Marion F. Peters

Albany, NY-Marion Frances Peters, 98, entered into Eternal Life Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Teresian House surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of Albany and a 1943 graduate of Vincentian Institute. Marion was the daughter of Louis Wittig and Frances Meierhofer Wittig. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William John Peters in 2006 and her brothers Louis (Anne) and Arnold (Joyce) and sister-in-law Catherine Pesnicak and brother-in-law Louis Pesnicak. Marion was the loving and devoted mother of Susan Fuller (late Robert), William (Patrice), and Robert (Diane). She was the cherished grandmother of David Fuller, Lauren Fuller Frey, William Peters, Daniel Peters, and Robert Peters. Her great grandchildren include Annabelle and Jackson Fuller, Liam and Jason Peters and Freddie, Kinley and Cody Frey. She was a lifelong friend of Margaret Ryan with whom she shared a love of music and had many musical adventures. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Marion enjoyed her twenty five years with the New York State Education Department in Higher Education and the Office of the Assistant to the Commissioner. She was a lifelong communicant of Our Lady of Angels Church until their closure, being a choir member for over 50 years. Marion found a new welcoming home at St. Pius X Church, and was a choir member until 2019. She served as a Eucharistic Minister at both churches. She belonged to many choirs including Festival of Praise and Suburban Sounds. She was very active in Siena College Opera Club, enjoying many trips to the MET. While a student at Vincentian Institute she helped the Venerable Patrick Peyton with his Pray the Rosary Mission and developed a strong commitment to spreading messages of the Blessed Mother and the Rosary. Marion was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fuller Road Fire Department and Chaplain for many years. Marion’s lifetime was devoted to the care of her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved preparing her mothers and aunts favorite dishes for holidays and special occasions. Marion’s family would like to send a special thank you to Teresian House, especially the staff of Mount Carmel for their compassionate care. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Marion’s family Sunday, September 8, 2024 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 entrance only. Funeral services Monday, September 9, 2024 at 11:00 am at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville, NY 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 message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Those wishing to remember Marion in a special way may send a contribution to Teresian House Foundation, 200 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12203.

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Marion F. Peters

October 29, 1925 - August 31, 2024