ALBANY-Marjorie LaGrave, 89, of Sand Creek Rd. Albany passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Albany, NY the daughter of the late Anthony and Pamela Ramundo Bianchine. She resided in the Albany area most of her life. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and it was her faith in the resurrection hope that sustained her throughout her illness. Margie enjoyed baking and everyone loved her strawberry-rhubarb pie. She also took great pleasure in gardening and sharing with others the fruits of her labor.
She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Evan R. "Bob" LaGrave of Albany; her children, Donna (Charles) Schuster of Cherry Hill, NJ, Sue (Keith) Klapp of Colonie, Pam (Sal) Scaringe of Albany, and Annette (William) Nattress of Albany. She is also survived by her brothers Anthony Bianchine of Arizona, Joseph Bianchine of Albany, Albert Bianchine of Florida, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness at 6167 Depot Rd, Altamont, NY 12009-4317