Cecelia Curtin Schneider, 84, passed away peacefully October 10, 2018. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Ethel Claydon Curtin and the wife of the late John Schneider. She was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1953. Cecelia retired after 17 years employment with the New York State Worker’s Compensation Board, Disability Unit as an assistant claims examiner. Prior to retiring to Florida, she was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, Troy. Cecelia enjoyed traveling, cross stitching, and shopping.
She is survived by three children; Jack Schneider, Karen Stalter and Linda Gazica; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a brother, Patrick Curtin; a sister, Anna Price; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Theresa Clairmont and Mary McCormick.
The funeral will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. from the Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home, 510 Pawling Ave. at Parkview Court, Troy and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 310 Spring Ave., Troy where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in Saint Jean’s Cemetery, Troy. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home Saturday from 8 until 9 a.m.
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