Feeney, Alma

GUILDERLAND- Alma Feeney, 97, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Katherine Beckerle. She graduated from Vincentian Institute and New York State Teachers College. As a young woman, Alma lived in NYC and enjoyed the theater, music and excitement of city life.

Mrs. Feeney was an English teacher in the Averill Park School system. She was a member of the Pinehaven Country Club and worked closely with the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill. She was an avid tennis player and golfer and enjoyed traveling with her husband Tony. She was a long time Communicant of the Church of Christ the King.

Predeceased by her husband Anthony J. Feeney, Jr.; sisters, Helen Mackey, Edith Beckerle and Mary Therese Barber; she is survived by her children, Richard Feeney, Dennis Feeney (Terri), Stephen Feeney (Lynette), and Tammy Feeney (Virginia “Sissy”); grandchildren Kristina DeGrocco (Tom), Michael Rossman (Kelly), Christen, Kiern and Willem Feeney; great-grandchildren Bradley and Daniel DeGrocco and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the many caregivers throughout the years especially her long time caregiver Peggy and her friend and caregiver Lisa, who was with her at her passing.

Funeral services will be held privately. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.