Marjorie R. Sickles

Sickles, Marjorie R. WYNANTSKILL Marjorie R. Curtis Sickles, age 95, wife of the late Alexander J. Sickles, died on Monday, March 16, 2009 at Van Rensselaer Manor in North Greenbush. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Wilmot D. and Edith E. Shattock Curtis. She was educated in Troy Schools and was employed for 20 years in the office of Dr. John Rohn, a Troy podiatrist, retiring 30 years ago. Mrs. Sickles lived in Wynantskill for over 65 years and was a charter member of St. Jude the Apostle Church in Wynantskill. She was a member of the church's rosary altar society and, for many years, worked at St. Jude's Bingo. The family would like to thank the staff at A3 of Van Rensselaer Manor (Her Angels) for their love and devotion throughout her journey. Survivors include her children, William A. Sickles of York, Maine and Marilyn R. Wiegner of Troy; her grandchildren, Kim (Bill) Comiskey, Richard (Debbi) Wiegner and Colleen (Robert) Husain and 11 great-grandchild-ren. She is predeceased by her sisters, Alice Honsinger and Janet Symanski. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and her special friends, Chloe and Hanna. The funeral will be from the Thomas S. Connolly Funeral Home, 294 Whiteview Rd., Wynantskill on Friday at 8:45 a.m. and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Jude the Apostle Church, Wynantskill where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Salvatore Rodino, pastor. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Wynantskill. Calling hours will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions to the St. Jude the Apostle Church Memorial Fund, 43 Brookside Ave., Wynantskill, NY 12198 in memory of Mrs. Sickles would be appreciated.