ALBANY – Marie P. Coluccio-Forenzo, 73, died peacefully Monday, July 20, 2009 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital after a long and brave fight with cancer. Marie was a strong and caring woman, devoted to family and to God, who lived a life of love and service.
Marie was the daughter of the late Wilbert Adams and Carmen Haskins Adams. She was employed by the City School District of Albany for fourteen years, and was an active communicant of St. Margaret Mary’s Church in Albany. She also served as a volunteer at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center and Community Hospice of Albany.
Marie was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Joseph Coluccio, and by her second husband, Charles G. Forenzo. She is survived by her children Victoria Schoonmaker, Donna Comiskey (William), Frank Coluccio (Cheryle), Joseph Coluccio (Carol), Anthony Coluccio (Gigi), Carmen Coluccio (Susan), and Patricia Dickson (Brian); her stepdaughter Kimberly Carrello; her sisters Patsy Stern (Eric), Jeanette Briere, and Kathryn LaRose; her stepbrother Arthur Scarlatta; seventeen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Sylvia Woodruff, her stepfather Joseph Scarlatta, and her stepbrother Anthony Scarlatta.
Marie loved family gatherings and enjoyed making family and friends comfortable and welcome. She especially cherished her time with her family at her camp in the Adirondacks.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Friday 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 Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Margaret Mary’s Church, 1168 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 ( www.stjude.org ); or Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 (www.communityhospice.org). To leave a message of condolence for the family, obtain a prayer card or addresses of the above charities, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Dave & Denise Sonntag
July 23, 2009 at 4:57 amDear Coluccio Family,
We just wanted to let you know how much your Mom (and Dad) meant to our family.
Our family lived next door to them in Ohio. We had four small children at the time and they quickly adopted your Mom and Dad as Grandparents. There were always suckers at their house and we were always welcome there.
We knew that we could always count on Marie, especially, to baby sit, listen when we needed to talk, borrow something, etc. We spent a lot of time together and truly enjoyed just being with them both.
W will always remember your Mom’s beautiful smile and how anxious she was to share it.
We truly loved your parents and will never forget them.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Sicerely,
Dave & Denise Sonntag
Rosemary Flagler
July 23, 2009 at 7:06 amI wish to express my sincere condolences for your loss. Marie was my friend, my co-worker and the best teacher aide I ever had. We worked together side by side for many years. She helped me in every way possible to educate many “difficult” children. and made my job a little easier. I know she is with God in Heaven today. My thoughts and prayers are with you all today.
Rosemary Flagler
Nina Govel
July 24, 2009 at 8:47 pmDear Donna and family,
I was so sorry to read about the loss of your Mom and wanted to express my deepest sympathy. I was sorry that I didn’t find out in time so that I could have attended the funeral. Hang on to and cherish all the good memories – they will mean so much more as time goes by. I will keep you all in my prayers.
jan briere
July 25, 2009 at 6:55 amTo; Marie’s children,
I am finding words too heavy to express. I would like to share the following with you. Your mother lived her faith and her belief in God daily.
SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones:
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed:
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus’ love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus’ arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earth’s shadows,
Pray to trust our Father’s Will.
If this was paper you would see my tear stains.
I pray God will give you confort knowing your Mother is
salely home. Love Aunt Jan
Bill Lawrence
August 2, 2009 at 11:44 amDear Vickie, Donna and Frankie: I recently rec’d notice that your Mom passed away and I wanted to express my condolences. I will always remember your Mother from when you lived on Madison Avenue growing up. Always remember the special memories of her, so you can share them with your children. Must importantly know that she is reunited with your Father in the arm’s of the Lord. On behalf of my Mother, June and my brother Timmy, you will be remembered in our prayers.
Bill Lawrence
Michael F. Sullivan
November 1, 2011 at 4:23 amI was so very sorry to hear about the death of Mrs. C. I just wanted to write you a quick note to let you know that I’ve been thinking about you and your family since I learned of her death. I still have the St. Christopher visor clip she gave me including many memories that I will never forget.
With Deepest Sympathy,
1SG Michael F. Sullivan U.S Army