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Stephanie Walsh Obituary

Walsh, Stephanie Corina
MALTA - It is with great sorrow, we announce the passing of Stephanie Corina Walsh, 70, of Malta, N.Y., on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at home, following a year long illness. Stephanie was born in 1954 in Troy, N.Y., to Edmund and Grace Corina and was the oldest of six children. She graduated from St. Peters Academy of Troy in 1968, Catholic Central High School of Troy in 1972, and Russell Sage College of Troy in 1976.
Stephanie married Ken Walsh, son of Frank and Charlotte Walsh of Troy, N.Y., in 1978 and they celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on January 6, this year.
Stephanie was a Registered Nurse at The VA Hospital in Albany, N.Y.; St. Francis' Hospital in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, N.Y.; and Samaritan Hospital in Troy, N.Y. She retired from St. Peters Health Partners in 2019, after more than four decades of nursing.
Stephanie was the recipient of several honors including The New York State Nurses Association's 2008 Nursing Excellence In Clinical Bedside Practice award.
Stephanie lived in Troy from 1954 to 1985, in Poughkeepsie from 1985 to 1990, in Clifton Park from 1990 until 2021, and in Malta from 2021 until her time of death.
Stephanie is survived by her husband, Ken Walsh of Malta; her children, Dan Walsh (Stephanie O'Connell) of Clifton Park; Micky Walsh of Durango, Colo.; Mary Kathleen (Kate) Spillenger, of Clifton Park; as well as her precious grandchildren, Kevin Walsh, Jack Spillenger, Maddie Walsh, and Mikki Walsh, all of Clifton Park.
Stephanie is also survived by her mother, Grace Corina of Troy; her sisters, Joanne Patregnani and husband, Dr. Tom Patregnani of Rexford, N.Y.; Patti Haftel and her husband, Chris Haftel of Nashua, New Hampshire; her brothers, Ed Corina of Troy, and Jude Corina and wife, Diane (Arinello) Corina of Arlington, Virginia. She was predeceased by her sister, Roberta Corina of Troy. In addition, Stephanie is survived by her in-laws, Charlotte LaChapelle of Troy, Frank and Janise Walsh of Cohoes, John and Bonnie Walsh of Troy, and Marilyn and Chris Miller of East Aurora, N.Y. Stephanie was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Tom LaChapelle of Troy.
Stephanie also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Stephanie lived a selfless life and was dedicated to her family, friends, patients, and co-workers. She had an upbeat personality and this extended beyond people she knew to all she encountered along the way. She was always quick with a smile and she will be missed by all.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 7, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., from the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St., Waterford, and at 10 a.m., at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Waterford. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterford.
Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 2-5 p.m.
To express your sympathy or share a treasured memory, visit Brendesefuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, 2024.

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Lynn Fazziola Swett

October 11, 2024

Kenny and Families,
Stephanie was an angel on earth who left an indelible impact on all of her patients who were lucky enough to be in her care. There can be no one on this earth she did not WOW with her big smile and generosity of spirit. My wish for you all is to truly believe that she is very much still with you, and we will all see her again. God Bless.

Keith Servis

October 7, 2024

Ken, Joanne, and family,
I´m so sorry to hear of your loss. What a wonderful person Stephanie was! I know you´ll have many happy memories to share to keep her spirit alive.

Don Manning

October 6, 2024

Ken, my deepest condolences to you and your family.

Mary Rose Magnetto

October 5, 2024

Dear Ken and family,
Steph was one of the 1st friends I made at CCHS, and even though I had only seen her a 1/2 dozen times over the years, I vividly recall her effervescence for life, her kindness, her warmth, her humanity, her joy...all attributes shared with anyone she came in contact with. An exceptional nurse while looking after my mom at St.Mary's. It has been an honor to have known her.
My heartfelt sympathy to you, and to the family you both created.
Rest peacefully sweet angel.
Mary "Rose"

Andrea Thomas Molloy

October 4, 2024

Dearest Ken & Family,
My brothers Paul & Chuck contacted me today telling me of my dear high school friend passing . How blessed I was to catch up with the two of you at our 50th! What wonderful memories we made at CCHS! The library being our favorite social gathering spot. That said, my favorite memory of Stephanie was her presence at my Sweet 16 Birthday Girlfriend sleepover. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Much love,
Andrea Thomas Molloy

Alice (Riley) Suski

October 4, 2024

Ken and family ..we all went to CCHS together .and as everyone attests to..Stephanie was the ray of sunshine we've all heard about. Such a compassionate person too as she cared for my mom at St Marys. May she RIP...good and faithful servant.

Ellen Boyle

October 4, 2024

I woke this morning with the very sad news of Stephanie's passing. I lived next door to the Corinas and have very fond memories of those days on Summit Ave. Many of our playtime events were based on stories, TV shows and books. Stephanie was the perfect Jane to my Tarzan as he had the most beautiful, long brown hair and I sported a pixie cut. Her hair was also a magnet for gum and I remember Grace patiently applying peanut butter to remove it as cutting was not an option!

Two years older, and attending high school in Albany, our paths went in different directions. It wasn't until our college days that we reconnected and it was always great when I ran into Stephanie as she was such a positive force and fun to boot.

She will be sorely missed by all but we know that she has been reunited with her Father, grandparents, sister Robbie as well as friends and colleagues and will take her place as stardust in Heaven.

Jack Miller

October 3, 2024

Stephanie will be remembered fondly. She was an amazingly positive woman and I will always remember her incredible smile. Godspeed, my friend. Anyone who knew you loved you. You will be missed. The Miller family's heartfelt condolences to Ken and the rest of the Walsh clan.

~ Jack Miller <3

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Michael P Marro

October 3, 2024

Kenny & families,We send our heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and your families,so very sorry.

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