Margarita G. Philip

ROTTERDAM – Margarita George Philip, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 15, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Cyprus and was the daughter of the late George and Eleni Charalambous. Margarita was predeceased by her husband Michael in 1998. Margarita was a loving and kind wife, mother and grandmother. She was a gifted and talented cook. Along with her husband, they owned and operated Michael's Diner in Kingston for many years. She was a parishioner of St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church.
Margarita is the beloved mother of George M. (Sandy) Philip of Albany, Harry M. (Rita) Philip of Jackson, MO, Barbara M. Proestos of Scotia and Michael (Thecla) Philip of West Sand Lake. She is the sister of Maroula, Neovi, Joann and the late Charles and Thespina. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at 11:00 at St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Rd. Albany. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie. The Trisagion service will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery. At the request of the family, memorial contributions may be made to NENY Alzheimer's Association, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205.