Mrs. Carol L. (Mahardy) Bossone

ALBANY - Mrs. Carol L. (Mahardy) Bossone, age 62, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 in the comfort and dignity of her home with her loving family by her side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, where she never lost hope. Born in Utica on October 8, 1954, Carol was the daughter of Marie L. (Leone) Mahardy and the late William J. Mahardy. She was a graduate of Utica Free Academy and continued her education at SUNY Oneonta where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. She pursued her post-graduate work at SUNY Albany where she was awarded a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education. On May 7, 1977 she married her high school sweetheart, Michael A. Bossone and together they shared 40 loving years. Carol was passionate in her dedication to her career as a Special Education teacher. She began in the Cohoes, NY area and then relocated to Cobb County in Marietta, Georgia, the position from which she retired, and then relocated to Albany. During her years as an educator, her patience and perseverance were the keys to her success in reaching and teaching higher needs children. In her family life, just as her professional life, Carol was an attentive listener and she was always available to give advice and support to her daughters. Forgiveness, understanding, and dedication were her maternal hallmarks, and they served as an example to her daughters. Her beloved grandchildren warmed her heart beyond measure. Carol’s family was her foundation and her love fortified it. During her spare time, she pursued her natural talents in sewing and quilting, and gifted many of her handmade creations to family and friends. She was of the Catholic faith. Carol’s greatest grace was being a successful teacher. She gave her daughters love and lessons for life. She gave her special needs students the opportunity to learn, and she earned the respect and trust of her peers. Her legacy will be measured by the many little victories she made and the day-to-day memories that will be treasured by all who were a part of her life. Carol is survived by her husband, Michael; her mother Marie Mahardy; her daughters and sons-in-law, Michele and Christopher LaPierre, and Andrea and Michael Montejano, all of Albany; and her adored grandchildren, Asher LaPierre, Charis LaPierre; Ava Montejano, and the expected arrival of another granddaughter. She also leaves her brothers, Kenneth Mahardy, and David Mahardy, and their families; her nieces and nephews, Peter Jr. and Angie, Amy H., Paul and Amy E., Nicole and Loren, Terrance and Melanie; several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, Barbara A. Zogby, and Elaine M. and Terrance F. Chambrone; and many cherished friends. She was predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ralph A. and Marie J. Bossone; and her brother-in-law, Richard “Ricky” Bossone. The family extends their sincere appreciation to the staff of the New York Oncology Hematology Department of the Clifton Park Cancer Center for the professional care rendered to Carol during her stay. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Carol’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Thursday, July 27 at 10:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be considered to the American Cancer Society; envelopes will be available at the service. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Carol L. (Mahardy) Bossone

October 8, 1954 - July 22, 2017