Marie C. Freeman

Albany- Marie C. Freeman (Cusato), 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019. She fought valiantly against breast cancer after her diagnosis in 2011. She is predeceased by her parents, Frank J. Cusato and Marylyn J. Cusato, her sisters, Gina Johnson and Charlene "Cookie" Cusato, her son, Gage T. Freeman and many other cherished friends and family.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Gary T. Freeman, her daughter, Casey LeCuyer (Zacharie), and her grandsons Griffin T. LeCuyer and Lucas G. LeCuyer. She loved being their Nana, gardening and traveling to Wildwood. She is also survived by her brothers, Victor Cusato (Cathy) and Patrick Cusato (Karen) and her very special childhood best friends, Colleen Haight and
Beth Labunski as well as many nieces and nephews.

Marie had a bright and positive spirit that will be missed by all who knew her. She grew up on Morris Street in Albany and was a graduate of Albany High School, class of 1978. After graduation, she was employed by the Albany Police Department and the City School District of Albany until her retirement in 2018.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 4pm-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, New York 12189. Sharing of memories will begin at 7pm at the funeral home.