Loretta M. Gadani

January 10, 1931 - July 23, 2017

Albany-Loretta M. Gadani, 86, entered Eternal Life Sunday, July 23, 2017 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Albany, Loretta was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina Cassello Viola. Loretta was employed by St. Peter’s Hospital for many years as a Unit Secretary. She was a loving and caring wife and mother, and her family will cherish their memories of her passion for cooking and entertaining in their home, and her interests in genealogy and trips to Italy. She was the dear wife of the late Ettore S. Gadani Jr; loving mother of Michael Gadani (Patricia), John Gadani (Renie), James Gadani (Pamela), Ann Marie Schreiber (David) and the late Joseph Gadani; sister of Margaret Nania, Joseph Viola Jr and the late Ralph Viola; Loretta is survived by 9 cherished grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Loretta’s family Tuesday, July 25, 2017 4:00 to 7:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY. Funeral services Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 8:45 am from McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany at 9:30 am where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands immediately following the Funeral Mass. Those wishing to remember Loretta in a special way may send a contribution to The Community Hospice, Gift Processing Center, 310 s. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com