Barbara Rose Baumeister

February 12, 1932 - June 23, 2018

Albany-Barbara Rose Baumeister passed away, surrounded by her family on June 23, 2018 at Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home. Born in North Adams, MA and was the daughter of the late Harold and Rose Birkland. Barbara attended Albany High School where she excelled in art. She was married to William Baumeister on July 10, 1954. Barbara was a devoted Catholic and dedicated herself to her family. Barbara enjoyed music and loved to sing. She often was seen at jazz nights with her family in Albany. Barbara was predeceased by her husband William Joseph Baumeister Sr. Survived by her six children, William J. Baumeister Jr (Patricia) of Wynantskill, James G. Baumeister (Ellsa) of Rexford, Timothy N. Baumeister (Francine) of Little Falls, Maryrose Bradley (Timothy) of Saratoga, Matthew S. Baumeister (Janice) of Saratoga, Annemarie Spencer (Kevin) of Loudonville. Her 19 grandchildren Andrew, Erin, Christine, Jamie, Cori, Tyler Mitchell, Casey, Jordan, Alyssa, Colin, Dylan, Brooke, Sean, Riley, Mitchell, Shane, Kyle, and Chase. Her 2 great grandchildren, Norah and Logan. Her brother Kenny Birkland of Rochester. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with her family Tuesday, June 26, 2018 4:00 to 7:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY Funeral services Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 9:30 am in McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to St. Pius X Church, Loudonville, NY at 10:00 am where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Interment will be held in Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at 12:30 pm following the Funeral Mass. Those wishing to remember Barbara Rose in a special way may send a contribution to Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205