Obituary of Rowena Fagen

Rowena Berger Fagen, age 90 of Niskayuna, NY died on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home in Clifton Park. Born in Rochester, NY, Mrs. Fagen resided most of her life in Poughkeepsie, NY where she and her late husband, Samuel were the owners and operators of the former Subal Furs. She was a member of Temple Beth El in Poughkeepsie. Rowena came to the Capital District to be close to her daughter, Sharon and family. Over the years she and her husband traveled extensively. She enjoyed crafts and adored her French poodles. Rowena will be remembered for the love and devotion she had for her family. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon L. Villanova (Frank) of Clifton Park, NY and a son, William Fagen (Ruth) of Norton, MA. Grandmother of Jessica Osier, Jennifer and Angela Villanova and Samuel and Joshua Fagen. Great grandmother of Dominick and Brent Osier and Christopher Fagen. In addition to her husband, Samuel, Rowena was predeceased by a son, Phillip Fagen and a grandson, Adam. Graveside services will be held at the Beth El Cemetery in Pleasant Valley, NY on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 11:00am. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue Menands, NY 12204.