Bernadette "Bernie" M. Vermette

Albany, NY-Bernadette “Bernie” M. Vermette, 88, entered Eternal Life Thursday, June 5, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Helen T. Nolan Hession. Bernadette graduated from Blessed Sacrament School, St. Johns Academy. She served St. Peter’s Hospital for 37 years retiring in 2019. Bernadette also worked at JC Penney, NYS DMV, in the Rectory at Blessed Sacrament, Tupperware sales rep and Albany County Election Inspector. Bernadette was a member/ past president of the Mother's of Five Club, The Rosary Guild Society and, Home School Association of Blessed Sacrament. She was a Lifetime member of the Columbiette’s and, the Ancient Order of Hibernians. She enjoyed old movies, music, Cape Cod, traveling, and was proud of her Irish heritage. There was not a baby Bernadette couldn’t soothe, and she was a loving friend to all. She was the beloved wife for 48 years of the late Andrew F. Vermette; loving mother of Mary Theresa Rosch, Michele O’Connor (Bill), Susan Buffum (Ben), Kathleen M. Rosch (John), Andrew J. Vermette (Donna), Daniel Vermette (Melanie) and Maureen Renna (Charlie); cherished grandmother of Jennifer Rosch, Daniel Rosch, John F. Rosch Jr (Jennifer), Sheila Rosch (Rey), Mary A. Rosch, Christopher O’Connor, Trisha O’Connor (Will ), Brandon Buffum, Brian Buffum (Sara), Nolan Renna (Roxanne), Bailey McFarland (Tyler) and Dylan Vermette; great grandmother of Milana, Gavin, CJ, Carly, Colin, Nik, Mattingly, Maris, Jack and Kash and looking forward to birth of great granddaughter due in November. Predeceased siblings by John Hession (Mina), James Hession (Lillian), Mary Sleasman (Jack), Elizabeth Hession, and Francis “Pat” Hession (Mary Agnes); survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to The Community Hospice for their kindness and support during our mother’s illness. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bernadette’s family Wednesday, June 11, 2025 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot only. Funeral services Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9:00 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Ave. (Rev. John Bradley Way), Albany, NY 12206 where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery immediately following the Mass. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Those wishing to remember Bernadette in a special way may send a contribution to The Food Pantries for the Capitol District, Attn: Infant Needs Program, 32 Essex Street, Albany, NY 12206.

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Bernadette "Bernie" M. Vermette

December 18, 1936 - June 5, 2025