COLONIE – Kathy L. Messier, 65, of Colonie passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. She was born in Albany on July 30, 1958 a daughter of the late Arthur and Marion Prue.
Kathy graduated from Albany High School.
She worked for St. Peter's Hospital and later for Wendy's in Colonie.
She was a loving and devoted sister and aunt who loved to mingle with her neighbors, go walking, food, photo coloring, Country Western Music and her TV programs.
Besides her parents, Kathy was predeceased by her step-father, Harold "Joe" Decker with whom she resided with for several years and she adored; her brothers, William and Vincent Prue and Richard Hallett. Kathy was preceded by her loving friend and companion for many years, Jeff. She also had a pet cat, missy, who will be with her for eternity!
She is survived by her siblings, Ronald Hallett, Beverly VanWagenen (Ebbie), Georgianna Kahl, William Hallett and Suzanne Cornell (Richard). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and a special niece, Vicki Wolfe.
The family would like to Express our greatest appreciation for all at Sheehy Manor. Both the staff and the residents. You all welcomed Kathy with open arms and made her feel like family! She loved being with all of you. Thank you also for the staff at Albany Medical Center for being so respectful and kind with the whole situation. You treated Kathy with great respect and care the whole time.
Visiting hours will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with a memorial service to immediately follow at 12:00 pm on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens.
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