Alfred C Van Derzee

Dr. Alfred Van Derzee, 78, died suddenly August 20, 2010, at his home. He was born September 10, 1931, in Albany, New York to Dorothy Van Derzee. Al was raised in Rensselaer, NY and attended St. Johns. He graduated from Siena College with a degree in Business. Later he earned both a Masters and a Doctoral degree from SUNYA. He was employed for over 30 years by the New York State education department (Veterans affairs). After retirement, Alfred was a professor of economics at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY for many years. Alfred served in the US Navy during the Korean War where he was a nuclear ordnance man attached to the Navy's first nuclear attack squadron VC-5. In his later years, he volunteered his time on the USS Slater and in 2006 won the Slater Volunteer of the year award. He was also the Athletic Trainer for LaSalle Institute (Football) from the 1970’s up until the late 1990’s. Al also coached the LaSalle Middle School Basketball team for several years during that time. Al is survived by his son, Gregory Van Derzee and his wife Roberta of Corinth, NY, his daughter Amy Wiggins and her husband Dale of Methuen, MA, and his four cherished granddaughters, Shanna, Jessica, Allison, and Nicole Wiggins. He will be remembered also for his devotion to the University of Notre Dame Athletics (Football above all). Along with making numerous visits to the University, he participated in many local events to benefit the University. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Van Derzee (Parker). Funeral services Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 9:00 am at the Historic Church of St. Mary on Capitol Hill, Albany where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. There will be no public calling hours. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery will follow the Mass. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Mary P. Van Derzee Memorial Award at The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY or the USS SLATER Restoration fund. To leave the family a special message on their guest book; obtain a prayer card or directions; or share a photo or E-Card with them, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Alfred C Van Derzee

September 10, 1931 - August 20, 2010