Anna F. Mottolese

December 14, 1932 - August 14, 2018

Albany - Anna Frances (Aiezza) Mottolese, 85, of Albany entered into eternal peace, August 14, 2018 after a brief illness. Anna looked up to heaven as she held her husband’s hand, then slipped away peacefully. Born in Albany she grew up on Grant Street until her parents moved to Westmere. Anna worked briefly at the Albany Public Markets as a Payroll Clerk before retiring to become a full-time wife and mother. Anna was the second youngest of 10 children, had many dear friends and neighbors, all whom shared in her journey of life. She devoted herself to her family, and especially enjoyed family gatherings, Sunday dinners, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, birthdays, you name it. Christmas was her holiday of choice for hosting. She also enjoyed simply everyday things such as cooking, gardening, but especially shopping. From Barbizon’s to Macy’s, and everything in between. Her husband called her the “Queen of Caldor’s”. Anna was also a former member of Wolferts Roost Country Club, she loved to play golf with her best friend Millie Manzi. She was the only family member to ever have a hole in one! While playing the 15th hole (water hole) they couldn’t find her ball. Finally, Millie yelped, and you can hear her saying this with a chuckle, “Ann, it’s in the hole!”. She couldn’t believe it, and neither could we! She had all the bragging rights now! She was a celebrant member at Blessed Sacrament Church. A life member of Pat Aiezza Post Ladies Auxiliary, and The Blessed Sacrament Rosary Club. Anna is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 64 years, Joseph Mottolese, and her children, Joseph and Roccatel, all of Albany. She is also survived by her siblings, Andrew Aiezza, Mary Donnelly Triolo, Rosie (Bob) Teson and Salvatore “Sonny” (Teresa) Aiezza; in-laws Kenneth Holmes, Patricia Mottolese, and many nieces, and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, Pasquale and Giovannina Aiezza; family, Carmen (Frances) Aiezza, Lucy (Wallace) Sheldon, Patsy Aiezza, Jennie (Edward) Stumpf, and Elizabeth “Betty” Holmes; in-laws Larry Donnelly, Charlie Triolo, Dr. Thomas Mottolese, Mildred Carmen Mottolese. Special thanks to her brother Andy who spent many a day with her making her smile, encouraging her, and of course singing duets that could be heard throughout the hallways of SPNRC. To her sister Mary, for always making those delicious meals. Her nieces, Jennice, Marcia and Frannie, your support and love have carried us through many a time. Also her best man at her wedding, Buddy (Joe) Nigro for supporting our family and being there anytime we called on him. Additional thanks to Fr. John Bradley for years of love, support and prayers. And thanks to all of the nurses, therapists, and staff at St. Peters Nursing & Rehab for your care, comfort and support. All of you took wonderful care of her, and her family too. She thanks you, we thank you! We could not have done it without you. God bless each and every person for being part of Anna’s journey in life, and now, as she lies in peace of eternal life. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m., Saturday August 25th, 2018 at Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Avenue, Albany. The Rite of Interment will be in Our Lady of Angel's Cemetery in the Nigro family plot. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry, 607 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206. To leave Anna’s family a message on their guestbook, light a candle, obtain directions, or view other helpful services, please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com