Sally A. Farrar

July 28, 1936 - January 24, 2019

Albany – Sally Anne Farrar, born July 28, 1936 went to her eternal home on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Born in Cohoes, NY she was the daughter of the late Charles and Rose Roberts Belanger. Sally adored people, was selfless in her volunteering after retiring as the Director of Membership for the NYS Business Council. With her flair for fashion, she loved the arts, visiting museums, parades, and the sound of bagpipes. She is survived by daughters, Marianne Farrar-Gritt and Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers; five grandchildren, James Gilboy, Eric Gilboy, Bear Gritt, and Ryan Gritt of New York, and Kyle Myers of Texas; four great-grandchildren all residing in New York; her sister Greta Bertrand. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years John Farrar and her brother Charles Belanger. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Sally’s family on Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services Friday, February 1, 2019 at 8:45 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home thence to the Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell Street, Albany at 9:30 am where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Interment will immediately follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. To leave Sally’s family a message on their guestbook, light a candle, obtain directions, or view other helpful services, please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com