Lois A. Ketzer

June 6, 1948 - March 10, 2019

Albany- Lois A. Ketzer entered Eternal Life Sunday March 10, 2019 in Lecanto, Florida surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anne Rafferty Martin. Born and raised in Albany she had a long, prosperous career for the New York State Department of Tax and Finance. After retirement in 2005 Lois and her husband Joe enjoyed spending time in their second home in Florida. During her life Lois enjoyed dancing and teaching all types of dance with her friends at the Timeless Tappers. Another passion of hers was vacationing and traveling with family and friends but most importantly she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Lois is survived by her husband of 20 years Joseph Ketzer, Jr.; Mother of Alicia (James) Fiorino, Paul (Erica) Defreest; Stepmother of Robert (Heather) Ketzer, Michael (Melissa) Ketzer, Melissa (Darrell) Gipson, Mark (Marybeth) Ketzer, Eric (Heather) Ketzer. Nana of Christopher James Fiorino, Alex and Ryan Weaver, Jacob, Hannah, Aiden, Emma, Helen , Silas, Maggie, Lorien Ketzer, Brayden and Lincoln Gipson. Sister of Francis (Loris) Martin, Vincent (Alma) Martin. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with Lois’s family Sunday March 17, 2019 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Her Funeral Service will be Monday March 18, 2019 at 9:30 am in the McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany. Interment will be held in Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery Schuylerville, NY at 11:30 am. Those wishing to remember Lois in a special way may send a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave a message for the family, obtain directions, or view other helpful services please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com.