In Memory Of
Francis Joseph Purner
1964
2019
Francis Joseph Purner
December 18, 1964 — August 26, 2019
Schenectady, NY - Francis "Jay" Purner passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2019 at age 54.
Born on December 18, 1964 he was the son of the late Frank and Joan Purner of Wilton, NY.
Jay graduated from Shaker High School and later Hudson Valley Community College where he received an Associate Degree in Individual Studies. He founded Creative Greenery a landscaping company that paid the bills until his passion JaCorWeb took off. Jay was very smart and gifted and through online learning at multiple universities he received his credentials and certifications in digital analytics, search engine optimization and website marketing and development. This led to the founding of JaCorWeb in 2006 and allowed Jay to spend over a decade working to help businesses and non-profits design and develop digital content marketing strategies. He was also very proud of his volunteer work helping to produce the Schenectady Today Show.
Jay was an accomplished piano player and pilot having soloed at the age of 16 on December 31, 1980, getting his pilot's license.
Jay had a very kind heart and love for those in his life. This was sometimes masked by the battle he faced throughout most of his life -- alcoholism and addiction. Jay simply couldn't beat these demons; although they claimed his life, they did not take a way from the love he had in his heart for his family and those close to him.
Jay is predeceased by his soulmate, Caroline Christ who passed away October 16, 2017. He is survived by his son, Alan Joseph Purner, his step-daughter Ashely Morera-Gonzalez and former wife, Sierra Purner of Woodland, California and his brother Jeff Purner and his spouse Nicole Purner as well as his nieces and nephew, Adair, Hunter and Lily Purner of Glens Falls, NY.
A memorial service will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 4-7PM. Jay will be laid to rest Memory's Garden Cemetery in Colonie, NY on Thursday, September26, 2019 at 11:00 am
In lieu of flowers please donate in his name to the City Mission of Schenectady at 425 Hamilton Street Schenectady NY 12305.
Born on December 18, 1964 he was the son of the late Frank and Joan Purner of Wilton, NY.
Jay graduated from Shaker High School and later Hudson Valley Community College where he received an Associate Degree in Individual Studies. He founded Creative Greenery a landscaping company that paid the bills until his passion JaCorWeb took off. Jay was very smart and gifted and through online learning at multiple universities he received his credentials and certifications in digital analytics, search engine optimization and website marketing and development. This led to the founding of JaCorWeb in 2006 and allowed Jay to spend over a decade working to help businesses and non-profits design and develop digital content marketing strategies. He was also very proud of his volunteer work helping to produce the Schenectady Today Show.
Jay was an accomplished piano player and pilot having soloed at the age of 16 on December 31, 1980, getting his pilot's license.
Jay had a very kind heart and love for those in his life. This was sometimes masked by the battle he faced throughout most of his life -- alcoholism and addiction. Jay simply couldn't beat these demons; although they claimed his life, they did not take a way from the love he had in his heart for his family and those close to him.
Jay is predeceased by his soulmate, Caroline Christ who passed away October 16, 2017. He is survived by his son, Alan Joseph Purner, his step-daughter Ashely Morera-Gonzalez and former wife, Sierra Purner of Woodland, California and his brother Jeff Purner and his spouse Nicole Purner as well as his nieces and nephew, Adair, Hunter and Lily Purner of Glens Falls, NY.
A memorial service will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 4-7PM. Jay will be laid to rest Memory's Garden Cemetery in Colonie, NY on Thursday, September26, 2019 at 11:00 am
In lieu of flowers please donate in his name to the City Mission of Schenectady at 425 Hamilton Street Schenectady NY 12305.
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