William Kurtzner

COLONIE, NY – William F. Kurtzner, Sr., 73, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Edwin Kurtzner and Catherine Fischer. He lived in Colonie for most of his life. Mr. Kurtzner was a painting contractor and retired from Tri-City Rentals in 1998. He was an avid supporter of the Boys Town Organization. Bill was the beloved husband of the late Mary R. Kurtzner. He is the devoted father of William F. (Yvonne) Kurtzner, Jr. of Colonie, Kathy (Thomas) Link of Guilderland, Debra A. Ferris of Colonie and Patrick J. (Colleen) Kurtzner of Virginia Beach, VA. He is the step-father of Richard, George and Robert Zipp, all of Houston, TX and Michael Zipp of Greer, SC. Bill is the brother of Robert Kurtzner of Colonie, Max (Nancy) Fischer of Albany and the late Edwin and John Kurtzner. He is the cherished grandfather of Debra Lynn and Darrell J. Ferris, whom were raised by Bill and his wife, William F.. Kurtzner, III, Jeannie (Kurtzner) Newell, Stephanie (Link) Fuller, Kenneth Engle, Christine Kurtzner, Faith Bounds, Patrick Kurtzner, Jr., Adam Link and Spencer Kurtzner. Also surviving is his great-grandson, Seth Jacob Newell as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank Community Hospice of Albany, especially Pam and Sarah, for all of the care and support given to Bill during his illness.
Funeral services will be Thursday morning at 11:30 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205, American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211 or Boys Town U.S.A., Fr. Flanagan's Boy's Home, P.O. Box 7000, Boys Town, NE 68010 in memory of William F. Kurtzner, Sr.