Therese J. “Terry” Frank

PHOENIX, AZ – Therese J. “Terry” Stewart Frank, 84, of Albany, died Friday, April 6, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ, while visiting her daughter.  Mrs. Frank was born in Troy and was a graduate of Troy High.  She lived most of her life in Albany where she was employed by New York State for a time, and after raising her family was employed for many years by, and retired from the Treasurer’s Office of the City of Albany.  She was a communicant of the Parish of Mater Christi, and of the former St. Teresa of Avila Church, where she was a member of the Rosary Society.   She was active in voter registration in all elections, and worked the polls for many years.  She participated in league bowling, was a fan of all sports, and was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and Giants.  She especially enjoyed the company of her family and friends, and loved to attend dog shows with her sister and best friend Barbara Heck.

The Family would especially like to thank The Albany Regional Dialysis Center for all of their care and concern over the past year.

Mrs. Frank was predeceased by her husband Edward L. Frank and her son Thomas S. Frank.  She is survived by her son Edward L. “Larry” Frank (Elayne) of Albany; her daughters Susan B. Smith (Richard) of Buckeye, AZ, and Janette  Coluccio (Bernard) of The Villages, FL; her sisters Veronica Rafter of Cohoes, and Barbara Heck of Averill Park; her brother Stanley Stewart (Mildred) of Ballston Spa; and by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning, April 20, 2012, in the Parish of Mater Christi, Hurst Ave., Albany, at 9:30am.  Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Thursday April 19, 2012 from 4-7 p.m.  Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie.  The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Senior Services of Albany,   32 Essex St., Albany, NY 12206 Attn. Jane Schramm.  To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.

Click here to view Mrs. Frank’s resting place in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie, New York.