Geraldine Rita Herrington

Delmar-Geraldine R. Herrington died peacefully Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Rosewood Gardens. Born in Albany, daughter of Gustave and Margaret Pleat, she was a graduate of SUNY at Albany with a MBS in Library Science and an MBA in Education. Geri did research for the State Legislative Economy Commission, the State Department of Audit and Control, and established its library. She worked part-time in the Albany Public Libraries. Geri worked for the Albany City School District as librarian at PS #18 and established the library at PS # 23 and remained the school librarian for 17 years until her retirement in 1981. She was a gifted seamstress, scout mother and PTA President. In retirement Geri was an active volunteer setting up archival systems for American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. Her volunteer work of 13 years for Family Rosary and Father Peyton establishing an archival system was important to his candidacy for sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church. This was her most rewarding volunteer experience. She was an active member of AAUW and Delmar Progress Club. Geri received the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award. She was the wife of the late John Herrington; mother of Pamela Mazzeo (Anthony) of Averill Park; grandmother of Christopher Mazzeo (Jodi) and Jennifer Mazzeo; great grandmother of Hannah, Ty, and Brady Mazzeo; several nieces and nephews survive. Geri’s life was full of love and sharing. To have known Geri is one of life’s rare blessings and she will be missed by all. The family would like to thank the staff and friends of Rosewood Gardens for their kindness and compassion. Funeral services Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 8:15 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Delmar at 9:00 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday, October 28, 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Mohawk Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204 To leave the family a special message on their guest book, obtain a prayer card or directions, or view her Cinematic Life Tribute, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com.

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Geraldine Rita Herrington

March 21, 1919 - October 26, 2011