John H. Wainwright, Jr.

John H. "Jack" Wainwright, Jr., 67, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital with his with his loving family by his side. Jack was the son of the late John Wainwright, Sr. and Beverly (Thackrah) Wainwright. Jack was the devoted husband to JoAnn (Toro) Wainwright. They were married for over 23 years.

He worked as a U.S. Postal Carrier with the United States Post Office in Schenectady for 33 years.

He loved to travel, especially to Disney World and Disney Land. He enjoyed watching movies and was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his niece, Karen Segretto.

Jack is survived by his wife, JoAnn Wainwright, his step children; Laura Golon and Erik (Lisa) Jurgensen. He is the proud grandfather of Zander Jurgensen. He is also survived by his brothers; David T. (Denise) and Bruce P. Wainwright; his sisters-in-laws; Beverly Ruffrage and Elizabeth (Joseph) Marcuccio and his nieces, Colleen and Terri and his nephew, David Thomas.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Memory Gardens, Colonie.