Mary K. Franconere

GUILDERLAND- Mary K. Franconere, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 8, 2009 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Rocco and Julie Franconere. Mary had several occupations in Albany before enlisted in the US Marine Corps during the early 1940's. She worked for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles as the Director Payroll for 32 years, retiring in 1976. She was a longtime communicant of Christ the King Church and a coordinator of one of the Faith Sharing Groups. Mary enjoyed traveling.
She is the devoted sister of Rita Franconere. Mary is also survived by many dear friends from Christ the King parish community.
Funeral services will be Monday morning at 9:15 at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie then to Christ the King Church at 10:00 where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 5 pm at the funeral home. The parish family of Christ The King Church will gather at 2:30 for a service of prayer and remembrance. All are welcome. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Church Building Fund, 20 Sumpter Ave Albany, NY 12203 or LaSalette Shrine, c/o Fr. Jeffrey L'Arche, 1109 Berne-Altamont Rd. Altamont, NY 12009 in memory of Mary Franconere. To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewcomerAlbany.com