Gary Peter Jeffries, Sr.

Watervliet, NY- Jeffries, Gary P., Sr., 76, entered into eternal life on Wednesday November 17, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. He was the son of the late Clarence Jeffries and Beulah (VanderVeer) Jeffries. He was a loving husband to Marian (Aumand) Jeffries, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage.

Born in Rensselaer, NY on June 29, 1945. Gary attended Rensselaer High School and enlisted in the Navy where he was honorably discharged. He was the owner of Northeastern Fine Quality Builders.

Gary took pride in helping his son and all his nephews to learn the building trade and the meaning of hard work every day. He loved coaching his son's team when he was young.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Krystle (Andrew) Planz and Gary Jeffries (April Schepisi); his cherished and much loved grandchildren, Andrew, Alana and Layla Planz, Veronica and Braxton Jeffries, who were the absolute loves of his life and who called him Papa; his sisters, Barbara (Charlie Stock) and Donna Mae Durand; sister and brother-in-laws, Virginia and Jack Hartkern, Grace Kivelin (Dennis Millspaugh), Mary Gail and Edward Cummins, Jerry and Andrea Aumand and Maureen Aumand; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Gary was predeceased by his sister, Joan; brothers, Clarence, Donald and Lester; his brother-in-laws, Thomas Durand and Raymond Aumand; Sister-in-laws, Jean and Elsie; and his nephew Chuckie Stock.

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet, New York on Monday November 22, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Burial will take place at 1pm following the calling hours at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that checks or donations be made in Gary Peter Jeffries, Sr.'s name to Schuyler Heights Fire Department, 900 1st street, Watervliet, NY 12189.