Hanley, Alfred P. "Babe"
— Alfred P. "Babe" Hanley, 83 of Altamont, passed away in the early morning on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Albany Medical Center.
He was born in Albany on July 3, 1937, a son of the late James J. and Catherine (Murphy) Hanley. He worked as a mason for many years. He enjoyed construction, building several homes. He also loved to draw.
Alfred loved animals, especially horses and dogs. He was a lifetime member of the Guilderland Elks.
He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather, being an active part in the lives of his grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his son, Brandan Scott Hanley; seven brothers, James, George, William, Lawrence, Joseph, Gerald and Paul; two sisters, Joan Nowak and Catherine "Caddy" Rivenburgh. Alfred is survived by two sons, Kevin (Denise) Hanley and Shawn (Tracy) Hanley; his daughter, Kelly (Antonio) Tavares Dasilva; seven grandchildren, Kevin, Ashley, Kaylla, Brandan, Brett, Amadeu and Kristen; and one great-grandchild, Jaxson; brother, Edmund (Barbara) Hanley; his four-legged friend, Stormy and many nieces and nephews.
Alfred’s family wants to thank his two nieces, Cathy and Creamy, for all they did for Alfred.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Gathering size within our chapels will be based on the most current N.Y.S. occupancy requirements. Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, in St. Madeleine Sophie Church,
— Lena "Lee" Janet Reynolds Mcnulty, 84, formerly of Cohoes and Green Island, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, November 4, 2020, at the Capstone Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Amsterdam after a long illness.
She was born in Albany on September 24, 1936, the daughter of the late James F. and Albertina F. Vogler Reynolds. Lena attended Albany City Schools and the
Colonna Beauty School in Albany where she also taught in later life.
She was a hairdresser and was the co-owner of the Trend Beauty Salon in Albany for over 20 years before retiring.
Lee was a wonderful homemaker. She had an ability to have herself always looking impeccable, and her home ready for entertaining at the drop of a hat. Everyone was welcome and made to feel special. Her grandchildren will always miss the extra love she added to everything she made for them.
She was the beloved wife of the late William M. Mcnulty who died in 1996; loving mother of Leslie Bibby Parker of Green Island and Lauren Bibby (Thomas Dwyer) of Charleston; adored grandmother of Franklin (Crystal) Parker, Erica and Thomas Dwyer; great-grandmother of Mikayla Parker; mother of the late Malcolm Nicholas Bibby Jr.; and sister of the late Anne Garrett, Mary Thibodeau, Fred, William, James and Thomas Reynolds. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID-19, funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Watervliet.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza, #405, Albany, NY, 12205 or alz.org.
Condolence book at cummingsfuneralhome.com.