Alberta Joan Farrigan Grennon

December 25, 1930 - May 22, 2019

Cohoes, NY Alberta Farrigan Grennon, daughter of the late Dorothy Kochemberg and Alexander Farrigan joined her husband John, of 66 years in heaven on May 22, 2019. Born in Albany, she then moved to Cohoes where she resided most of her life. She worked for the NYS Conservation Dept before becoming a wife and mom. She is survived by her 5 devoted children : Maj. J. Gary Grennon(Ann), Diane Ward(Larry), Susan Amyot (Steve), Mary Ann Beaury (Brian), and Lisa Ethier (Gary). She also leaves behind her grandchildren: Jamie, Darcy, Carolyn, Jennifer, Matthew, David, Andrew, Alexandra, Brian, Zachary, Benjamin, and Garrett. And her great grandchildren: Jackson, Zander, Mason, Barrett, Caden, Landon, and Adelynn. Her brother, J. Lee Farrigan(Cathi) and sister Linda Murray (David). She was predeceased by her sister Jean E. Walsh and brother Alexander (Butch) Farrigan. She is also survived by in laws, Sheila Farrigan, Edmund and Patt Grennon, Teasha and Joseph Savoie, Gretchen and Rudy Normandin along with many nieces and nephews. Her greatest passion was watching all her children, grands and greats at any sporting event they played. She loved her NY Yankees, to travel, read, crochet and do crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She devoted many years babysitting various children whom she loved dearly. Her children would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the Schuyler Ridge Eddy and the Hospice Staff at the Nursing Home for their tireless love and support during this very difficult time. The family will receive guests on Saturday, June 1st at Holy Trinity Church in Cohoes from 10- noon, followed by a mass of Christian burial. Arrangements by Marra Funeral Home. Those who wish may make donations in Mrs. Grennon’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or The Community Hospice 179 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs NY 12866