Mrs. Maureen K. (Cain) Albanese

Mrs. Maureen K. (Cain) Albanese, age 72, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with her loving family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Utica on September 4, 1942, Maureen was the daughter of the late James V. and Kathryn (Wiseham) Cain. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of Utica Free Academy/Class of 1960. She furthered her education at M.V.C.C. where she received an Associate degree in Accounting. On October 5, 1963 she married Gerald A. “Jerry” Albanese with whom she shared 51 years of reciprocal love, respect, and commitment to family life. At one time, Maureen held employment with the City of Utica Civil Service Department. She then accepted a position with the Utica City School District as a bookkeeper. Subsequently, she worked for the New York Mills School District as a school business official. More recently, she returned to the Utica City School District in the capacity of a business administrator. Maureen was a supportive wife, mother, and grandmother, always available to offer advice and comfort. She was immaculate and fastidious in creating a warm and welcoming home that was impeccably designed and aesthetically pleasing. Inspired by her cultivated flair and her penchant for pulling things together, she also planned and spruced up her outdoor surroundings into a peaceful and pleasant patch of earth. She was an avid reader and would pore over any printed page of value that she could get her hands on. Her family considered her a veritable ‘book of knowledge’. She was also adept in her kitchen where she cooked up comfort foods and homemade meals to share with her loved ones. Maureen enjoyed her evenings out with her friends for dinner and attending the Broadway Theater League. She was a communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Maureen is survived by her husband, Jerry; her daughters and son-in-law, Pamela M. and Scott “Yabo” Ellis of North Utica, and Michele Albanese of Utica; her sons and daughter-in-law, Gerald “Jerry” Albanese, Jr. of Utica, and Jeffrey S., Esq. and Christyn Albanese, Esq. of Pittsford NY; and her adored grandson, Jack Henry Albanese. She will also remain in the hearts of her brothers, Jim Cain and his wife Lynn of NY Mills, and Timothy and his wife Barbara of Marcy; her sister-in-law, Elaine Cain; her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Joseph E. Jr. and Susan Albanese. She was predeceased by her nephew, Paul Albanese; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph E. Sr. and Grace Albanese. The family extends heartfelt appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center, especially acknowledging the 6th Floor Unit for “going the extra mile” in providing comprehensive and compassionate care to Maureen. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Maureen’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Tuesday morning at 11:00 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Joseph Salerno. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the Mass. By family request please omit floral offerings. Entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Mrs. Maureen K. (Cain) Albanese

September 4, 1942 - May 28, 2015