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Genevieve Murphy Obituary

Murphy,
Genevieve E.
COLONIE - Genevieve E. Murphy, 74, passed away, surrounded by family, on Monday, March 10, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Genevieve A. and Earl Staub. Genevieve was predeceased by her husband, Francis Murphy.
Genevieve enjoyed her work helping people as an RN until she retired. She worked for several doctors offices in the Albany area. As well as at Albany Med. After she retired, she still enjoyed helping people and helping her daughter in their pet sitting business. She loved her afternoon and weekend walks with Jackson and Charlie. Genevieve enjoyed her work at Christ our Light Church as an ambassador and volunteering in the food pantry. In her free time, Genevieve enjoyed gardening and walking her dog, Frankie, in the park. Genevieve's favorite thing to do was spending time with her family and playing with her grandchildren, Darren, Ciara and Liam. Ciara and Liam enjoyed spending time playing with their dinosaurs, playing board games and cards with their nanny. Darren enjoyed spending time with his nanny, playing games and showing her his collectibles and walking the dog.
Genevieve is survived by her daughter, Genevieve M. Murphy (Robert Chang) and their children, who they called "Nanny," Ciara Chang and Liam Chang; as well her son, Earl F. Murphy (April); and grandson, Darren Murphy. She will also be missed by her two brothers, Ed and Jim Staub; her sister, Linda Staub; and also several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., at Christ our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Dr., Albany, N.Y. 12211. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m., with interment following at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Genevieve would like donations to be made to the PKD foundation in her honor, [email protected]
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Published by Albany Times Union on Mar. 16, 2025.

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Francis

March 24, 2025

She was very dedicated to her Church, her Faith in God and a true Ambassador to me. She often stop by to say hello. I for one will miss her presence at the Church, her dedicated Soul Rest in Peace,

Shelley Mantello

March 18, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I will truly miss Gen and our conversations and our time spent together.

Boots Elum

March 16, 2025

Condolences to her family! From a parishioner of Christ Our Light

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Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Christ Our Light Catholic Church

1 Maria Drive, Albany, NY 12211

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19

Service

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Christ Our Light Catholic Church

1 Maria Drive, Albany, NY 12211

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Graveside service

12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Memory Gardens

783 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110

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