The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Obituaries

Frederick Yager

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Hoosick Falls – Frederick J. Yager Sr., 92, passed away on Tuesday August 15, 2017 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness.
Born March 1, 1925, Fred was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yager Sr. and has been predeceased by them as well as siblings William Yager and Agnes Alarie. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth Mary (Eldred) Yager, five of his children; Frederick J. Yager Jr., Michael D. Yager, Mark W. Yager, Karen E. Marchegiawni, Judith A. Kelley, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Frederick or Fred, as everyone knew him, was a great man of many talents. He grew up in Troy, NY and was a lifelong member of St. George’s Church in Pittstown, NY. Fred worked at Beekman Wholesalers and later Oak Mitsui, from which he retired. He was a loving family man, an avid bee keeper, woodworker and loved his garden. Fred was a one of a kind man, adored by his wife and children and the best “Grand Pa” his grandchildren could possibly have had.
There will be services as per his request, but please take a moment to reflect on this great man, the lasting impact he has made on all of us.
Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls.

 

 

Robert Abbott

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Robert L.’’Bob” Abbott passed away peacefully at The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation August 8, 2017.

Born on April 19, 1934 in the Town of Pittstown to the late Clifford S. and Anna D. (McGarvin) Abbott. He attended Hoosic Valley Schools. [Read more…] about Robert Abbott

Gordon McNeilly

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Gordon McNeilly Gordon A. McNeilly, 94, of Hoosick, NY, passed away July 31, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Gordon was born on June 22, 1923 in Bennington VT, to Alexander McNeilly of County Down, Ireland and Ida McNeilly (nee Petersen) of Karlskrone, Sweden. [Read more…] about Gordon McNeilly