Albany, NY Marie Domenica (Parente) Keniry, 80. of Albany, formerly Halfmoon. passed away on June 17. 2019. She was born in Mechanicville, N e1.v York on February 2, 1939 a daughter of William J. Parente and Mary (Verdile) Parente. She was a graduate of Mechanicville High School and the Salutatorian of her 1956 class. She graduated from the College of St. Rose in 1960 and undertook graduate studies at Cnion College and Siena College. She taught American History, English and Social Studies at high schools successively in Ogdensburg. Hudson Falls and Mechanicville, New York. She was recognized as an excellent and well-liked teacher among faculty and students. She and her husband William H. Keniry, Justice of the Supreme Court (Ret.) who survives, entered into holy matrimony on November 23, 1963. A strong and loving mother to their three children, Marie was strict, immensely attentive and caring in connection 1,vith all of their serious endeavors as well as shenanigans. Proud of her Italian heritage, she made marvelous meals for the family. supported all three of her children's studies at Union College and while in Italy, and promoted values of hard work, appreciation of the arts, culture, sports and the outdoors. Marie was a devout Catholic. Her faith was unwavering; manifest with consistent and confident humility. Survivors include their three children Will iam J. Keniry (Laurie), Mary M. Keniry, and Daniel J. Keniry (Margaret Peterlin). Marie is also survived by her l 04 year old mother. She is survived by her brother Dominick Parente (Angela) and sister Bernadette Steele (John). She was predeceased by her father. Marie is survived by six grandchildren, Luke T. Fallati, Grace M. Keniry, Mary N. Keniry, Silas Keniry Peterlin. Ida Maeve Keniry Peterlin and Mi les Peterlin Keniry. A mass.... In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Franciscan Charities Inc.. 55 Union Place, Suite 217 Summit, NJ 07901 or EWTN (Catholic Television Network) 5817 Old Leeds Road Irondale,
AL 35210.