Margaret M. Franklin

Colonie- Margaret M. (Ravita) Franklin passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Margaret was born in Albany to the late Charles and Angelina Ravita- Izzo. She is predeceased by her husband Thomas Franklin.

She attended St. James grammar school and went on to graduate from Cathedral Academy in 1950. Her first employment was as a bank teller which she so loved and where she met her dearest friend Helen Crisafulli. She subsequently followed her work at the State Department of Labor. Soon she met her beloved husband Thomas Franklin and fell instantly in love. They were married over 60 years. Margaret was a fun loving girl who enjoyed dancing, going to the ocean and traveling with her husband Tom. Margaret was a devout Catholic who along with her husband Tom volunteered at Meals On Wheels and their churches food pantry. Also Margaret was very active in the Ancient Order of Hibernians and served as President of the Woman's Auxiliary. After Margaret raised her family and began employment at the Albany High School in the library and the principal's office. Margaret's hobbies included gardening, sewing, crafting and memorable baking. Margaret was not only a wonderful mother of four children but also raised two granddaughters.

She is predeceased by her brothers Charles Ravita, Frank Ravita (late Virginia) and her sister Dolores Vincent (late Gerald).

Margaret is survived by her sister Annmarie Van Alstyne (Frederick) of Latham, brother Joseph Ravita (Sandra) of Biloxi, MS. She is also survived by her children, Margaret "Peggy" Franklin D.O.N. of Loudonville, Kathleen Franklin Esq. (Kevin) of Delmar, Captain Joseph Franklin, USArmy, Retired, (Dagmara) of West Palm Beach, FL. and Suzanne Coonley of Guilderland. She will also be missed by her grandchildren, Catherine DePaolo (Jason), Margaret Franklin, Matthew Coonley, Nicholas Scalia, Christopher Pfeilsticker, Michelle Hayward (Luis), great grandchildren, Zoe DePaolo, Milana Dickson, Giana Dickson, Phoebe DePaolo and Samuel Vasquez, nieces and nephews, Charles Van Alstyne (Maryann Melisi), Teresa Ravita, Ricky Vincent, Mary Sheevers (Harry), Jack Franklin (late Debbie) and numerous great nieces and nephews and close friends.

She is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews Tom Kelly (Patricia) and Joseph Kelly (Lillian).

Margaret was very close to Tom and Pat Kelly who brought great comfort to her.

Margaret made her home in her final years with her beloved granddaughter, Margaret M. Franklin.

The family would appreciate flowers.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 from 4pm-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday at 9am at Blessed Sacrament, 607 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206. Entombment will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery.