Mary Z. Fredericks

MENANDS-Mary Z. Fredericks, 91 of Menands, NY passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013. Mary was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Grasso Zumbo. She graduated high school from the Cathedral Academy and resided in Albany most of her life. Mary retired from AT&T as a payroll clerk after many years of service. She was a communicant of the former St. James Church where she was an active participant in various church activities. Mary was a member of the Telephone Company Pioneers Retirement Group and Knights of Columbus Women's Auxiliary the Columbetes Group. She was a caregiver to her family. Mary especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her son Frank (Karen) Fredericks; her beloved grandchildren Francis C. (Branne) Fredericks, Jr. and Daniel W. Fredericks; her brother Jack (Anne) Zumbo; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her husband Charles A. Fredericks and by a brother Joseph Frank Zumbo.
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 PM on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 AM on Monday, June 24, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi Church (formerly St. James) 391 Delaware Ave. Albany.
Interment will be at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in memory of Mary.