Mitch R. Mitchell, 61, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer.
Mitch was born on January 23, 1958 a son of Ralph Waldo and Mary Gaetane (Johndro) Mitchell. A son of an Air Force veteran, his family travelled extensively before settling in Northern Maine, where he graduated from Limestone High School.
He came to Albany in 1989. He was employed for many years as a cook at Denny's Restaurant in Albany. He was a caring guy and a loving husband. He was a fan of the New England Patriots and the New York Yankees. He was an avid NASCAR fan and attended many races in the Northeast region.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Robert and an infant brother, Michael.
Mitch is survived by his wife of 20 years, Cynthia (Morgan) Mitchell; a step son, Albert Charron; a step daughter, Melody Kelly; 2 brothers, David Scott (Lougenia) Mitchell and Wayne (Holly) Mitchell; a sister, Lori (Eric) Goldsmith and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 11am to 1pm with a celebration of Mitch's life to immediately follow at 1pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations may be made to the Mitchell family, c/o Citizens bank under Katherine Morgan.