In Memory Of
Jerold Strait
1945
2015
Jerold Strait
July 18, 1945 — January 23, 2015
Guilderland - Jerold "Jerry" A. Strait, 69, passed away peacefully at his residence after a brief battle with cancer on Friday January 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hoosick Falls, he is the son of the late Ruth and Ralph Strait.
Jerry graduated from Berlin Central High School and later obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Oneonta State University. He was employed by the New York State Dept. of Health for many years before his retirement in 2000.
Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Ellen Strait; and his children, Jennifer (Wayne) McMahon, Tracy O'Connor, Stephanie (Kevin McKay) Neaton-McKay and Colleen (Tim) Parent; his former son-in-law, Joseph O'Connor; his brother, Bill Strait; and his grandchildren, Noah Melnick, Skye Purzycki, Matthew O'Connor, Emma McKay, Zachary O'Connor, Lindsey O'Connor and Elliot Parent.
Those wishing to remember Jerry in a special way may make memorial contributions in his name to the Ronald McDonald House of Albany, 139 S. Lake Ave. Albany, NY 12208 or the Double H Ranch, 97 Hidden Valley Rd. Lake Luzerne, NY 12486.
The family would like to thank Pastor Sean Pierce for his guidance and compassion throughout Jerry's illness.
Memorial calling hours for Jerry will be held on Sunday January 25th from 4-8 p.m. at Pineview Community Church, 251 Washington Ave. Ext. Albany, NY 12205. A celebration of his life will be held at the church on Monday January 26th at 11:30 a.m.
Jerry graduated from Berlin Central High School and later obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Oneonta State University. He was employed by the New York State Dept. of Health for many years before his retirement in 2000.
Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Ellen Strait; and his children, Jennifer (Wayne) McMahon, Tracy O'Connor, Stephanie (Kevin McKay) Neaton-McKay and Colleen (Tim) Parent; his former son-in-law, Joseph O'Connor; his brother, Bill Strait; and his grandchildren, Noah Melnick, Skye Purzycki, Matthew O'Connor, Emma McKay, Zachary O'Connor, Lindsey O'Connor and Elliot Parent.
Those wishing to remember Jerry in a special way may make memorial contributions in his name to the Ronald McDonald House of Albany, 139 S. Lake Ave. Albany, NY 12208 or the Double H Ranch, 97 Hidden Valley Rd. Lake Luzerne, NY 12486.
The family would like to thank Pastor Sean Pierce for his guidance and compassion throughout Jerry's illness.
Memorial calling hours for Jerry will be held on Sunday January 25th from 4-8 p.m. at Pineview Community Church, 251 Washington Ave. Ext. Albany, NY 12205. A celebration of his life will be held at the church on Monday January 26th at 11:30 a.m.
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