Vasiliki "Viki" Daley

Vasiliki "Viki" Daley obituary, Rensselaer, NY

Vasiliki "Viki" Daley

Vasiliki Daley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, Inc. - Rensselaer on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Vasiliki "Viki" Daley, 96, of East Greenbush, NY passed away Tuesday, October 14th, 2025.
Viki was born in New York City, the daughter of the late George and Anna (Sciarabba) Touris.
She graduated from A.B. Davis HS in Mount Vernon, NY and Hudson Valley CC in Troy, NY. She was especially proud of her degree in 'Sagacity' from Purdue University which she received for the selfless support of Ray while he worked towards his undergraduate degree.
Along with caring for her family, she enjoyed singing, including being a member of the Sweet Adelines Capita land Chapter in the 1980s, sewing, and quilting. Her Halloween costumes were legendary among her friends & family and her quilts will continue to wrap her family in her love.
She was a special education teacher for BOCES of New York State for nearly 15 years before retiring to enjoy time with her husband Ray.
Survivors include sons, Thomas (Evelyn) Daley and Raymond A. (Faith Callif-Daley) Daley, III; daughter, Diane (Bagrian) Vatchev; granddaughters, Nichole Kern-Davis, Justine Daley, Serena Daley, Marissa Daley, and Petkana Vatchev; grandsons, Thomas Daley and Steven Vatchev; 5 great grandchildren; loving sisters Georgene (Jeannie) Terminiello, Mary Quatela, and Linda Sparaco; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her adoring husband, Raymond A. Daley II in 2014.
Friends and family are invited to call on October 25, 2025 between 9am and 11am in the Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer immediately followed by a service. Interment will be in the East Greenbush Cemetery, 688 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush at approximately 11:45.
Contributions in Viki's memory may be made to Catholic Charities, Disability Services - https://www.ccdservices.org/ To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Vasiliki "Viki" Daley, please visit our Tree Store.

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