Paul E. Nooney, Sr.

GUILDERLAND, NY – Paul E. Nooney, Sr., 60, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at St. Peter's Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Ward F. and Marion T. Nooney. Paul played on the Wildcats football team while attending Kansas State University and followed the team intently thereafter. He remained an avid sports fan throughout his life. Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country in the Vietnam War. He worked for the New York Sate Dept. of Labor and retired after 36 years of service. In addition, he had worked as a disc jockey throughout the Capital District and beyond. One of Paul's greatest passions was performing in local theater. He was a long-time member of the Mystery Dinner Theater ensemble where his gift for comedy flourished. He was also in numerous community theater performances including "Harvey," "Moon Over Buffalo" and "Sunshine Boys." He also lent his considerable talents to local improvisational theater performances. Paul loved to laugh and had an enormous gift for bringing laughter to his audiences and to the friends he made throughout his life. It is a tribute to Paul the great amount of love, respect and admiration that was felt for him by all those who met him in his professional and personal life. Paul is survived by his son, Paul E. Nooney, Jr. of Albany. He is the long-time companion of Ann Vandenberg of Guilderland. Other relatives include a sister and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Monday at 7:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will precede the service from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to Albany Pro Musica, P.O. Box 3850, Albany, NY 12203 in memory of Paul E. Nooney, Sr. To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewcomerAlbany.com