Mary Leatrice Danzy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Danzy, Mary Leatrice Schenectady – Mary Leatrice Danzy, 61, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at Ellis Hospital. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Efon and Jessie Mae Danzy. She attended her first years of High School at Food & Maritime Trades and graduated from Prospect Heights High School in 1978. Mary later moved upstate and worked for The YWCA of Schenectady for many years before transitioning to a Residential Counselor at Center For Disability Services of Schenectady for 12 years. She furthered her education by obtaining her associate’s degree in paralegal work. She was a woman who loved food, friends, family, music and her grandchildren were her world. She will be sorely missed. Mary is survived by her loving sons, Joshua Danzy-Palmer of Schenectady and Cory Danzy of Harlem. Also by her brother, Rodney Danzy of New Jersey and sisters, Angel Danzy of Schenectady and Hester Lennon of Texas. By her cherished grandchildren, Cory Jr., Cobi, Serenity, Jream, Dante, Julianna and Maya Mae and an expansive host of nieces, nephews, and adoring friends who loved her dearly. In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her sisters, Andrea “Jackie” Afam and Cardrell Danzy. A visitation will be held on Friday from 11 am to 12 pm, followed by a memorial service at 12 pm, all at Light’s Funeral Home, 1428 State St., Schenectady. Masks required.

Mary Leatrice Danzy

October 14, 1960 - February 25, 2022

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