ALBANY – Margaret E. “Miggie” McCarg, 91, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at St. Peter’s Nursing Home in Albany. Miggie was born in Albany, one of eleven children of the late Bartolomeo Padula and Leonarda Matera Padula. She lived in Albany all her life, and was employed by Dun & Bradstreet, Head Start, and Hackett Middle School. Miggie was a communicant of All Saints Catholic Church and the former St. Margaret Mary’s Church, where she was a member of the senior citizens group. She was also very active in parent teacher associations through the years, she loved to cook, and was a tremendous fan of the New York Yankees and New York Giants.
Miggie was predeceased by her husband of sixty seven years, George K. McCarg, Sr., and by her sons Clifford McCarg and George K. McCarg, Jr. She is survived by her daughters Marie McCarg and Karen Gebhardt (Mark); her grandchildren Angela McCarg, Alex Gebhardt, and Kerry Bloodsaw (Gabby); her great grandchildren Nierah, Tearri, Terrance and Gabriel; and by many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Charles, Rocco, and Leonard Padula; and her sisters Bessie Pezzula, Antoinette Hein, Angie Smith, Anna Lawler, Lena Pioggia, Josephine Maio, and Mary Alden.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in All Saints Catholic Church, 16 Homestead St., Albany (behind CVS) Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the church Wednesday morning prior to the mass from 8:00 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. Interment will follow the mass in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Catholic Church, 12 Rosemont St., Albany, NY 12203. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hans Funeral Home, Albany. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com .
Ann Naylor and Family
My love to you and Marie and the family. I can still hear her and my mother laughing and telling stories about Hackett. She used to tell the story of my mother climbing up on the cooler to clean and it still makes me smile. She was such a gift and she still a
Thomas.J.Bruno
She was a great person.l remember when my Mon was down in the dumps she could call Midge and always felt better after talking to her.Will be missed.
Donna Wickert
I am so deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your beautiful Mother. Karen and Marie, please know that You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of unspeakable loss.
Mark Pezzula
Aunt Miggie – I’ll always remember your kindness and your amazing Mac & cheese. See you again someday. Tell my grandma I said hi and I love her.
Love, Your Great Nephew Mark
Wendy Hayes
My love and prayers to you and Marie .
Ron & Sue Goldfarb
Marie, Karen & family I was deeply sadden to learn of Miggy’s death. I immediately thought of all the times I sat in your mom’s kitchen sharing coffee, meatballs and stories Somedays we laughed till we cried, other days we cried because of the death of our loved ones. This past year we shared phone calls and memories I will miss her and her sense of humor relating stories of your dad & Ron at Wilson foods. May she rest in peace she does so deserve to. My love to you girls and family.
Barbara Skladanuk
Marie and Karen,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maryann McDermott
I have the best memories of our you and Mom keeping us little ones in our younger years in touch . I’ll never forget you, you were special, so very special. Your cheerful personality, loving ways and family values were a part of your strong bloodline and it shined through you in all your selfless beautiful ways.
Marie, Karen I love you both so much and am sending you healing thoughts and many prayers.
XOXO, Mare
Rachael Crowley
I can’t express my sorrow in Margaret’s passing. She never failed to make me smile and her hugs cured my bad days. Karen and Marie please know how much I and our CVS team loved her. My deepest condolences and love to all of you.
Paul Miller
Marie and Karen
We are so sorry for your loss we will miss your mom.
Paul & Ellen Miller
Bob Weaver
Karen and Marie and family, thoughts and prayers for you and your family’s. Your mon was a great women who care so much for her family and friends. RIP Mrs McCargh
Kevin M. Donnelly
Marie, there’s an old Irish song that says; You can’t buy the sunlight at twilight, you can’t buy the moonlight at dawn. You can’t buy your youth when you’re growing old, or your life when the heartbeat is gone. You can’t buy your way into heaven though you may possess wealth untold and you can’t buy another if you lose your mother if you had all the world and it’s gold! From your sight, to God’s arms, may she rest in peace.
June Overdorf
Karen and Marie, so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Jennifer Holmes
Marie, Karen & Family,
We were so sad to hear of your Mom’s passing. We loved her and will miss her. There are so many stories to share- probably the best was her “lucky” week- she hit big at the casino and hit a number- “everything I touch turns to gold” she told our daughter- she was such an amazing lady. Our love to you all!
Jen, Bill & Family
Joe & Colette Calsolaro
Marie, Karen & family, We are so sorry for your loss.
Deborah (Spano) Piombino
I grew up 2 blocks from Mig and her family. She treated me with the utmost kindness Everytime I visited their home or saw her on the street. My sincere condolences to Karen and Marie whom I grew up with. Your mom was a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Zink
Karen and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda & Kevin Zink
Betsy Sullivan
My condolences. Your mom was a beautiful woman with a heart of gold.