Lena L. Scaringe

West Albany-Lena Lenora Luciano Scaringe passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at home with her beloved husband by her side. She was born in Albany on January 6, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Vincent and Lucy Luciano and sister of the late Lenora Luciano. She was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School and upon graduating worked for New York State as a key punch operator. She worked for 16 years and left to have her first child, Paula, who was born on Mothers Day, after 11 years of marriage. Lena had several different career paths. She worked at the Family Rosary for many years and later went on to be a fragrance representative at different locations including Macy’s, Jordan Marsh and Filenes. Later on she returned to work for the Town of Colonie, and a few different State Agencies. Lena was married to Tony for 61 years and they enjoyed a wonderful life together. She died one day after her 85th birthday and stayed alive long enough for her family to celebrate it with her. She loved casino gambling and she looked forward each year to the Saratoga meet. After Tony retired in 1988, they took over 20 cruises out of Fort Lauderdale, including a 20 day boat trip through Italy. Lena is survived by her beloved husband, Anthony R. Scaringe and their two wonderful daughters Paula DeNault (Daniel) and Michelle Scaringe-Liburdi (Benedict). She is also survived by her 4 grandsons whom she adored, Peyton and Ryan DeNault and Benedict and Anthony Liburdi. In addition she is survived by her loving and cherished siblings Michael and Ernest Luciano and sister, Lillian Zanella (Ron Coons); nephew Vincent Luciano and her Aunt Lena Kaufman. In addition, her brother-in-law Paul (Susanne) Scaringe. Also several nieces and nephews. Lena spent 9 months at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center and the family extends their sincere thanks and appreciation to them for her care. In October the family arranged for Lena to have home care. A special thank you goes to her full-time aide, Shawnette Winter, who took excellent care of Ms. Lena. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Lena’s family Sunday, January 10, 2016 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services Monday, January 11, 2016 at 9:15 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to Christ Our Light Catholic Church, Loudonville at 10:00 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will immediately follow the Mass at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. To leave a message for the family, light a candle, view Lena’s Life Tribute, obtain directions or see other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Lena L. Scaringe

January 6, 1931 - January 7, 2016