John F. Mesley

Wynantskill-John F. Mesley, 71, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the son of the late John and Helen Zabiniski Mesley and was predeceased by his sister Joan Lange. Born on June 12, 1942 in Troy, he attended Catholic Central High School before enlisting in the Marine Corp. He is survived by his sweetheart, best friend and wife of 49 years Mary Denise Foss Mesley. He was the loving father of Michelle (Ronald) Netoskie and Christian (Ellen) Mesley and his cherished grandchildren William (Jennifer Powers) Archino, Ashley (Cody Glenn) Archino, Alessandra Archino, Deanna, Nicholas, Maura and Andrew Mesley. His is also survived by his sister Mary (Stanley) Smulsky and several nieces and nephews. John was employed for 32 years by GE in Schenectady in the LMG Division. He was a member of the Wynantskill American Legion 1489 and a communicant of St. Michael’s Church. He was a active life time member of the Bailey Mountain Fish and Game Club. John was an avid woodsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and canoeing. He especially loved his legendary guy trips with his son, grandsons and friends over the years. He found great joy when rendezvousing at his Camp “The Adirondack Rose” with his many fellow woodsmen each hunting season. John was a NYS Adirondack licensed guide and a true conservationist. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge of the outdoors and wilderness survival. Above all he enjoyed his 49 year journey with his beloved Dee Dee. John will be missed by those he loved; he was a true friend, always had a story to tell and loved to have a good time around the camp fire. Funeral services Friday, March 7, 2014 at 10:45 am from McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Michael the Archangel Church, Troy at 11:30 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday, March 6, 2014 in the funeral home from 4 to 7pm. Interment will follow the Mass at 1:30 pm at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Those wishing to remember John in a special way send a contribution to Wounded Warrior’s Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas, 66675. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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John F. Mesley

June 12, 1942 - March 2, 2014