Obituary of Mary E. Reilly

Queensbury: Mary E. Reilly Langabeer, 67, of Mountain View Lane, passed away peacefully in the company of her family, Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 4, 1943 in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Nancy (DiPietro) and Leo Fertal, and her father, William Reilly. Following Mary’s graduation from Hicksville High School in 1961, she moved to Warrensburg and started her career working for the Warren County Social Services Department where she remained for over 20 years. Besides spending time with her beloved grandchildren, her hobbies included macramé, needlepoint, and making various holiday crafts. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking, and tending to her animals. She is survived by her children: John Langabeer and his wife, Megan of Schroon Lake; Anthony Langabeer and his wife, Christine of Warrensburg; and Diana Duffy and her husband, Kevin of Queensbury; her grandchildren: Joshua, Anthony, Kiersten, Nicholas, Nequia, and Kevin; her great aunt, Maria DiPietro and her family of Warrensburg; along with several cousins. Friends may call on Mary’s family from 4 to 6 pm, Saturday, November 20, 2010 at the Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. A memorial service to celebrate her life will follow the visitation at 6 pm with Rev. Flossie Gage Bates, Chaplain of High Peaks Hospice, officiating. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to High Peaks Hospice, 667 Bay Road, Suite 1, Queensbury NY 12845. Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guestbook, condolences and directions.