Guilderland- Dolores Marie Messercola, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Ruth Olsen. Dolores was the devoted wife to Gene Messercola, Sr.. They were married 65 years.
Dolores enjoyed spending time with her entire family and loved cooking for them. She cherished hosting Sunday dinners for her family and friends and cooking special meals for the holidays. Dolores will always be remembered for her Easter Pies and wedding cakes.
In addition to her husband, Dolores is survived by her children, Gene Messercola, Jr., David (Darren) Messercola, and Deonna (Neil) Mazzola; grandchildren, Gene III and Gabriel Messercola, and Nicholas (Michelle), Ashley, and Makenzie Grant; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Carol) Olsen; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Dolores is predeceased by her brothers, Carl (Marilyn), John (Mae), and Paul Olsen.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, New York 12205 on Monday July 31, 2023 from 4pm to 7pm. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday August 1, 2023 at 11am at St. Madeline Sophie's Church, 3500 Carman Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303. Burial will follow the funeral mass at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12205.
The family requests that donations be made in Dolores's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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