Marisa A. Ledesma-Henry

Ledesma-Henry, Marisa A.
TROY - Marisa A. Ledesma-Henry, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Cohoes, but living in Troy, she was the daughter of Jose Ledesma and the late Meg Elizabeth Gilboe. Marisa was an associate for New England Nanny, where she worked as professional nanny/dog sitter, as well as having her own jewelry business named Divalicious Designs by Marisa. Marisa was a spitfire, charismatic, fun loving, unselfish, kind and welcoming person, who was heavily involved in the LGBTQ/BIPOC and other various communities and charities. Marisa spent her free time watching various movies and series such as the Star Wars trilogies, Game of Thrones, Tim Burton movies, Labyrinth, and Rocky Horror Picture Show. She also enjoyed swimming, doing food blogs and being involved in various activities and productions. Marisa was a "badass" and all around wonderful person to be around, and will be greatly missed from all who unconditionally loved her. Marisa is survived by loving husband, Neville R. Henry; her father, Jose Ledesma; stepmom, Elsa Ledesma; mother-in-law, Eunice Henry; grandmother-in-law, Martha Henry; sisters-in-law, Shanon Gordon-Bright, Pearl Henry, Trina Johnson; and brothers, Kennedy Gonzalez, Jose Ledesma Jr.,Gabriel Ledesma; brother-in-law, Tim Bright; and her 12 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Marcos J. Ledesma.
A memorial service for Marisa will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 3rd Street, Troy, N.Y. 12180, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.