Harriet S. Langley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Albany-3 weeks shy of her 98th birthday Harriet Shaughnessy Langley passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021. She was born 6/6/1923 to Harry and Rose Shaughnessy, in Springfield, Ill. She grew up on the Northwest side of Chicago with her sister Rose Anne and brothers Jimmy and Bill. In the mid 40’s Harriet moved with her family to Newtonville, N.Y. She was a top notch executive assistant holding many prominent positions in NYS government and private practices. Travel was at the top of her list. She moved to California for a couple years before returning to the Capital District. A few years later she took a 6 month trip to live in Italy and toured Europeextensively. Visiting relatives in Ireland several times was a favorite. In 1964 Hariet married her one true love Walter B. Langley,Esq. (Soon after to become N.Y.State Senator Walter B. Langley!) She was very proud to work on his campaigns and the social events of the political lifestyle. Not too long after the passing of Walter in 1976, she took on a new project. Robinson Square in downtown Albany was being developed. She felt it would be a perfect spot to open “The Shop for Pappagallo”. A shop for womens shoes and accessories. She loved greeting customers, seeing old friends and making new ones. Living in Delmar away from the inner city was her next big move. There she enjoyed her life in the suburbs. She lived in a very tight knit community and thrived on the many friendships she made. Harriet was a devout Catholic. She spent many hours volunteering at the food pantry sponsored by the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception where she was a long time Communicant. Harriet was predeceased by her parents, her husband Walt and her two brothers Jimmy and Bill. Also her first born niece Mary Lynn Gaudet. She is survived by her sister Rose Anne (the late Joseph Gaudet) and sister-in-law Barbara (Bobbie Shaughnessy) her nieces,Susan (the late Paul) LaVigne, Marbeth (Vincent) Sweeney, Patricia ( the late Larry Scheer), Lynn (Jack) Curran, and Kelly Shaughnessy. Her nephews Jim (Peg) Gaudet, John (Liz) Gaudet, Bill (Elizabeth) Shaughnessy and Michael (Sherrie) Shaughnessy. Also survived by Dorothy Sweeney and Roger Langley and many nieces and nephews from the Langley family. She is urvived by many many Grand and Great grand nieces and nephews. Along with her devoted nieces Sue and Pat we would like to thank the staff on 6B at the Teresian House for their care and attention to Harriet's needs. Especially making sure her scotch was served before her evening meal! Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Harriet’s family Friday, May 21, 2021 11:30 am to 12:30 am at the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany, NY. Her Memorial Funeral Mass will then follow at 12:30 pm. Please only enter the church from the parking lot doorway; masks and social distancing are required; you can view the Mass at YouTube.com/C.ParishofMaterChristi In lieu of flowers donations to the Teresian House would be appreciated. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Harriet S. Langley

June 6, 1923 - May 15, 2021