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WATERVLIET –
Mrs. Lydia A. Jordan, 74, of Watervliet, New York, formerly of the state of California and Florida, passed away at Samaritan Hospital in Troy on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
She was born on April 27, 1951, a daughter of the late Mae B. Welch and late Charles Siglin. Lydia was raised in Watervliet,Ny. She worked for 20 years at the New York State attorney general office and also 14 years at the DelRay Beach Police department in Florida before moving back to New York.
Lydia will be warmly remembered for how much she loved her family time and being around people, she also loved her dog Sully. In her spare time she loved and enjoyed bingo and cooking.
She is survived by her children: Josh (Courtney), Vanessa (Gus), stepchild Heather (Joshua) three grandchildren Kaitlyn, Hannah and Timothy (Megan), Brennan, Terry, Kai, Dylan and one great grandchild Marianna.
Predeceased by her husband Phil Her sister Amelia Her sister Pauline Her brother Mike
Special Thanks and Acknowledgements to the ICU Staff for the outstanding care they gave Lydia during her week.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions To: American Cancer Society. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at: TheRiverviewFuneralHome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Vanessa Kokowetz
June 24, 2025
Mom,
You will forever be missed. I have many happy memories with you. I love you forever and always.
Richard and Mary French
June 23, 2025
Lydia was a beautiful person, always smiling and always kind words to say. She will be missed by many. Lydia and Phil were happy together here on earth and now will be happy together in heaven.
Rich and Mary French
Randy DeMars
June 23, 2025
Prayers to the family. She was a nice woman and very nice to talk to. Sorry for your loss.
Vanessa
June 23, 2025
Mom you will be greatly missed. We share many happy memories together. You are forever in my heart. Love you forever.
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Francine waldron
June 23, 2025
Heartfelt condolences. I worked with Phil at Amtrak Rensselaer and met Lydia on several occasions. She was very nice and a lovely person. Prayers for the family
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