Obituary of Sarah Catherine Empie

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Sarah Catherine Empie, born on December 12, 1989, in Troy, New York was the beloved daughter of Steven and Patricia Empie of Pittstown, New York. Sarah departed her earthly life on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the age of 33. Sarah graduated from Averill Park High School and attended Hudson Valley Community College. From an early age Sarah loved playing and being outdoors. Growing up on the Empie Family farm instilled in her a great love of nature and animals. As she grew older, she relished hiking with her dad on local trails and in the Adirondacks. The yearly family vacations to Cape Cod brought her to one of her favorite places, the ocean, where she enjoyed swimming and skimboarding with her cousins. Winters offered her the opportunities to ski and snowboard. She also enjoyed Irish dancing, drawing, running, playing basketball, biking, concerts, yoga, horseback riding, playing the flute, reading, and listening to many genres of music. Sarah’s spirit was filled with the joy of life, the beauty of nature and care and compassion for others. She so often put others before herself. Moving to Saratoga Springs was life affirming for Sarah. She found much satisfaction in her work as a restaurant server since she could present delicious meals and meet people. In addition to her loving parents, Sarah is survived by her aunts and uncles: Maureen Delaney (Mark), Irene Graven (Michael), John Kenny (Elaine), Kathleen Higley (David), Michaelene Kelly (Timothy), Cheryl Empie (Hal), Douglass Empie (Kimberly) and Jack Empie. Her cousins: Nora Graven, Aiden Graven, Breige Graven, Mairead Delaney, Sean Delaney, Laura Kenny, Kayla Bedell (Brian), Alex Higley, Allison Higley, Deaglan Kelly, Eamonn Kelly, Matthew Empie (Denise), Daniel Empie, Rosemary Empie, Erin Anderson, and Michael Lombard (Alicia). Sarah was predeceased in death by her grandparents: Mildred and John Empie and Emmett and Margaret Kenny, as well as an uncle, Bro. Francis Feeley, C.S.C. Cremation has taken place through the care of Simple Choices, Inc. Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with Sarah’s Family on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 4:30PM until 6:30PM in the Chapel of Simple Choices, Inc., 218 2nd Avenue (corner of 104th Street) Troy, NY 12180, where at 6:30PM a Memorial Service will be conducted by Deacon Robert Sweeney in the funeral home. All are welcomed to celebrate and honor Sarah’s memory and spirit. Flowers are gratefully declined. Instead, please honor Sarah’s memory by offering a gift to: Healing Springs. Checks payable to: The Prevention Council memo: “Healing Springs” 125 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or online at: PreventionCouncil.org. A Memory of Sarah can be included with your donation. Also, you may share Sarah’s lighthearted spirit and connection with people, animals, and nature by performing an act of kindness. Sarah was so passionate in doing kind works for others in need that even in death, she gave the gift of life by donating tissue. Mr. & Mrs. Empie want to express their gratitude to Saratoga Hospital, especially the I.C.C. unit and the D2 Floor Unit and Staff. Special thanks also goes out to The Community Hospice for their compassion and care during the end of Sarah’s life. Donations may also be sent in Sarah’s name to the Gift Processing Center for The Community Hospice, checks may be sent to: 310 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208 or you may also donate online at: www.GiveToCommunityHospice.org Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Empie Family, online at: SimpleChoicesCremation.com