John Sarles

May 18, 1938 - May 8, 2017

Guilderland-John Sarles, age 78, passed away on Monday, May 8th, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. John was born at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, NY on May 18th, 1938 to Leonard Spencer Sarles and Ernestine Sarles (neé Smith). On March 13th, 1982, John married Margaret Ellen Carr at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Mount Kisco. He was much loved and will be greatly missed by his wife of 35 years, Margaret; his two daughters, Gayle Sarles and Teresa Sarles; his brother, Richard Sarles (Patti); his sister, Nora Carpenter; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Ernestine. Jack, as he preferred to be called, worked many different jobs during his life, but the most significant was the 30 years he worked for the United States Postal Service. His hobbies included woodworking, playing tuba in the Mount Kisco town band, gardening, and cooking for his family. His family will always remember his wonderful sense of humor and how much care he showed for those he loved. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with John’s family Monday, May 15, 2017 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services Tuesday, May 16, 2107 at 9:00 am in McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to St. Madeleine Sophie Church at 10:00 am where a Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Interment will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands immediately following the Memorial Mass. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that his love for animals be remembered with a donation to Animal Shelter of Schoharie, 304 Howe Cave Rd, Howe Cave, NY 12092. To leave a message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com