Obituary of Julia S. Wolanin

JULIA S. WOLANIN Menands- Julia Solecki Wolanin passed away on December 21, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born on November 3, 1919 in Philadelphia and married Vincent J. Wolanin in October 1941. She grew up during the hard depression years and after her husband passed away in September 1962, she raised her two sons with the determination of a strong woman who was going to survive. It was through this determination that she became a fiercely independent woman who worked well into her 80's. She is survived by her sons Vincent (Illona) of Sanibel Island, Florida, and Gregory of Loudonville, NY; She had 6 grandchildren: Victoria Julia (Michael Eagan) and Whitney (Jack Sheahan) of Florida, Allison Abdelnour (Jeffrey) of Latham, Meredith Gaucher (Daniel) of Columbia, CT, Eric of Florida and Timothy of Loudonville NY. Julia had 2 great grandchildren Austin and Addison Abdelnour of Latham. Julia's Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Rd., Loudonville on Tuesday December 29, 2015 at 9:00 am with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Philadelphia (Elkins Park). In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted for Student Scholarships at: Rockin' Christmas Fund PO Box 1515 Sanibel Island Florida 33957-1515 For information, to light a memory candle or order flowers for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.