In Memory Of
Jasper A. Biondo
1926
2019
Jasper A. Biondo
June 5, 1926 — August 17, 2019
WATERVLIET- Jasper A. Biondo, "Do Do", age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on August 17, 2019.
Jasper was born on June 5, 1926 in Albany, the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth T. (Candido) Biondo. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Katherine C. Biondo of 35 years and very devoted daughter, Helen K. Healey and his brother N. Edward Biondo. He was also predeceased by his second wife Lee (Kretchmer) Biondo, whom he married in 1984 and step son, Steven Kretchmer.
Jasper was a 1945 Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) graduate. At CBA he was a star running back in football and was selected "All Albany" in his junior and senior years. He also competed in basketball and boxing. Jasper was inducted into the CBA Hall of Fame in 1994 and remained active in golf and bowling up until his 93rd year. He loved sports and watched baseball, football and golf sports channels.
He graduated from CBA High School early to enlist in the Army Parachute Division and served his country honorably, which included a tour in Japan during World War II.
Jasper was an Electrician for Albany Felt Co. (Albany International) until he retired to care for his ill wife, Katherine Biondo.
He received an Associates degree in Industrial Electronics from Hudson Valley Community College and he completed Advanced Television Lab training through the East Greenbush School District.
Jasper is survived by his children: Cynthia (John) Balaam of SC, Elizabeth (Morton) Casey of Wynantskill and Katherine M. (Lawrence) Palaski of Niskayuna and son-in-law, John Healey; three step children: Judith Bobo of Cincinnati, Michael Kretchmer of Largo, FL and Daniel Kretchmer of Leslie, MI; four grandchildren: Katherine J. (Healey) Farrow of Niskayuna, Kim (Casey) Liquori of Rexford, Gregory Balaam of SC and Nathaniel Palaski of Niskayuna; five great grandchildren; two step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his calling hour at 8:30 a.m. on Friday August 30, 2019 at St. Kateri of Tekakwitha Church, 1803 Union Street, Niskayuna. A Funeral Mass will follow at 9 a.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
Memorial contributions in his name can be made to The Community Hospice and send to: The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208
Jasper was born on June 5, 1926 in Albany, the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth T. (Candido) Biondo. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Katherine C. Biondo of 35 years and very devoted daughter, Helen K. Healey and his brother N. Edward Biondo. He was also predeceased by his second wife Lee (Kretchmer) Biondo, whom he married in 1984 and step son, Steven Kretchmer.
Jasper was a 1945 Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) graduate. At CBA he was a star running back in football and was selected "All Albany" in his junior and senior years. He also competed in basketball and boxing. Jasper was inducted into the CBA Hall of Fame in 1994 and remained active in golf and bowling up until his 93rd year. He loved sports and watched baseball, football and golf sports channels.
He graduated from CBA High School early to enlist in the Army Parachute Division and served his country honorably, which included a tour in Japan during World War II.
Jasper was an Electrician for Albany Felt Co. (Albany International) until he retired to care for his ill wife, Katherine Biondo.
He received an Associates degree in Industrial Electronics from Hudson Valley Community College and he completed Advanced Television Lab training through the East Greenbush School District.
Jasper is survived by his children: Cynthia (John) Balaam of SC, Elizabeth (Morton) Casey of Wynantskill and Katherine M. (Lawrence) Palaski of Niskayuna and son-in-law, John Healey; three step children: Judith Bobo of Cincinnati, Michael Kretchmer of Largo, FL and Daniel Kretchmer of Leslie, MI; four grandchildren: Katherine J. (Healey) Farrow of Niskayuna, Kim (Casey) Liquori of Rexford, Gregory Balaam of SC and Nathaniel Palaski of Niskayuna; five great grandchildren; two step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his calling hour at 8:30 a.m. on Friday August 30, 2019 at St. Kateri of Tekakwitha Church, 1803 Union Street, Niskayuna. A Funeral Mass will follow at 9 a.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
Memorial contributions in his name can be made to The Community Hospice and send to: The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208
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