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Mary Barber Obituary

Mary T. Barber, 88, of Guilderland, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2019, at her home. Mary was born in Albany, the daughter of Walter and Kathryn Beckerle. Mary graduated from The College of Saint Rose, and was an editor at Businessweek magazine before starting a family. Mary was a Eucharistic Minister and served in pastoral ministry at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland for many years. Mary is survived by her husband, George H. Barber, and her sister, Alma (Anthony) Feeney of Guilderland, and predeceased by her sisters, Helen (Larry) Mackey and Edith Beckerle. She is survived by her sons, George H. Barber, Jr., Matthew J. Barber, and Peter G. (Catherine) Barber of Guilderland, and her daughters Kathryn Barber of Albany and Mary T. (Mark) Giordano of Guilderland, and six grandchildren Elizabeth and Gregory Barber, and Therese, Joseph, Kathryn and John Giordano. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral mass on Friday, February 8th at 11 a.m. at The Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas (formerly St. Patrick's Church) and calling hours on Thursday, February 7th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Magin and Keegan Funeral Home, 891 Madison Ave. Interment will be at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Albany. Memorial gifts in Mary's memory may be sent to Family Promise of the Capital Region, 738 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Feb. 7, 2019.

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Steve King

February 8, 2019

Condolences to the Barber family from you neighbors. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Laurel Bohl

February 8, 2019

Peter, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She sounds like a wonderful woman. May you find comfort in feeling her spirit close to you at this very difficult time.
With sympathy,

Barbara Naylor

February 7, 2019

May the love and family commitment and spirit always be with all of Mary's family, as she carries on her love, in and with the hearts of all those she loved so deeply.

May all her family's needs be met during this difficult departure time, as Mary lives with such glory in the lives of her own.

May all the family rest and live with her love always.

Barbara Naylor

February 7, 2019

May the love and family commitment and spirit always be with all of Mary's family, as she carries on her love, in and with the hearts of all those she loved so deeply.

May all her family's needs be met during this difficult departure time, as Mary lives with such glory in the lives of her own.

May all the family rest and live with her love always.

Neighborhood Services

February 7, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the Barber family.
The scriptures offer comfort.
Isa25:8 says: "He will swallow up death forever...God will wipe away the tears from all faces."

Elizabeth Egan

February 7, 2019

Thinking of you and your family Kathryn. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Judy Jeune

February 7, 2019

Herb, sorry to hear about your Mom, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

February 7, 2019

Mary very sad to hear about your Mom, Dr Bill Primomo

Fr Tony Kall

February 6, 2019

My prayers are with all of you at the loss of Mary. I am not able to be physically present with you at this time, but you are in my thoughts.

February 6, 2019

Julie and I are sorry to hear of the passing off your mother. GOD bless you and your family. Brian & Julie Wilson

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Agnes Armstrong

February 6, 2019

God bless you all.

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