Marion Conklin Wieczerzak

Hutchinson Island, FL- Marion J. Wieczerzak, 85, longtime resident of Albany passed away peacefully Sunday January 25, 2015 in Florida. Born in Rennesselaer, NY on August 4, 1929, she was the only child of the late Dr. James Conklin and Margaret Morrissey, wife of the late Walter W. Wieczerzak. Marion grew up on Summit Ave. in Rennselaer. She was a graduate of Miss Quinn's School, The Academy of Holy Names, Memorial School of Nursing and Russell Sage evening division. Marion worked at the VA Hospital in Albany and it was at that time in the Fall of 1958 that she met Walter Wieczerzak at Stone Ends. They were married January 31, 1959 and enjoyed 49 years celebrating life together. She volunteered at the Red Cross and was always available for blood pressure readings and shots (both medicinal and celebratory). Marion and Walter retired to Hutchinson Island, Florida in 1987 and enjoyed the warmth and sunshine and their many close friends. We thank them for all of their love and caring especially during these last years. Marion and Walter would summer in Albany to be with their family and friends up north. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister in-law, and friend and will be deeply missed. Her door was always open and she celebrated life right up until her time of passing. Marion was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years Walter W. Wieczerzak, devoted mother of Michele (Patrick) Rooney of Albany, NY and Richard A. Wieczerzak of St. Thomas, loving grandmother to Timothy and Colleen Rooney and special friend and "Mom" to many.She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews and a wealth of dear friends in both Albany and Florida. She loved you all very much. She will be remembered for her endless love, compassion, and joy of life. Her greatest pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. She leaves behind a tremendous void in all those who knew and loved her. Funeral services Friday, January 30, 2015 at 9:00 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany at 9:30 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may visit Thursday, January 29, 2015 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rensselaer, NY. To leave a message for the family, obtain directions, light a candle or view other helpful services, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Marion Conklin Wieczerzak

August 4, 1929 - January 25, 2015