Margaret A. Engel

August 14, 1925 - March 14, 2016

GUILDERLAND, Margaret A. (Peggy Stackman) Engel, 90 on Monday March 14 entered into eternal life at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Peggy was born in Albany and was a life long resident of Albany County. She attended Vincentian Institute and later was employed by the NYS Workers Compensation Board from 1942 -1949. After raising her family Peggy returned to work for the State of New York in the Labor Dept. in 1969 until her retirement in 1983. Peggy was a caring, nice and compassionate person. She enjoyed teaching all of her grandchildren how to play cards and she especially enjoyed playing BINGO anywhere there was a hall with the BRAT her sisters and friends. She will be greatly missed. Her husband Robert of more than 67 years and their children Robert G (Linda Jean) of Menands, Raymond W. (Deborah) of Voorheesville, Randall S (Patricia) of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Linda Ann (the Brat) of Guilderland all survive her. She was the Grandmother of Candice (Louis) Tricarick of Cohoes, Dawn (James) Mahoney of Ballston Spa, Kimberly Burns of Slingerlands and Jessica Engel of Cleveland, Ohio plus the joy of her life her seven great grandchildren, Andrew Tricarick, Brendan, Maya and Lauren Mahoney and Tommy, Joey and Katie Burns. Her sisters Virginia Stackman also survive her and Connie Hughes both of Albany and several nieces and nephews. Peggy was predeceased by her parents George A. Jr. and Margaret A. (Ebner) Stackman and her brother George A. 3rd. and brother-in-law Robert Hughes. The family thanks the Capital Living & Rehabilitation in Rotterdam and especially their staff in the Physical Therapy and Maple Units. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice. A Christian Mass to celebrate Peggy’s life will be held Monday at 10:00 AM at the Christ the King Church on Sumpter Street, in Guilderland. Interment will follow be in Saratoga National Cemetery. All Relatives and friends are invited.