Alice T. McKinley

Albany- Alice T. McKinley, Albany, NY, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Albany. Alice was born on September 22, 1926 in Vernon, NY to Ruth and Roger Coss. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Richard P. McKinley. Alice graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School in Utica, NY and then worked in a realtor’s office. She married Richard on November 30, 1946. Alice and Richard went on to have eight children. The family moved to Albany in 1954. Alice enjoyed traveling, golf, Bridge, reading, vacations on Cape Cod, and wintering in New Smyrna Beach, FL. She especially enjoyed time spent with her children and grandchildren. Alice was active in AARP, the Red Hat Society and was a volunteer Ambassador at Albany County International Airport. She was a communicant of St. Teresa of Avila Church in Albany for 52 years prior to its closing. . Alice was a devoted New York Yankees fan who watched nearly every game each season. She was also a loyal follower of Siena basketball. Alice is survived by her eight children: Rosemary Lenihan of Orleans, MA, Catherine (David) Paige of Albany, Michael McKinley of Tallahassee, FL, Nancy (Steve) Kaiser of Albany, Patricia (Pete) Kenner of Guilderland, Colleen (Frank) Radigan of Albany, Mary (John) Hutton of Colonie and Christine McKinley of Rochester, NY; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Mary Fleischmann. The family would like to thank the caring staff of St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Alice’s family on Friday, February 16, 2018 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 9:15 am from McVeigh Funeral Home, thence to the Parish of Mater Christi Church at 10:00 am where Alice’s funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Interment will immediately follow the Mass at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To leave Alice’s family a message on their guestbook, light a candle, obtain directions, or view other helpful services, please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com

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Alice T. McKinley

September 22, 1926 - February 13, 2018