Mary L. Zak's obituary , Passed away on December 20, 2025 in Albany, New York

Mary L. Zak

May 20, 1928 - December 20, 2025 (97 years old)

Albany, New York

Mary L. Zak's obituary , Passed away on December 20, 2025 in Albany, New York

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Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home

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Mary L. Zak

May 20, 1928 - December 20, 2025 (97 years old)

Albany, New York

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Mary L. Zak Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary L. Zak in Albany, New York, who passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Regina Kane and John Kane; her significant other Gene; her children, Barbara Zak Shields and Andrew; her brother Jack Kane; and her friend Peggy Carroll.

She is survived by: her children, Douglas (Cynthia), David, Kathleen Reis (Joe), Paul (Carissa) and Jeffrey (Stephanie); her son-in-law Joe Shields; her grandchildren, Allison, Greg, Christopher, Jessica, Michelle, Regina, Amanda, Madison, Megan, Emily, Matthew, Catherine, Lou, Nikki and Joey; and her great grandchildren, Christian, Sophia, Grace, Preston, Lincoln, Tanner, Teresa, Gabriel, Natalie, Walden, Alana, Caia, Aubrey and Lana.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Community Hospice, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home



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Dec 27

Visitation

St. Edward the Confessor Church
569 Clifton Park Center Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065

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Dec 27

Mass

St. Edward the Confessor Church
569 Clifton Park Center Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065

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Dec 27

Burial

St. Mary's Cemetery - Troy
79 Brunswick Rd, Troy, NY 12180

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