John Relyea Sr.

Obituary of John M. Relyea Sr.

John M. Relyea Sr., 73, a resident of Lamplighter Acres, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born April 18, 1946 in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of the late Sherman and Irene Blair Relyea. John attended Schuylerville Central School and enlisted with the US Air Force in 1963. Following a tour in Vietnam, he was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1967. He retired from Finch Pruyn after 30 years of employment. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by 2 brothers, Robert Relyea Sr. and Charles Relyea; and his sister, Irene Schnoop. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Loretta Pechette Relyea of Ft. Edward; 4 daughters, Loretta (James) Schrammel of Glens Falls, Lisa Relyea of Ft. Edward, Tammy (Paul) Weeks of South Glens Falls, and Samantha (Dave) Mattison of Clover, SC; 1 son, John (Kathryn) Relyea Jr. of Atlanta, GA; 1 brother, Sherman “Pete” (Eileen) Relyea of Victory Mills; 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; aunt, Esther Blair and sister-in-law, Luella Relyea, both of Greenwich; as well as several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville with Rev. Virginia Cornell, officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 pm Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave. Ext., Schuylerville, NY 12871. Memorials can be made in his memory to Moreau Emergency Squad, 1583 Route 9, Ft Edward, NY 12828, the Parkinson’s Foundation https://www.parkinson.org or Disabled Veterans Assoc. http://secure.dav.org/donate. The family would like to thank Community Hospice of Saratoga, Homeward Bound, Dr. Adams, and to Jean Blackmer for all her help.
Wednesday
29
January

Visitation

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Flynn Bros. Inc - Schuylerville
13 Gates Ave Ext
Schuylerville, New York, United States
(518) 695-3138
Visitation
Thursday
30
January

Graveside Service

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Gerald B H Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, New York, United States
Graveside Service
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