Loretta D. Brustman

Loretta DeMartini Brustman, age 80, of Guilderland, NY passed at home May 21, 2024. Born and raised in Manhattan, she then earned degrees in microbiology and genetics from Cornell University and NYU. Her early working years were spent with the NYS Birth Defects Institute in Albany with her research published in the journal Nature.

Married in 1968 and living in Guilderland, Loretta focused on raising a family. She was sweet, devoted and adored. In later years she worked at Karner Psychological Associates, serving families in the Capital District.

Loretta enjoyed cooking, reading, sewing, dollhouses, visiting national parks and time with her grandchildren. Extensive travels took her to five continents.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard Brustman; son Daniel Brustman and wife Junpei; daughter Caroline Gilbert and husband Edward; and grandchildren Tyler and Maya Gilbert.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her calling hours on Friday July 19, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205.

Donations in Loretta's memory may be made to The Community Hospice, 310 S. Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208.

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