Jean J. Kaczmarek Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Albany-Jean Julia O’Dea Kaczmarek, 81, entered Eternal Life Monday, May 14, 2108 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Leo and Julia Clarke O’Dea. Jean graduated from Blessed Sacrament School and Vincentian Institute. She has been married for the past 59 years to Richard Kaczmarek, whom she met in Lake George in 1958. Jean’s employment includes the Commissary at the Stratton VA Medical Center, NYS Psychology Department, Harvey & Harvey Law Firm, NYS Department of Arts & Music, and until her retirement in 2003 NYS State Aid. In addition to her husband, Jean is the beloved mother of Karen Kaczmarek, and Kristine Camadine (Edward); cherished grandmother of Jake and Maxwell Camadine; sister of Leo O’Dea, Rita Aviza, Eileen Roach (Bill), Marilyn Servideo (Tony), and the late Gerald O’Dea, Ted O’Dea, Mary Aloisi (My Molly), Eleanor Pelgrin and Patricia O’Brien Stamas; survived by 37 nieces, nephews and 24 grandnieces and grandnephews. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Colonie EMS and Police and Fire Departments, AMCH ER and Wing C5 for their excellence and care. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jean’s family Thursday, May 17, 2018 4:00 to 7:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Funeral services Friday, May 18, 2018 at 9:45 am in McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany, NY at 10:30 am where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery immediately following the Funeral Mass. To leave a special message for the family, light a candle, get directions or view other helpful messages please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Those wishing to remember Jean in a special way may send a contribution to Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206.

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Jean J. Kaczmarek

July 20, 1936 - May 14, 2018