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Helen Federchuck Obituary

Federchuck, Helen RENSSELAER Helen (Schultz) Federchuck, 94, formerly of Rensselaer, died at Julie Blair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, March 30, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Born in Adams, Mass., she had been a Capital Region resident for many years. Helen was a home-maker. Pre-deceased by her parents, Frederick and Teofila (Banach) Schultz; two sisters, Alice Gaynor and Monia Marko-witz; and a brother, Frederick Schultz. Helen is survived by her beloved husband of 72 years, Alexander Federchuck; daughter, Carol (Charles) Viens of West Sand Lake; two sons, Richard George (JoAnn) Federchuck of Peach Tree City, Ga. and Robert (Joanne) Federchuck of Winston Salem, N.C.; a sister, Josephine (Alfred) Kleiner of Adams, Mass., eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer, N.Y. and 3:30 p.m. at Church of St Mary, Clinton Heights, where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated. Friends may call in the funeral home on Wednesday from 1-3:00 p.m. prior to the Mass. Interment will be in Greenbush Cemetery in East Greenbush. The family has requested that those who wish make memorial contributions to the Bruen Rescue Squad, 1116 Red Mill Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2008.

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Bill and Maureen Mohrman

April 18, 2008

No matter how old we are, losing our Mom is a time of sorrow and grief. We hope that happy memories help you through the grieving process. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Mary McDougal

April 5, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of grief. I know what it is to lose your mom. You miss her terribly but she will always be in your heart and your memories will carry you through the rough times.

Richard george Federchuck

April 4, 2008

Mom will be in my heart always,not for just a year, not for just a day, not for just a hour but always. I hope I made her proud of me. Her ever loving son, Georgie

elizabeth federchuck

April 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Linda VanBuren

April 1, 2008

Chuck and I are sorry about your Mom's passing ,but she had a good life and now deserves some rest with the Lord. Wish we could be there to help and support you, Much love. Chuck and Linda

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