Genevieve M. Kelly

April 27, 1918 - August 6, 2020

Frederick Funeral Home Albany Genevieve Kelly, age 102 of Albany, passed away on August 6, 2020. Born April 27, 1918 in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Susan Barth Cusack. Genevieve was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Kelly, son Lawrence Kelly, stepsons and daughters-in-law Donald & Rosemary Kelly and Charles & Dorothy Kelly, son-in-law Alan Seebode, and great-grandson Jeffrey Kelly. She is survived by her daughter Barbara Seebode of Valatie, daughter-in-law Barbara Kelly of Stockport and grandchildren Monica Seebode of Saratoga Springs, Richard Seebode (Monica) of Delmar, Janel Walsh (Brad) of Valatie, Christy Shpur (Jason) of Queensbury, Jennifer Corsaro (John) of Rotterdam, Lori Eastman (Jon) of Rexford, and Michael Seebode of Oracle, AZ. Also surviving are great-grandchildren Benjamin and Joshua Shpur; Marissa, Nicholas and Daniel Corsaro; Margaret, Allison, and Richard Seebode; Rachel and Makayla Walsh; and Ryan and Morgan Eastman. Additionally, step-grandchildren Thomas Kelly (Hedy) of Hillsborough, NJ, James Kelly (Terri) of Columbus, IN, Deborah Kelly of Colonie, and Michael Kelly (Gina) of Avon, OH, as well as a host of extended family whom she adored. Born during the pandemic of 1918, Genevieve graduated from Albany High School in 1936. She then worked as a bookkeeper at John B. Hauf’s Furniture in Albany where she met her husband, Charlie, who worked there as a salesman after serving in WWI. Upon his passing, she returned to work at City & County Savings Bank after spending over 30 years out of the workforce. She was a talented photographer who loved to travel and share her stories. In her later years, she enjoyed reading, discussing the issues of the day, and spending time with her beloved family. Genevieve's family and friends will miss her but find comfort in the knowledge that she will finally join her loved ones in heaven. Her faith has always sustained her, and she goes joyfully to her Heavenly Father. Yes, dear lady, after 102 years the Good Lord does want you! A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 10, 2020 at St. Pius X Church in Loudonville, followed by interment at Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery in Glenmont. Arrangements entrusted to Frederick Funeral Home.