Obituary for Josephine A. "Phinie" Gratton
COHOES Josephine “Phinie” A. Gratton, 87, of Garner St. entered into eternal life Monday, January 3, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She is once again reunited with her beloved husband Roy G. Gratton Sr. who passed in 2020.
Born and educated in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Cunningham) Walsh. She was a communicant of the Church of the Holy Trinity and had worked at the Riverspark Cohoes Visitors Center. She was also a member of the Polish American Club in Cohoes for over 60 years.
Phinie enjoyed cooking, loved Christmas lights, her favorite song of all time was “Crazy” by Patsy Cline, and she especially enjoyed the comfort of her own home. Her incredibly contagious laugh will be missed by all.
Family was the most important part of life for Phinie, and she had a special relationship with each family member. She was extremely proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and they always brought a smile to her face.
She is survived by her four loving children, Sheila Garrity (Don) of Halfmoon, Kathleen Bowdish (Larry) of Providence, RI, Roy Gratton, Jr. (Dawn) and Michael Gratton all of Cohoes; her three siblings, John (Veronica) Walsh, Helen (Robert) Lynch and Frances Salvati. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren, Donnie Garrity, Shana Essig, Casey Leaver, Melanie Weaver, Kayleigh Gratton, Shelby Farley and Sean Gratton; her 7 great grandchildren, Max, Kennedy, Mae, Carter, Alaina, Tessa and Colton as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by her sister, Mary Pat Piwinica.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 7 p.m. in the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes.
Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m. prior to the service.
Born and educated in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Cunningham) Walsh. She was a communicant of the Church of the Holy Trinity and had worked at the Riverspark Cohoes Visitors Center. She was also a member of the Polish American Club in Cohoes for over 60 years.
Phinie enjoyed cooking, loved Christmas lights, her favorite song of all time was “Crazy” by Patsy Cline, and she especially enjoyed the comfort of her own home. Her incredibly contagious laugh will be missed by all.
Family was the most important part of life for Phinie, and she had a special relationship with each family member. She was extremely proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and they always brought a smile to her face.
She is survived by her four loving children, Sheila Garrity (Don) of Halfmoon, Kathleen Bowdish (Larry) of Providence, RI, Roy Gratton, Jr. (Dawn) and Michael Gratton all of Cohoes; her three siblings, John (Veronica) Walsh, Helen (Robert) Lynch and Frances Salvati. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren, Donnie Garrity, Shana Essig, Casey Leaver, Melanie Weaver, Kayleigh Gratton, Shelby Farley and Sean Gratton; her 7 great grandchildren, Max, Kennedy, Mae, Carter, Alaina, Tessa and Colton as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by her sister, Mary Pat Piwinica.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 7 p.m. in the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes.
Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m. prior to the service.