Glyn Richard "Dick" Bergin

Albany-Glyn Richard “Dick” Bergin of Albany went into eternal rest suddenly Thursday Oct 1st at St. Peters hospital surrounded by his family. Mr. Bergin was born July 12, 1939 in Yonkers, NY. He was the son of the late Thomas J Bergin and Mae Sloan Bergin. He was the devoted husband of 48 years of Eileen Sharkey Bergin and the proud father of Lila Mae Woodgate, David Bergin, Donna Cassaro and Daniel Bergin, The father in law of Sara Duncan and Marybeth Bergin. He was the brother of Robert Bergin and his wife Sue of Richmond Va. He was the cherished grandfather of Eileen and Michael Woodgate. Amanda and John Cassaro, Patrick Duncan Bergin and step grandfather to Justin Shea. He was the uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mr. Bergin was predeceased by his brother Thomas J. Bergin, Jr and his sister Sheila Plowinske. He is also survived by his faithful dog Flyn Sharkey of Wicklow. Mr. Bergin attended Vincentian Institute and graduated from Mount Assumption Institute in Plattsburgh. He attended Hudson Valley Community College and the Air Force Technical College. He served in the US Air Force for 6 years in which he was stationed both overseas and state side. Mr. Bergin was a member of the benevolent order of the Elks Lodge 49, and the Boyd Hilton Memorial VFW Post. He was employed as a land surveyor by Edward Boutelle and Sons before joining the operating engineers union local 545d from which he retired. Mr. Bergin was a spiritual man who appreciated life, his family, many friends, neighbors and his country. Along with decorating the graves of Veterans for Memorial Day, Mr. Bergin enjoyed the “Proud to be Irish” show on the radio, marching in the parades with the Elks, fishing, singing and telling stories. He was a Boston Red Sox and Pittsburg Steelers fan. Funeral services Monday, October 5, 2009 at 9:15 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to Parish of Mater Christi (formerly St. Catherine of Siena) Church) at 10:00am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday, October 4, 2009, 3:00 to 6:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment will follow the Mass at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. To leave the family a special message on their guestbook; obtain a prayer card or directions; view his Life Tribute or share a photo with the family, please go to www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Glyn Richard "Dick" Bergin

July 12, 1939 - October 1, 2009