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Cornelia Masa

October 31, 2020 By Hans Funeral Home 8 Condolences

Cornelia

ALBANY – Cornelia Masa, 96, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Barend VandenBergh and Elizabeth Daams VandenBergh, and lived here all her life.  Cornelia really enjoyed a good book and the challenge of a crossword or jigsaw puzzle, but most of all she loved spending time with family. Cornelia loved riding in one of the family’s many classic cars at the local shows, or the trips apple picking and to see the fall foliage with her dear sisters. She also loved to travel, making two trips to Europe, including her last trip to Italy when she was 80.

Cornelia was predeceased by her husband James Masa; her brothers Jacob and Jasper VandenBergh; and her sisters Elizabeth Litke, Louisa Wirz, Grace Wetterau, Wilhelmina Mac Farquhar, and Helena VandenBergh.  She is survived by her sons James J., William V. (Ginger), Vincent J. (Susan), and Joseph M. (Christine); her daughters Cornelia LaFave (the late Robert), and Rosemary Posey (Elvie); and by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Interment services will be held in Memory Gardens, 983 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Colonie on Friday, November 6th at 1:30 p.m.  Relatives and friends are invited.  Calling hours will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.  To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.

Click here to view Cornelia’s resting place in Memory Gardens, Colonie, NY (zip code Albany, NY 12205).

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Condolence Messages

  1. Louise

    November 1, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Connie was a wonderful person. She will be missed

  2. Steven Rudolph

    November 1, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers

  3. Arjan Kramer

    November 2, 2020 at 10:08 am

    Dear family in the US.

    First of all our sincere condolences to all of you.

    I can remember aunt Conny very well. A very warm person.
    You were very lucky to have her such a long time with you.

    I still remember the ride we made with the Chevrolet Bel Air, the Jeep ride out in the fields with Elvie in Florida and camping with Joey.
    And the warm stay at Hillcrest Ave of course.

    We wish you all a lot of strength for the coming period and stay safe!

    Warm greetings from the Netherlands.

    Arjan, Monique, Noah, and Sam Kramer,
    The Netherlands.

  4. Harleen Ehrhardt Reynolds

    November 3, 2020 at 5:52 am

    To the Masa family;
    My early childhood is filled with many wonderful memories of your parents. I still can recall some things your Mom used to make around the holidays, the dinners my Dad & I enjoyed; the trains in the basement…….I am very fortunate to have had that opportunity to be a part of those days.
    My most sincere condolences to everyone.
    Fondly, Harleen Ehrhardt (I lived on Pine Street)

  5. william burniche

    November 3, 2020 at 6:05 am

    Will, vince and family, my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.

  6. Cornelis van der Wouden

    November 5, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    The vanderwouden family is sorry for your loss. I Cornelis remember visiting her and the family. We reflected on our Dutch roots and travel to the Netherlands. Our families shared our love for automobile repair and restoration of classic vehicles. We will miss Cornelia greatly and treasure the memories we shared.

  7. John & Peggy Rosenthal

    November 10, 2020 at 8:18 pm

    Prayers for Aunt Connie’s entire Family & Friends. John and I are so sorry for your Loss. We loved Aunt Connie, she holds a Special Place in our Hearts. Beautiful Memories of a Beautiful Woman ❤️

  8. Ellen MacFarquhar Harris

    November 22, 2020 at 9:05 am

    This is a lovely farewell to my beloved Aunt Connie. She was always so encouraging, down to earth, a treasured Aunt but also a friend. We MacFarquhar siblings have fond memories of Jim and Connie visiting us in Boynton Beach, FL many times as we were growing up. It’s where Rosemary met Elvie! We have a recent treasured photo of my mom and Connie on my mom’s four poster bed, looking at photos and writing limericks. They would sometimes laugh as schoolgirls even though they were both in their 90s. They enjoyed afternoon tea with cookies and een klein glas wijn in the evenings. I will miss Aunt Connie’s presence on this earth. The hope of heaven is so real and I am confident that I will see her again one day. Blessings to all my Masa cousins during this time of adjustment and grieving.

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