Saratoga Springs - Eileen Coleman, 75, passed away on February 26, 2025 following a brief illness.

Born on December 9, 1949, in Saratoga Springs, Eileen was a lifelong resident of Saratoga.  She was the Daughter of the late, Joseph and Helen Scranton.

Eileen graduated from Saratoga High School in 1967. She went on to earn her Nursing degree from Mary McClellan Hospital School of Nursing. Also, she completed a certification in Intensive Care Nursing at Saratoga Hospital and was a member of the original ICU staff at the hospital.

Eileen spent the majority of her career in both Saratoga Hospital and with the Family Practice of Brian Izzo MD. After retiring from Nursing she started a small business in Saratoga called Classic Chocolates and later ran a craft business with her husband. Eileen enjoyed over 15 years as a Ski Instructor. She work at Alpine Meadows and later spent several years at West Mountain.

She is survived by her husband, John Coleman Sr; her son, John Coleman Jr and daughter-in-law Traci Coleman; Granddaughter, Emma Grace Coleman;  sister, Barbara (Fred) Twiss; sister, Joan (Robert) Piscitelli; sister, Kathleen (Mike) Anderson and sister-in-law Marcia Sullivan. She is also survived by several nephews and nieces.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518) 584-5373.

A committal service will take place at Saint Peter's Cemetery later this Spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga: 179 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.