ALBANY – Marjorie Joan Anderson O’Brien, 89, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. Joan was born at Jamaica Hospital in New York City, lived in Queens Village, and moved to Guilderland, NY in 1966. She worked for the Guilderland Central School District for many years. Joan was an avid bridge player, and was always up for competitive games and puzzles with family and friends.
Joan was the wife of the late Clarence O’Brien, mother of the late Laurie O’Brien, daughter of the late Harold and Margaret Anderson, and sister of the late Robert and Donald Anderson. She is survived by daughters Christine (Christopher) Miceli of Slingerlands, NY, and Kimberly (Edward) Roskiewicz of Barrington, RI. Joan was Grammy to Brien, Rebecca and Erin Miceli, and Kathryn and Jordan Roskiewicz. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Friday evening, June 15, at 7:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Friday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in St. Francis DeSales Cemetery, Elka Park, NY, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s/St. Ann’s Outreach Center, Attn: Barbara Quinn, 88 4th Ave, Albany, NY 12202. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Mike R.
June 13, 2018 at 5:28 pmSorry for your loss Kim, your mom was a wonderful woman.
Lynne Golonkah
June 13, 2018 at 5:56 pmJoan was a great bridge friend at her house and on the road with Liz, Candy and I was the fourth. My memories of Joan are of a caring and gentle women. Go to your family in peace.
Lisa kurlander platko
June 13, 2018 at 7:50 pmKim I’m so sorry to hear about your
Mother . Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Lisa Kurlander Platko
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Barry and Candace Sloane
June 14, 2018 at 6:57 amThe entire Sloane Family wishes to send our sincere condolences. Marjorie was a wonderful woman who took such loving pride in the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.
Love,
Candace, Barry, Jack, Marshall, and Charles Sloane
Pat & Joe Miceli
June 14, 2018 at 6:43 pmPlease accept our condolences in
the passing of your Mother.