Irene M. DEROCHER

TROY, NY -- Irene M. Telesky, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2005 with her loving family by her side. Born in Manchester, N.H., Irene was the daughter of the late Celia Martel and Armand Derocher. She resided in Troy most of her life and attended Troy Schools. She was the beloved wife of Philip Telesky for 61 years. Irene worked for W.T. Grant Company for many years and retired at the age of 78 from the Y.W.C.A. Daycare Center as assistant teacher in 2002. She was such a loving, caring person and touched the hearts of all that knew her. She was the beloved mother of Philip J. Telesky Jr. of Troy and Lorraine Cordi of Poestenkill; mother-in-law of Joseph Cordi. Preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Michael Cordi. She was cherished grandmother of Gina Milanese (Joseph) of Wynantskill, and proud great-grandmother of Joseph and Daniel. Special sister-in-law of Mary Derocher. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Grace Ray, Emily Newton, Evon Martin, Lucille Downey, Leonard Derocher, Theresa Quevillon and Leo Derocher. She is sister of Robert Hupe of Troy and is also survived by many nieces and nephews. On behalf of Irene, her family would like to thank all for their prayers, caring and support. Also, thanks to the 6th floor nursing staff and Hospice at Samaritan Hospital and a very special thanks to Hospice and all at Rosewood Gardens for their excellent care, support and friendship. The funeral for Irene will be held at 9:00 on Wednesday morning from the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third Street, Troy and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Friends and family are invited to call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. Interment, St. Jean's Cemetery, Troy. For directions and guest book, please visit: www.leahy-bocketti.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 5/8/2005.