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Angela Cusano Obituary

Cusano, Angela Verrelli NISKAYUNA Angela Cusano, 55, entered into the peacefulness of Heaven on Friday, October 31, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rensselaer on New Year's Day in 1959, Angela was a daughter of Anita DeSantis Verrelli and the late Raymond Verrelli. She was a 1978 graduate of Rensselaer High School, and the Colona School of Beauty. Angela was employed by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance in Albany for 30 years, before the onset of her illness. Angela was a kind and gentle-spirited woman with a devoted love for her family and friends. Her natural beauty radiated from within and shown brightly through everyone she embraced. She enjoyed vacationing on the New Jersey shore and was a communicant of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Rosa Road. Angela was predeceased by her father Raymond Verrelli. She is survived by her beloved husband and caregiver of 28 years, Carl Cusano Jr.; they were married on July 19, 1986. Also survived by her loving children, Christina Cusano and Mark Cusano, all of Niskayuna; her adoring mother, Anita Verrelli of Rensselaer; siblings, Marie (Salvatore) Mele of Troy, Raymond A. (Susan) Verrelli of East Greenbush, Tina (Paul) Maloney of Troy and Gina Verrelli of Rensselaer; nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Marc) Murphy, Michael Verrelli and Melissa Maloney; and a great-nephew, Mason Murphy; an aunt, Agatha Verrelli; father-in-law, Carl Cusano Sr.; sister-in-law, Michelle Cusano; many cousins and a grand-puppy, Bibbles. The Cusano family is eternally grateful to the entire staff of St. Peter's Hospital ALS Center, Dr. Miller, RN Manager Kim McClintock and Community Hospice, for the care, support and professionalism extended to them throughout Angela's illness. Services will be held at 8 a.m., on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, from the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, 501 Union St., at N. Jay, then to St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Rosa Road, where a Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Interment will follow in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Angela's memory to St. Peter's Hospital ALS Center, 19 Warehouse Row, Albany, NY 12205 or at sphcs.org/ alsregionalcenter.com. For online condolences, please visit rossiditorofuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2014.

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November 8, 2014

To Anita,Gina and family,

I was so sorry to hear of Angela's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Your neighbors Michele and Larry

Karen Rider

November 5, 2014

Carl,Christina,Mark & Families,
I am so sorry for your loss I was shocked when I found out today from one of Angela's former coworkers. I would have been there to pay my respects to Ang. and to all of you, because I worked in Data Entry with Angela for a very long time. I haven't seen all of you in a long time but I came to your house years ago. My condolences go out to you & the family and I will keep you all in my prayers. I will always remember Angela she was so sweet,kind,funny and most of all her smile & laugh was unique there will never be another like her. She will be missed but heaven is smiling with her there, and she's with my Mom Mary Brock who passed away this year. Take comfort that she's not suffering or in pain anymore. I pray that the good Lord Jesus will guide, help, and comfort you all at this difficult time. God Bless!

Ron & Priscilla Van Arnum

November 5, 2014

Michele We are so sorry for your loss.

November 4, 2014

To The Casano Family,

Angela was such a kind and sweet woman. May you be consoled with the beautiful memories of such a wonderful person. I've always enjoyed our conversations when we worked together at Tax and when I would see her in the grocery store.

With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Cathy White

Deborah Dwyer

November 4, 2014

To the Verrelli and Cusano families,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Angela. She truly had a heart of gold and was the sweetest person inside and out. She is now a beautiful angel who will watch over you and live on in your hearts. May the wonderful memories you have of her comfort you during this difficult time. Our hearts are with all of you.
Love and Hugs,
Deb and Paul Dwyer

Linda Rogers

November 3, 2014

Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but
rather openings in Heaven
where the love of our lost ones pours through
and shines down upon us
to let us know they are happy.
Gina,my condolences to you and your family.

Theresa Elefante

November 3, 2014

Gina and family so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers.

Matilde Mahar

November 3, 2014

To the Cusano and Verrelli families,
Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache today, just know that as far as you are you are very close in my thoughts and prayer.
Angela will be greatly missed.
Love to all
Matilde

November 3, 2014

Sorry about your loss. I' m sure that you have many fond memories of a loving past. Best regards to the family from Phil Ziffer

Jim Jacobs

November 3, 2014

To my dear friend Carl and family. It is with our most heartfelt sadness that we learned of the passing of Angela.
May God bless you during this most difficult time .
Please accept our most sincere, deepest sympathy during this time of such great sorry.

Jim and Sandy Jacobs

November 3, 2014

To the CUSANO AND VERRELI FAMILY,
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prays are with you all. Our Sincere Condolences.
Maria Attura and family.

Kay Woods

November 3, 2014

Tina and family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.

Darlene Clark

November 3, 2014

Dear family, I am thankful to God that I was able to meet Angela and the "family" on Thursday, October 30th after praying for Angela for the past 2 years. Blessings on everyone from our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

angela dimura

November 3, 2014

Dear Christina,
I am so sorry to hear that your Mom has passed. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I do hope to see you soon. Sending lots of love and hugs your way. Michelle's Mom, Angela

Beth Kissel

November 3, 2014

Gina and Family,
My heart hurts for you. The blessing in this is that she no longer suffers.

November 3, 2014

Michele, We are so sorry to hear of your loss.

November 3, 2014

Carl and family, Take comfort that she is now in the arms of Jesus....May He comfort you all in this time of loss..
Terri Joe and Bridget Maloney

Anne Campbell

November 2, 2014

To the Cusano + Verrelli Families, I'm so very sorry to hear of Angela's passing. We were friends many years ago in our late teens. Angela was a wonderful,sweet person. She was always kind to every one. I ran into her years later and she was still the wonderful person she always was. So glad I saw her that day! God bless you Angela. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kelvin Sapp

November 2, 2014

Carl and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Angela's passing. It was my great pleasure to connect with you and worship with you all during Angela's time at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's. You are a beautiful family. I am praying God's strength and comfort for you all. Angela is finally home...safe in God's arms. Blessings to you all! May this Psalm bring you a measure of peace: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints" (Psalm 116:15). --Kelvin Sapp

Lorraine Ferguson

November 2, 2014

Dear Christina,

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother.

Lorraine Ferguson

Karen Miller

November 2, 2014

Tina and Family,
So Sorry for your loss. Angela was a sweet person.I remember walking in Rensselaer and she would be out walking,too.We always stopped and chatted she was always so positive.She never had a negative word about anyone,or anything.That says so much about her character.She was a GOOD person.Beautiful on the outside as well inside.You are all in my thoughts and prayers.Bless you all.

RICHARD & LORI WATERHOUSE

November 2, 2014

WE LOST A FRIEND...BUT HEAVEN WELCOMED AN ANGEL...ANGELA WAS A GOOD PERSON WITH A WARM SMILE. WE HAD SOME VERY GOOD TIMES WITH HER IN & OUT OF WORK. WILL MISS HER! TO HER FAMILY, DEEPEST CONDOLENCES...

Julia Hotaling

November 2, 2014

I'm very sorry for you loss Gina. I'm sending prayers & strength to you & your family during this difficult time.

Terra VanDervoort

November 2, 2014

To the Cusano and Verrelli families,
Our deepest and sincerest condolences to your families as you grieve the loss of Angela. Angela was always very kind and it was always wonderful to see her at family gatherings and on the holidays.
May you find comfort in each other during this very difficult time.
The VanDervoort-Berghela Family

Robert Hotaling

November 2, 2014

Words cannot express the sorrow you must be feeling for the loss of your loved one. My deepest condolences for you and your family at this most difficult time.

Jeannie Whitman

November 2, 2014

Too the Cusano & Verrelli family I am so sorry to hear of Angie's passing, I worked with Angie many yrs ago at the Hilton Inn where she meat the Love of her life Carl.
What I remember of angie was that she was so sweet & caring she even came to a couple of parties that i had hosted we were like inseparable & then she moved on to working for the state and marrying Carl & staring a family of her own while i went on to rebuilding my marriage. So just know that she is in a better place now with no pain & is looking over you all.
RIP Angie

Mary Vitela

November 2, 2014

So very sorry to hear of Angela's passing. You will all be in my prayers.

November 2, 2014

so sorry for your loss. angela was always so much fun and made our office a much happier place. we feel very lucky to have known her.

susan bruce and Maureen zelka

Rich & Rosa Ellis

November 2, 2014

To the Cusano and Verrelli family, we are so sorry for your loss. We have great memories of Angela and she will truly be missed.

Brenda Wheeler

November 2, 2014

Carl and family ,
I'm so very sorry to hear of Angela's passing. She was always such a sweetheart! A very loving , and devoted woman! My family and I wish to send our deepest sympathy and all our love.

Ed & Wendy Caulkins

November 2, 2014

Sorry to hear the loss of your sister Ray. Prayers going out to your family. May she rest in peace. God bless.

Rick Pierotti

November 2, 2014

Angela, we will miss you so much. Our evenings on our patio eating popcorn and sipping wine to our vacation at Seaside Heights. We had some many laughs and we can still see the smile on your face. You are in our prayers.

Rich & Rosa Ellis

November 2, 2014

So sorry for your loss. We loved Angela and have some great memories.

Janet Burchell

November 1, 2014

You will be missed along with your laughter and smile. RIP.

paula rehder

November 1, 2014

Angie.....rest in peace.....knowing you at work from the time you started, you will surely be missed by many.

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