Albert Marcus "Marc" Pellegrino

Pellegrino, Albert Marcus "Marc"
ALBANY - On May 5, 2024, our beloved Marc peacefully passed away at home with his lifelong friend at his side. He was 80 years old.
Marc was born May 22, 1943, in Gloversville, N.Y. and lived most of his life in the Albany, N.Y. area. Marc was bigger than life creating many beautiful memories, was always giving when he saw need and through random acts of kindness brought great and unexpected joy to others. Although we miss him terribly, we know that he is finally at peace and now with those who passed before him.
Marc graduated from Gloversville High School in 1961 subsequently attending the University of Tennessee where he graduated in 1965 with a BS in History and Political Science. While their Marc joined Army ROTC and upon graduation was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. serving 2 years from 1966-68,
including a 13-month tour in Vietnam where he was promoted to Capt. and awarded a Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement. After Vietnam he attended Albany Law School, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in 1971.
Marc's legal career was as a trial attorney and was extensive in both State service and private practice. He served as an Albany County Assistant District Attorney, enforcement counsel for the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation successfully prosecuting and resolving solutions in the Hudson River PCB case and as a defense attorney in private practice.
Marc was a member of the NYS Bar Association, NYS Trial Lawyers Association and the Albany County Bar Association.
Marc enjoyed music and song, and many will recall his spontaneous renditions and his remarkable voice. He enjoyed sailing, cooking, reading, tennis, photography, skiing, and guitar. He was also an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling and meeting new people.
Marc is survived by his son, Adam Esposito of Ariz.; brothers, David (Julia) Pellegrino of Vt., Karl Pellegrino of Pa., Stephen Pellegrino of N.Y.; brother-in-law, Jon Thompson of N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother Lois (Harding) Pellegrino, 2000; father, Albert Pellegrino, 2002; sisters, Sharron Thompson, 2013, Lucinda Olmstead, 2022; brother-in-law, Robert Olmstead, 2019.
There are no arrangements scheduled at this time. A private celebration of life with Honor Guard at the Saratoga Battlefield will be held at a later date. Donations in Marc's memory may be made to the N.Y. Oncology and Hematology Foundation (NYOH), the Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of your choice that leaves the world a better place.