Petro, Alison J. (Benoit)

ALBANY - Alison J. Petro (Benoit), 57, of Albany, formerly of Glenmont, passed away on January 6, 2020 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital.Born on May 31,1962 in Tacoma, Wash. into a military family and grew up in Plattsburgh, New York. She attended Peru Central School, completed her undergraduate degree at SUNY Geneseo, and graduated with her master's degree from SUNY Plattsburgh.

Alison moved to Albany in 1986 and began a 32-year career as a Speech Pathologist at the Stratton VA Hospital, retiring in 2018. She met her husband, Joseph Benoit, on a blind date and they were married in 1989.She was a devoted mother to Katje and Jack whom she loved beyond measure. Alison took immense pride in seeing them make their way in the world.

Alison loved life and was constantly on the go. Her passions included all things related to upholstery, woodworking, and garage sales.She enjoyed trips to NYC for plays and shows, nights with the Movie Group and Trivia Team, and great vacations - she loved the ocean and the sun.Halloween competed with Christmas as her favorite holiday. She was also a loyal friend, and she had many - touching all with her genuine warmth, sense of humor and sincere interest in each person. However, there was no greater love than to her family - including all the Petro’s and Benoit’s.

She was predeceased by her father, CMSgt John Petro. She is survived by her husband and children, mother Kathe, sisters Sue Casella (Gary), Cathy Dusaniwsky (Olech), brother John Petro (Stephanie), sister-in-law Marie Anderson (Dave), brother-in-laws Tom Benoit (Mary) and Jim Benoit, and several nephews and a niece Abby - her crossword puzzle partner.

The family thanks the staff at the Women’s Cancer Center in Albany, Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC, and the Hospice Inn in Albany for all their efforts and support. In lieu of flowers those wishing to can make a donation to the American Cancer Society or the charity of one's choice in Alison's name.

Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Friday January 17 from 4-7 pm at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany.

Alison’s Memorial Service will be celebrated January 18th, at 10 am at St Vincent de Paul Parish, 900 Madison Ave in Albany