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Gail Benway Obituary
EAST GREENBUSH - Gail Ilene Benway, 78, of East Greenbush, N.Y., passed away, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at home. after a long illness.
Born in Albany, N.Y., Gail was a resident of East Greenbush, N.Y. for most of her life and worked for New York State for many years until her retirement.
Gail was predeceased by her husband, David Benway in 1974; and later, by Thomas Kunz, who passed away in 1992.
She is survived by a sister and several nieces and nephews.
Private graveside services were held and entrusted to Tebbutt Funeral Home, Albany.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gail Benway
Joan Grasso
June 22, 2025
Gail had an impact on my life during a very difficult time and I never forgot her for it. I pray you are at peace. May your memory be a blessing.
Kathy Sano
May 31, 2025
My condolences to Gail´s family! She was a good friend. I will miss our midnight texts and her quick wit! May you rest in peace Gail! I miss you!
Taimi Shanley
May 23, 2025
Rest in peace, Gail. I hope you´re enjoying an unlimited swim, endless dogs, and great food.
Harry and Barbara
May 22, 2025
Gail was a great friend and we will miss her.
Diana Malkonian
May 21, 2025
Met as colleagues, became close friends...now rest in peace. I will miss you. Love,Di.
Roscoe & Joanne Haynes
May 20, 2025
Our condolences to Gail's family and friends. May God comfort you and bring you peace as you recall cherished memories.
Sue Hoffman
May 20, 2025
im so sorry, you have struggled for many years and now no more, i hope you are with Tom, ii know thats where you want to be. fly high old friend
angela c benway
May 19, 2025
RIP Aunt Gail
Susan Grooten
May 17, 2025
We had many good meals together and played a lot of Scrabble over the last 50 years. I will surely miss you. I hope you are at peace.
Flaura R Nuness
May 17, 2025
You were a hard person to love, but I loved you none-the-less. You will be missed my friend. Rest in peace.
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