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Jacquelyn Wilcox Obituary

Jacquelyn R. Wilcox TROY - Jacquelyn R. Wilcox, 58, of Northern Dr in Troy passed away suddenly May 9, 2015 at her residence. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Alouise Kowalski Reo and beloved wife of Paul Wilcox of Troy. Jackie was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Cohoes High School and the Troy School of Beauty. She was employed with Folmsbee Transportation as a school bus driver and was also a beautician. Jackie had a loving and generous heart. She was always lending a helping hand to any one that might need it and visited area nursing homes to help the elderly with their hair. She enjoyed gardening, her camp in Lake Luzerne and she was dedicated to her family and home. Jackie was an advocate for animals. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sisters, Julienne (Michael) Cioffi of Cohoes and Michelle Reo of Lansingburgh, adored nieces and nephews, Angelique, Nicholas and Matthew Cioffi, Elizabeth and Jacob Shaw, uncle, Riccardo P. Reo and relatives and friends at Lazy Pines in Lake Luzerne. She is also survived by her canine companion, Charlie and her feline companion, Sam. Those wishing to remember Jackie in a special way may make contributions in her memory to Adirondack Save a Stray, 4880 NY 9-N Corinth NY 12822. There will be no calling hours and services are private and at the convenience of the family.

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Published by The Record from May 11 to May 12, 2015.

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Ann Marie (Coutu) Spellman

May 9, 2019

Paul & Reo Sister's and families, I am thinking of you today on the 4th anniversary of Jackie's passing. May your fondest memories of her bring peace & comfort to your aching hearts.
Prayerfully, Ann Marie (Coutu) Spellman

Christopher and Jane Huyck

May 5, 2019

Just want to let you know that we continue to think of Jackie often and fondly and truly miss her at my practice and at the dance studio. We wish we could visit with her again.

Ann Marie Spellman

May 10, 2016

Paul and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers, on this day especially. May the promise of our shared faith, learned so well in our youth, bring you comfort and peace.

Brenda LaCombe

May 9, 2016

It's been a year today and I think of you everyday. Miss you my friend. R.I.P.

Brenda LaCombe

May 9, 2016

Well, it's been a year today and I miss you everyday my friend. Thanks for the memories. R.I.P.

May 3, 2016

It will be a year next week,and I still think of you every day.

Brenda LaCombe

November 25, 2015

A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Happy Thanksgiving my friend. While you sit at God's table this year may you know how much we love and miss you here on earth.
Thanks for the memories.

Brenda LaCombe

July 4, 2015

Happy fourth my friend. Love and miss you.

June 7, 2015

I will be 60 on Sat. There will be no 1st phonecall, no beautiful card with my lottery ticket,no cheese cake. But there will be tears for our loss. I love you Jackie Wilcox. My little buddy.We lost our new baby yesterday, but I know he is in your arms to care for and I thank-you for that.

Shelly Reo

June 6, 2015

It's been four weeks and I swore I wouldn't write on here but I still feel so raw and broken. What do I do without my best friend and sister? I know you're in a brighter place and at peace...but what about the ones that are left behind? I miss you terribly but i know we'll all meet again someday and remember the good times..until then know you'll always have a piece of my heart..

Brenda LaCombe

May 30, 2015

Still in shock and missing you my friend, rest in peace

Brenda Brennan

May 19, 2015

Paul-
I am so sorry for your loss... Jackie will be greatly missed!

Bob & Cathy Suspanic

May 18, 2015

Paul,

Please accept our sincere condolences at the lost of your spouse. May the good memories you share sustain you in your time of grief.

Pat Coutu keith

May 14, 2015

Julie and Family, So sorry to read of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Coutu Keith

May 14, 2015

Julie and Family, So sorry to read of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Coutu Keith

Barbara Stockwell

May 14, 2015

I am so sorry to hear this sad news Jackie was one of the nicest people I have met. She was a wonderful employee as well as a friend I will surely miss her smiling face here at folmsbee may she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you .

Catherine Burbank

May 14, 2015

Lighting a candle for you......and sending love and prayers ......so saddened to hear this news....Jacquelyn always had such a beautiful smile and lovely way about her......

Jackie

Donata Gervasio

May 13, 2015

Jessica

May 13, 2015

She was a very friendly & caring kind of woman. Miss seeing you in the morning at work. My deepest condolences to her husband & family.
Rest in peace Jackie.

May 13, 2015

Jackie truly lit up our office every time she came in for a visit. He smile will never be forgotten. She was truly a sincere person. Paul, we are very sorry for your loss.
Staff at Arthritis Care

Ann Marie Coutu Spellman

May 13, 2015

Paul, I read with sadness that your wife Jackie passed unexpectedly. Despite the fact that I have lived in the Buffalo area for 32 years, I remember fondly growing up with good people like you in Cohoes, at St. Bernard's & Keveny. I am certain that your Jackie was a very special woman just because I recall what a sweetheart you were! Please accept my sincere sympathy and know that I will keep you and all of Jackie's family & friends in prayer in the days and weeks to come.

May 13, 2015

Paul & Family,
Our deepest and sincere sorrow for your lost of Jackie. May time heal your. Sincerely Eddie & Kathy
Woehrle

Sherry Cuva

May 12, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, My sincere condolences to her Entire family. Jackie was a childhood friend and a wonderful person, I am sure she will be missed by many.

Christopher & Jane Huyck

May 12, 2015

Paul, it was such a privilege and honor to have been even a very small part of Jackie ' s life. She surely enriched our lives with her humor and grace and humanity. We are so very saddened and will miss Jackie very much. We shall continue to honor her in the days and years ahead by continuing to share her simple and life affirming lessons with others. We share your sorrow Paul and extend our prayers to you, your family and your friends.

Tracy-Lee Richardson

May 12, 2015

Paul, I am so sorry. Both you and Jackie have always been so good and caring to our family. Especially to my parents who love you both very much. Jackie will be missed and always in my heart.

The Lanoue's and Barb Miranda

May 12, 2015

Paul,
We are so saddened to hear about Jackie's passing. You have both been such kind neighbors to our family for close to 30 years. We will miss her and are so sorry for your loss.
The Lanoue's and Barb Miranda

May 12, 2015

Paul,
We are so saddened to hear of Jackie's passing. You both have been such kind neighbors for close to 30 years to our family. We will miss her and are so sorry for your loss.
The Lanoue's and Barb Miranda

Judy Murphy Burns

May 12, 2015

So sorry for the loss of such a sweet girl. We went to high school together and she was always so much fun. RIP Jackie.

Cathy & Greg Barrows

May 12, 2015

Paul,
So sorry for your loss. Jackie was beautiful inside & out. She will be missed.

May 12, 2015

My dearest Paul,Your beautiful wife has left all of us,and with her a part of my heart has gone. I will love her always.

Jackie & Tim

May 12, 2015

Paul,

You have lost the love of your life and we have lost a very good, caring and loving family member. We will miss her smiling face and conversations. Remember always the love you shared and the adventures you had. She will always be in your heart.

May 12, 2015

Paul, So very sorry for your loss. We are remembering all the good times we had.

Mark and Karen McLain

Dean Wescott

May 12, 2015

I'm saddened to hear of your loss. My heart-felt condolences to Paul and all of Jackie's family.

Brenda laCombe

May 12, 2015

Paul and Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. Jackie was a very close friend of mine and I ejoyed our many talks. I am a better person for having known her and I miss her deeply. It was a pleasure working with a friend by my side. She was a loving and caring person. Miss you Jackie.

JoEllen & Chad Smith (Ferguson)

May 12, 2015

Paul,
Our sincerest condolences go out to you. There are no words that can comfort during this time. May your memories of all the wonderful happy times you shared with Jackie bring you the comfort you need and soon replace the tears with smiles of the love you shared. You are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.

jessica aulicino

May 12, 2015

Jackie was a close friend of mine almost like my second mother she was very loving still can't believe that it is true you are gone love you forever

Sue Neary

May 12, 2015

I'm very sorry for your loss, Michelle and family. May she rest in peace.

Rich Towers

May 12, 2015

My deepest sympathy goes out Paul and the entire Wilcox family and friends.

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