LATHAM- Diana J. Piroha Bleau McCoon, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Peter’s Hospital on June 6, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Keith McCoon.
She was born in Troy, NY, the daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Volk) Piroha. She was also predeceased by her first husband Richard Bleau and her brother Willy Piroha.
She was a 1967 graduate of Shaker High School. She was a dedicated employee of NYS Civil Service, retiring after 40 years of service. After retirement, she worked as a receptionist at Albany Broadcasting and at the Eddy.
Diana loved camping at Aqua Vista Campground, her cats, traveling and her family. She was the life of the party and made everyone smile wherever she went.
She was a devoted Catholic and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Watervliet.
Besides her husband Keith, she is survived by her two sons: Jeffrey (Lauren) and Michael Bleau; her beloved grandson, Hudson Bleau; her brother, Peter (Dottie) Piroha; her sister, Teresa (Gordie) Hughes; cherished niece and god daughter, Audrey Hughes. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her calling hours on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 4 to 7 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189. A time of sharing memories will be held at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend her funeral Mass on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 2416 Seventh Avenue, Watervliet, NY 12189. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Diana’s memory may be made to: The Community Hospice and send to: The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208 or click here.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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New Comer Cremations & Funerals, Watervliet
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