In Memory Of
John W. Donlon
1932
2021
John W. Donlon
March 29, 1932 — July 21, 2021
Cohoes- John W. (Jack) Donlon, 89, entered into eternal rest gracefully on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving and caring family.
John was born March 29,1932 in Cohoes and was the son of the late William B. and Helen (Morrison) Donlon. He was born and raised in Cohoes moving to Troy where he raised his family. Then moving back to Cohoes after his wife's passing.
John was in the New York National Guard as a 2nd Cook for 10 years. Later on in life he was employed with SUNY Research Foundation as a staff assistant for 28 years. After his retirement John and his Wife Joan traveled to Scotland, Hawaii, England, France with yearly trips to Florida. John was a past member of AOH Division 8, Troy Elks Club and Troy Emerald Club. He played Santa Clause at AOH and Elks Club for many years. He was a dedicated golfer 7 days a week and was a member of Van Schaick Country Club for 45 years. John was lucky to be able to play golf in many places such as St. Andrews in Scotland and Lahintch in Ireland.
John is now at peace with his late loving wife, Joan T. (Fredette) Donlon. John is survived by his three loving children, John G. (Diane) Donlon, Kimberly M. Glasser and Colleen L. (George) Bull; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; loving sisters, Maureen (the late Al) Hunter, Shirley (the late Alfie) Bisette, Nancy (Russell D'Amico and Sheila (Walter) Williams; brother; William (Karen) Donlon; sister-in-law, Francis (John) Renas; and many nieces nephews and friends.
He is predeceased by his brothers, Francis, Robert and James; and sister, Patricia.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet, New York on Monday July 26, 2021 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. A funeral service will be held Tuesday July 27, 2021 at 10:00am at New Comer Funeral Home.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations in John's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208
John was born March 29,1932 in Cohoes and was the son of the late William B. and Helen (Morrison) Donlon. He was born and raised in Cohoes moving to Troy where he raised his family. Then moving back to Cohoes after his wife's passing.
John was in the New York National Guard as a 2nd Cook for 10 years. Later on in life he was employed with SUNY Research Foundation as a staff assistant for 28 years. After his retirement John and his Wife Joan traveled to Scotland, Hawaii, England, France with yearly trips to Florida. John was a past member of AOH Division 8, Troy Elks Club and Troy Emerald Club. He played Santa Clause at AOH and Elks Club for many years. He was a dedicated golfer 7 days a week and was a member of Van Schaick Country Club for 45 years. John was lucky to be able to play golf in many places such as St. Andrews in Scotland and Lahintch in Ireland.
John is now at peace with his late loving wife, Joan T. (Fredette) Donlon. John is survived by his three loving children, John G. (Diane) Donlon, Kimberly M. Glasser and Colleen L. (George) Bull; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; loving sisters, Maureen (the late Al) Hunter, Shirley (the late Alfie) Bisette, Nancy (Russell D'Amico and Sheila (Walter) Williams; brother; William (Karen) Donlon; sister-in-law, Francis (John) Renas; and many nieces nephews and friends.
He is predeceased by his brothers, Francis, Robert and James; and sister, Patricia.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet, New York on Monday July 26, 2021 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. A funeral service will be held Tuesday July 27, 2021 at 10:00am at New Comer Funeral Home.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations in John's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208
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