Mary R. Pellegrino

Burke, VA-Mary Pellegrino, 92, died on January 31, 2026, at her residence in Burke, VA. Born in Siderno Marina, Calabria, Italy, she moved to Albany after marrying the late Michael Pellegrino in Pompei, Italy in 1955. Mrs. Pellegrino was accomplished in embroidery and was employed as a seamstress until 1968 when she and Mr. Pellegrino opened the Michael Pellegrino Import Company in Colonie, NY. They worked together side by side until they sold the business in 1990. She moved to Tucson, AZ, in 2002 to live near her older son and his family, and then to Burke, VA, in 2015 to be near her daughter and her family. Mrs. Pellegrino was a communicant of Holy Cross Church in Albany, St. Frances Cabrini in Tucson, AZ, and Church of the Nativity in Burke, VA. She was a long-time member of the Italian American Catholic Federation. She loved painting, cooking, embroidery, crochet, yoga, water aerobics, and weekly Bible studies. She was most devoted to her faith and family. Mary’s greatest legacy is her example of love, faith in God, strong work ethic, resilience, humbleness, and generosity. Mrs. Pellegrino is survived by her children Michael Pellegrino of Tucson, AZ, Rosemary (Bruno) Viani of Burke, VA, and Vincent (Meghan) Pellegrino of Centennial, CO; and grandchildren: Miriam Pellegrino, Sofia Viani, Mia Pellegrino, Lorenzo Viani, and Luca Pellegrino. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Mary’s family Sunday, February 8, 2026 3:00 pm to 6:00 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 Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:30 pm at All Saints Catholic Church, 16 Homestead Street, Albany, NY 12203 where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Mass can be viewed at https://wwwyoutube.com/watch?v=fcIGEHuzlB8 The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY immediately following the Mass. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Those wishing to remember Mary Pellegrino in a special way may send a contribution in her memory to All Saints Catholic Church, 16 Homestead Ave., Albany, NY 12203

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Mary R. Pellegrino

April 19, 1933 - January 31, 2026