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1926
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2022
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Lillian Rosenfield Obituary
GUILDERLAND - Lillian K. Rosenfield, 96, died on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland after a long illness.
Born in Wynantskill, she was the daughter of the late Henry F. King and Bessie Ford King, and wife of the late Richard C. Rosenfield. She resided in Wynantskill, and later in Clifton Park. She was a graduate of Potsdam State Teachers College, now SUNY Potsdam.
Lillian was employed as an elementary school teacher in the Averill Park and Wynantskill school districts. She was a communicant of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Troy and the organist and choir director at St. Paul's for many years. She was also an organist at area churches and a pianist for the Kiwanis Club and other organizations and special events. Lillian was an enthusiastic lifelong reader and a librarian and a founding member of the North Greenbush Public Library. Lillian was instrumental in setting up the first library for inmates at the Rensselaer County Jail. She was also on the board of directors of Canterbury House in Troy.
Lillian was an avid golfer and the secretary of the Burden Lake Country Club for many years. She held the title of "Ladies Club Champion" for two different years. Lillian was a passionate Red Sox fan, and loved to complete the N.Y. Times crossword puzzle every Sunday.
Survivors include two daughters, Katherine E. (Gene) Kelenski of Dataw Island, S.C. and Patricia J. Howland of Clifton Park; a son, Jeffrey A. (Kathleen) Rosenfield of Malone; a brother, Robert W. King of Greeneville, Tenn.; her grandchildren, Samuel Pirofsky of Plattsburgh, Thomas (Sara) Howland of Escondido, Calif., and Suzanne (Steven) Cousineau of Saratoga Springs; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Jane K. Marchese and Eleanor F. Markel; grandson, Benjamin Pirofsky; and three nephews, Garth King, Michael Marchese, and Gary Markel.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Interment will be in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Lillian K. Rosenfield to the North Greenbush Public Library, P.O. Box 249, 141 Main Ave., Wynantskill, NY, 12198.
Arrangements by Bryce Funeral Home, Inc. of Troy. To sign the guestbook, light a candle or for service directions, visit brycefh.com.
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Bill and Joy Bassett
January 1, 2023
Katie,Patty and Jeff,
Just read of your mother passing,I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember her great talent with the piano at BLCC . May she RIP and be with your Dad.
Sincerely
Bill Bassett
Debi & Steve Jackson
December 25, 2022
Kathy & Gene, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. We hope you are comforted by your memories of her, and that you find strength from family and friends as you mourn her passing.
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