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Phyllis Cristo-Pomeroy Obituary
ALBANY - Phyllis L. Cristo-Pomeroy joined the angels and saints when she left us on Wednesday, evening August 21, 2024.
Phyllis was born in Albany, N.Y., and was the eldest of six children born to the late Vera (Iarossi) Cristo and Guillermo Cristo.
She spent her formative years in Monterrey, Mexico, where her father owned and published a magazine. Phyllis graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy, and later received a Master of Arts degree in Spanish Education from SUNY ALBANY.
She taught at Empire State College, and also in the Ichabod Crane School System.
Before returning to the Albany, N.Y. area in recent years, Phyllis lived with her late husband, Gordon Pomeroy, in Rock Hill, S.C., where she was the owner of Tortilleria-Linda Lupita, a tortilla-making business.
Survivors include her daughter, Theresa (Alex); and son, Tom (Lyn); her beloved grandchildren, Vincent, Paloma, Margot and Edward; her siblings, Bill, Nick, Geraldine, Peter and Rick; nieces and nephews; and countless cherished friends.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with Phyllis's family, online at SimpleChoicesCremation.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Cristo-Pomeroy
Nick Cristo
September 14, 2024
Nick Cristo
September 14, 2024
Nick Cristo
September 14, 2024
Nick Cristo
September 14, 2024
Nick Cristo
September 14, 2024
Phyllis,
I remember junior high and HS years, and your pharmacy college years. I also remember when you worked at Sterling Winthrop. During those years we had each other´s company on Beverly ave. Those are some of my favorite cherished memories of spending quality time with you. Especially mornings and dinners. Rest in peace dear sister.
Love,
Nick and Linda
Pam Darcangelo
September 14, 2024
Pam Darcangelo
September 14, 2024
Pam Darcangelo
September 14, 2024
Rest in peace Aunt Phyllis. You were, are and always will be loved.
Your niece, Pamela
MARIA CLEOPATRA TAPIA
September 11, 2024
Dear friend, thank you for the time we shared while you lived in Rock Hill. Your kindness, affection and attention to our parents made you worthy of our gratitude and love always. I had the opportunity to see you and say goodbye to you just 20 days before your departure. We will keep you in our hearts forever and please accept our prayers asking the good Lord that you rest in peace and that the perpetual light shine upon you.
Condolences to the family.
Luis Tapia Segura
September 11, 2024
Always will be remembered as our host and English teacher when we came to this country 24 years ago.
Rock Hill, SC.
Bob Morris
September 8, 2024
May the good lord welcome Phyllis with open arms and watch over her. May the Christo family find peace and comfort from all the precious memories of there beautiful sister
Paloma Avila
September 8, 2024
Paloma Avila
September 8, 2024
Paloma Avila
September 8, 2024
Paloma Avila
September 8, 2024
Dear Grandma,
I was not ready for you to go, but I know you needed to be with Grandpa Gordon. I will always cherish the many memories I had with you, and all your words of wisdom. I love you always, and I know I´ll see you again
- Paloma
Vincent
September 8, 2024
Grandma, you'll be truly missed, you and Grandpa Gordon were a match made In heaven. I'll remember all the wonderful memories we had. Thank you for being the best grandmother I had for 25 years, you'll be truly missed love you !
Geraldine
September 8, 2024
Geraldine
September 8, 2024
Geraldine
September 8, 2024
Geraldine
September 8, 2024
Geraldine
September 8, 2024
Geraldine
September 8, 2024
You never know how strong your love was until you lose a sister. God relieved her of her tremendous pain. You assume you´ll never smile again, until you look into the eyes of her son and beautiful grandchildren. They are the perfect extension of your never ending love. Phyllis loved each one of them more than anything, or anyone on earth. I´m so grateful for family and special friends, who came, often, to bring her joy and peace after losing her darling husband, Gordon. Thank you every member of our family and dearest friends, who sat and comforted her quite often. I see her face in every flower. I miss her so much it hurts. May God give her peace and hope HE can one day, heal her family. Thank you dear Phyllis, for all the fundraising gifts, I learned from you:) Your loving sister, De and family.
Julie Crawley
September 8, 2024
Gerrie and family,
Very sorry for your loss!
Julie Crawley
Mike
September 8, 2024
Dear GERRIE: Sorry to hear your sister passed away. We've known each other a long time I hope you´re doing well where ever you are. MIKE
margot
September 8, 2024
i love you forever and always grandma. you meant so much to me i know you and gordon are in a better place. i hope you are in heaven watching over daddy, edward and me. you´ll be in our hearts and prayers until we meet again. rest in peace grandma. love, margot.
John Farnan
September 8, 2024
We Farnan's lived next door to the Cristo's, a great family of hard working , fun loving, compassionate people. As a young boy, I was friends with Peter and my brother Dave friends with Nick. I remember when visiting the family, how positive Phyliss was, always encouraging me to study, stay out of trouble. I've always remembered her kind words that have served me well in life. My condolences to my dear friends - the entire Cristo Family. God Bless You Phyliss.
Your heartbroken brothers: Richard R Cristo and Joseph A Botticelli / Fort Lauderdale FL
September 8, 2024
With our collectively broken hearts, tears of sadness and grief, we say goodbye to our beautiful beloved sister. The loss of a sibling after prolonged illness and hospice care is a deep and profoundly sad experience. Despite her suffering, when visiting and speaking with Phyllis, she stayed remarkably positive. She always enunciated love for her children, siblings and countless friends. During her unrelenting pain with a terminal illness...our sister did her best to stay positive. There's little doubt that our beloved sister Phyllis now lies in the Arms of the Angels in Heaven with our exceptional parents.
Words cannot explain our true heartbreak of losing a loving sister.
Tears cannot explain the true sense of loss and saddened emotions.
Heartbreak cannot explain the true feelings of losing your beloved Mother's first child.
May Almighty God Bless our sweet angelic sister, now and forever. The world was a better place with Phyllis in it.
To our beloved sweet sister...all the best in Heaven. Always.
Amen.
Your heartbroken brothers: Richard R Cristo and Joseph A Botticelli / Fort
September 8, 2024
Your heartbroken brothers: Richard R Cristo and Joseph A Botticelli / Fort
September 8, 2024
Your heartbroken brothers: Richard R Cristo and Joseph A Botticelli / Fort
September 8, 2024
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