Virginia & Norman Farinacci

July 10, 2017

Guilderland - Virginia Halacy Farinacci, born December 19, 1921 in Cohoes, NY, peacefully entered into eternal life on Monday, July 10, 2017, with her loving family by her side. Virginia was the daughter of William Halacy and Anita Chabot Halacy and the devoted wife of the late Norman Farinacci. In 1940, Virginia graduated from St. John’s Academy, Rensselaer, NY, where she received numerous awards, and was the Senior Class Treasurer and President of the Catholic Youth Organization. Virginia married Norman in 1949, raised their three children while working as a keypunch operator, later was employed by New York State Civil Service Department until her retirement. Virginia was always her children’s best cheerleader, participating in their plays, she became a 4H leader, completing a Girl Scout Group Leadership Course at Fordham University. She loved reading, cooking and especially baking and sewing, making wonderful Halloween costumes for her entire family. Virginia loved to travel, and attended many family gatherings where she was always quick with a story or a laugh. Virginia will be remembered for her devout faith, her wit, and her kind and generous heart. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Kathleen Halacy; and brothers, John, Raymond, and Donald Halacy. Norman Farinacci, son of Nicola and Benedetta Farinacci, passed away peacefully June 10, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 28, 1923 in Albany, youngest brother to sisters Annette (Flaherty), Mary (Crotty) and brother Anthony. He attended Christian Brothers Academy, served in the US Navy during WWII, and was decorated for service in the Pacific, participating in the Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Gilbert and Marshal Islands and Philippine Liberation campaigns. Returning home, he worked as a carpenter, built Lustron homes, owned Van’s Oil Service and was employed by SUNY Albany until his retirement. He was a quiet man who loved his family, and was an avid horseman and jazz musician. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sisters and brother. Norman and Virginia are survived by their loving children, Nick (and spouse Denise Kelley) of Albany, NY, Virginia of Hobe Sound, FL, and Susan of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren, David DeMasi (wife Amanda) and John DeMasi; great granddaughter, Annmarie DeMasi; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass for Virginia and Norman at Christ the King Church, Guilderland on September 8, 2017 at 10:00am, followed by burial at St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands. To leave the family a message on their guestbook, light a candle, obtain directions, or view other helpful services, please visit www.mcveighfunerahome.com