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Audrey A. Padula
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Audrey Padula Obituary
EAST GREENBUSH - Audrey A. Padula, 89, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home.
Audrey was born in Albany, N.Y., the daughter of the late Elwin Tompkins and Norma (Davis) Tompkins. Audrey enjoyed camping and traveling in her motorhome and spent winters in Florida and summers at Deer Run in Mechanicville. Her most favorite thing was spending time with family, especially spoiling her grandchildren.
She was a member of the ladies Auxiliary in the East Greenbush Fire Dept.
Survivors include her four daughters, Deborah (Christopher) Johnson, Marie (Edward) Milkiewicz, Antoinette (Joseph) Davis, Audrey (Karl) Dedrick; her cherished grandchildren, Christopher Johnson, Michael (Michelle) Johnson, Justine (Geoff) Ulmer, David (Karissa) Milkiewicz, Amy Davis, John Adams, and Travis (Alexis) Dedrick; along with several sweet great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony Padula; and her sister, Elaine (Frank) Michael.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass on Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at the Holy Spirit Church, 667 Columbia Tpk., East Greenbush. Entombment will follow in St. Agnes, Menands, N.Y.
Friends may call on Tuesday, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., in the Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer.
Contributions in Audrey's memory may be made to Community Hospice, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, N.Y. 12208.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lori Motzer
February 2, 2026
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.Your Mom was a beautiful person, so sweet and kind, my prayers are with your family
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Susan G Sanzo
February 1, 2026
To the famlies of Audrey Padula:
I am so sorry to hear.
My condolence to you all at this difficult time.
Jean R
February 1, 2026
So sorry for your loss. I was Audrey´s roommate at SPHP in January. I can assure you that she received the best of care. RIP AUDREY!
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