Obituary of Martha Candido

Martha Candido, age 82 of Guilderland, NY died on Monday, April 25, 2016 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Born in Albany, Martha was a lifelong Capital District resident. She had been the proprietor of Merle Norman Cosmetics in Schenectady for many years. Martha was an active member of the Schenectady Community and devoted her time to many charities, especially breast cancer awareness. Martha was the loving Mother of Joseph M. Candido of California, Paul Candido of Albany, Diane Candido of Malta and Susan Ryan of Schenectady. Sister of Carolyn Clemente of Latham, NY Cherished grandmother of Mitchell, Ashley, Heather, Kevin, Gabrielle and Katie. Great grandmother of Ayriana. She was predeceased by her daughter, Patricia Lamar and her partner of 36 years, Tom Dorato. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 29th at 10:00am at Christ the King Church, Sumpter Avenue, Guilderland, NY. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Friday morning from 9 -10am at Christ the King Church, Guilderland. Interment will follow in the Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie.