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Pauline D. Kuzmak

February 21, 2022 By Stephen 9 Condolences

Pauline

ALBANY – Pauline DiMaggio Kuzmak, 99, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Francesca DiMaggio; and the loving wife of the late William Kuzmak. Pauline is survived by her children, Stephen Kuzmak and his wife Sue of Clifton Park, Mary Rothaupt of Albany, and Lisa Hansen and her husband Michael of Canton MA. She was the beloved grandmother to Allen Kuzmak and his wife Stacey, Lexie Hansen, Christopher Hansen, Patrick Hansen, and Kerstin Hansen. She was the loving great grandmother to Alex Kuzmak and Max Hansen. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her mother, father, and husband Bill, she was predeceased by her siblings Josephine Scarlata and her husband Salvatore, Salvatore DiMaggio and his wife Betty, and Frank “Frankie” DiMaggio and her sister and brother in law Dorothy and Tony Martin, and her sister in law Mary Gavry.

Pauline was a communicant of All Saints Catholic Church where she was active in the granny squares and senior citizens group. She was also a member of the Italian American Community Center where she played bocci. Pauline worked at New York Telephone Company then left to raise her family. After her children were grown, she returned to work and worked for the American Cancer Society and the State of New York until her retirement. Pauline enjoyed playing the cello, piano and organ for pleasure. Pauline was very artistic. She enjoyed bowling, painting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, doing crafts, jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, sudoku, and playing cards with friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Atria Crossgate (now Peregrine Crossgate Senior Living) for their kindness and care during the years Pauline lived there.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 9 a.m. in All Saints Catholic Church, 16 Homestead St., Albany (behind CVS). The mass will be livestreamed and can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hudlsly1XHo .  Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the church before the Mass from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Interment will follow the funeral mass in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Catholic Church, Albany, NY, 12203 or online at https://parishes.rcda.org/allsaints/ or a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hans Funeral Home, Albany. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com .

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  1. Gerry Goodreau

    February 22, 2022 at 7:29 am

    Beautiful, loving, caring, generous woman. We will miss you. So many great memories we have of you. Rest in peace.
    The Goodreau Family.

  2. Don and Ruth Smith

    February 22, 2022 at 7:31 am

    Mary. We are so sorry that you have lost your Mom. Please know that we are keeping you in our prayers at this difficult time. Please call on us if you need anything.

  3. CJ Lamke

    February 22, 2022 at 7:49 am

    Dear Mary Frances, We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts goes out to you and your family. CJ and Sean

  4. Don Wilson

    February 22, 2022 at 2:01 pm

    Mary,
    I’m so sorry to hear of you moms passing.
    At the age of 99 there is little doubt that she’s won the “victory over life”?
    Your resemblance to her is quite obvious.
    Please accept my sincerest prayers & condolences for your loss.
    Be Blessed Mary…
    Don Wilson

  5. sharon phillips

    February 22, 2022 at 2:33 pm

    Mary, so sorry to hear of your moms passing, but we know now she is happy and healthy in Jesus’ arms. love and prayers sent your way.

  6. Mary Hayes

    February 22, 2022 at 5:11 pm

    To Mary and her Family,
    I cannot think of your Mother without smiling as I can see that twinkle in her eyes and experiencing her gracious and warm conversations and greetings. I visited with Pauline every time I visited The Atria or met her in Church. I usually found her playing cards or some game.

    There is no doubt she is now resting in peace and will forever watch over her Family. Please accept my prayers for
    your Mom and my condolences to the Family.

  7. Thomas and Judith Riescher

    February 23, 2022 at 10:36 am

    Mary and family,
    We are so sorry to hear about your Mom’s death. After reading her obituary we wished we could have known her. She was an amazing woman, and there is no doubt she is reunited with her husband and the rest of her family in heaven!
    Love, Tom and Judy Riescher

  8. Gina DiMaggio

    February 23, 2022 at 10:44 am

    Mary,
    Saddened to hear of the passing of your Mother, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you honor her kind and gentle spirit and a life well lived of love , strength and joy.

  9. Debbie Carroll

    February 24, 2022 at 1:27 pm

    Mary,
    My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. You were always so attentive and caring to her needs. May she be forever in God’s hands.
    Be kind to yourself during this difficult time.
    Love,
    Debbie Carroll
    Glenmont

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