Marion Rose Jaquinto

July 1, 1930 - June 19, 2020

Albany-Marion Toomey Jaquinto, 89, passed away peacefully on June 18 at St. Peter’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A life-long Albany resident, Marion was born July 1, 1930 to the late William A. and Marion Rose Toomey, Sr. She is predeceased by her husband, Frank L. Jaquinto; her daughter, Kathleen Gilligan; and her brother, Kenneth Toomey. A dedicated mother and sister, Marion enjoyed spending time with family and friends, including holiday gatherings, family barbeques, and summer vacations at Brant Lake. She loved playing games and was always up for a game of cards or a board game, doing crossword puzzles, or, keeping up with technology, an online game of solitaire or mah jong. Marion was an avid reader and enjoyed drawing, painting and ceramics. Marion was a communicant of the Parish of Mater Christi (former St. Teresa of Avila) in Albany, a longtime member of Albany Columbiettes Council #173 and was active with the Telephone Pioneers of America. She retired from New York Telephone Company to then enjoy a life of leisure travelling, living winters in Florida and enjoying time with her grandchildren. Marion is survived by her children Michael (Elizabeth) Jaquinto and Maureen (Richard) Pasquini; brother, William A. (Joanne) Toomey, Jr.; sister, Ann (Raymond) Dwyer, San Antonio, TX; sister-in-law, Carol Toomey; son-in-law James Gilligan; grandchildren, Matthew and Jason Gilligan, Alyssa and Thomas Jaquinto, and Samantha and Timothy Pasquini; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Marion’s family Tuesday, June 23, 2020 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please only enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot doorway; Masks and Social Distancing are required; and 30 visitors at a time will be allowed in the funeral home. Funeral services Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 10:30 am at The Parish of Mater Christi, Albany, NY where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Please only enter the Church from the parking lot doorway; Masks and Social Distancing are required; church ambassadors will be available to help with seating and questions; and please attempt to arrive before 10:15 am. The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY immediately following the Funeral Mass. Those wishing to remember Marion in a special way may send a contribution to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12210. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com