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1935
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2025
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Eileen Decelle Obituary
BALLSTON LAKE - Eileen Decelle, age 90, of Ballston Lake, passed away on April 19, 2025, peacefully, with her family by her side. Born in 1935, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine Carroll. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph DeCelle Sr.; her siblings, John and William Carroll and Veronica Gilligan; and an infant grandson, Nicholas DeCelle.
Eileen was the business manager of St. Mary's Church in Crescent for over 20 years. Following her retirement, she dedicated her time to volunteering, she spent her time at Chango and Shatekon elementary schools and was a eucharistic minister at Samaritan Hospital for six years. Eileen was an avid traveler, visiting many countries all over the world.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Warren) Palmieri; sons, Joseph (Barbara) DeCelle, Jr., and John (Jason) DeCelle; grandchildren, Jonathan Palmieri, Jessica (Christopher) LaBarge, Kristen (Jihad Janfor) DeCelle, and Kevin DeCelle; great-grandchildren, Julian LaBarge and Zineb Janfor.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, from 10 a.m. till Noon, in St. Mary's Church, Crescent.
With a funeral Mass following, at noon, in the Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, in Waterford.
Donations may be made in her memory to St. Mary's Church Crescent, 86 Church Hill Road., Waterford, N.Y. 12118 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, www.stjude.org
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Chris Watrobski Bemis
April 24, 2025
To Eileen's family and friends,
My sincerest condolences in the loss of your mother. She is definitely missed at St. Mary's. But I know there is quiet the welcoming committee from St. Mary's there. Keeping you all in my prayers. Keep the fun memories close and your faith strong. Sincerely, Chris
Jessica
April 23, 2025
I will love you forever my sweet Nana
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