Lucy A. Ciani

April 21, 1927 - March 3, 2019

Albany-Lucy A. Ciani, 91, entered Eternal Life Sunday, March 3, AD 2019 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Antoinette Piombino Paolucci. Lucy retired from the City of Albany as a clerk. She enjoyed needle point, crocheting and visiting family in California. She was happiest when spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren both here and California. She was the wife of the late Ralph A. Ciani; mother of Francis P. Ciani (late Jean), Lucy Ann Mazzaferro (Tom) and Ann Marie Greene (Steve); beloved grandmother of Jana Brodock (Jason), Michael Ciani, Amy Shalett (Jesse), Theresa Barbera (Joey), Laura Hutnick (Pat), Matthew Greene, Paige Natole and Benjamin Greene; sister of the late Anthony Paolucci, Andrew Paolucci, Philomena DiLello, Vincenza Geraci and Anna Driscoll; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews survive Lucy. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Lucy’s family Tuesday, March 5, 2019 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Funeral services Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 8:45 am at McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to the Historic Church of St. Mary on Capitol Hill, Albany, NY at 9:30 am where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands immediately following the Funeral Mass. Those wishing to remember Lucy in a special way may send a contribution to Heritage Home for Women, 1519 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12309. To leave a special message for the family, light a virtual candle, obtain directions, or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com