319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-3731
Chester F. Coons, Jr.
Chester F. Coons, Jr. 82 of Wesley
Health Care Center formerly of Mechanicville died August 2nd
at his residence following a lengthy illness.
Born March 14, 1926 , he
was the son of the late Chester F. and Alice Metcalf Coons; he lived most of his
life in the Mechanicville/Halfmoon area.
Mr. Coons served in the Navy from 1944 – 1946 and was a
member of the original crew which commissioned the USS Randolph in 1944,
He later served in the Air Force from 1949 – 1953.
He was a proud member of
the Teamsters, driving for several large companies throughout his career. He was
also a school bus driver for the Shenendehowa School dist and the City of
Mechanicville. He enjoyed watching baseball games on the television, and was a
big NY Yankees fan, He also enjoyed reading the Times Union cover – to – cover
each day.
Besides his parents, Mr.
Coons is predeceased by his wife, Eileen Ives Coons, to who he was married in
1950; his beloved German Shepard, Heidi; and a brother Norman E. Coons.
Mr. Coons is survived by five children, Diane M. Starks and
her husband, Bill of Stillwater, Cheryl Mahoney and her husband Jim, of
Louisiana, Carol Ricucci of Maryland, Chester F. Coons, III and his wife Nanci
of Lake George, and Richard J. Coons of Schenectady.
He is also survived by a brother Robert J. Coons and
his wife, Joan, of Mechanicville. Also survived by 10 Grandchildren, several
and great grandchildren and many Nieces, Nephews,
and cousins.
Family and Friends may call Wednesday from 4 - 7 at the Dunn Funeral Homes, Inc. 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville.
Funeral services will be
held Thursday at 10:00 AM from the Funeral home with the Reverend Patty Girard
Officiating.
Interment will be in
Hudson View Cemetery, Mechanicville
The family request that
memorial contributions may be made to either the American Lung Association, PO
Box 15050, Albany, NY 12212-5050 or to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, PO
Box 96173, Washington, DC 20090-6173 in his memory
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To Daddy...
I know you are with Mom and Heidi now and I am glad you did not suffer. I wanted to see you one last time but your grandson Jerry is getting married this Saturday the 9th. There have been preparations I've needed to do to get ready for it here.
You are in my heart and in my prayers and I am glad that Diane, Cheryl & Jim, Fred & Nanci, and Richie were able to see you tonite. May you rest in peace and know that you and Mom will live in my heart forever.
Your daughter,
Carol
Carol Ricucci, Sterling, VA Ms_Tweetie@comcast.net
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