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Jean McAuliffe Obituary
WATERVLIET - Jean McAuliffe, 71, passed away peacefully, on February 8, 2025. Jean was born in Albany to John (II) and Joan McAuliffe. She was predeceased by her brother, John McAuliffe III; sister, Joanne Ziegler (Bill Sr.); and her dog, Sugar. Jean is survived by her two sons, Michael Craft and Sean McAuliffe. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Meghan, Shantavia, Sean Jr. and Deandra; as well as her brother, Joseph McAuliffe (Nancy); sister, Jackie O'Connell; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved very dearly.
Growing up in the old North Albany area, Jean became the first Miss Limerick of the Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade and always remained a member of the North Albany Limericks. Some things she enjoyed were fishing, birdwatching and gardening. Jean McAuliffe, (Mom, Grandma, Mama Jean, Jeannie) was a beautiful soul that was very loved and will be missed by all who knew her.
Calling hours will be held on February 16, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet, N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 33 Walter St., Albany, N.Y. 12204. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. All are welcome to attend.
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Mary Console
February 18, 2025
I am so sorry to the family of Jean I couldn't make her service. My little girl has been sick with the flu. As a cousin of Jean, she was always sweet, like Aunt Joan and she was so beautiful! I am deeply sorry for your loss. May she RIP with your other family members taken to soon. Love Mary Ellen Jones.
Joe Koyon
February 16, 2025
I met Jean through the Watervliet Housing Authority board. She would always share a story with me while we would walk home from the meetings until we went our separate ways. I'll miss her sense of humor. My condolences to her family and friends.
Gary Weinlein
February 14, 2025
My condolences to all Jean's Family & close friends. My Dear Cuz has gone to a peaceful rest with some of her family & friends, but she has left us all with wonderful memories of the life she shared with us. For me, my mems with Jeannie go back to our childhood of fishing and speed boat rafting with all our cousins (to many to list everyone) at Uncle Jack & Aunt Joan's Mohawk River camp (along with sneaking drinks and smoking our parents cigarettes, at least with most of the cousins who joined in the mischievous acts we seemed to partake in up there). Memories with Jean as young adults where she tried so hard to (unsuccessfully) teach me how to disco dance during my football years at the Fuller Road New York Cafe II, along with mems at Mandy's, The Huddle, & spending lots of days & evenings when she worked at Mother's in Watervliet. I always enjoyed hanging with Jean because of her witty personality and never knowing what unusual things she would she would say and come up with, however, I eventually was prepared for almost anything. My Cuz was truly a Loving, Happy & Giving person who will always be with me in spirit for the rest of my life until I see her smiling and laughing when we meet again. Love Always Cuz, Gary
Carol Gonyea(Jones)
February 13, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
North Albany Macie's
February 12, 2025
Our sincere condolences on your loss but God's gain. Jeannie had an infectious smile and heart to match.
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