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Genevieve Awad Obituary

Genevieve (Bielecki) Awad, 91, entered into eternal rest after a brief illness Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born and educated in Scotia, she was the daughter of the late Aleksander and Maryanna Bielecki. She was the beloved wife of the late Elias N. Awad; devoted mother of Mary Ann Awad (late Eileen Kelly), Evelyn Awad (Linda Glassman) and Edward Awad (late Martha Moore); cherished grandmother of Dr. Elias Awad, Emily Moore Awad, and Faith Glassman-Awad. She is also survived by her extended family Kathy, Dale, Erin and Meredith Burnham of Louisville, KY, and many treasured nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her loving siblings, Stephen (Katherine), John (Dorothy), Michael (Agnes), Aleksander (Nina), Henry (Mary), and Richard Bielecki, Charlotte Bielecki Zeller (Joesph Trenske, Albert Zeller), Lee (Joseph) Baumgartner, and Agatha (Edward) Brinkman. Genevieve was a courageous, generous and loving person. Her accomplishments were many and she lived a rich and full life. Her love of reading, travel, the opera, cooking, gardening, and her cherished grand pets was ever present. Relatives and friends are invited and may visit with her family on Friday, September 23, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, Inc., 490 Delaware Ave., Albany. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in The Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell St., Albany. Interment will be held privately in St. Agnes Cemetery. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Community Hospice Foundation (memo St. Peter's Hospice Inn), Gift Processing Center, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. Online condolences may be offered at www.danielkeenanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2016.

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Rosaline Preudhomme

September 16, 2020

Each time we see a beautiful flower, we think of you. Your love for all things natural and the care of your amazing garden, are cherished memories held closely in our hearts. The Preudhomme and Prescod families

Patty Bulger Setford

September 24, 2016

Dear .Ed and family, my condolences on the loss of your mother. Not sure if you remember ed, but we want to St. James together. I loved your mom, dad and Pa while growing up in the neighborhood. Awad's Grocery was a special place and that glass candy cabinet always filled me with joy. Both your parents were kind, friendly and true neighbors! They were a part of my cherished childhood. May they both Rest In Peace. Hope you are well Ed. Regards, Patty Bulger Setford

Leonard Dunston

September 23, 2016

Dear Evelyn and Family,
Please accept our condolences on the transition of your Beloved Mom. While she has entered into the eternal realm of life, the numerous sweet memories that you have of her will sustain each of you during this challenging time. We will continue to lift you as a family in constant prayer. Long live the spirit and memory of a Great Woman-Genevieve M. Awad!!

Much love,
Gladys and Leonard Dunston, Durham, NC

Jimmy Trombley

September 23, 2016

Mary Ann Evelyn and Eddie you guys had such a dear lady for a mother. It was an honor to know her.

September 23, 2016

May the God of all comfort be with you at this time.

Kathleen Stewart

September 23, 2016

Dear Evelyn, Linda, Faith and Mary Ann,

So very sorry to learn about the loss of your sweet Mother and Grandmother. Have heard many wonderful, warm stories of her and realize how sad you must be. I believe she will always be watching over you. You are in my thoughts and prayers and sending you all loving, healing energy.

Genny and me

Amy Wink

September 23, 2016

Dear MaryAnn, Evelyn, & Eddie,

I send all my love and condolences for the loss of your mom. She will live on in my heart as a sweet friend who had such a kind, affirming heart and always made me feel so special. I will miss our reading, talking, and laughing together. So many times she provided the wisdom and hope I needed to get through something difficult; her generous, loving, bright spirit will never stop shining!

Love Always,
Amy

September 22, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May God lift you up as you draw close to him in prayer. Psalm 94:18,19

Marion and Linda Winne

September 22, 2016

Our sincere condolences to Genevieve's family. We had the pleasure of meeting Gen, my mom Marion was her roommate in St. Peters rehabilitation, just a few months ago. Gen was a very kind woman and we enjoyed hearing her stories and life experiences. We were sorry to hear of her passing God bless Genevieve and her family

Elizabeth Sheffer-Winig

September 22, 2016

Mary Ann and family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. A mother's love defines who we are and becomes a light in our hearts. Your mother will be with you always. Elizabeth

September 22, 2016

To Mary Ann, Evelyn and Eddie,
My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your Mom. I remember her as a caring and loving mother. In many ways, she was the glue that held your family together. Your Mom was a very patient person, especially when it came to providing a home for Mecca. I can empathize with your grief, as my Mom passed away on August 21st. It is now that we get strength in our faith in
God. It is this faith that our Moms believed in that they now have life everlasting. All the promises that Jesus gave us have come true for your Mom.

Steve Latta

Rosaline Preudhomme

September 22, 2016

"Fill all who love you with your happiness." Psalm 5:11
Thank you mom Genevieve, for blessing the Prescod and Preudhomme families with your kind deeds, loving support, gentle spirit and delicious food. As you take your place in paradise, the legacy of your life will remain with all of us who love you, forever. We will miss you,but will always cherish the memories of all of the beautiful times we shared with you. Rest in perfect peace. Love, Rosaline, George and family. Brooklyn, New York

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