John "Jack" S. Wilson, 83, passed away on Father's Day, Sunday, June 18, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 17, 1933, he was the son of Samuel and Bessie Wilson. He was a graduate of Ballston Spa High School, Class of 1951. Jack worked at General Electric Co in Schenectady and Roanoke, Virginia, for over 40 years. He was an avid cyclist and enjoyed tennis, golfing and woodworking. He was a car enthusiast. Jack was a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. He treasured the time he spent with his family. He was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Bessie; sister Beverly and brother Samuel. Jack is survived by his sister Esther Miller; his children Kathleen Cleary (Bob), Patricia Green (Chuck), Diane Streit (John), Janice Alvord (Todd), Peter Wilson, Linda Gawrys (Jeff), and their mother Joan Schwab; grandchildren Miles, Barbra (Scott), Josh (Amanda), Mindy, Jody (Adam), Jonathan (Ashley), Eric (Rebecca), Elizabeth (Brian), Lucas, Cody, Dane, Gretel, Kate, Brant and Kristen; great grandchildren Pearl, Issac, Emogene, Caroline, Delilah, Zoe, Ava, Helena and Arianna; and many nieces and nephews. Burial will be in the Ballston Spa Cemetery.
John "Jack" S. Wilson, 83, passed away on Father's Day, Sunday, June 18, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 17, 1933, he was the son of Samuel and Bessie Wilson. He was a graduate of Ballston Spa High School, Class of 1951. Jack worked at General Electric Co in Schenectady and Roanoke, Virginia, for over 40 years. He was an avid cyclist and enjoyed tennis, golfing and woodworking. He was a car enthusiast. Jack was a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. He treasured the time he spent with his family. He was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Bessie; sister Beverly and brother Samuel. Jack is survived by his sister Esther Miller; his children Kathleen Cleary (Bob), Patricia Green (Chuck), Diane Streit (John), Janice Alvord (Todd), Peter Wilson, Linda Gawrys (Jeff), and their mother Joan Schwab; grandchildren Miles, Barbra (Scott), Josh (Amanda), Mindy, Jody (Adam), Jonathan (Ashley), Eric (Rebecca), Elizabeth (Brian), Lucas, Cody, Dane, Gretel, Kate, Brant and Kristen; great grandchildren Pearl, Issac, Emogene, Caroline, Delilah, Zoe, Ava, Helena and Arianna; and many nieces and nephews. Burial will be in the Ballston Spa Cemetery.
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