Mary Therese Gleason Kelleher

December 8, 1928 - August 3, 2020

Schenectady-Mary Therese Gleason Kelleher, 91 of Kingsway Arms went to the be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Monday, August 3, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents James P. and Helen Gleason and her husband of 65 years, Paul F. Kelleher. She is survived by her 2 children, Paul J. Kelleher (Lorraine) and Deborah Kelleher Grasso (late Larry); 5 grandchildren Jamie Kruppenbacher (Bruce), Meaghan Weber (Christopher), Kevin Kelleher (Fiancé Erin), Meaghan Kraft, Molly Mulligan (Fiancé Dave) and 8 great grandchildren, Mila, Cody, Bryson, Hailee, Marrisa, Jackson, Madelyn and McKenzie. Mary grew up in Albany and graduated from Vincentian Institute. She met her husband on a blind date and it was love at first sight. They shared many adventures throughout their life together including summers at Schroon Lake, traveling, square dancing and living their retirement years at Lake Griffin Harbor, Leesburg, FL. Mary will be remembered by her friends and family for many things, but especially her quick smile, kind heart and her love of bingo. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Mary’s family Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:00 am to 9:30 am 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 40 visitors at a time will be allowed in the funeral home. Mary’s Funeral Mass will follow the Visitation at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Latham, NY. Please be prepared to follow the Covid-19 practices at the Parish. The Rite of Committal will be held at 1:00 pm following the Funeral Mass at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Mary in a special way may send a contribution to the charity of your choice. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com