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Gloria Pailley Obituary
COHOES - Gloria F. Pailley, 77 of Cohoes, passed away at the Troy Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
She was born in Cohoes and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha Hoinski Simard. Gloria was a graduate of Tamarac High School and was a home health aide for Rensselaer County Hospice for many years. She loved her cake and telling crazy stories to her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Douglas Coon of Cohoes, Bertha (Bob) LeClaire of Vermont, Henry (Jodie) Coon of Vermont, Donielle Laughlin of Cohoes, Glen Coon of Vermont, Donald Pailley Jr. of Cohoes, and Thresa Pailley of Cohoes; and several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was the sister of Carol VanWert of Cohoes, Lois Westfall of Ohio, and the late Delores Thompson, Lorraine Hobbs, and Sandra Penk. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Gloria's family would like to thank her aide, Amy Uber, for her years of dedication.
At Gloria's request, there are no services at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Friends who wish to remember Gloria in a special way may donate to Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY, 12205 in her memory.
For condolences, visit dufresnefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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cliff shufelt Jr
July 23, 2023
I remember when she dress up as a gorilla and came in scared the sh// out of me I will never forget that day . Sorry about our lost but she always be in my heart . I love her kids and her . Mary Vanzetti son forever friend
Kate Rafferty
July 23, 2023
You truly were an amazing soul and will be missed fly high
Colleen &Roger Gamache
July 23, 2023
Our coldolences to Thresa, Donielle,Doug, and Donny. And all the grandchilren and to the relativies i never met. May you all find comfort in our prayers We shared memories from Ontario st and congress streets. We did camping trips and shared coffee at each others kitchen tables. Sat out front and chatted as neighbors and friends for a long time . Our children grew up being very close to each other and the girls continued to do so. Thresa and Tammy being best friends aince they were like 6 years old. We recently have Met again at the Rock tge block concerts in Cohoes a few times and reminisced about the good times. And how you saved our son from choking on that quarter i didnt see him put in his mouth ,but you did. I will always be thankful for you doing that. Rest In Peace Gloria. May you fly high with the angels in heaven. You will be missed by so many.
Alicia Sayre
July 23, 2023
Alicia Sayre
July 23, 2023
Alicia Sayre
July 23, 2023
MeMa we love you so so much. I will always remember going to memas house. That was me and my brothers second home. I remember sitting on my dad's lap and we would say put a sock in it and we would laugh. I remember she would tell us the tales from the crypt guy was her boyfriend. Lol you will always be remembered. P.S save us some cake . LOL
Tammy (Gamache) Rafferty
July 22, 2023
Gloria has been in my life since I was a little girl, me and her daughter Thresa are best friends, Gloria always treated me as I was another one of her own kids. My heart is broken to hear the news of her passing. My deepest condolences to all of you. Xoxo
To my Gloria, I will miss you so very much even if we didnt see each other every day we never missed a beat because when we did talk nobody would know it hadn't been every day! Behave up there lady!! Watch over your children and grandbabies they still need you, keep them all safe. We will meet again and i know it will be just as if we spoke just the day before. Love you my Glor. SIP and I'll see you again some day. Xoxo
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