ALBANY – Mary Benoit Thibault, 71, of Albany, died Friday, April 20, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Mrs. Thibault was born in Albany on July 26, 1940, the daughter of the late Eleanor J. Smith and Arthur “Frenchie” Benoit. She lived here all her life. She was a graduate of Vincentian Institute; a 1961 graduate of the Albany Medical Center School of Nursing; and a 1988 graduate of Russell Sage College, where she was a member of the Russell Sage Honor Society. She was employed by the Albany Medical Center Hospital, and by Central Nursing, and was also a travel agent for Custom Travel.
Mrs. Thibault is survived by her husband of 46 years, Gerald “Jake” Thibault; her daughters Judy Bazan (Bob), and Debbie Picerno (Luigi); her brother Arthur Benoit (Gail Matteo); her sister Dianne Zaloga; her grandchildren Luigi Picerno Jr. and Isabella Picerno; and by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Wednesday morning at 8:15, and from there to All Saints Catholic Church, Homestead Street, Albany at 9:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Mark and Meghan Tidd
April 22, 2012 at 1:11 pmJake and Family-
We are very sorry for your loss. We enjoyed being your neighbors for 3 years and remember Mary fondly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Marion McAllister
April 22, 2012 at 1:21 pmWe are so sorry for your loss. We loved Mary and will miss her very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She is in a better place. Love you all. Tim and Marion
Rev. John Sgarlata
April 23, 2012 at 6:31 amJake, Judy and Debbie,
I was shocked to hear of Mary’s journey to be with GOD.
Our families have been neighbors for so long you just
take for granted everyone is where they are supposed to be.
I have faith Mary will be sharing in the Kingdom of Heaven with joy and peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
GOD Bless.
Don and Ann Marie Waters
April 23, 2012 at 6:31 amJudy, Debbie and Jake
Our heart felt condolences go out to all of you. Mary was a lovely lady and she will be greatly missed. We are happy we had the opportunity to know her. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. You and your families are in our hearts and prayers at this time of sadness.
The Steens
April 23, 2012 at 6:53 amJake and family:
We will always hold Mary dear to our hearts. Melissa told me how many times Mary virtually saved her life as a child. We are indeed
fortunate to have had such a wonderful neighbor. We all wish you
strengh and peace to face a future with her memories.
Gail, Ivan,Melissa and Sara Steen
EILEEN SEERY
April 23, 2012 at 7:33 amJake, Debie and Judy,
I was so saddened to here of Mary’s passing. My heart goes out to all of you. She and I go backmany years fron nursing thru travel. A turly beautiful person. Always told her she was my port in any storm. I will really miss her
Sam & Carla Pettit
April 23, 2012 at 8:52 amDeb and Judy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If either of you need anything please call us. Sam & Carla Pettit
Sandy Pryor
April 23, 2012 at 4:45 pmI am so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. We were classmates in nursing school and even 50 years ago I remember Mary as a lovely person and wonderful nurse.
Ann Marie and Thomas O'Connor
April 23, 2012 at 6:19 pmJake, Debbie, Judy, and famlies,
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear Mary. She was a wonderful person and will be truley missed I’m sure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Toms work is right down the street from the house.
Lee Kiernan
April 24, 2012 at 5:37 amJake,
I am so sorry. You and your family have my deepest condolences.
Joann Consadine Cicero
April 24, 2012 at 5:49 amDear Jake,
I was so sad to hear of Mary’s passing. I last saw her at our 50th AMC reunion last May and although I realized she was not well, she still had that beautiful smile.
Sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Irene Swisher Dingman
April 24, 2012 at 6:34 amI too have the same sentiments as Sandy Pryor and picture Mary in her student uniform at Albany Medical Center with her warm smile and good posture.. May her life here on earth be rewarded in Heaven. Irene Swisher Dingman
Jim & Linda Heley
April 24, 2012 at 10:41 amJake,
We are so sorry. You and your family have our deepest condolences.
Jim & Linda Healey
Marie Danese Dallas
April 24, 2012 at 10:58 amI am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so thankful for VI and the chance it gave me to meet Mary and the lovely memories of those times. God bless.
Janine & Brian Aschauer
April 24, 2012 at 2:20 pmJudy, Debbie, Luigi, and Jake,
We are both saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a warm and lovely woman. You were all very blessed to have her in your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time of loss. Deepest sympathies.
Jane Stark Stanley
April 25, 2012 at 6:48 pmWhat a loss . We were all such a close class, she will be missed by each one of us. I am so glad I made the effort to attend the reunion( my husband died two months before). Mary said Hi roomie to me and smiled. By condolenses to you. She will be misses.