Kathleen A. Barrett

June 23, 1951 - July 29, 2019

Albany- Kathleen A. Barrett, 68, entered eternal life on Monday, July 29, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Albany to the late William E. O’Brien and Alice M. Smith O’Brien. Kathleen worked for many years as a Medical Transcriptionist for St. Peter’s Hospital where she developed many friendships with her co-workers. Most recently she was a local District Democratic Inspector for the Albany County Board of Elections. But the most important role to Kathleen was being the Foundation Stone to her family. Her outgoing personality shined while attending sporting events for her children and grandchildren. She was also an avid NY Yankees fan. Kathleen was a member of the Ladies Auxillary at the Joseph E. Zaloga Post. She was the beloved wife of 43 years to Richard J. Barrett; loving mother to Kerry A. Mendez (Wilson), Richard A. Barrett (Tara) and Katie C. O’Connor (Neil); Devoted grandmother of Kevin, Justin and Aidan Mendez, Ashley, Kendall and Owen Barrett, Ryan, Emma and Kara O’Connor. Sister of William O’Brien (Karen) and Joan Sandwick (William). Also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and her canine companion, Tucker. The family wishes to thank all the staff at St. Peter’s Hospital ICU for their exceptional care of Kathleen during her illness. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Kathleen’s family on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 8:15 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Avenue, Albany at 9:00 am where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will immediately follow the Mass in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Those desiring may send a remembrance in Kathleen’s memory to Reverend John Bradley Scholarship Fund at Blessed Sacrament School, 605 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206. To leave a special message for the family, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com