In Memory Of
Grace R. Gifford
1933
2019
Grace R. Gifford
April 20, 1933 — September 25, 2019
COLONIE---Grace Cotazino Gifford, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2019.
She was born in Albany, NY, the daughter of the late Bartelo Cotazino and Josephine Lostritto Cotazino.
Grace was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Arthur E. Gifford in 2003.
She retired from NYS Tax & Finance as a secretary after 44 years of service.
Grace was a member of the Colonie Elks Ladies Auxiliary, Ellis Island Foundation, Tax Alumni Club and the American Italian Heritage Club.
She enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting, baking, karaoke and family gatherings. She was always looking forward to the annual family vacation at Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. She also enjoyed going to Artie's camp on Mountain Lake in the Adirondacks for karaoke parties.
Grace is survived by her two sons: Arthur E. Gifford III (Patrick Haack-companion) of Albany, NY and Michael (Faith) Gifford of Schenectady, NY; a granddaughter, Jennifer Fennicks (Durrell); and a great granddaughter, Amaya Butler.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her calling hours on Monday, September 30, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, New York 12205. All are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Rd, Loudonville, NY 12211.
Interment will follow at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie, New York.
She was born in Albany, NY, the daughter of the late Bartelo Cotazino and Josephine Lostritto Cotazino.
Grace was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Arthur E. Gifford in 2003.
She retired from NYS Tax & Finance as a secretary after 44 years of service.
Grace was a member of the Colonie Elks Ladies Auxiliary, Ellis Island Foundation, Tax Alumni Club and the American Italian Heritage Club.
She enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting, baking, karaoke and family gatherings. She was always looking forward to the annual family vacation at Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. She also enjoyed going to Artie's camp on Mountain Lake in the Adirondacks for karaoke parties.
Grace is survived by her two sons: Arthur E. Gifford III (Patrick Haack-companion) of Albany, NY and Michael (Faith) Gifford of Schenectady, NY; a granddaughter, Jennifer Fennicks (Durrell); and a great granddaughter, Amaya Butler.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her calling hours on Monday, September 30, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, New York 12205. All are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Rd, Loudonville, NY 12211.
Interment will follow at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie, New York.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, September 30, 2019
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
Service
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
St. Pius X Church
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