GLENS FALLS – Frances (Pagano) Combs, 79, of Stichman Towers, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at The Pines in Glens Falls.
Born on January 5, 1936, in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Martella) Pagano.
In 1964, she married Lowell Combs and began her family, raising her two children, Joe and Paula. Her family was the center of her life. She was a loving mother and an adoring grandmother to Brandon and Sean. Frances also loved animals, especially her grandpuppy “Oreo”.
She was a humble, faithful servant of the Lord, who lived her life according to her faith. Frances was a kind woman with a warm heart. She was a longtime communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls.
Frances also enjoyed traveling all over the country and going out to eat with her family. She was an avid hockey fan and treasured the time she spend going to games with her son, Joe and grandson, Brandon. Frances always looked forward to attending family events. One of the joys of her life was spending time with her friends at Stichman Towers, especially Betty and her late friend, Tina.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Mario Pagano, Paul Pagano, and Sebastian Pagano.
She is survived by her two loving children, Joe Combs of Queensbury and Paula Canary and her husband, James of Saratoga Springs; her daughter in law, Susan Combs of Glens Falls; her two grandchildren, Brandon Combs and Sean Canary, both of Saratoga Springs; her siblings, Anthony Pagana and his wife, Elaine of Fort Edward, Carmello Pagano and his wife, Dorothy of El Dorado Hills, CA and John Pagano and his wife, Janet of Queensbury; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls.
The family expresses a heartfelt thanks to the staff at The Pines for the wonderful care and compassion given to Frances and her family.
Donations may be sent to St. Mary’s Church, 62 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or the SPCA of Upstate NY, PO Box 171, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Joe I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Joey and Paula
it is with great sadness that your Mom has passed away. Loved the word in her obi.
She was a great person and loved her children so much.
I am so sorry for your great loss, but she is with our Lord and Savior and that has to be comforting.
Debbie