Deborah B (Pasquariello) Needham

Princetown – Deborah B. Needham, 68, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, February 14th, 2022. Deborah was born in Schenectady, one of seven daughters of the late Louis and Lucy Mercoglan Pasquariello. She graduated from Schalmont High School and worked for 33 years in the food court at Price Chopper on Altamont Avenue. In Deborah’s younger years she greatly enjoyed camping with her family. They were longtime members of McMurray’s Campground at Sacandaga Lake. Deborah enjoyed motorcycle riding with her husband, Dennis, gardening and she had a special love for animals of all kinds, especially her two dogs, Mandy and Lola. Deborah leaves behind her devoted husband of 38 years, Dennis C. Needham; her loving children, Kimberly Quindara (Phil) and Marc Abbatiello and beloved grandkids, Michael Abbatiello, Katelynn Quindara, Jayden Quindara and Nicholas Abbatiello. She also leaves behind six sisters, Joyce Brandenburg (Bill), Patricia Anderson, Donna Labarge (Steve), Sandra McNulty, Cynthia Wilkinson (Bill) and Bonnie Cordy (Gary) as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by one son, Michael Abbatiello. A celebration of Deborah’s life will be held this summer. Deborah’s family would like to thank Rosemary Needham, Kelly Sills and Stacy Hopkins for their help and support throughout Deborah’s illness. Memorial donations in her name may be made to Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.