Marilyn R. Praga

Marilyn (Lamoureux) Praga (89), of Latham, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 26, 2019. She was married to Albert D. Praga, Sr. (pre-deceased) for 63 years. Growing up in Rensselaer, the youngest daughter of Helen K. Williams and Gregory A. Lamoureux, Marilyn always displayed a zest for life. After marrying Albert, in addition to raising her children, Marilyn worked for over 40 years, 25 of which was with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Upon retirement, she spent many hours caring for some of her youngest grandchildren and great grandchildren which she absolutely loved doing.

Family was everything to her, as she hosted countless holidays, birthday parties and picnics by her pool. Wednesday nights were spent with all of her family gathered for spaghetti dinner. Marilyn loved to travel and made yearly trips to Cape Cod with her family and to Las Vegas with her husband and friends.

She is survived by her children: Helen Van Wormer (Brian, pre-deceased), Karen Gail Battista (Richard), Victoria Breen (Thomas), Albert D. Praga, Jr., Toni M. Leary (Gerald), her sister, Lois Bobeck of Delmar, step-daughter Cherie Cole, as well as 15 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and beloved life-long friends, Diane, Marie and Marion.

Visiting hours will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, November 1, 2019 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 498 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Latham, NY. Entombment will follow at Memory Gardens, 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Albany, NY.

Special thanks to Mo Toohey and Bold Baljmaa, her wonderful caretakers for two years who provided unwavering love and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mohawk-Hudson Humane Society, Albany, NY.