SCHENECTADY-Henry "Hank" C. Kingsland, Sr., 84 passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Schenectady, NY the son of the late William H. and Marion J. (Miller) Kingsland. Henry served in the Army National Guard from 1948 to 1989. He retired from the Schenectady County Highway Department after 20 years of service. After retirement, Henry and his late wife Janet enjoyed traveling in their RV across the United States.
Hank is survived by his children William H. Kingsland, Sr. (Kathleen), David H. Kingsland, Laurie Pelton, Henry C. Kingsland, Jr. (Wendy), Sally Kingsland, and Karin Carvill (Joseph, his grandchildren David, Eric, Kimberly, Nicole, Sean, Brittany, Cory, Sarah, Matthew, William, Jr. , Seth and Timothy and several great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Ruth, Margaret, Louise, Elsie and Gladys, many nieces and nephews and his best friend Pietro Bucci.
Calling hours will be held from 10 to 11 AM on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. with a funeral service to follow at 11 AM at the funeral home.
Interment to follow at Memory Gardens with military honors.
Contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Schenectady or to the Wounded Warrior's Project in memory of Hank.