Sharon L. Rockenstire obituary: Sharon L. Rockenstire's Obituary, Albany
In Memory Of
Sharon L. Rockenstire
1947 - 2013
In Memory Of
Sharon L. Rockenstire
1947 - 2013
Sharon was predeceased by her siblings Mary Ann, John Patrick, and Peter Fernald and her parents Keith Fernald and Mary Bridget “Polly” McDermott Fernald who emigrated from Roscommon Co, Ireland working hard her entire life who single handedly raised her 6 children with the values of her Irish Catholic faith, her strong work ethic, and her belief that “family always comes first”. Sharon lived these principals every day of her life! Born in Albany, NY she took her dream trip to Ireland in 2007 retracing her mom’s roots. She enjoyed traveling, casinos, shopping; especially for shoes, gardening, her gold fish pond, and spending time with her family which always brought her the most joy.
She retired from NYNEX as an Assistant Manager of the computer room, was a Board member for the Directory Alumni Council NYS Chapter; and was an Albany Life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She also was a member of the Colonie Elks Lodge & Ladies Auxiliary #2192 volunteering in many events including Membership Co-chair. She was one of the first volunteers trained for St. Peter’s Hospice with Dr. Michael Murphy before the Hospice Inn was built in 1981 and continued there until her illness began in 2004. She was a lifelong communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday April 24th at 10:30 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany. Calling hours will be Tuesday April 23rd from 4:00 to 7:00 pm with the Colonie Elks Ladies & Lodge member’s presence requested for a 7 pm service at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
Memorial Donations in Sharon’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 where she was a Partner in Hope since 1991.
Sharon was predeceased by her siblings Mary Ann, John Patrick, and Peter Fernald and her parents Keith Fernald and Mary Bridget “Polly” McDermott Fernald who emigrated from Roscommon Co, Ireland working hard her entire life who single handedly raised her 6 children with the values of her Irish Catholic faith, her strong work ethic, and her belief that “family always comes first”. Sharon lived these principals every day of her life! Born in Albany, NY she took her dream trip to Ireland in 2007 retracing her mom’s roots. She enjoyed traveling, casinos, shopping; especially for shoes, gardening, her gold fish pond, and spending time with her family which always brought her the most joy.
She retired from NYNEX as an Assistant Manager of the computer room, was a Board member for the Directory Alumni Council NYS Chapter; and was an Albany Life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She also was a member of the Colonie Elks Lodge & Ladies Auxiliary #2192 volunteering in many events including Membership Co-chair. She was one of the first volunteers trained for St. Peter’s Hospice with Dr. Michael Murphy before the Hospice Inn was built in 1981 and continued there until her illness began in 2004. She was a lifelong communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday April 24th at 10:30 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany. Calling hours will be Tuesday April 23rd from 4:00 to 7:00 pm with the Colonie Elks Ladies & Lodge member’s presence requested for a 7 pm service at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
Memorial Donations in Sharon’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 where she was a Partner in Hope since 1991.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
343 New Karner RD
Colonie, NY 12205
Directions & Map
Service
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany, NY
Interment
St. Agnes Cemetery
Menands, NY
Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family
Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family