John J. Camadine Jr

Albany-John J. Camadine, Jr. entered into eternal life on April 2nd, 2018 at the age of 93 after a long illness. He was born on November 23rd, 1924 in Albany, NY to the late John J. Camadine, Sr. and the late Linda Stroebele Camadine. He was predeceased by his brother Michael Camadine. John was married to his beloved wife, the late Lillian M. (Atchinson) Camadine for over fifty years. A lifelong Albany resident, he graduated from Blessed Sacrament School, Vincentian Institute, and attended Siena College. John was a longtime communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church in Albany, and longtime member of the Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post 1520. During World War II, John proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a gunner and radioman aboard the S.S. Samuel Chase, a Liberty Class Ship and the U.S.S. Bremerton CA 130, a Heavy Cruiser. After the war, he was employed at Hudson Valley Appliances, Ramapo Wine & Liquor Co., and for many years as an auditor at the Albany County Comptroller’s Office proudly working until the age of 90. Most importantly, John was a devoted husband and father. As an avid sports fan, John loved rooting for his favorite teams, the NY Giants and the NY Mets. He also loved boating and fishing with his family on the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers John will be greatly missed by his loving family. He is survived by his six children: Sandra Dooley of Rotterdam Junction NY; Linda Camadine Tallman of Cobleskill NY; Susan (Eric) Kehl of Ballston Spa NY; John D. Camadine of Albany NY; Lisa Camadine of Albany NY; Stephen (Cindy) Camadine of Troy NY. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Candace, Heather, Tammy, Michelle, Michael, Suzie, Eric, Justin, and Shellby; eight great grandchildren; one great -great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with John’s family Thursday, April 5, 2018 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY. Funeral services Friday, April 6, 2018 at 12:15 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany, NY thence to Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany, NY at 1:00 pm where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery immediately following the Funeral Mass. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northeast Kidney Foundation, or Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany, NY.

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John J. Camadine Jr

November 23, 1924 - April 2, 2018