Carol A. Wutzer

Loudonville, NY – Carol Ann Wutzer, beloved wife, mother, and dedicated volunteer passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the first-born daughter of the late Adolph and Anna (née Nehlig) Keller. She graduated from Little Flower High School in 1957. While attending St. Joseph’s College, she taught grade school for one year. She also attended religious education classes at Maria Regina College in the late 70s. Carol met her husband Edmund Wutzer in 1956 in Philadelphia, PA and they married on October 1, 1960, raising a family together in New York State. She and Ed enjoyed going to the Jersey Shore every year with extended family, traveling to Hawaii and taking various Caribbean Cruises. Family being their main priority as they built their life together. Carol's unwavering commitment to her faith and community left an indelible mark on all who knew her. In Syracuse, she spent time volunteering at Our Lady of Solace Church’s Altar Rosary Society and teaching religious education classes. After moving to the Capital Region in 1979, she continued volunteering as a religious education teacher until she was hired by St. Pius X Church as the Administrative Assistant in the Religious Education Department retiring in 2004. The highlight of her career was preparing students to receive their First Holy Communions and Confirmations. Carol enjoyed tending to plants and flowers and was a member of Loudonville Garden Club where she volunteered as the secretary/treasurer. Their club was instrumental in fundraising, designing and planting the memorial garden at the Crossings in Colonie. Carol and Ed were married 63 years prior to his passing in 2023. She is survived by her children, John (Brenda) Wutzer; Elaine (Pat) Taylor and Theresa (Jim) Moore; four grandchildren including Michael (Jessica) Wutzer; Steven (Amanda) Wutzer; Alexis (Rick) Drake; and Scott Taylor; and four great grandchildren Kellan, Graham, Sebastian, and Carson Wutzer. She is survived by her sister Cass Meginley. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Carol’s family Thursday, February 6, 2025 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Friday, February 7, 2025 at 12:00 pm at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville, NY where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery immediately following the Mass. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Pius X Church. https://www.stpiusxloudonville.org/giving

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Carol A. Wutzer

May 29, 1939 - February 1, 2025