East Greenbush- Shirley A. Warnken, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 14, 2019 surrounded by her family. Shirley was the daughter of the late Joseph Natale and Harriet O’Malley and step daughter of Thomas O’Malley. She is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Robert J. Warnken.

Shirley was a dedicated employee of 51 years at Albany Memorial Hospital and continued to volunteer there up until her passing. She enjoyed knitting, trips to the casino, traveling, music, and dancing but above all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her three children, Lynn Johnson, Todd Warnken and Lori Mackiewicz (Tommy). She was the loving “Gram” to Lauren McNamee (Ryan) and Jenna Johnson (Kenny). Shirley is also survived by her brother Joe Natale (Arlene) and the many friends she made throughout her life.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society by mail at, American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478- Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or online at Cancer.org/donate.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 4pm-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, New York 12189. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, July 19 at Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 at 1:30pm. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.