John M. Bessette Jr.

Watervliet- John M. Bessette Jr., 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of the late John Sr. and Bernice Bessette. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 40 years, Judith A. Bessette.

John loved golf, fishing and was an avid Yankee fan. He also loved traveling with his family to the Poconos.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by Jake, his nine children, Sherri Lynn Condon (Frank), John M. Bessette III (Colleen), Richard W. Bessette (Tara), Melissa Bessette, Karen Campbell (Bob), Kimberly Dwyer (Keith), William Doty Jr. (Valarie), Scott J. Doty (Sandra) and Katrina Panetta (Joe "Stew"). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joshua Condon (Jessica), Lacee Condon, Joshua Scott (Kaitlynn), Cassandra Bessette, John M. Bessette IV, Morgan Elizabeth Bessette, Christopher Campbell, Stephen Doty, Sarah Doty, Brandon Doty, Michael William Doty, Savannah Doty, Skye Doty, Joseph Luigi Panetta, Sabrina "Breezy" Panetta, two great grandchildren, Adrien and Emma and his brother, Richard Bessette (Susan) and sister, Michelle Smith (Charles).

John is predeceased by one grandchild, Frankie Condon.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, August 27, 2018 from 4-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, New York 12189 with a sharing of memories starting at 7:00pm. The family will be meeting at 9:00am on Tuesday at Corpus Christi Church, 2001 U.S. 9, Round Lake, NY 12151 for a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow Mass at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.