Albert Vant Zelfde

Latham – Albert "Al" Vant Zelfde, 84, died peacefully on Friday morning, August 12, after a long illness. Al was born on August 30, 1926 in Lockwood, NY a son of the late Frank and Bernadina Vant Zelfde. He was a graduate of Waverly High School and honorably served his country in the Navy during World War II. Al retired from Empie Manufacturing Company where he worked as a harness maker. Al enjoyed music and playing the saxophone for various bands. He enjoyed fishing and loved being at his camp on Schroon Lake. Al was a life member, treasurer and commissioner of the Verdoy Fire Department.
Al was predeceased by his brother, Arnold Vant Zelfde; sister, Florence Pickering; and his first wife, Irene Knapp.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 44 years, Lynne Vant Zelfde; devoted children, Donna Picard (Paul), Linda Federici (Bob), Karen Uttberg (Ed), Laurie Glynn (Tom Flint), Dina Farr (Frank Thiele) and Glenn Vant Zelfde (Wanda Torres); 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Josie Knapp; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 11 am at the New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. (rt. 155 south of Central Ave.).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Al's memory to, the National Kidney Foundation, 99 Troy Rd., Suite 200, East Greenbush, NY 12061 or to the Firemen's Home, 125 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, NY 12534.