HUDSON FALLS – Susan Helene DePalo, 76 of Hudson Falls, passed away Saturday morning, July 30, 2022 at Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on January 30, 1946, in Glens Falls, Sue was the daughter of the late Patrick and Constance (Barney) DePalo and a lifelong area resident, graduating from Hudson Falls High School, class of 1963. Always a hard worker, she continued her studies at Hudson Valley Community College receiving her Associates Degree in Recreational Therapy.
Known for her big, loving heart, Sue was employed for many years at Wilton Developmental Center and was a champion to her clients protecting and advocating for them. Known as an outstanding female athlete at a time when female athletes were not taken seriously, Susan was instrumental in starting local women’s Softball Leagues in the 1960’s and 70’s. She loved old cars and loved talking about old cars, joking that her wish was to be buried in a vintage Volkswagen Bug. Other passions were refinishing furniture and just helping others that might need a hand in whatever way she could. Friendly and talkative, Sue continually met new friends in her favorite restaurants, no one was a stranger to her. Susan loved to be with others and met monthly with her graduating class as well as her former co-workers at Wilton Developmental Center.
Sue is survived by her best friend, Kelly O’Neil, her sisters, Constance Steele, Mary Joan Baggot (Richard), Barbara Comstock (Keith) and Patricia DePalo; several nieces and nephews, whom she loved very much; special cousins, one being Scott Plummer. She was predeceased by her sister, Diane Dolan and her parents, Patrick and Constance DePalo.
A Celebration of Sue’s life will be held in Hudson Falls on Sunday August 21st from 12 pm – 3 pm at 1 Mohican Terrace, food and drinks will be provided and all who knew Susan are encouraged to attend.
Oh Sue, you were one of the best. You were such a huge part of our family growing up and You will be missed. RIP 💔💔.
Sue was such a great neighbor. She would always stop to talk when driving by with her dogs. Always friendly and genuinely caring. I will never forget her complementing my husband and I on what good parents we were and what wonderful and polite boys we had. So nice of her! She will definitely be missed. God Bless
We knew Sue very well and she was a very good friend. We loved her deeply. Everything in her obituary was right on point. We love you Sue and will miss you, but we will always have our memories. And Raymond will always remember her love for her Volkswagen.
Sue was a great person. She will be missed.
I knew Sue from my early days at the GF Hosp back in the mid 60 s. She was a former classmate of my husband . Sue was such a nice girl ,so much fun and even got me on a motorcycle. I have often thought about her through the years. Sue was loved by everyone who knew her. A good and loyal friend and with a great sense of humor. God. Bless you Sue. You left a lasting impression on your friends. My sincere thoughts and prayers to her Family and friends.
Sue, I can see you now, sitting in the garage with my dad. Talking about fixing this or that. Helping each other with the families pools. I will always be grateful for the way you came over and helped my dad when he was going through chemo. How surprised we were to come home and find you power washing the house. What a thoughtful person. I know you loved my dad and I hope you and he can sit and chat again in heaven. Prayers for your family. R.I.P. Sue 🙏🏻
From a grateful Legault family.
We so enjoyed Sue dropping in for a visit. She was so thoughtful, caring and honest. I use too enjoy listening to the jokes between her and Mike. They got each other laughing. Sue will truly be missed. Mike was thrilled when Sue took him for a ride in her Volkswagen. Hugs to all of you. God bless
RIP Sue
Oh what a wonderful thoughtful person Sue was and every day I remember her because there is a box step with a handy handle on it here with me, that Sue had made special for my late husband who then had trouble stepped into our old car. We all belonged to the Cooper’s Cave Car Club. I hope she didn’t suffer, she deserved to live a longer life.