ALBANY – Mary Ravida Benoit, 88, of Albany, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center in Delmar. Mrs. Benoit was born in Albany, and lived here all her life. She was a communicant of the former St. Margaret Mary’s Church, and was employed for many years by the Albany City School District. She also was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga Post 1520.
Mrs. Benoit was predeceased by her husband Joseph A. Benoit. She is survived by her children Joseph R. Benoit (Blanche) of Cohoes, Charles Benoit (Lynn) of Averill Park, Michael Benoit (Lois) of Hoosick Falls, Margaret Krisanda (Terry Teske) of Denver, CO, and James Benoit (Carolyn Burns) of Albany; her brothers Dominic Ravida of Maryland, and Thomas Ravida of Cohoes; and by seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister Margaret Kalkbrenner; her brothers Jerome, Joseph, Anthony “Lefty”, Sebastian (Bosti), Michael, Charles, and Angelo Ravida.
The Family would like to give thanks to Good Samaritan Health Care Center, the nursing staff on the B/C wings and St. Peter’s Hospice for the excellent care given Mary.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Wednesday morning at 10:00a.m. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8p.m. Entombment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. 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 .
jane and russ rickert
June 19, 2011 at 2:53 pmSo sorry to hear of your mom’s death. You are in our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace.
Dominic, Bob and Peggie Ravida
June 20, 2011 at 8:04 amWe offer our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother..
We also regret that we cannot attend the services this week. You are in in our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace.
Theresa & Chris Martin
June 20, 2011 at 5:29 pmChris and I were sorry to here of your loss. May your Mother and Grandmother rest in peace.
mike and brandy sim
June 20, 2011 at 5:44 pmWe extend our condolences and love for Joe and his family .
Jon and Leah Davis
June 21, 2011 at 4:36 amChuck & Lynn,
We know you will feel this loss as we are once again reminded of the brokenness of this world, but trust in God’s comfort to lift you. We’re thankful to know we may meet your mother someday and praise God for His goodness that we may have assurance of salvation.
Maryann Strauss
June 21, 2011 at 7:44 amMike….so sorry to read of your mother’s passing in today’s newspaper. May God bless you and your family at this time of loss.
Fran Mayer, Paul Hadden (Abigail and Nicholas)
June 21, 2011 at 4:35 pmWe are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She is now in the best care ever!
Sending our prayers and blessing to you and your family.