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Monica A. Bashant

1941 - 2021

BORN

1941

DIED

2021

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W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

1700 Washington Ave

Rensselaer, New York

Monica Bashant Obituary

Bashant, Monica A. RENSSELAER Monica A. Bashant, 79, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2021. Born on August 9, 1941, Monica was predeceased by her parents Lester H. and Grace R. Bashant. Monica was the sister of Lester (Lorraine) Bashant Jr., Carol (James) McGaughan, Charles (Jacqueline) Bashant, Elizabeth (Paul) Bahm and Alan (Julie) Bashant, the late Nancy Hoffman and Mary Lee Brown; and is also survived by her eighteen nieces and nephews. Monica will be remembered for her devotion to her parents, immense love of children and her dedication to her faith. The family would like to thank Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie for their compassion and care shown to Monica. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Mass on Friday, February 26, at 11 a.m. in the Church of St. Mary at Clinton Heights, 163 Columbia Tpke., Rensselaer. Those who wish to remember Monica may consider a donation to Dementia Society of America. You may find them online at www.dementiasociety.org or at the address P.O. Box 600 Doylestown, PA, 18901. Condolence page at www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Feb. 24, 2021.

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Mary Mantica

February 26, 2021

Allen and Julie, we are so sorry about Monica She was one of the kindness, loving and most caring woman there was! Loved chatting on the phone with her and going shopping a few times with her and Irene. We sure laughed a lot! She will be forever missed you are in our thoughts and prayers Love, Mary and Frank

Timothy Burke

February 24, 2021

Charlie and family,so very sad to here of your loss may your sister rest in Gods peace.

Carol Tymann

February 24, 2021

Dear Carol and Family,

I am thinking of you in your loss. I didn't know Monica, but I heard sweet things about her from my aunt, Jean Mahan, who considered you, Carol, and your sister, dear friends. I am very sorry.

Fondly,
Carol Caputo Tymann

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26

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Church of St. Mary at Clinton Heights

163 Columbia Tpke., Rensselaer, NY

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W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

1700 Washington Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144

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