Evelyn M. Zuccardy

Albany, NY-Evelyn M. (Ferritto) Zuccardy, passed away at the age of 95 on February 11, 2023 at Teresian House, Home for the Elderly in Albany, NY. She had previously resided on Rosemont Street in Albany, NY and on Methodist Farm Road in Averill Park, NY. She was the Daughter of the late Carlo and Claudina Ferritto of Troy, NY, sister of the late Romanino (Bette) of Wyanantskill, NY and the late Geno Feritto (Crestina) of Watervliet, NY. Born and raised in Troy, NY, she was a graduate of the class of 1945 of Catholic Central High School. She was a communicant of All Saints Church in Albany, NY. She spent most of her adult life in Albany, NY but also lived briefly in Phoenix, Arizona and Miami, Florida. She was predeceased by her devoted husband Frances A. Zuccardy to whom she was married for 29 years. She is survived by her beloved daughter Claudina Anthony, Cherished Godmother of Elizabeth Gene Brewer of Wynantskill, NY and Carl Ferritto of Plant City, Florida. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, grand and great nieces and nephews. She retired in 1994 after 30 years of State Service as a Secretary, Bookkeeper, and Administrator at several State agencies. She was a past member of the Italian American Community Center in Albany and she volunteered for the Albany Chapter of the American Red Cross and St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. She had a very close relationship with her daughter and only child Claudina (Dina). They had an enviable relationship and enjoyed shopping, home decorating, entertaining family and friends and confiding in one another. As a teenager many of Dina’s friends commented that they were envious of their close mother/daughter relationship. Hence she became the “second mother” to many of Dina’s friends. She was warm, charming, compassionate and empathic and had a knack for making others feel comfortable in her presence. She enjoyed entertaining family and friends and was well known for her exceptional Italian cooking. She loved spending time at her lovely Lakefront Home on Crooked Lake in Averill Park, NY, which served as the location of many family gatherings, Holidays and celebrations. She was a beautiful and glamorous woman who enjoyed dancing since her youth. In her youth she attended CYO dances, dancing the JitterBug, Cha Cha, Foxtrot and other popular dances of that era. As an adult she and her husband enjoyed dancing and danced beautifully together. They enjoyed everything from Ballroom Dancing to Square Dancing for many years. Her hobbies included knitting and crocheting and she made many beautiful Afghans, baby clothing and other lovely pieces for friends and family. She was an avid reader and especially loved reading contemporary novels. She enjoyed the performing arts and attended many operas, ballets and Broadway shows. She travelled to Germany and Switzerland, Aruba and Bermuda but most of her travel was limited to Italy where she went several times to visit her relatives in her family’s village, Rionero Sannitico, in the region of Molise. This is also the site of her marriage where she chose to be married in the same church as that of her parents. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Evelyn’s family Monday, February 20, 2023 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 11:00 am All Saints Catholic Church, Albany, NY where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy, NY. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Evelyn M. Zuccardy

May 16, 1927 - February 11, 2023