Margaret A. Halpin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Margaret “Peg” A. Halpin, 83, of Old State Road, Broadalbin died Thursday May 4, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam with loving family at her side. She was born in New York City on May 12, 1933 a daughter of Henry and Mary McCartin Nugent and was a graduate of Bayside High School. Peg lived in Levittown, Long Island for ten years before moving to Broadalbin in 1972. Mrs. Halpin was a cook at several area restaurants and later worked as a bus driver for the Broadalbin Central School District. She later was an instructor at Liberty Enterprises, Amsterdam for eleven years, retiring in 1999. The role Peg cherished was that of wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family and loved people. Peg enjoyed entertaining and loved a house full of company. She was of the Catholic faith. In addition to her parents and several siblings, she was predeceased by a son, Timothy, who died in 1975. Survivors include her husband, Donald Halpin, Sr., whom she married on October 7, 1955; two sons, Donald (Lauri) Halpin, Jr. of Webster and William Halpin of Johnstown; two daughters, Linda Castro of Amsterdam and Doreen Halpin of Broadalbin; two sisters, Kathleen Stein of Whitestone, NY and Mary Serafina of Atlanta, GA; five grandchildren, Daniel Castro, Molly Halpin, Michelle and Eric Insogna, and Amber Passino; two great-grandchildren, Connor Insogna and Fiona Spraker; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her precious dog, Dolly. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. Calling hours will be held on Friday from noon - 2pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown followed by a prayer service at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Jun Segura. Burial will be in the Broadalbin-Mayfield Rural Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., in care of the funeral home.

Margaret A. Halpin

May 12, 1933 - May 4, 2017

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