Glenmont- Stephen J. Wieland, Sr., 66, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at St. Peter's Hospital.
He was the son of the late Helen and Fredrick Wieland. He was born and raised in Albany, NY. Stephen worked for the Dept. of Tax and Finance retiring after 38 years of service. He was a longtime member of Selkirk Fire Company #2 where he served in various capacities during his time. He was also a longtime member of the Bethlehem Volunteer Ambulance Service also serving in various capacities.
Stephen's love for his family and pets meant everything to him. He will be forever missed.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Nancy Wieland; his son, Stephen J. Wieland, Jr.; his brother, Fredrick Wieland; sisters, Brenda Wierzbicki (Mike) and Darlene Wieland; mother-in-law, Alice Wiggand; sister-in-law, Debi Giacone (Michael), and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the St. Peter's ICU nurses and PCT's on the 3rd and 5th floors for their kindness and compassion.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Free To Be Me Rescue, 154 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054.
A funeral service to celebrate Steve's life will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 2pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205. Visitation will be from 12pm-2pm prior to services. Interment will be private at Bethlehem Rural Cemetery, Selkirk, NY.