Alice Corkrey

Albany – Alice W. Corkrey, 90, wife of the late Raymond F. Corkrey, was born and raised in Albany on Alexander St. and fondly referred to as "The South End".
Alice graduated from St. Ann's School and continued her education at Samaritan School of Nursing where she graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1946. During her education she proudly served in the Cadet Nursing Corp. After marrying her childhood sweetheart Ray, she moved to Colonie. She gained employment as a nurse at the old Brady Maternity Hospital in Albany until it closed and became what is known as St. Peter's Maternity Ward. During her many years of employment at St. Peter's, Alice was a dedicated Nursing Supervisor in Labor & Delivery and then became the head nurse on the Post-Partum Unit where she lovingly welcomed many of her 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Alice was very proud but also very passionate about her nursing profession and enjoyed sharing her memories during her nursing career. She was well known and respected by many of her medical and professional colleagues. Alice then moved to Voorhessville to enjoy her retirement where she also was a dedicated St. Matthew's parishioner.

Alice is survived by her five children, Patrick R. Corkrey of Nassau, Geraldine Anne Lawrence of N.C., Marianne Rother of Schenectady, Daniel J. Corkrey of Colonie and Denise Leber of Voorheesville; her siblings, Regina (Gundlach) Cozzy, Alfred Gundlach, and the late Emil Gundlach.
Alice was a devoted, loyal and loving mother who enjoyed family gatherings, particularly having all of her children and grandchildren together. Alice was also an avid supporter of the Christian Brothers Academy in Albany. She enjoyed the many CBA school musicals and social events with her brother Alfred known as Brother Casimir.

Alice was a very talented artist, which she expressed through her painting, rug hooking and music. Alice was a strong mentor to "her girls", which was evident as they all followed her by becoming nurses themselves. Alice was also a strong community member, volunteering her time at church, the LaSalle School for Boys, Girl Scouts Leader, and a two-time Blue Star Mother, as she was always proud of her military boys.Her nursing heart extended beyond the hospital walls as she opened her home to all those in need.

After her long battle with breast cancer, Alice passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family. Alice was fortunate to have such wonderful hospice caregivers along with the devoted care of her 2 granddaughters Allison and Erin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Alice on Tuesday October 14th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church in Voorheesville. Calling hours for Alice will be held on Monday October 13th from 4-7 p.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home.

Those wishing to remember Alice may make contributions in her name to Friends of Animals or the American Breast Cancer Society.