In Memory

Barbara Merchant (Garofalo)

Barbara Merchant (Garofalo)

Barbara Merchant Garofalo, 69, of Schoharie, formerly of Schenectady, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Barbara was born in Schenectady to the late Arthur and Marie Brazell Merchant. She worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office for several years. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Garry J. Garofalo, who died in 2008 and her brother, Arthur Merchant, Jr. She is survived by three daughters, Marie, Brenda and Josephine, two grandchildren, Jordan and Amy. Calling hours, to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be Friday, September, 17, 2021 at the Gleason Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. There will be a graveside committal service Saturday at 10:15 a.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Memorial contributions may be made to the PKD Foundation.

 

 

Published by The Daily Gazette Co. from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2021.