In Memory Of
Muriel Louise Opal
1930
2019
Muriel Louise Opal
March 13, 1930 — September 21, 2019
COLONIE – Muriel Louise Opal, 89 of Colonie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Schenectady on March 13, 1930 a daughter to Wilfred Leon and Dora Z. (St. Louis) Carter.
Muriel worked as a Secretary in her earlier years but as her children were growing up, she wanted to focus on caring for her family. A woman devoted to her spiritual faith, her family was her main priority along with the "furry" members of the family. She enjoyed flowers and gardening and loved to visit with people. She was always mindful to those in need.
Muriel was very proud of the special honor bestowed upon her in 2017 for the Senior Lifetime Achievement Award by the Capital District Senior Issues Forum from the Town of Colonie Senior Resources.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Opal; daughter, Roxanne Opal-Caccia; daughter in law, Janice Opal; her parents Leon and Dora Carter; her sister and brother in law, Leona and Joe Wagner; her nephews and niece in law, Paul, Stephen and Barbara Wagner; her dear friend, Robert Guyette.
Muriel is survived by her children, Jeffery Opal; Gregory Opal; Claudia (Bill) Fitzgerald; son in law, Frank Caccia; grandchildren, James (JR) McGinn; Lydia (Hector) Leon; Will Fitzgerald; great granddaughter, Aurora (Rory) Leon; cousin and dear friend, Wenda Belden; nephews David (Annette) Wagner, Jamie (Joanna) Wagner and a niece, Michele (Frank) Mitchell.
Muriel/Mom was truly loved and will be greatly missed.
Muriel's family wishes to thank Christine Cary, Town of Colonie Senior Resources Director for her undivided attention and care through her senior years and the Community Hospice of Saratoga County, especially her dedicated nurse, Ronnie Tucker, for her gentle care and support.
Calling hours will be held from 9:30am to 11:00am with a Mass of Christian Burial to immediately follow at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Ave, Albany, NY. Interment will follow at Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society or to Community Hospice of Saratoga County.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.NewComerAlbany.com.
She was born in Schenectady on March 13, 1930 a daughter to Wilfred Leon and Dora Z. (St. Louis) Carter.
Muriel worked as a Secretary in her earlier years but as her children were growing up, she wanted to focus on caring for her family. A woman devoted to her spiritual faith, her family was her main priority along with the "furry" members of the family. She enjoyed flowers and gardening and loved to visit with people. She was always mindful to those in need.
Muriel was very proud of the special honor bestowed upon her in 2017 for the Senior Lifetime Achievement Award by the Capital District Senior Issues Forum from the Town of Colonie Senior Resources.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Opal; daughter, Roxanne Opal-Caccia; daughter in law, Janice Opal; her parents Leon and Dora Carter; her sister and brother in law, Leona and Joe Wagner; her nephews and niece in law, Paul, Stephen and Barbara Wagner; her dear friend, Robert Guyette.
Muriel is survived by her children, Jeffery Opal; Gregory Opal; Claudia (Bill) Fitzgerald; son in law, Frank Caccia; grandchildren, James (JR) McGinn; Lydia (Hector) Leon; Will Fitzgerald; great granddaughter, Aurora (Rory) Leon; cousin and dear friend, Wenda Belden; nephews David (Annette) Wagner, Jamie (Joanna) Wagner and a niece, Michele (Frank) Mitchell.
Muriel/Mom was truly loved and will be greatly missed.
Muriel's family wishes to thank Christine Cary, Town of Colonie Senior Resources Director for her undivided attention and care through her senior years and the Community Hospice of Saratoga County, especially her dedicated nurse, Ronnie Tucker, for her gentle care and support.
Calling hours will be held from 9:30am to 11:00am with a Mass of Christian Burial to immediately follow at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Ave, Albany, NY. Interment will follow at Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society or to Community Hospice of Saratoga County.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.NewComerAlbany.com.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
9:30 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
the King Church
Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
the King Church
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