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Carole Egan Obituary
WATERVLIET - Carole J. Egan, 81, entered into eternal life on October 26, 2023, at her residence.
Born and raised in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Stasia (Zalucky) Bucci. A graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School and the College of St. Rose, she had taught grades Kindergarten through sixth in Troy and South Colonie, from which she retired.
An active parishioner of over 57 years at St. Pius X Church, Carole served as a lector and eucharistic minister and had worked in the sacramental preparation programs for baptism, confirmation, and marriage. In retirement, she was a tutor for Literacy Volunteers, working with students from Guyana, Bangladesh, and China. She also served on the library committee at Shaker Pointe, where she had resided for 12 years.
Carole was an avid reader who enjoyed crossword puzzles, genealogy research, crafts, and sewing. She liked visiting museums and fabric stores. Carole loved traveling domestically and abroad and was grateful for the chance to visit many European countries, especially Italy and Poland.
Carole was predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years, Jack Egan. She leaves behind her cherished children: her daughter, Kathy and son-in-law, Larry Witkowski, and her son, Brian Egan; and her treasured grandchildren, Brendan Carroll, Ashlynn Carroll, and Evan Witkowski. She is also survived by several cousins; her brothers-in-law, Jerry Fournier (Peggy), Jim Fournier (Dolores), and Bob Fournier (Cathy); her sister-in-law, Mary (Brian) Lord, and numerous friends.
The family wishes to thank the exemplary staff at The Community Hospice of Albany, who went above and beyond to provide such caring support.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, on Wednesday, November 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 2, at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Road, Loudonville. Burial will follow the Mass in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
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Mary Lou Ritz
October 31, 2023
Kathy and Brian, sending my sincere condolences on the loss of one my best friends. She was a remarkable individual and I´m so glad we met during our college days at St. Rose, and continued our friendship for the last 59 years.
Kirsten George
October 31, 2023
Brian, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family close in prayer.
Maggie Franzese
October 30, 2023
It was a honor & a pleasure to know Carole & Jack. They were the true meaning of Christian.
Our sincere condolences to all her family.
She along with Jack will be missed but not forgotten.
I´ll miss following her weekly dinners with Brian.
Bob & Maggie Franzese
Frank Ranucci
October 30, 2023
Brian and family, so Saddened to hear of your loss. May she rest in peace.
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Camie Engel
October 30, 2023
Carole and I were lectors at St. Pius. She was one of the best and I enjoyed keeping in touch with her after her beloved Jack passed away. Praying they are now reunited with Christ in heaven. I will miss her and was very sorry to hear of her passing. May she rest in peace. My condolences to her family.
Jerry Brown
October 29, 2023
My late wife, Mary Lee and I met Carole and Jack when we moved to Shaker Pointe. Two of the most beautiful , kind and caring people to walk the face of the earth. Carole is soaring with the angels in heaven, along with Jack. I share with you the agony of your grief and my strength of caring , with my prayers.
Respectfully, Jerry Brown
Joanne FitzGibbon
October 29, 2023
Kathy, Brian and family...I was sorry to read of Carole's passing...she was such a sweet person...Carole and I lived across the street from each other and went to St. Casimir's grade school together...we didn't see much of each other over the years, but she still told everyone at King Thiel that we had been friends for over 75 years...and we were! I'll be in Florida as of Tuesday, but you'll be in my thoughts and prayers...Carole's happy to be with Jack again, may she rest in peace.
Judy Allen
October 29, 2023
I would like to send my condolences to the children and grandchildren of Carole Egan. I knew Carole from her teaching days in South Colonie and remember her as a friendly, soft spoken woman and teacher. May she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Judy Allen
Pamela Zilka
October 29, 2023
Carol was such a beautiful person. I had the honor of teaching with her in South Colonie. May God hold her in the palm of His hand.
My deepest condolences to her family.
Peggy Alaxanian
October 29, 2023
I am so sorry for the loss of this lovely lady. Carole and Jack were wonderful neighbors to have at shaker Pointe. Sincere sympathy to the family.
Anthony LaFleche
October 29, 2023
Brian I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I enjoyed seeing her at your birthday a few years ago and Delmonico's earlier this year and I'm glad she was able to make the trip to see family down south. She was a kind and lovely lady who lived a full and active life.
Jolene Dirolf
October 28, 2023
Jim and I were blessed to have known Jack and Carole so well. I was certainly blessed to be able to share with her what a wonderful teacher, wife,mother, grandmother, daughter and friend she was just hours before she joined Jack in heaven. She will not be forgotten but she will be missed by all who knew her.
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