Joann (Regina) King obituary: Joann (Regina) King's Obituary, Albany

In Memory Of
Joann Dolores (Regina) King
1950 - 2017

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Obituary photo of Joann (Regina) King, Albany-NY

In Memory Of
Joann Dolores (Regina) King
1950 - 2017

ALBANY

Joann Dolores (Regina) King, age 67, of Albany, passed away on June 20, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Joann was born on January 22, 1950 in Albany to Andrew and Ida Regina. She lived a life of faith and service and was the first to come to the aid of family, friends, and strangers in need. Joann volunteered at the Saint James Food Pantry for more than 20 years. Joann’s greatest joy was her children and grandchildren.

She will be remembered for her genuinely loving nature, her laughter and sense of humor, and the feasts she prepared for friends and family. Joann is survived by her son Vincent Lecce and his wife Sheila (Hart) Lecce of Rochester, daughter Jackie (Lecce) Miller and her husband Scott of Denver, Colorado, and daughter Andrea King of Albany; her grandchildren, Vincent Lecce, Stella Lecce, Tessa Miller and Eliza Miller; sister Sandra (Regina) Sansone and twin sister Jacqueline (Regina) Dushensky, her brothers-in-law, Vito Sansone and George Dushensky, and nephews Andrew Sansone, George Dushensky and Andrew Dushensky.

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, on Friday, June 23, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

The funeral will take place at St. Francis of Assisi Parish (formerly Church of St. James) 391 Delaware Ave, Albany, on Saturday, June 24 at 10 a.m., where the mass of Christian burial will be celebrated.

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ALBANY

Joann Dolores (Regina) King, age 67, of Albany, passed away on June 20, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Joann was born on January 22, 1950 in Albany to Andrew and Ida Regina. She lived a life of faith and service and was the first to come to the aid of family, friends, and strangers in need. Joann volunteered at the Saint James Food Pantry for more than 20 years. Joann’s greatest joy was her children and grandchildren.

She will be remembered for her genuinely loving nature, her laughter and sense of humor, and the feasts she prepared for friends and family. Joann is survived by her son Vincent Lecce and his wife Sheila (Hart) Lecce of Rochester, daughter Jackie (Lecce) Miller and her husband Scott of Denver, Colorado, and daughter Andrea King of Albany; her grandchildren, Vincent Lecce, Stella Lecce, Tessa Miller and Eliza Miller; sister Sandra (Regina) Sansone and twin sister Jacqueline (Regina) Dushensky, her brothers-in-law, Vito Sansone and George Dushensky, and nephews Andrew Sansone, George Dushensky and Andrew Dushensky.

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, on Friday, June 23, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

The funeral will take place at St. Francis of Assisi Parish (formerly Church of St. James) 391 Delaware Ave, Albany, on Saturday, June 24 at 10 a.m., where the mass of Christian burial will be celebrated.

To leave a special message for the family, please click "Share Memories".

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Friday, June 23, 2017 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
181 Troy Schenectady Rd
Watervliet, NY 12189
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Service

Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 10:00am
St. Francis of Assisi Parish (formerly Church of St. James)

Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family

Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family

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