Barbara J. Klein

Albany- Barbara J. Klein, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Madeline Kindlon. She is predeceased by her husband Jack Klein and their daughter Michelle Klein.

Barbara started work at 16 years old. She went on to work for the NYS Department of Education before her retirement after 37 years. She was an active auxiliary member of the Joseph E. Zaloga Post for over 20 years, the Polish American Citizen’s Club and a past member of the Warners Lake Improvement Association where she arranged many activities including movie nights on the lake. She was well known for performing karaoke in Albany. Barbara was an avid garage sale shopper.

Barbara is survived by her daughter Sharon Klein and her grandsons JD Klein and Jack Hazen. She is also survived by her great granddaughter Shelly Klein. Barbara will also be missed by her siblings, twin brother Daniel Kindlon (Elizabeth) and brother Paul Kindlon and, sister, Patricia Coscione and many nieces and nephews.

In addition, Barbara is also predeceased by her brother John E. Kindlon.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 9:30am-11:30am at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205. A funeral service will begin at 11:30am with inurnment following at Woodlawn Cemetery.