ALBANY – Vesta M. "Tess" Fratianni, 73, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. She was born in Albany and lived in Albany for all of her life. Tess was currently working for the City of Albany, where she has been employed for over thirty years. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Fratianni. Tess is the devoted mother of Sandra Owens, Vincent J. Fratianni and Jack Fratianni. She is the loving sister of Jack (Cheryl) Foley. Also surviving are seven cherished grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, her dear friends, Kathy, Linda and Georgianna and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). A graveside service will be held on Friday at 9:00 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont.