In Memory Of
John Craig Sterling
1954
2013
John Craig Sterling
March 30, 1954 — March 18, 2013
Indian Harbour Beach, FL - John Craig Sterling, born March 30, 1954, died peacefully on Monday at the age of 58. John grew up in Schuyler, NY, earned his undergraduate degree from Syracuse University and his master's degree from Saint Rose College in Albany, NY.
He leaves behind his daughter Rebecca (Brendan Hughes), son Carl (Evelyn) and beloved grandson Ethan Sterling. He also leaves his mother Carol, brother Jeff Sterling, sister Lauren Tennant (Scott Staffa), and is predeceased by his father John M. Sterling. He leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He also leaves beloved K9 companions Jeter and Dolly.
John worked at the NY State Department of Health for more than 30 years. He was also secretary for the Albany Masonic Lodge and an avid volunteer in his community. He recently retired to Indian Harbour Beach, FL where he continued to volunteer with the local Azan Shrine Temple.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Tuesday from 3 to 7 pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in John's name to: Steffens Scleroderma Center, 6 Care Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
He leaves behind his daughter Rebecca (Brendan Hughes), son Carl (Evelyn) and beloved grandson Ethan Sterling. He also leaves his mother Carol, brother Jeff Sterling, sister Lauren Tennant (Scott Staffa), and is predeceased by his father John M. Sterling. He leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He also leaves beloved K9 companions Jeter and Dolly.
John worked at the NY State Department of Health for more than 30 years. He was also secretary for the Albany Masonic Lodge and an avid volunteer in his community. He recently retired to Indian Harbour Beach, FL where he continued to volunteer with the local Azan Shrine Temple.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Tuesday from 3 to 7 pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in John's name to: Steffens Scleroderma Center, 6 Care Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John Craig Sterling, please visit our flower store.
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