Madonna M. Zarvis

SELKIRK – Madonna M. Zarvis, 64, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital with her loving sons by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Nelson S. and Johanna M. (Sculli) Smith. Donna worked for the New York State Dept. of Taxation & Finance retiring in 2010 after forty-two years of service. She enjoyed visiting casinos with her family, but the real joys of her life were her grandchildren.

Donna is the devoted mother of Mark (Tina) Dockal and James (Jessica) Young. She is the cherished grandmother of Antonio and Allie. Donna is the loving sister of Georgianna M. (Douglas)Dame and Nelson (Marion) Smith. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Donna's family would like to thank the "Angels" of the Hospice Inn for the loving care and compassion given to her during her stay.


A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). A calling hour will precede the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. At the request of the family, memorial contributions would be appreciated to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Madonna M. Zarvis.