Lorraine Flavin Laughlin

Lorraine Flavin Laughlin of Cohoes passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025. She was 90. Lorraine was born on August 22, 1934 to Joseph and Mary (Kowalski) Flavin. She graduated from Cohoes High School and went to work for GF Wertime in Cohoes. She married Frederick Laughlin, the love of her life, on November 20, 1955. Our mother was an amazing Mom merging traditional 1950s and 1960s values with a unique personality. Her impressive sense of humor and unwavering commitment to her children made for a formidable figure, despite her small stature. She was a dedicated Little League Mom, one summer she attended 160 games and was an enthusiastic participant in bake sales and the concession stand. When there were more players than housing parents for the state championship, Mom said the rest could come to our house. She created a warm and supportive environment. Her advice was sage, sometimes sprinkled with a touch of sarcasm. As a mother, grandmother and great grandmother, her love has been a constant source of strength. The principle she lived by throughout her life was the heart’s capacity for love is limitless. Lorraine bowled in the Wednesday night bowling league in Latham. There was always excitement at home with Dad and the five kids when Mom was bowling. Once her children were grown she went back to work. First part time at Duza’s Distributing, then after our Dad passed away, she worked for the Cohoes Housing Authority, then Blue Cross, Blue Shield retiring in 2005. Lorraine was a huge Yankee fan. She enjoyed watching soccer, baseball and softball, especially when her grandchildren played . In her later years she became a hockey fan. Every night she would ask, is there a game on? Lorraine is survived by her children, Dawn (David) Carlson of Pittsfield, MA, Suzanne (Paul) Rozzi of Sag Harbor, NY, Frederick (Sharon) Laughlin of Cohoes, Joseph ( Charlene) Laughlin of Troy and Bruce ( Lisa) Laughlin of Cohoes. She leaves 15 grandchildren, Erik ( Christine) Carlson, Graig (Hillary) Carlson, Lauren (Michael) Pecoraro, Bradley (Kristina) Rozzi, Christine (Nicholas) Mazzeo, Brianne (Benjamin) Hall, Justin (Nicole) Glodich, Brittany (Michael) Paff, Courtney (Courtney) Laughlin-Haff, Darcie (SarahBeth) Laughlin, Jacqueline (Michael) Abdella, Joseph (Sarah) Laughlin Jr, Ryan (Kaleigh) Laughlin, Connor (Kristyn) Laughlin, Nathan (Laura) Laughlin and 27 great grandchildren. She leaves her sister Agnes (Julius) Dragonette of Latham and brother Richard (Kathleen) Flavin of Malta. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Fred, two brothers John and Donald and sister in law Joan. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society or St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Calling hours and services are private. Interment will be in St Agnes Cemetery Cohoes. A celebration of life will be held in the spring.

Lorraine Flavin Laughlin

August 22, 1934 - March 5, 2025