Mary-Loretta "Sally" Conklin

Albany-Mary-Loretta “Sally” Conklin passed away Friday, February 8, 2019. Sally was born in Waterford on October 24, 1948 to the late Veronica and George Fero. After graduating High School, she moved to Albany where she worked as a secretary. During this time, she met her future husband Kenneth Conklin. They were married for 21 years until he passed away in 1992. Together they raised 3 children. Sally went back to college, eventually getting her Masters in Theology from St. Bernard’s. She became the first Catholic layperson to work as a chaplain for 24 years at St. Peter’s Hospital. She touched many people’s lives and brought many a sense of peace through her ministry. During Sally’s life, she frequently verbalized her gratitude for their help and support and now we as a family would like to re-verbalize our appreciation as well to the following: Dr. Patrick Timmins, Lisa Armao, Anne Wilkinson and all the staff at Women’s Cancer Care Associates, Dr. Vishwala Kasbek, Dr. Joseph Dudek, NYOH Dr. Glorimar Atiles, Dr. Eric Klausmer and all Wound Care Center Staff, special caregivers on 6Mac, 5 BF (4Gab), and Hospice Inn, Deb Schonitzer, Rev. John Tallman, Rev. David Dietsche, The Mercy Community and many more family and friends. Sally was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Conklin and her brothers George and William Fero. She is survived by her three children, Karen, Anne, and Michael; her grandchildren, whom she adored, Christopher Graham, Andrew Conklin and Liam Conklin, and many family and friends. Sally has requested no flowers. Instead please donate to the Mercy Care for the Poor, a soup kitchen or food pantry of your choice or the Hospice Inn. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Sally’s family Tuesday, February 12, 2019 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208n North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Funeral services Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 11:15 am at McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to The Parish of Mater Christi, Albany, NY at 12:00 pm where her concelebrated Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery immediately following the Funeral Mass. To leave message for the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Mary-Loretta "Sally" Conklin

October 24, 1948 - February 8, 2019