Fairfield, Harold G.
Clifton Park – Harold "Harry" Fairfield, 71, passed away Wednesday September 1, 2010.
Harry was born in Albany the son of the late Julia (O'Brien) and Harold Gleason and was a lifelong area resident. Harry, aka "Buddy" to his family, worked as a laborer and also was a Lifetime Member of the Teamsters Union out of Albany. As an avid hunter and fisherman, he loved spending time in the woods and was a faithful friend.
Harry is survived by his sister Patricia E. Fairfield, three children: Julie (Jessie) Moore, Kelly Fairfield and Harold (Bo) Fairfield, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his best friend Jimmy Teller. Also, Harold is survived by many nieces and nephews and a beloved friend of fifty years. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters: Irene Fairfield Tucker Dowen and Regina Fairfield Horton.
The family would like to thank the staff of the 6th Floor of Albany Memorial Hospital for their loving care and concern during Harold's stay.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday 9:30am at Holy Family Parish (previously St. Patrick's). Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAlbany.com