In Memory Of
Dorothy J. Lawya
1935
2021
Dorothy J. Lawya
March 8, 1935 — January 4, 2021
CLIFTON PARK - Dorothy J. Lawya, 85, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Shaker Place in Colonie.
Dorothy was born on March 8, 1935 in Cohoes, the daughter of the late Alfred J. and Marie L. (LePage) Bariteau. She was a seamstress for Troytown Shirt Co. in Cohoes for many years before retiring.
Dorothy was the devoted wife of 64 years to the late Richard "Dick" J. Lawya. She is survived by her children, Lori J. Colello, Amy L. Cook, Lisa F. Ragotskie, and Marc R. Lawya; 12 grandchildren, Nicole, Meagan, Katie and Steven Orologio, Michael, Nicholas and Christopher Colello, Leah, Danielle and Christopher Cook, Lynne and Matthew Ragotskie; two great grandchildren, Matthew Ragotskie Jr. and Harper Lou Colello; one sister, Theresa and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her children, Kevin R. Lawya and Debra M. Orologio, and many siblings.
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.
Donations may be made to the Clifton Park Halfmoon Ambulance Corp if so desired.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewComerAlbany.com
Dorothy was born on March 8, 1935 in Cohoes, the daughter of the late Alfred J. and Marie L. (LePage) Bariteau. She was a seamstress for Troytown Shirt Co. in Cohoes for many years before retiring.
Dorothy was the devoted wife of 64 years to the late Richard "Dick" J. Lawya. She is survived by her children, Lori J. Colello, Amy L. Cook, Lisa F. Ragotskie, and Marc R. Lawya; 12 grandchildren, Nicole, Meagan, Katie and Steven Orologio, Michael, Nicholas and Christopher Colello, Leah, Danielle and Christopher Cook, Lynne and Matthew Ragotskie; two great grandchildren, Matthew Ragotskie Jr. and Harper Lou Colello; one sister, Theresa and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her children, Kevin R. Lawya and Debra M. Orologio, and many siblings.
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.
Donations may be made to the Clifton Park Halfmoon Ambulance Corp if so desired.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewComerAlbany.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dorothy J. Lawya, please visit our flower store.
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