Delmar, NY – Clark Everett Zeh, Jr passed away at home on March 3, 2016; he was 83. Clark was the eldest son of 12, who loved his family dearly. Clark was a hard-working provider, always putting his family first. His devotion and love of his family was his highest priority.
Clark was a long time recreational pilot and enjoyed flying his Piper Cherokee out of New Salem and Albany County Airports, as well as out of his own air strip in Westerlo. He was an avid wood-worker as well as a long-time bowler.
Clark was in the Marine Corps, member of Nathaniel Adams Blanchard Post 1040, and member of the Unionville Reformed Church. He was employed by Main Bros. Oil Co., Inc. and retired in 1991 when he continued on with the Board of Directors until his passing.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dolores A. Zeh, his son Clark E. Zeh III (Roe Patton), daughters Denise Yowell, and Linda Campbell (Dan Welsh), grandchildren Lisa (John McDonald), Michael Jr, and Lori Yowell, Jennifer Zeh (Barry Winterburn), and great grandchildren Mallary, Haley, Christian, Jakob, Ryan, and Sydni. He is also survived by his sister Elizabeth Toomey, brothers Clinton (Fran), Ronald, Joseph (Charlene), and Richard (Susan), as well as several nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his sisters Virginia Caulfield and Hazel Skilling, his brothers Harold, Raymond, Robert and Douglas, 3 brother-in-laws, and 4 sister-in-laws.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Albany County as well as Dr. William Alderisio and his staff at Albany Cardiology for their care and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Unionville Reformed Church, 1134 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, March 7, 2016 from 4 pm-8 pm at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 9:30 am, internment following at Memory's Gardens.