George F. Garney

Victory Mills- George F. Garney, 65, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 surrounded by his family. Born July 2, 1949 in Schenectady, he was the son of Francis (Sonny) and the late Grace Fifield Garney. After graduating from Schalmont High School, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1967-1971. George retired in 2010 after over 30 years of service to the Golub Corporation where he worked as a Deli Manager, Kosher Deli Manager, and Bakery Clerk at various stores. He was a life member and current Chief of General Schuyler Emergency Squad; life member of the Kayaderosseras Fish and Game Club where he was a NYS Hunter and Safety Instructor for over 30 years; and was very active cooking for the ham dinner and chicken barbeque every year at the Old Saratoga Reformed Church in Schuylerville. He enjoyed collecting and tinkering with classic cars including his 1991 Jaguar Convertible and 1978 Cadillac in his retirement. George is survived by his sons Brian Garney of Albany and Eric Garney (Kayleigh Goossens) of Victory Mills; his granddaughter Lilah Garney; his brother John Garney (Natalie Guerin) of Delanson; his sister Nancy Colbert (Robert) of Amsterdam, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother Grace in 2009 and his brother Robert in 1968. George’s family would like to thank the A wing community of Kingsway Arms Nursing Center, Dr. Shaffer and Dr. Zackon of NYOH at Albany Medical Center Hospital, the Doctors, Nurses and staff at D4East of Albany Medical Center Hospital for their wonderful care and support during the last few months; and George’s extended family of GSES, who he was proud to be a member of for over 30 years, most notably the Hanna Family. Funeral services Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 9:30 am at the Flynn Bros Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Avenue, Schuylerville, NY 12871 with the Reverend Joyce de Velder officiating. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday, February 18, 2015 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment with military honors will follow the service at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville at 11:00 am. Those wishing to remember George in a special way may send contributions to the General Schuyler Emergency Squad, PO Box 111, Schuylerville, NY 12871.

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George F. Garney

July 2, 1949 - February 14, 2015