Sheila Butler McVeigh

Albany-Sheila Butler McVeigh entered Eternal Life Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Teresian House. Sheila was born in 1934 in South Troy, NY and was the beloved daughter of the late George H. and Julia O’Keefe Butler. She graduated in 1952 from Catholic Central High School, an institution that was always near and dear to her heart. She married William “Bill” E. McVeigh in 1956 and they moved to Norfolk, VA while he was serving in the US Navy. Upon their return to Albany, Sheila assisted her husband in operating the McVeigh Funeral Home, as Bill stepped in representing the 3rd generation of family operation. Sheila dedicated her life to serving the developmentally disabled community. She was a founding parent of CAMARY, an agency for the developmentally disabled, and she was a longtime board member of Living Resources. Sheila was proud of her Irish heritage and loved traveling . She visited Ireland a number of times, and traveled extensively throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the Middle East. She was the wife of William E. “Bill” McVeigh; mother of William E. McVeigh, Jr, Brian J. McVeigh (Lana), Kristin McVeigh (David Parente) and Laurel A. Gent (Dean); grandmother of Anthony David Parente, Kyla Marie Parente, and Eva Christine Parente, Alexander Michael Gent and Shannon Marie Gent; sister of Richard K. Butler (Carolyn), Michael J. Butler (Sherri) and the late George H. Butler (Hazel); also survived by several nieces and nephews. The McVeigh family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the staff at Teresian House who through their compassion and care helped guide us through the final journey of her life. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Sheila’s family Friday, June 23, 2107 4:00 to 8:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services Saturday at 8:00 am in McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany where Sheila’s Funeral Mass will be concelebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, NY, immediately following the Funeral Mass. To leave a special message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Those wishing to remember Sheila and the McVeigh Family in a special way may send a contribution to Living Resources, 300 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12203 or New York State Funeral Directors Association Tribute Foundation, 1 South Family Drive, Albany, NY 12205

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Sheila Butler McVeigh

November 26, 1934 - June 19, 2017