Susan A. Paradine Tansey - Class of 1970
Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net>
on 05/Mar/2024
Susan A. Paradine Tansey, 71, of Walden, NY passed away
peacefully on February 10, 2024 while in hospice care. She
was born in 1952 in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Susan was the
daughter of Rose Spagnolo Paradine and David Paradine. She
attended Newburgh Free Academy and went on to earn both her
bachelor's and master's degree in Accounting at Mount Saint
Mary's College in Newburgh NY. Sue, with her passion and
dedication went on to work in banking at Key Bank and
Wallkill Valley Federal Bank. She retired from Hudson Valley
Federal Credit Union as a financial advisor. Susan was
preceded in death by her mother Rose Paradine and sister
Laura Paradine. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her
husband of over 50 years, Cyril R. Tansey Jr., her father
David Paradine and his wife Susan, her sisters Carla
Paradine, Katrina Paradine and her husband Richard, her
step-siblings, Tyler and Regan, niece Erika Paradine and her
friend of over 55 years Patricia Favata and her husband Al,
numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews as
well as countless friends and family that have crossed her
spirited path. Sue was a loyal and dedicated wife, friend,
sister, aunt, and godmother to those she loved. A kind soul
and gentle spirit - with a fantastic laugh and a warm smile.
Sue not only loved live music and vacationing on Grand
Bahama Island and out west. She also loved to help others.
She was generous with her time for those in need, joining
charity walks and volunteering with the Lions Club in
Montgomery and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. She was also
active in raising money and awareness for the Leukemia
&Lymphoma Society, a disease she battled and won. Sue
was someone who was always there when you needed her. She
will be missed by all those lucky enough to know her. Cy & Susan
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