Anna B. Johnson

September 20, 1929 - November 18, 2018

Albany-Anna Biondi Johnson was born in Albany, NY on September 20, 1929 to Clemente and Marie Cioffi Biondi. She passed away in her home on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Anna was a graduate of Vincentian Institute in Albany. Right out of high school she started her long career with New York State. In 1984 she retired from D.O.T., after more than 37 years of dedicated service. Anna was married to Stuart D. Johnson for 36 years before his passing in 1994. They lived their married life, with their children in Colonie. Anna was a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Angels Church in Albany until its’ closure. While her children attended OLA, Anna was heavily involved in all school and church functions; from bingo to chaperoning class trips. Anything that the Sisters wanted, Anna was right there to assist. Anna was a very faithful woman. She and Stuart were close to all the priests and nuns at OLA and spent a great deal of time there. They were Eucharistic Ministers and belonged to the Third Order of St. Francis. After the closure of OLA, Anna became a devoted parishioner of St. Pius X Church, Loudonville, NY. Anna was an independent, hard worker, who preferred to tackle things herself rather than ask for assistance. Anna’s faith and family were her whole world. After retirement she took care of her grandchildren; they brought her much joy. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were by her side until her last day. Anna was the loving mother of Stuart Johnson (Janice), Susan Baker (David), and Karen Lauria; beloved grandma of Jeffrey (Amy), Joshua (Erika), and Jessica Baker, Nicole Romano (David),Matthew Johnson and Joseph Lauria; great grandmother of Lucas and Addison Baker, Landon Baker, and Ryan and Madilyn Romano. Anna is survived by her sisters Rose Marino and Marie Patterson (Paul). She was predeceased by her husband Stuart, brothers Nunzio and Neil Biondi, and son in law Nicholas Lauria. Several nieces and nephews survive Anna. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Anna’s family Tuesday, November 20, 2018 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Chapel at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville. Funeral services Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 10:00 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 Funeral Mass. Those wishing to remember Anna in a special way may send a contribution to Center for Disability Services Foundation, 314 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message for the family, light a virtual candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com