Stiffen, Anna A.

ALBANY - Anna A. (Russo) Stiffen, 90, of Albany passed away peacefully on April 15, 2020 at the Teresian House in Albany. Born in Patterson, NJ, to Leo and Rose (Porcelli) Russo, she lived in Albany most of her life. Anna was a homemaker who lovingly took care of her family as a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She was a member of the Silver Sneakers at the JCC and enjoyed her trips to Racino and Saratoga Race Track.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband James Stiffen her loving daughter Karen Pologa, her brother Michael Russo and her sister in law Carol Russo. She is survived by her daughters; Rosanne (late Robert) O’Brien and Jane (Joseph) Herold;her son-inlaw Andrew Pologa; her brothers Carmen, Leo (Karen) and John (Ellen) Russo; her grandchildren Kara Centola, Kim Liardo, Katie Kind, James Pologa, Robert O’Brien, Jr., Andrew Pologa and Stephanie Herold; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and her dear friend Lena Flannery.

Due to the current health restrictions regarding the coronavirus, funeral services will be held privately. A celebration of Anna’s life will be held at a later date. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Teresian House who showed love and compassion towards our mother.

Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Association of NENY, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Washington Ave. Ext. Albany, NY 12205.