SCHENECTADY- Jean B. Wilson, 84, of Schenectady passed away on Thursday October 25, 2007 at her daughter's residence, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born in Albany and has been a resident of the Capital Region for all of her life.
She was a retail buyer for Montgomery Wards and the Boston Store for many years. Jean was a devoted mother and grandmother and took great pride in helping care for her family.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert, her son in law Raffaele Casale, her grand daughter Kelly Ann Wilson and her great grand daughter Victoria Smith.
She is the beloved mother of Kathleen Casale, Judith Wilson, Jeannie Wilson, Mike (Janice) Wilson and Terry (Carl) Logan. Jean is the sister of Shirley (Roy) Ogren, Ronald Engel, Robert Engel and the late Edwin, Donald, John and Jerry Engel. She is the cherished grandmother of Patrick Casale, Ann Marie (Douglas) Smith, Christine Baseel, Brian Baseel, Catherine and Abigail Wilson, Carl, Dylan and Cody Logan. She is the great grandmother of Liana, Scott and Kaileigh Smith. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Relatives and friends are invited and my call on Saturday morning from 8 to 9 am at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 Saturday morning at Sacred Heart Church in Troy. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. In recognition of Jean's longtime devotion, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewcomerFamily. com