In Memory Of
George R. Chesney
1949
2021
George R. Chesney
February 9, 1949 — April 17, 2021
ROTTERDAM - Our beloved George R. Chesney, 72, of Rotterdam entered eternal rest on April 17, 2021 while at Ellis Hospital.
Born on February 9, 1949 in Albany, New York, he was the son of the late John and Evelyn Chesney.
After serving his country in the Army National Guard, George married his true love Donna Bushey. Over the course of their forty year marriage, George and Donna raised two children creating a family that brought him immense joy; Tory (Tom) Carman and Drew (Julia) Chesney. Later he became a cherished Papa to Kailey Bashwinger, EJ (Amanda) Bashwinger, Emily Chesney, and Mackenzie (Erich) Carman.
George is survived by his wife, children, and grand-children. He is also survived by his brother Rev. John (Susan) Chesney, his sister Evelyn (Marty) Knapp, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be from 2:00-4:00 on Sunday April 25, 2021 at NewComer Funeral Home in Colonie. A private memorial service for family and close friends will be held immediately after at 4:00 pm. Gathering size, within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements. Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.NewComerAlbany.com
In lieu of flowers or donations, please take someone you love out for ice cream, or enjoy a drive around one of his favorite spots: Lake Pleasant or Sacandaga Lake. More importantly, be sure to take care of each other. That was the core of George's being, taking care of those he held dear in his heart.
"Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you." John 16:22
Born on February 9, 1949 in Albany, New York, he was the son of the late John and Evelyn Chesney.
After serving his country in the Army National Guard, George married his true love Donna Bushey. Over the course of their forty year marriage, George and Donna raised two children creating a family that brought him immense joy; Tory (Tom) Carman and Drew (Julia) Chesney. Later he became a cherished Papa to Kailey Bashwinger, EJ (Amanda) Bashwinger, Emily Chesney, and Mackenzie (Erich) Carman.
George is survived by his wife, children, and grand-children. He is also survived by his brother Rev. John (Susan) Chesney, his sister Evelyn (Marty) Knapp, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be from 2:00-4:00 on Sunday April 25, 2021 at NewComer Funeral Home in Colonie. A private memorial service for family and close friends will be held immediately after at 4:00 pm. Gathering size, within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements. Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.NewComerAlbany.com
In lieu of flowers or donations, please take someone you love out for ice cream, or enjoy a drive around one of his favorite spots: Lake Pleasant or Sacandaga Lake. More importantly, be sure to take care of each other. That was the core of George's being, taking care of those he held dear in his heart.
"Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you." John 16:22
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of George R. Chesney, please visit our flower store.
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Sunday, April 25, 2021
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