Marijane Sileo

EAST GREEBUSH Marijane Sileo, 73, of East Greenbush passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 surrounded by family. Born in Brooklyn, Marijane was very active in her Roman Catholic faith becoming a catechist, a CCD Teacher, and singing in the choir. During her life she was very active in her community as a Girl Scout Leader, PTA President, working for the Local Development Corporation and Local Community Board. Marijane loved children and being a mother. After raising her own children she served as the Director of an afterschool program for 15 years in Brooklyn, NY. Predeceased by her husband, she is survived by her five children and their spouses, and eight grandchildren. Calling hours will be held at W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, from 3pm to 7pm. A funeral Mass will be held Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 10am, at Holy Spirit Church. Interment will follow the service at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude's Children's research hospital https://www.stjude.org/ or 800-822-6344. Please use memorial ID#5537893 or Disabled Veterans National Foundation, PO Box 96262, Washington, DC 20090-6262.