Leo T. Nolan

Guilderland-Leo T. Nolan, 81, died Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in Amsterdam, he was the son of the late Francis T. and Marguerite Dunn Nolan. Mr. Nolan was a US Navy Seabee, serving during the Korean War. Leo was a longtime member of the Sheetmetal Union Local 83. He was the former owner of L & T Roofing. He was the former groundkeeper for the Guilderland Pinebush Girls Softball League. He also worked for 16 years as the Maintenance Supervisor for the Brookside Bluff Condo Association in Florida. He was a charter member and former Exalted Ruler of the Guilderland Elks, #2480. Leo was also honored as “Elk of the Year.” He was a 38 year associate member of the Westmere Fire Department, where he also served for 14 years as treasurer. Leo was a member of both the American Legion, and Loyal Order of Moose. Together with his dear wife Lois, they sponsored over 150 Foster children through Catholic Charities over a 35 year period. The family would like to thank the staff at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, especially Eileen, along with the staff at St. Peter’s Hospital Homecare, especially Gary and Annie and The Community Hospice of Albany. He was the dear husband of 59 years of Lois Barrett Nolan; beloved father of Kathleen Shover (William), Lori Deichman (Fred), Bob Nolan (fiancé Debbie Hojohn), Karen Smith (Mark), Keith Nolan (Mira), Carolyn Nolte (Gregg), Christine Murray (Benton), Christopher Nolan (Lisa) and the late Brian Nolan; father in law of the late Lee Buckhoff Nolan; brother of Patricia Sarraino and the late Thomas Nolan; he is survived by 19 beloved grandchildren, 14 dear great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 9:30 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany at 10:30 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Leo’s cousin, Rev. John Bradley, Pastor. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday, 4:00 to 8:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Leo Nolan in a special way may send a contribution to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, 40 North Main, Albany, NY 12203 To leave the family a special message on their guest book; obtain a prayer card or directions; or share a photo or E-card with them, please visit www.McveighFuneral Home.com

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Leo T. Nolan

June 6, 1929 - September 11, 2010