Lucille Farrara

Hoosick Falls – On Friday, July 26, 2013, Lucille “Lu” Farrara, 71, went from the arms of her loving family at her residence in Cambridge, NY, to finally meet her God and Savior face to face. She had resided with her loving husband, Joseph Farrara.
Born on November 27, 1941, in Bennington, VT, Lu was the daughter of the late William and Doris (Niles) St. Hilaire. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls, NY. Lu was employed at BOCES in Queensbury, NY, as an aide. She enjoyed gardening, decorating and going to the beach, and she loved animals. She especially enjoyed time spent with her family. Her favorite holiday was Christmas when she loved to prepare the dinner for everyone. Lu is looking forward in heaven to a small garden where she and her dad can enjoy working together.
Survivors other than her husband Joe include their children, daughter Theresa Franklin of Cambridge and son Desi Farrara and wife Pam of Shushan, NY, her sister, Kathryn Harrington and husband William of Buford, GA, their grandchildren, Joshua Franklin, Justin Farrara, Brandon Rowe, Kyle Irick, Alexander Farrara and Jade Franklin, and her special friend, Walter Hayes.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Wednesday, July 31, at 11 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed the Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls. There were no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the Sisters of St. Joseph or the Karen McGovern Memorial Fund through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, which is handling the arrangements.