Paul C. Hognestad

December 8, 1953 - January 28, 2021

Voorheesville-Paul C. Hognestad, 67, entered Eternal Life Thursday, January 28, Anno Domini 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Catskill, NY he was the son of Joan DiPong Hognestad and the late Clifford Hognestad. Paul was the longtime service manager for Cummins Diesel in Albany where he was known as the “go to guy to get anything fixed.” He left Cummins to become “The King of Salt” in the Capital District, and then went on to assist his sons with their business. Paul will be remembered for his jokes and humor, quick wit and love of all things family, especially his beloved sons. He enjoyed boating and snowmobiling. Paul was the loving husband for 40 years of Kathleen M. Kearns Hognestad; cherished father of P.J. Hognestad and Sean Hognestad (Emily); brother of Pauline Lacovara; he is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Paul’s family Wednesday, February 3, 2021 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please only enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot doorway; masks and social distancing are required; and 35 visitors at a time will be allowed in the funeral home. Funeral services Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 10:30 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206 where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Please only enter the church from the Hunter Ave. Parking Lot doorway; masks and social distancing are required; 150 visitors at a time will be allowed in the church. The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McVeighFuneralHome.com