ALBANY- Katherine M. Rapazzo-Dvelis, 73, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2017 surrounded by her family.
She was born in Albany daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Rapazzo.
Kathy was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be deeply missed by her family especially her "ditties", Fran and Norma.
Kathy is survived by her children, Michael (Susan) Bushee, Tammy Bushee, Jeannie (Scott) Autrey; grandchildren, Kailey (Dan) Foley, Michael and Jacob Bushee, Brett, Brianna, Brandon Autrey; siblings, Fran (Jerry) Menz, Joseph (Norma) Rapazzo and a niece and nephew and many cousins and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband Gunars Dvelis.
Friends and family are invited to share condolences on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 from 4-7pm at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 343 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205. A private memorial service will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the MDS Foundation online at www.MDS-Foundation.org/donate or to any organization that supports the research and development for treatments for MDS or AML.
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