John Flood

ALPLAUS, NY – John J. Flood, 68, of Alplaus, passed away at home on Monday, October 22, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late William A. and Mary Lillian McGraw Flood. John was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, Siena College and Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science. He worked for Conrail for 33 years before retiring. Mr. Flood enjoyed fly fishing, golf and horse racing. John was a "prince of a man" who loved all and was loved by all. He is the beloved husband of Georgienne Ingalls Flood. John is the father of Jon (Mary Ann) McCarthy, Philip (Sarah) McCarthy and Michael (Allison) McCarthy. He is the brother of Joan Flood Bigley and Kathleen Keegan. He is the grandfather of Liam, Ian, Amelia, Finn, Rhys and Maeve McCarthy. John is the brother-in-law of Roger and Mary Anne DeLano and Christine Ingalls. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and his Alplaus family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday morning at 10:00 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211 in memory of John J. Flood.