Alan L. Alcon

GLENMONT – Alan L. Alcon, 63, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at his home. Born in Kingston, NY he was the son of the late Victor and Hope Alcon. After leaving Kingston, Alan attended S.U.N.Y Albany where he graduated with a Master's degree in Criminal Justice. He worked for the New York State Division for Youth as a youth counselor and then for New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation as Assistant Director of Training and Organizational Development, from where he retired. If you couldn't find Alan in Saratoga during August, he was sure to be found at a friend's home playing poker. He was an avid New York Yankee fan and looked forward to their spring training in Tampa, FL.


Alan met his beloved wife, Dora, in 1993 and they married on May 16, 1997. In addition to his wife, Alan is survived by his brother, Steven Ross of Hurley, NY and his sister, Lori (David) Bailey of Colorado. He is the uncle of Matthew and Victoria Bailey. Alan will be greatly missed by his wife's siblings; Mary (Marc), Nicholas (Teresa), James (April), David (Jane), Irene (DeWayne)as well as all of their children.


A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). A calling hour will precede the service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to ReRun Inc. "Adopt a Thoroughbred", P.O. Box 374, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-9998 in memory of Alan L. Alcon.