Ruth Anne Looman

Looman, Ruth Anne
ALBANY - Ruth Anne Looman (Albright) went home to be with her Lord and Savior, at the age of 93 on July 28, 2025. Ruth was born on October 12, 1931, in Albany, N.Y., the daughter of Arthur and Louise Albright. Ruth, her brother, Robert (Bobby), and sisters, Bertha and Carol, had a wonderful childhood, growing up in Ravena, N.Y. She graduated from Ravena Coeyman's High School in 1949, and then attended Cobleskill College (N.Y.), graduating in 1951, with a degree in Nursery Education. She married the love of her life, William "Bill" Looman, in 1953. Bill and Ruth enjoyed a Christ-centered marriage for over 50 years, until Bill went home to glory in 2004. They were blessed with three daughters, Lois, Debi and Lisa. Ruth lived most of her married life in Latham, N.Y., working as a Nursery School Director and Teacher for 31 years at the Resurrection Lutheran Church and Saint Matthew's Church, in Latham. She was an active member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.
Above everything, Ruth loved the Lord and the Word of God. Prior to entering His presence, her greatest joys in life were her family, friends and close neighbors. She enjoyed trips to Myrtle Beach, and vacations with family and friends in Maine. She greatly enjoyed music and dancing, and it was pure poetry to see Bill and Ruth together on the dance floor. The grace she demonstrated in any situation was always a calming influence, and her gentle and caring personality will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Ruth is survived by her loving children, Lois DeLuca (Dave), Debi Pettograsso (Gerry), and Lisa Muztafago (Michael); nine grandchildren, Jason, Aaron, Rick and Kaitlyn (DeLuca), Jamie, Bailee and Jenna (Pettograsso), Mike Jr. and Stewart (Muztafago); 15 great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Carol Schimmel (Ralph), Bertha Williams; and sister-in-law, Annie Albright. The family would like to extend their love and appreciation to Ruth's long time companion, Larry Watkins, for his care, love, friendship and for always being there. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Bill; her brother, Robert (Bobby) Albright; and brother-in-law, Byron Williams.
A visitation will be held on Saturday morning, August 2, 2025, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12205. A funeral service immediately following the visitation. A private reception for family will be held following the interment.
A special thank you to the staff at Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing (Altamont Avenue location), for their care and kindness toward our mom. Lois, Debi and Lisa
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Our Savior's Lutheran Church (oslalbany.org). To leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.CannonFuneral.com