Mary E. Finerty, 97, of Saratoga Springs

Mary E. Finerty, 97 years old, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on Dec. 26, 1919, in Ulster Park, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Carrie Terpening Herring. Mary graduated from Keuka College in 1942 with a degree in social work. She was devoted to her family and made their happiness her life’s work. Mary enjoyed gardening, traveling, reading, and was a fabulous cook. She was a devout Christian and was a member of the Alliance Missionary Church, Ballston Spa, N.Y.

In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her husband, John J. Finerty.

She is survived by her children, John Jr. (Carol) Finerty, Donald (Pat) Finerty, Emily (Gary) DeFilipps, Michael (Andrea) Finerty and Mary (William) Farstad; grandchildren, Daniel (Tracy Chalifoux) Farstad, Carrie (Dillon) Powell, Rachel Farstad, Garrett DeFilipps, Sam DeFillips; great-grandchildren, Embry and Shae Powell and Rivers, Kai and Micah Chalifoux Farstad; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call Monday, May 8, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, (518) 584-5373.

Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville.

Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.