Craig J. Odeen

Guilderland-Craig Joseph Odeen, 71, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a determined battle with cancer. Born in Vermillion, SD, he was the son of the late Philip and Margaret Veronica O’Connor Odeen. He was a US Army Vietnam War veteran. Craig was the Assistant Director of Finance and retired from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. A graduate of Canton High School, Canton, SD. He then graduated with a BS in Political Science and a MS in Public Administration from the University of South Dakota. Member of Beta Theta Pi, and ROTC. Craig started his career as an intern at the NYS Department of Civil Service, moving to the Office of Children and Family Services. He dutifully served NYS for over 40 years. Actively involved for over 40 years at the Church of Christ the King serving as a Eucharist minister, choir member, and the pastoral council. Craig was also very involved in the Knights of Columbus, serving as Grand Knight. Craig’s passions were his wife, children, politics, theater/entertainment and especially friends and family. Commitments were very important to Craig, especially those to family and friends. Craig found a calling later in life as an associate with Williams-Sonoma. Craig is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Linda Walsh Odeen; son, Andrew (Breeze) Odeen; son, Stephen Odeen; and his two grandchildren Kemper and Adelia Odeen. He is also survived by his brother, Philip (Marjorie) Odeen, and sister-in-law Lizabeth (Ronald) Regon, in addition to several nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral services on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 10:30 am at the Church of Christ the King, Westmere where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday, July 7, 2014 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Church of Christ the King, Westmere. The parish family will gather at 4:30 pm for a service of prayer and remembrance. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Christ the King Church, or a charitable organization of your choice. To leave a message for the family, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Craig J. Odeen

February 4, 1943 - July 2, 2014