Mary J (Maloy) Goca , VRHS Class of 1954

RENSSELAER Mary "June" Goca, age 82 of Rensselaer, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at Albany Medical Center Hospital.

She was born at Brady Maternity Hospital in Albany and was a lifelong resident of the city of Rensselaer. Mary worked in earlier years as a telephone operator, and then as a dry cleaning clerk until she became a stay at home mom. She was very involved in the Gold Star Mother's Program at Fort Crailo American Legion and was a part of the Ladies Auxiliary. Mary was a communicant of St. John's Church for many years. Over the years, she enjoyed making ceramics, trying her luck at scratch-offs and watching Wheel of Fortune. She also loved going for rides to check out interesting and beautiful places.

She was loved very much. Mary had a strong and happy marriage to her husband of 52 years, "Bud" Goca who predeceased her in 2009. She was the mother of John Goca (Dawn) of North Carolina, Debra Dooris (Frank) of Lansingburgh and the late Mark W. Goca. Grandmother of David Goca, Michelle Goca, Peter Dooris and Christopher Dooris. Great-grandmother of Tyler Stillman. Also survived by a few nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to all of the wonderful caregivers that have been so very kind. We, her family, are so very blessed by each and every one of you. Interment is in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Rensselaer Senior Center, 50 Herrick St., #1, Rensselaer NY 12144.

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