October 20, 2020 at 6:55 p.m.
OBITUARY
Sister Alicia Marie Glasko, CSJ, 88
Sister Alicia Marie Glasko, CSJ, 88, died Oct. 7 at St. Joseph’s Provincial House in Latham. She had been a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for the past 67 years.
Sister Alicia, the former Geraldine Ann Glasko, was born on April 27, 1932, in Cohoes, daughter of the late Andrew and Alice Dooley Glasko. After graduating from Catholic Central High School in Troy, Sister Alicia entered the novitiate of the Sisters of St. Joseph on March 19, 1953 and professed final vows on Aug. 15, 1960.
Sister Alicia received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in education, both from The College of Saint Rose. For 47 years, she taught in schools in the Albany and Syracuse dioceses. When she retired from teaching, Sister Alicia served as a driver at St. Joseph’s Provincial House.
Sister Alicia is survived by her beloved sister, Christine (Wylie) Gilchrist; her niece and nephew and their families: Roseann (Scott) Austin and Andrew (Jeanne) Gilchrist; many friends; and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. In addition to her parents, Sister Alicia was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Wylie Gilchrist.
Due to the continued health concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no public visitation or funeral services for Sister Alicia Marie at this time. A Memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date.
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