Jean Ann Mace

Jean Ann Mace, 89, of Rotterdam Junction, NY, wife of her late husband Kenneth Mace, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, with her loving and devoted daughter by her side. Born on June 16th, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Mary (cochrane) Hart.

Jean grew up with a great love for her family and friends, and continued to share her love with everyone she met. Even up to her last days. Jean was well known for her family owned Gas Station “Maces service station” in Rotterdam Junction,until the passing of her late husband in 1986. She then found a second family with Kmart in Glenville of over 25 years. When Kmart closed in 2006, she was nowhere ready to retire, and started at Albany-Saratoga Speedway & Market 32 Clifton Park. Jean was the happiest seeing her regular customers, and coworkers, who were like family. Jean went by “Gram”, “Aunt Jean” “Ma”, to everyone, family or not. Jean was who you could count on no matter what, without hesitation, without judgment, and the bonnie to your clyde. In Jean’s sparetime, you would find her in her early years, attending the Saratoga harness track with her horses, spending time with her grandchildren, attending trips to the casino (hoping to win it big),Sunday dinners at her nieces home, attending family events and enjoying a nice cup of coffee with her fur babies tucked in close.

Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Jean was predeceased by her late husband Kenneth Mace; Brother’s:, Melvin, Raymond, Robert and Donald Hart; Sister’s: Claudia Russell, Mildred Burch, Melva Schrom and Ann Laplante.

Jean’s survivors include her daughters Lynn Mace and Deb Montanaro( Frank Montanaro) and Janet Russell, Son’s: Alvin Mace and Terry Mace, Grand daughters: Sarah Greene (Mike Greene), Stacy Gordon (Josh Gordon), Kayla Montanaro, Carlie Mace and Nicole Mace; Grandson’s: Richard Scott, Frank Montanaro, Josh Montanaro; Great Grandchildren: Jamie Greene, Michael Greene II, Alyssa Greene, Sawyer Greene, Mckenzie Gordon, Brooke Gordon, MyKahlee Caillouette, Josh Gordon Jr, Greyson Caillouette and Liam Scott, DebbieAnn along with many other nieces, nephews, family & friends.

Visitation will take place on Monday July 7, 2025, from 9:30-11:30am, with a funeral service to begin at 11:30am, at 343 New Karner Rd Colonie NY 12205. Burial will follow the service at Schenectady Memorial Park, with a gathering from 2- 4 at Beukendaal Fire Department, located at 501 Sacandaga Rd, Scotia NY 12302.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean’s name can be made to: Animal Protective Foundation, located at 53 Maple Ave, Schenectady NY 12302.

Jean’s family would like to give thanks from the bottom of their hearts, to Albany Medical Hospital. Especially to the ICU care team & Comfort care team and a very special thank you to Nurse Rachel of the ICU team, and Rachel of the comfort care team.