Obituary of Carol A. Purtell

Troy, NY Carol A. Purtell, passed away peacefully at home on Friday October 2, 2015. Carol was the daughter of John & Dorothy Pfeffer of Coxsackie, NY; a 1966 Graduate of Coxsackie-Athens. Predeceased by sister Christine, her parents, and aunts & uncles. Carol is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Roy Purtell, and two children, her son, Bryan, and daughter, Adrianne. Carol spent her career working for SUNY Central Admin. She truly cherished her work and finally retired in 2009. After retirement, Roy and Carol enjoyed traveling; especially attending Navy reunions with Roy and her many friends that she made over the years. Carol will be waked at the Church of St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph, located at 53 Herrick Street, Rensselaer. Family and friends are invited to the church on Wednesday October 7th from 10am to 11am with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11am. Following Mass she will be interred at Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family invites donations in her memory to be sent to St. Augustine's Catholic School, 523 4th Ave, Troy, NY 12182 or St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph's Memorial Fund, 53 Herrick St, Rensselaer, NY 12144. With confidence, the family has placed their trust in the compassionate care of the Riverview Funeral Home, 218 2nd Avenue, Troy, NY. Please express your condolences to the family here on this everlasting memorial tribute page for Carol. Wake 10:00 am - 11:00 am Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Church of St. John the Evangelist & St. Joseph 53 Herrick Street Rensselaer, New York, United States 12144 Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Church of St. John the Evangelist & St. Joseph 53 Herrick Street Rensselaer, New York, United States 12144 Interment 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Gerald B.H. Solomon - Saratoga National Cemetery 200 Duell Road Schuylerville, New York, United States 12871 Memorial Donations In lieu of flowers the family invites donations in her memory to be sent to: St. Augustine's Catholic School, 523 4th Ave, Troy, NY 12182 or St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph's Memorial Fund, 53 Herrick Street Rensselaer, NY 12144