Obituary of Vera Blumberg Filson

Vera Blumberg Filson, age 82 of Albany, NY died on Friday, January 9, 2015 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home in Albany. Vera was a lifelong Albany resident. She had been employed as office manager for the former Al Smith Sporting Goods Store in downtown Albany. Vera was a member of Temple Israel in Albany, and had been active with Hadassah as well as the former Abigail Lodge # 3 United Order of True Sister and the Boy Scouts of America. She enjoyed walking and playing Mahjong. Vera was married to Leonard Filson until his passing in 2009. Loving Mother of Daniel (Hannah) Filson of Lindenhurst, Illinois, Michael ( Carolyn) Filson of Glenmont, NY and Andrew (Polly) Filson of Seoul, South Korea. Grandmother of Melissa, Brian, Brendan, Joshua and Rachel Filson. Vera was predeceased by her brother, Avrom Blumberg. Services at the Levine Memorial Chapel 649 Washington Avenue Albany, NY on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3:00pm. Interment will follow in the Temple Israel Cemetery in Guilderland, NY . Those wishing to remember Vera Vera in a special way may make a memorial contribution to Hadassah or the Daughters of Sarah Jewish Foundation 180 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203. PLEASE NOTE: Shiva for Vera Filson has been moved to a new location starting at a new time, today through Thursday, January 15. Shiva will now take place at The Residence Inn Marriott, 124 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, New York 12203, Room 305. The time will be from 4:00 pm until 6:30 pm, with minyan at 4:15 pm.