Harold E. Wilson

Harold Edward Wilson, 84, of Schenectady, passed away on August 14, 2023 at Ellis Hospital.

He was born in the small city of Mount Vernon, OH to the late Howard and June (Newton) Wilson. He was predeceased by his sister Patricia and brother Charles.

Harold served in the United States Navy from 1960 until 1964 at which time the destroyer (USS Lloyd Thomas) which he served on was dispatched to participate in the Cuban missile crisis. While in the Navy, he met the love of his life, Virginia (Procyk) Wilson, at a dance at the Brooklyn Navy Yards. Harold was employed as a Greyhound and Adirondack Trailways bus driver from 1967 until 2003. He was an avid golfer and Ohio State Buckeye fan. He was a parishioner of the former Woodlawn Reformed Church.

In 2005 he became a grandfather to his only grandchild Sierra. He spent the rest of his years as a devoted grandfather and spending time with his family.

Harold is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Virginia, daughter Heather, son Scott, and granddaughter Sierra Wilson. He will be forever remembered in our hearts as the most loving, dedicated, and generous man that a family could be blessed with.

Visitation will be held on Monday August 21st from 4pm-6pm, with a service to take place at 6pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, New York.