ALBANY – Joan M. Sano, 83, of Albany, passed away Friday, August 7, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Sano was born Sept. 1, 1925 in Albany, the daughter of the late John and Angela Purcell Schoenecker, and lived in Albany all her life. She was a graduate of Vincentian Institute, and was employed by the New York Telephone Co. and the NY State Dept. of Audit and Control. She was a communicant of St. Margaret Mary’s Church in Albany, and enjoyed bowling in the seniors league at Sunset Lanes, and was an active member of the Polish American Citizens Club, and the Red Hat Society. She loved gardening and talking and laughing with family and friends.
Mrs. Sano is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Frederick M. Sano, Sr.; her children Frederick M. Sano, Jr. of Albany, Lynn M. Lowrey of St. Louis, MO, Barbara Sano-Lassonde (Joseph) of Voorheesville, and Dawn M. Olsen (Scott) of East Berne; her brothers and sister John Schoenecker (Margaret) of Cocoa Beach, FL, Thomas Schoenecker (Mary) of Venice, FL, and Audrey Gallagher (Edward) of Ft. Pierce, FL; her grandchildren Tara Boyer (Ted), Aaron Lowrey (Shannon), Nathan Lowrey, Adrienne Lowrey, Nicole Sano (daughter of Mary Riley), Peyton and Taylor Olsen, and Joseph Lassonde, Jr.; five great grandchildren and several wonderful nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. She was predeceased by her daughter Gabriel Angela Sano. Special thanks to her niece Pat for her loving care during her short illness, and to the staff of Community Hospice.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Tuesday morning at 8:15, and from there to St. Margaret Mary’s Church, Homestead St., Albany at 9:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 139 S. Lake Ave., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message of condolence for the family, view or print a prayer card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com .
Janet Sano Grant
August 9, 2009 at 7:01 amFred, Fred, Lynn, Barb, and Dawn,
Please accept my deepest sympathies in the passing of Joan/Mom. It is so difficult to lose a spouse/parent. My thoughts are with you. We are away, or I would be there. My love to all of you.
Janet
tara boyer
August 9, 2009 at 7:57 amGram will be missed by so many. She was a wonderful woman who loved her family and friends above all else. She was an amazing grandmother and GG to my kids. We love you gram.
Bette Tallmadge McNamara
August 12, 2009 at 6:52 amI was saddened to hear of the passing of a lady who I have many fond childhood memories of. My neighbor of many years, mom to my best friend Barbara. It has been many years since I lived in Albany but my sister and brother are still in the area and shared the news with me. I can still us all sitting in the dining room playing cards while Mrs. S fried a steak in the skillet behind us. My condolences to the whole family.
Noreen Forlani Santa Maria
August 14, 2009 at 1:53 pmDearest Mr. Sano, Fred, Lynne, Barbara and Dawn,
At the news of Mrs. Sano, a flood of memories poured within me. I always thought Mrs. Sano would be there, no matter what. My most recent (probably about 1-2 yrs ago) was a chance meeting at Price Chopper. We conversed comfortably as if the years never separated us. She will be truly missed. Please accept my sincere sympathy knowing she will be in my prayers. May you all cherish wonderful memories of your wife and mother to your heart.
With love,
Noreen