DELMAR- Elizabeth M. Elze, age 85, passed away suddenly surrounded by family on July 24, 2020 at Albany Medical Center.
She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late James and Margaret Coleman. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband Robert F. Elze, her brother James and her sister Margaret Leyden.
She retired as a Manager from the NY Telephone Company. She was a longtime season ticket holder following the Siena Saints Basketball Team. Elizabeth volunteered in the food pantry at St. Margaret Mary's Church and at the Methodist Church in Delmar.
Elizabeth is survived by her brother, Ronald (Mary Ann); sister in laws: Margaret Coleman and Elizabeth Tobin; special nephew, John (Cathy) Tobin; cousin, Michael (Dottie) Ray and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Thursday July 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, New York. Interment will be private at Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY. Gathering size, within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements. Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to a charity of your choice.
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