Obituary of Joan M. O'Grady

Joan Marie O’Grady, 85, of Lansingburgh, peacefully entered into eternal life on Monday, September 28, 2020. Born in Troy, New York, she was the daughter of the late Herbert L. and Lillian M. Mero Hammond and was the beloved wife of nearly 66 years of Francis G. “Frank” O’Grady of Lansingburgh. Joan was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1953. Mrs. O’Grady retired from the NYS Office of General Services in Albany. Joan loved to play golf and electronic games on the computer. She spent a lot of time since 1975 camping at Lake Pleasant in Speculator. She was a member of the Troy AOH, a communicant of the former St. Patrick’s Church in Troy and currently at St. Augustine’s Church in Lansingburgh. Survivors in addition to her beloved husband Frank include her dear brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to Joan’s visitation on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc., 565 Fourth Avenue (Corner of 115th Street and Fourth Avenue in Lansingburgh) Troy, NY 12182 which will be followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon at St. Augustine’s Church in Lansingburgh. Facial covering (mask) and six foot social distancing must be adhered to both inside and outside of the funeral home and Church where there are capacity limitations. Hand sanitizer will be available at the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Lansingburgh. Those desiring, may make memorial contributions may be made to the Mohawk-Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave, Menands, NY 12204, in memory of Joan M. O’Grady. Please Add Condolences or Share a Memory by using the tabs on this website.