Prudence Albertus of Brooklyn, NY formerly of Stony Brook, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024, shortly before her 92nd birthday.

Born in Brooklyn on August 13, 1932, she was the daughter of Dora and Benny Silecchia. She was married to the love of her life, Alfred Albertus, for 59 years before his death in 2011. Prudie was the beloved mom to four girls, predeceased by her oldest daughter, Donna. She is survived by her three daughters - Barbara Hausman (David), Carol, and Angela. Her four grandchildren, Elise, Michael, Ian, and Christin were the joy of her life, and she devoted time to caring for them, vacationing with them, attending their dance recitals, school & sporting events, and always showering them with presents every time she saw them! Prudie is also survived by two great-granddaughters, her loving siblings Anne, Jeanette, and Frank, and sister-in-law Liz, and many nieces, and nephews. She is also survived by her godchildren Sarah, Michael, and Ben. Her sister Connie predeceased her in 1997.

Prudie enjoyed a long career at Macy’s Smith Haven as a manager and had a flair for dressing stylishly. She later worked as a travel agent while she and Al enjoyed traveling to Europe, Africa, and the South Pacific. Prudie will always be best remembered for her outgoing personality, hospitality, and culinary talents, as she was a superb cook, always preparing more than enough food for friends and family to drop in on a moment’s notice. She would always ask, “Can you stay and have something to eat?”

Viewing on Friday, July 19th at McLaughlin & Sons Funeral Home, 9620 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11209, 2-5pm and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, July 20th at 9:30 at St. Patrick RC Church, 9511 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11209, followed by interment at St. Charles/Resurrection Cemeteries, 2015 Wellwood Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735.