Frank N. Hendrick Jr

Rensselaer-Frank N Hendrick, Jr., 88, of East Greenbush passed peacefully at Albany Medical Center on December 20, 2020 after a short illness. He was the son of the late Frank N. and Ada Mae (Broadhurst) Hendrick. He was predeceased by his brothers John (Jackie) and Edward (Marge) Hendrick, and his sisters Dorothy (Henry) Gardner, Mildred (Jay) Francis and Marie (Harold) Shank, with whom he is now happily reunited. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Marion C. (Kinsella), his children, Richard (Mary), Linda (Art) Fylak and Kathleen (Ed Yaggle) Hendrick. He has five cherished grandchildren, Keith (Nikki) Pinheiro, Sherri (John) Krug, Cynthia (Jeremy Libby), Michala (Fred Schroeder) and Richard Hendrick, Jr. He is also survived by 10 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. He will be missed by his constant companions, Sophie and Misty. Frank proudly served 33 years as a Master Sergeant in the 210th Armor and 27th Infantry Divisions of the NY Army National Guard. He also served 13 years as a Telecommunication Specialist for the Albany Police and Fire Communications Division until his retirement in 1997. Frank loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed playing cards, going to the Saratoga Racetrack and dessert. He especially loved dessert! He was an avid Yankee and NY Giants fan. He looked forward to the bi-annual Hendrick Family Reunion where he was treated like a rock star by his many nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed the annual Albany Firefighters Retirees Steak Roast. Frank was a master craftsman who learned how building, electrical and plumbing at the hand of his father. In his younger days, Frank was scouted by the Brooklyn Dodgers when he was pitching for the Albany Senators. He loved to bowl in various leagues once scoring a 300 game and many other notable feats on the alleys. He also loved to hunt, fish and especially play golf. He was a member of the Albany Permanent Professional Firefighters Association, Albany Police Retirees Council 82 AFSCME, WF Bruen Hose Company Clinton Heights Fire Dept., American Legion, GRUMP Club, and a life member of the Polish American Citizens Club. The family wishes to extend our appreciation to Dr. Gary Bakst Albany Med Endocrinology and Stephanie O’Leary PA-C Pulmonary and Critical Care for the excellent care they gave our Dad over many years. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Frank’s family Wednesday, December 23, 2020 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at 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 40 visitors at a time will be allowed in the funeral home. Funeral services Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 9:30 am the Historic Church of St. Mary on Capitol Hill, Albany, NY where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Please observe all Covid-19 protocols. The Rite of committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY immediately following the Funeral Mass. Those who wish may send a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Rock Road Chapel, 96 Rock Rd., Berne, NY 12023. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Frank N. Hendrick Jr

June 3, 1932 - December 20, 2020