HUDSON FALLS – Constance Jean (Barney) DePalo, 94, passed peacefully into her Savior’s presence on December 1st, 2016, at Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Connie will be remembered by all for her love of children and great sense of humor.
Born on June 15th, 1922, to Leonard J. and Helene (Flynn) Barney. Connie graduated from Hudson Falls High School class of 1940. She went on to marry Patrick DePalo in 1944, they remained married until his passing in 2009. Together they raised six daughters.
Connie was predeceased by her daughter, Diane Dolan, younger brother, Leonard Jr. (Duff) Barney, and her BFF Maxine Binetti.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan DePalo, Barbara Comstock (Keith), Mary Joan Baggot (Richard), Patricia DePalo, and Connie Steele; her sister-in-law, Rose Barney; grandchildren, Amy and Alison Steele, Christopher Dolen (Callie), Dr. Michael Dolen (Erin), Angela Lizotte, Rachel Lazic (Dan), Kaitlin Watkins (Brad), and Kenneth Comstock; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Her greatest gifts were patience, being a great sport, and her gracious hospitality. Connie loved athletics. In her early days, she was involved in all the athletics that a young woman could participate in and remained an avid sports fan throughout her life. She skated competitively, was a cheerleader, and was a championship golfer and bowler. Everyone was always welcome in her home. Her delight in little ones remained until the end, it’s a legacy that she passed onto her children and grandchildren. Her friendly personality, unending patience, generosity, and understated loved will be missed by many.
As per Connie’s request, there will be no calling hours.
Masses in Connie’s name will be announced.
The family suggested that any gift remembrances be made to the Open Door Mission of Glens Falls, 47 Lawrence Street, PO Box 3306, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or opendoor-ny.org.
The family would like to thank Kaitlin and Brad Watkins for their special love and care during Grammy’s last years.
To the DePalo girls. Your house was always my second home. Aunt Connie was the main reason for this. We laughed so hard while around her. I always felt so loved by her.
I will miss her, but know we will be together again. In the meantime try to love one another as your mom did. I love you all and hope to join you this summer for a proper celebration of a truly remarkable women.
Tony
To Connie’s Family–
I have many fun memories of her–we bowled together and she
was the life of the “Party” at B & C Lanes. I was there the night they honored her for bowling at B & C for 50’s years–what a feat.
Thanks for sharing her–
Sending thoughts and prayers-
Jane Perkins
So sorry to hear if the passing of this wonderful woman. She played a big part in my childhood, always made me feel like part of the family. My thoughts and prayers are the Depalo girls, especially Katie and Barbie.❤️