Dolores Michalski

Albany - Dolores Michalski, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Dolores was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (O'Neil) Murphy. She was the devoted wife for 55 years to the late Henry Michalski.

Dolores was a proud member of the Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion #1520, St. Frances de Sales Senior Citizens, and the Polish American Citizens Club.

Dolores enjoyed spending time with her entire family. In her free time, Dolores loved going to the Turning Stone Casino with her nieces, Kathy and Margaret Sims; and her good friend, Chris Marotta.

Dolores is survived by her children, Peter Michalski, Paul Michalski, and Diane (Kevin) McDonald; grandchildren, Kristen (Marc) Johnson and Michele (John) Rittie; great grandchildren, Chase Johnson and Francesca Rittie; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Dolores is predeceased by her brother, John Murphy and her sisters, Mildred Gara and Jean Eaton.

The family would like to extend their greatest appreciation to the Colonie EMS, and the nurses and technicians at St. Peter's Hospital. A special thank you to Megan Baffuto (Director of Resident Life), the nurses, aides, and OT/PT/Speech therapists that worked with Dolores over the past year at Daughters of Sarah Rehabilitation Center. The family is also very grateful to Marcy, the visiting nurse, from the Eddy Rehabilitation Association. All these individuals provided kind and compassionate care for Dolores, as well as her family, and they will be forever appreciative for their kindness.

A gathering at the cemetery will be for immediate family only. A celebration of life event for extended family and friends will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Dolores' name to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave, Menands, NY 12204.

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