Obituary of Doris A. Mesick

COLONIE – Doris A. Mesick, 82, of Colonie, passed away on January 21, 2022, at St. Peter’s Hospital following a short illness. Born in Cohoes on December 30, 1939, she was the daughter of the late James and Delina (Levine) Bullock. She was the devoted wife of the late Edward H. Mesick who passed away in 2013 after 54 years of marriage. Doris resided in Waterford in her early life and was a graduate of Waterford High School. She moved to Colonie in 1960, where she was a communicant of the former St. Francis de Sales Church in West Albany. During her employment, Doris worked for the State of New York in the Department of Higher Education until her retirement. Doris loved camping. She loved all animals but especially cats and spending time with her grandsons Michael and Caleb Mesick. Survivors include her children: James E. (Gwen Riley) Mesick and Jeffrey J. Mesick both of Colonie, and her grandsons: Michael and Caleb Mesick. Besides her parents and her husband, Doris was predeceased by her brother William Bullock as well as two nephews Dean and Christopher Bullock. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Simple Choices, Inc. Cremation Service. To leave a special message for the family, please visit: SimpleChoicesCremation.com