COLONIE – Paula Rokeach, 91, of Colonie, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Paula was born in Brooklyn, but had moved to Loudonville in 1956. She was employed for a time on Wall Street, but devoted the majority of her life to the care of her family.
Paula was predeceased by her husband Richard Edwin Rokeach in 1995. She is survived by her sons Mark Rokeach (Carol) of Middletown, and Peter Rokeach (Anne) of Colonie; and her grandchildren Erik, Keribeth, Jason (Jessica), and David Rokeach. She was predeceased by her brother Donald S. Rudolph, and his wife Kate.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Albany Rural Cemetery, Cemetery Ave., Menands, Thursday afternoon at 3:00pm. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be held privately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Community Hospice of Schenectady or Community Hospice of Albany at 445 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Click here to view Paula’s resting place in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, New York 12204.
Daniel Quinn
October 19, 2016 at 4:13 amPeter, Anne and Family:
Our deepest sympathy on your loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
Dan and Joy Quinn
Barbara (Faragon) Lima
October 19, 2016 at 4:31 pmPeter, so sorry to hear about you Mom! I will keep her in my prayers & thoughts!
Barbara (Faragon) Lima
October 19, 2016 at 6:57 pmPeter, so sorry for your loss! I will keep her in my prayers and thoughts
Mike Smith
October 20, 2016 at 3:10 pmVery sorry for your loss. God Bless. Smitty
Adrienne Larys
October 21, 2016 at 2:58 amThoughts and prayers sent with deepest sympathy on your loss. Adrienne