Pritam K. Uppal

LATHAM – Mrs. Pritam Kaur Uppal, age 90, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Albany Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by her loving children.

Mrs. Uppal was born in the village of Wan Tara Singh, near Bikhiwind, in Punjab, India, on June 7, 1929. She was married in 1945 to the late Sardar Jogindar Singh Uppal, and they, along with their three children, immigrated to the United States in the early 1960's. Her beloved husband had a long and successful career as Professor of Economics at the University of Hawaii, Michigan State University, and, since 1967, at the State University of New York in Albany, where he was awarded the title of Distinguished Professor. He retired in 2012 and passed away in August 2015. Pritam Uppal was always by his side, and was the dedicated homemaker as they lovingly raised their three children, and she was a doting and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother for her extended family. All members of the family adored her loving nature. She made everyone feel special.

Dr. and Mrs. Uppal were long-term residents of the Capital District, and left their mark on the local Indian community. They were among the earliest Indian residents of the capital district, and served as mentors and helpers for countless families who came to the area. They will be missed by all.
Mrs. Uppal was predeceased by her beloved husband of 74 years, Dr. Jogindar Singh Uppal, and was the matriarch of a large extended family. She leaves behind her three children, Paul (Pinky) Uppal of Loudonville, Inderjit (Frank) Barone of Latham, Jack (Kate) Uppal of Lincoln, California; grandchildren Paul (Rabia) Uppal of Vestal, New York, PJ Uppal of Watervliet, Anita (Anthony) McGinthy of Texas, Frank (Sativa Ananda) Barone of Latham, and Rebecca (Frank) Youngman of San Francisco, California. She will also be missed by all of her great-grandchildren, Devan and Ashiana Uppal, Lydia and Mason McGinthy, and Frances Barone.

Viewing and memorial services will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 from 7 PM to 9 PM at the New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet, NY 12189 518-272-2824. All family and friends are welcome to attend. Cremation services will be on Tuesday morning, October 1, at 11 AM in the Gardner Earl Chapel and Crematory, 186 Oakwood Avenue, Troy, NY 12180, 518-272-7520. Immediately following cremation, all are welcome to attend the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Gurdwara (Temple) for religious services, at 1944 Union Street, Niskayuna, NY 12309.

Education has always been important to the entire Uppal family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you contribute to a loved one's college fund.