Carroll L. DeBrocky

COLONIE – Carroll L. DeBrocky, 76, entered into eternal rest with her best friend and beloved son James (JJ) on March 26, 2025. She was born on December 21, 1948 to the late Harold and Ethel VanVranken, both US Army WWII veterans.

Carroll worked many years and retired from Regal Cleaners in Colonie. She enjoyed her perennial garden, animals of every species, especially cats and birds. She was the proud great grandparent of two parakeets Trappy & Bluey. Trappy was predeceased by his girlfriend Bleuy. Carroll was also known for welcoming strays. She was currently the proud Mom of three feral cats. Carroll devoted countless hours at community church, assisting homeless and veterans. Carroll valued family, loved all animals, all people and enjoyed telling stories of her life. She was religious, kind, generous and made a difference in the world.

She is the sister of the late Sharon VanVranken, Arthur VanVranken and Audrey VanVranken, US Army career stationed in Germany during the 1970’s.

She is survived by her grandson, Matt DeBrocky, her grandson, Joseph Bergin and two granddaughters, Nicole Bellanger and Korrynne Whittle. She is the beloved mother of Cindy DeBrocky. Great grandmother of River DeBrocky. She is the aunt of Dawn, Danielle, Deanne, Brian and Matt VanVranken.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Carroll’s family on Friday from 4 to 7 pm at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie. Interment will be Saturday at Graceland Cemetery at a time to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colonie Village Fire Co., 1631 Central Ave, Albany NY 12205 or Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave. Menands, NY 12204. To leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www. CannonFuneral.com