Watervliet-Dan Schelde, age 61, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
He was born in Troy, NY, the son of Warren and Joyce Schelde. Dan graduated from Watervliet High School, and Union College, majoring in History.
Dan was a Canal Operator for the NYS Canal System in Waterford for many years.
He enjoyed camping, history and tabletop games with his children. Dan was a pun maker. He was an Eagle Scout. He owned and loved many cats during his short lifetime.
Dan is survived by his wife, MaryAnn Schelde; his mother, Joyce Schelde; his children: Daniel Schelde and Sarah Schelde; his father in law, John Glogowski; his sister in law and brother in law, Theresa and Kevin Dubuc; his brother in law and sister in law, John and Mary Glogowski and his brother in law and sister in law, Steve and Tracey Glogowski; two nieces, Andrea and Jessica Glogowski.
Relatives and friends are invited to Dan's calling hours on Friday, May 3, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, New York.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dan's memory may be made to the Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center, 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.