Maureen Stow

ALBANY-Maureen "Reenie" C. Stow, 55 passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013 suddenly at her residence. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Alan T. and Mildred A. Spaulding Schwartz. Maureen has resided in the Albany area most of her life. She was employed by the United States Postal Service for 30 years. Maureen was a kind, generous soul, often putting others before herself. She would make sure to have a card or present for anyone's special occasion. Garage sales, flea markets and estate sales were some of Maureen's favorite hobbies. She also enjoyed watching old time movies and spending time at the beach. Maureen loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter Camarria and her great nephew Luke. They were one of her greatest joys.
Maureen is beloved wife of William K. Stow, II of Albany. She is also survived by her stepson William K. Stow, III of Raleigh, NC; her granddaughter Camarria Thomas of Raleigh, NC and her sisters Colleen (Joseph) Monfiletto of Yorkville and Ginger Schwartz of Troy. She leaves behind several nieces, nephews and a great nephew; her mother and step father in law Florence (Odle) Bradon of Myrtle Beach, SC; father and step mother in law William (Ann) K. Stow of Zephyr Hills, FL; brother in law Stephen (Nadine) Stow of Guilderland and her close dear friend Linda Bogan of Charlotte, NC.
In addition to her parents, Maureen was predeceased by her brother Gregory A. Schwartz.
A calling hour will be held from 10 to 11 AM on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie with a memorial service to immediately follow at 11 AM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Maureen.