Born on August 25, 1954 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Clemetine “Linda” (Piroli) Leone, Sr. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs and a 1972 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School. In 1985 she started working as a Teacher’s Aide in the city school system, retiring in the fall of 2012. She loved working with children, crafting, gardening and spending time at the shore in Maine. Her greatest love was time spent with family and her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband Gary P. Willette; daughters Amy Richards, Shannon (Andrew) Lawler, Jamie (Michael) Morwin; step-children Renee Willette and Christopher (Sandra) Willette; grandchildren Amber Willette, Andrew and Morgan Lawler and Jordyn Morwin; brother Joseph (Virginia) Leone and many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.
Relatives and friends may call from 4–7 p.m. Sunday, June 16 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 17 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville.
