Eleanor Grace Serafino

Eleanor Grace Serafino, 88, passed peacefully April 25, 2024, after a brief illness.  She was born on January 31, 1936 in Albany NY.  She was the daughter of the late Patsy (Louis) and Frances Serafino.

Grace graduated for Bethlehem Central High School in Delmar NY and began her career at NY telephone.  She worked her way up to an intermediate draftsperson until she retired in 1991.

She was a very talented artist, loved all animals, especially cats.  Loved spending time with family and friends, especially Grace Salisbury, Nicole Lathey, and the late Jan VanAlstyne.

Grace is survived by her brother Patrick (Leona) Serafino, nieces and nephews; Karen (Bob) Carioto, Janice Lemme, Dominick Lemme, Donna (Steve) Zelanko, Debbie (Jim) Oconnor and many great nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sister Jane Lemme, and infant brother Rudolph Serafino.

Thank you to the staff at The Community Hospice for their support.

Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Columbia/Greene Humane Society, 111 Humane Society Rd, Hudson NY 12534.

Funeral arrangements are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209.

Online condolences may be made at www.danielkeenanfuneralhome.com.