Marie A. Forenzo

West Albany, NY-Marie A. Forenzo, 91, entered Eternal Life Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Born in West Albany, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Colonno and Phyllis Rovelli Campione. Marie faced dying the same way she lived her life-with her signature style and on her own terms. She declined treatment for her cancer saying, “I’m 91, I lived a good life, I’m ready.” She never once questioned her decision and spent her last weeks saying goodbye to a constant stream of friends and family. When not seeing visitors, she used her cell phone to stay up on social media and to place her bets with OTB! She was alert and engaged in life until the very end. Marie retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles after more than 37 years of employment. She was a longtime communicant of Christ Our Light Catholic Church, where she also served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was a lifelong member of the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed their Bocci League on Thursday evenings, and their Friday evening Pizza Nights. Marie also enjoyed playing cards with her dear friends on Wednesday afternoons. She also enjoyed casinos and spending time with her family and friends. She was the beloved wife for 68 years of the late Anthony J. Forenzo, who passed away in July of 2018; dear mother of Janice Forenzo Terry; cherished grandmother of Michael Anthony Terry and Bryan James Terry; Godmother of Lois Liporace with whom she shared a special relationship; sister of the late James Colonno; Marie is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. The family would like to thank Vicki and Sabrina who helped take care of Marie so she could be home in her final weeks. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Marie’s family Sunday, August 13, 2023 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Monday, August 14, 2023 at 10:00 am at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville NY 12211 where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery immediately following the Mass. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Those wishing to remember Marie in a special way may send a contribution to American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110.

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Marie A. Forenzo

October 15, 1931 - August 9, 2023