friendship with Kathy Nardacci and all the funny stories Kathy would tell me. It was always fun talking with Peggy on the phone when she would call for Kathy. The funniest of all was when she would call to announce her latest musical composition (or ditties as we called them). Heaven is a whole lot more fun with Peggy among the angels. God Bless, Maureen

Maureen Gannon

September 24, 2018

To all of Peggy's family and Kathy Nardacci and her family, I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful person Peggy was! I would hear a lot about her through my sister Kathryn when they would meet for lunch with all the girls from DOH. I didn't see Peggy much, but every time time i did we would just look at each other and laugh I always loved running into her someplace! She was one of the happiest people I will ever know. Again I am so sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Peggy

Pat Hausler

September 23, 2018

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