Lena M. Flannery Obituary
The memory of Lena M. Flannery of Albany, New York, who passed away on July 21, 2024 at the age of 92, will forever remain in the hearts of those
Albany, NY - Lena M. FLANNERY, 92, passed away on July 21, 2024, with her loving family by her side.
Born and raised in Albany, Lena was the cherished daughter of Italian immigrant parents Dominick Raponi, Maria "Mary" Raponi (Reali). She grew up in what was then known as Albany's Little Italy. Lena worked in the banking industry for over 40 years starting as a teller at the young age of 18 and worked her way up to Student Loan Officer and retired at the age of 59.
In addition to her parents, Lena is predeceased by her loving sister Josephine Cote; her brother-in-law Donald Cote; and her dear friends, Anna Stiffen, Sally Russo and Rita Isabella.
She is survived by : her nieces, Susan (Tom Burke) and Sandra (Joe Bertasso) who she loved, held dear, and treated like daughters. Lena is also survived by her former husband and friend Nicholas Flannery, Jr and his three children, five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren who refer to her as Mom and Grammy, who she loved, cherished, and raised as her own; Erin Flannery (Mark Gregorek), Kelly Bink (Dave Phillips), Nicholas Flannery III (Tu), Heidi Hubbard (Mike Jeske), Nicole Sparks (Matt) and Matthew Brady and the late Zachary Bink, Nicholas Flannery IV (Sarah), Kaycee and Ryland Jeske, Aubrey and Kyle Sparks, and Jordan Flannery.
Lena’s family and friends meant everything to her. She was a devoted Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and friend.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Lena to the Alzheimer's Association of NENY, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Washington Ave. Ext.
