Joseph F. Berdar Sr.

Slingerlands-Joseph F. Berdar Sr, 82, entered into Eternal Life Saturday, July 20,2019, at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Vincent A. and Josephine C. McNally Berdar. Joseph was a 1955 graduate of Cathedral Academy. He was a communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Church and at a young age served as an Altar Boy. After graduation he was employed by Niagara Mohawk for a short time, before entering the US Army in 1956. Joe served until 1958 assigned to Fort Sam Houston, Texas and then transferred to Anchorage Alaska where he was introduced to the computer world. In 1958, after leaving the Army, Joe married his High School Sweetheart, Angela R. Rovelli. In 1962 he became employed at RPI until his retirement in 1996 as Administrator of Production and Control. Joe was a former coach and president of St. Francis De Sales Athletic Association Little League. He was the dear husband for 60 years of Angela R. Rovelli Berdar; beloved father of Karen B. Mills (Marc Matz), Joseph F. Berdar Jr (Lynn) and Lori Ross; cherished grandfather of Caitlyn Riggi (Christopher), Jared Berdar, Justin Berdar, Francesca Mills, Cortnee Berdar, Ryan Ross, Tyler Ross; brother of the late Vincent Berdar and Robert Berdar; brother-In-law of Berta Berdar, John Rovelli (Beverly) and Richard E. Rovelli (Anne); several nieces, nephews, and friends survive Joseph. Cherished friend of Jack and Cathy Porter. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Joseph’s family Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Funeral services Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 8:45 am at McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany at 9:30 am where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held with Military Honors at 12:00 pm following the Funeral Mass at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Joseph F. Berdar Sr in a special way may send a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 2 Pine West Plaza, #202, Albany, NY 12205. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Joseph F. Berdar Sr.

June 4, 1937 - July 20, 2019