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Albany-Nancy Maguire Witko, 81, of Albany, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center. Mrs. Witko was born in Albany in 1936, the daughter of the late Dr. Francis B. Maguire and Veronica Cronin Maguire. She was educated in Albany, at Miss Quinn’s School, Vincentian Institute, and graduated from Cathedral Academy in 1952. She received her bachelor’s degree in business education in 1956, and master’s degree in elementary education in 1963 from the College of St. Rose. Having completed her education, she served for two years as a reservations agent with American Airlines, and then decided to embark upon a teaching career. She was a teacher in the City School District of Albany for 21 years, serving at Albany High School, Giffen, and Schools 19, 24, 9, 3, and 16. Mrs. Witko is survived by her husband of 58 years, Deacon George E. Witko. She is also survived by her sister, Sheila Chidiac, of Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Mary Maguire Burgess, and two brothers, Francis and Leo Maguire. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Historic St. Mary’s Church on Capitol Hill. Burial will be at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY . Relatives and friends may call 4 to 7 pm at the McVeigh Funeral home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY on Wednesday, June 7, 2107. Nancy’s husband extends a special thanks to the staff of the Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center and the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center for their devoted care of Nancy. Those who wish to remember Nancy in a special way may send contributions to the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern, New York , 4 West Pine Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY, 12205. To leave a special message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Nancy M. Witko

June 12, 1936 - June 5, 2017

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Nancy M. Witko

June 12, 1936 - June 5, 2017

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