Obituary of Marcia Arlene Schwartz

MARCIA PALLY SCHWARTZ 1936-2009 Marcia Pally Schwartz, age 73 of Colonie died suddenly on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2009 at the Albany Memorial Hospital after being stricken. Born in Albany, she was a lifelong area resident. She had been employed for many years for New York State and was retired. After her retirement she began to learn to play the organ and became interested in creating art. She is survived by her children, Deborah Drake of Nassau, NY, Lynne Boyle and her husband Manfred of Schenectady, NY, Karen Dewing of Beverly Hills, California and Paula Schwartz of Queens, NY. She also leaves 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Marcia was predeceased by her brother, Norman Pally and her son, David Schwartz. Services at the Hebrew Farmers Cemetery, Western Avenue Guilderland, NY on Monday November 30, 2009 at 3:00pm.announced. Those wishing to remember Marcia in a special way may make a memorial contribution to the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association or the ASPCA.