Father Paul P. Tartaglia

Albany, NY-Father Paul P. Tartaglia entered Eternal Life Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Teresian House. Father was a native of Albany and son of the late Paul and Victoria Spinosa Tartaglia. He was educated at St. James School and Cathedral Academy, both in Albany and continued his studies at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, CT, and St. Bernard’s Seminary in Rochester, NY. On May 31, 1958 Bishop William Scully ordained him to the Priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany, NY. Following ordination Father Tartaglia ministered in the following areas: Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany, St. Paul the Apostle, Troy, NY during which time he taught at Catholic Central High School and served as Sodality Director. Father served as Chaplain to the Sisters of St. Joseph in Latham, NY and taught Theology and Scripture to the Sisters-candidates. His first pastoral assignment was at St. Mary’s Parish in Coxsackie, NY, then St. John the Evangelist in Rensselaer, NY and St. Paul the Apostle in Troy, NY In addition, Father was temporary Administrator at; Holy Cross Church, Morris, NY, St. Anthony’s Church, Johnstown, NY, St. Patrick’s Church, Ravena, NY, Notre Dame des Victoires Church, Whitehall, NY, and St. Joan of Arc Church, Menands, NY. During his ministry he also was codirector of RENEW and for ten years served as Diocesan Director for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. He spent twelve years in residence and service at Historic Church of St. Mary on Capitol Hill, Albany, NY. Father also preached retreats to Clergy and Religious and preached parish missions. He was the dear brother of the late Kathryn Flanagan (Thomas), Anthony T. Tartaglia (Molly), Laura E. Fitzpatrick (Joseph), Elizabeth G. Tarasovich (Joseph)and Thomas P. Tartaglia (Jean). He is survived by 16 nieces and nephews, many grandnieces and grandnephews, countless former parishioners, Religious, and brother Priests. Reception of the Body will be offered Monday, April 22, 2024 at 4:00 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Delaware Ave., Albany, NY. Visitation will then continue until 7:00 pm. Father Tartaglia’s Funeral Mass will be Concelebrated Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm St. Francis of Assis Church, Delaware Ave., Albany with Most Reverend Edward B. Scharfenberger, D.D. Bishop of Albany Presiding. The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY immediately following the Mass. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Those wishing to remember Father Paul P. Tartaglia in a special way may send a contribution to the Priests Retirement Fund, 40 North Main Ave., Albany, NY 12208, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Society of the Little Flower, 1313 N. Frontage Road, Darien, IL 60561.

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Father Paul P. Tartaglia

September 13, 1931 - April 17, 2024