Ellen L. Paigo

June 30, 1945 - October 31, 2017

Ellen Louise Paigo, 72, of Fort Ann died Tuesday October 31st, 2017 at Glens Falls Hospital. Born in Albany, she was a resident of Colonie for many years and most recently resided in Fort Ann. Ellen was a graduate of the Vincentian Institute in Albany and was originally employed by NYNEX / Verizon and later the NYS Department of Corrections. Ellen was a true friend, a great listener, and she was full of kindness. She married Ronald Paigo on February 24, 1968. They spent 33 happy years together in both the Capital District and Fort Ann until his passing in 2001. Some of their best times and greatest memories were spent with friends and family at Hadlock Pond. Besides her beloved husband, Ron, she is pre-deceased by her sister Kathleen Galloway. She is survived by her daughter; Tracey Unser and her husband Dave of Colonie as well as her son; Nick Paigo and his wife Kristen of Glens Falls, her grandchildren; Serena & Noah Unser and Ellie, Lucy, & Everett Paigo, her sister; Patricia Paigo and several nieces, nephews and loving friends. Funeral Services will be held on Monday morning 10:30 at The Parish of Mater Christi in Albany. Family and friends are invited and may also call on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Magin & Keegan Funeral Home. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Glens Falls Hospital, especially the ICU Staff, for their care and compassion. Donations in her memory can be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital.