Maureen P. Hood

Albany-Maureen Patrice Hood, age 74 of Albany passed away suddenly on June 26, 2017. Born in Brooklyn she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Whelan Hood. She received her B.A. and M.A. at the College of St. Rose and went on to become a beloved English Professor at Hudson Valley Community College where she taught for the last 50 years. Maureen was a born teacher. She was a recognized expert in English Literature but taught many different classes including a class on Mystery Novels that she developed to share her own passion for reading mysteries. She had a gift for making learning fun and cared deeply about her students. Both her students and colleagues regarded her as simply the best teacher they ever knew and this was formally recognized with SUNY’s highest honor, the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Maureen had a deep interest and curiosity about the world and her many hobbies included reading, theater, history and travel. She was a world traveler and particularly enjoyed traveling with family and friends. She was proud of her Irish and Scottish heritage and traveled to Ireland yearly to visit with cousins. Maureen volunteered for WMHT’s RISE Reading Service for the blind and print disabled. She also loved animals, especially cats. Above all, Maureen enjoyed sharing meals with friends and family, catching up on news and engaging all with her storytelling. She is survived by her brother Andrew (Virginia) Hood; nephews and nieces, Andrew (Mariana) Hood, Teresa Hood, Dennis (Cindy) Hood, James (Theresa) Hood, and Robert (Tracy) Hood; several grand nephews and nieces and many cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Maureen’s family Sunday, July 2, 2017 4:00 to 7:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY Funeral services Monday, July 3, 2017 at 8:15 am from McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to All Saints Catholic Church, Albany at 9:00 am where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY immediately following the Funeral Mass. To leave a message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Maureen P. Hood Memorial Scholarship fund. Donations can be sent to the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 or made online at http://www.hvcc.edu/giving

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Maureen P. Hood

June 27, 1942 - June 26, 2017