Harry Kandoian

Loudonville, NY-Harry Kandoian, 81, entered into Eternal Life Saturday, August 26, 2023, in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Harry was the son of the late Satrak and Sadie Koshkarian Kandoian. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Margaret “Mickey” Phelan Kandoian; brother-in-law of Philip Phelan (Carol); uncle of Patrick Phelan (Rene), Lynne Shaw (Michael), and Drs. Daniel Phelan (Donna); he is survived by grandnieces and grandnephews Kerrigan, Shannon and Meagan Phelan, Kevin, Zachary and Andrew Shaw, Katie, Courtney, and Michael Phelan. He was the brother of the late Arthur “Archie” Kandoian. Harry graduated from Watervliet High School and served in the US Army National Guard. He worked for the NYS Department of Equal & Assess/Real Property Services in various computer capacities, achieving the title of Data Communications Specialist. After retirement Harry volunteered at both St. Peter’s Hospital and Albany Medical Center. He also enjoyed traveling around the country, and vacationing in Maine. Other hobbies were golfing, horse racing, and running, including half-marathons in the Northeast. Harry’s love for family was boundless and he enjoyed spending time with them. He was extremely proud of his nephews, nieces, their spouses, and their children. He was a considerate and caring person to friends and everyone fortunate to know him. He will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Harry’s family Thursday, August 31, 2023, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Friday, September 1, 2023, at 10:00 am at St. Pius X Church, Crumitie Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held privately. Those wishing to remember Harry Kandoian in a special way may send a contribution to The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Harry Kandoian

June 26, 1942 - August 26, 2023