John Scally

COLONIE, NY – John F. Scally, Sr., 71, of Colonie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 01, 2007. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Thomas F. Scally, Sr. and Marion A. (Neubaur) Scally. Mr. Scally was a lifelong resident of the Capital District. John served in the U.S. Army for six years. He worked for Pepsi-Cola for 36 years until his retirement. Upon retiring he worked for both the Stadium Golf Course and Hertz Rental Car. Overall, John was a sports enthusiast. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Eastern New York Golf Association. He also enjoyed skiing
and was a member of the U.S. Eastern Amateur Ski Association and the Out of Control Ski Club. He was a long time communicant of St. Clare's Church in Colonie. John enjoyed spending his winters in Myrtle Beach, SC. He is the beloved father of John F. Scally, Jr. and his wife, Bridget of Altamont and Brian P. Scally of Albany. He is the loving brother of Thomas F. Scally, Jr. and his wife, Margaret of Kentucky, Joann E. Paulsen and her husband, Carl of Schenectady and Mary Ellen Conboy and her husband, Jordan of Clifton Park. John is the former husband of Mary Anne Harper. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and golfing buddies.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday morning at 9:00 at St. Clare's Church, Colonie. Calling hours will be Monday from 5:00 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 in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie.