Margaret M. Morgan

May 19, 1921 - January 20, 2020

Slingerlands- Margaret M. Morgan, 98, entered Eternal Life Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Catherine Ruane O’Hara. Margaret was graduated from The College of St. Rose, where she earned her Bachelors and Masters Degrees. Margaret went on to a lifelong career in teaching. She taught for over thirty years at Colonie Central High School, and then at Mercy High School and Maria College. She offered her time freely tutoring math to many students. Margaret was an avid bridge player. She enjoyed the Saratoga racing experience. Margaret was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Peter’s Hospital. She was proud to have the designation of Golden Rosebud, and she was a former choir member of both St. Pius X Church and the former St. Teresa of Avila Church. She was the wife of the late Francis “Mike” R. Morgan; dear mother of Mary Pat Harper (Robert), Katherine DeRosa (John) and the late John M. Morgan and Michael J. Morgan (Kathy); cherished grandmother of Carolyn Hart (Todd), Melissa Elliott, Stephanie Arocho (Victor), Kathleen Norkun (David), Christopher Burroughs (Jennifer), Patrick Morgan, Elizabeth Foggo (Bryce), Jennifer Waltersdorf (James), Krystina Crinjac (Ante) and the late Daniel Morgan; great grandmother of Robert (Ashley), Alan, Caitlin, Kelly, Cameron, Dublin, Griffin, Levi, Chloe and Shawn; sister of Sister Kathleen O’Hara, RSM; several nieces and nephews survive. A special thank you to the Beverwyck staff and the 5th Floor Brady Farrell staff at St. Peter’s Hospital. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Margaret’s family Wednesday, January 22, 2020 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Convent of Mercy Chapel, 634 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. Funeral services Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 9:30 am at the Convent of Mercy Chapel where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Those wishing to remember Margaret in a special way may send a contribution to Sisters of Mercy, 634 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.