Sheila Kenny Savage

Savage, Sheila Kenny ALBANY Sheila Mary Savage (nee Kenny), dearly beloved wife, mom, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to all, aged 72 years, passed away on November 10, 2015. Christened Julia Mary Kenny, Sheila was born on July 3, 1943, in Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland. She was the daughter of the late James Kenny (Hill of Tara, County Meath) & Elizabeth (Lily Fox) of Oldcastle. Sheila was the cherished wife of 48 years of Colonel Maurice M. Savage (Ret), U.S. Army, born in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. She was the adored mom of Sheila Savage Maguire, Kevin Savage (Kim), and her grandchildren Kathleen Maguire, Matthew, and Elizabeth "Ellie" Savage. Predeceased by her brother, Patrick (Patsy) and little sister, Mary Kenny. Survivors also include her brothers, Oliver "Ollie" Kenny, Tony Kenny, Seamus Kenny; and her sister, Angela Kenny, Ireland. Sheila is also survived by her extended Savage, Lawlor, Spicer, Foley and Griffin Families, and her best friend, Mrs. Mary Lawlor Seymour; many first cousins in the Fox and Farrelly Families; nieces and nephews in Ireland and England; and cousins on her husband's side in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. Sheila was a brave young immigrant, coming to America on her own at the age of 18. Always a hard worker, Sheila was employed at Leslie's Credit Bureau and the New York State Assembly. But her true loves in her life were her husband and her family, her home, and lovingly caring for her sick husband, Moss, in recent years. Sheila was a true country girl, always loving the land and gardening, she was a brilliant baker and she was well known for her famous scones throughout Albany, always sharing her special baskets and giving baking lessons. She was a steadfast and proud County Meath Woman. Her love of Ireland and her family showed through in everything she did, she loved music and Irish Step dancing. She was a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) Mother's Association and a member of the Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee for many years. All are invited to attend a wake Monday from 1 to 3 p.m., at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated immediately following the visitation at 3 p.m. Burial will take place on Tuesday, promptly at 12:30 p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern NY, 4 Pine West Plaza, Albany, NY 12205. To leave a message for the family, obtain directions or other helpful services, please visit McveighFuneralHome.com.