Obituary of Janet Louise Rowe

Janet Louise Hallenbeck Rowe, 88, of Halfmoon, beloved wife of the late Richard K. Rowe and Edward L. Curran, peacefully entered into eternal life at home on Monday, December 23, 2024.

Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Evelyn Dike Hallenbeck. Janet was a graduate of Albany High School and continued her education at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY.

Janet was an accomplished musician and a professional violinist with the Albany Symphony Orchestra. She spent numerous summers playing for the Lake George Opera and was a member of the Capitol Chamber Artists. Janet taught students to love and play the violin at Emma Willard School for 30 years. These are just a few of her numerous musical associations. Her hobbies and interests included gardening, hiking, spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She was highly interested in current events and politics; she enjoyed a good puzzle and was recently returning to sketching and watercolors. Janet loved to laugh and was always ready for an adventure.

Janet had been a member of Eagle Mills UMC in Eagle Mills, NY and later the UMC of Lansingburgh, NY.

Devoted mother of Anthony (Jamie) Rowe, Daniel (Enid) Rowe, and Jesse (Theresa) Rowe, sister of Linda Abercrombie-Longham and the late Barbara Belliveau, cherished grandmother of Steven Rowe, Eleanor, Madeleine, and Alexander Rowe, Jenna and Jay Rowe, and is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Hope United Methodist Church, 566 Brunswick Road, Troy, NY on January 18, 2025. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00-11:00 am, followed by the Service at 11:00 am. A reception to immediately follow. For those who cannot attend in person the service will be live on Hope UMC's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hopeumctroy

Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc., 565 Fourth Avenue, Troy, NY 12182.

Janet’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the compassionate care provided by the New York State Police at this most difficult time. We would also like to thank our good friend Walter Whalen for his guidance and generosity.

Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society or the Disabled American Veterans organization, in memory of Janet L. Rowe.

Please feel free to view the Memorial Video and offer your online Condolences by using that tab on this website.