Saddlemire, Alec F.

Birth

Alec F. Saddlemire was born in Schenectady, NY on July 20, 1957, the son of Austin Saddlemire and Frieda Schultz of Knox. His siblings were:

• Austin and his wife, Laura
• Andy and his wife, Georgene
• Alan and his wife, Jeanette
• Alden and his wife, Kathe

Occupation

Alec Saddlemire worked for New York State for 28 years, but he lived to help others: he was a long-time member of both the Knox Volunteer Fire Department and the Helderberg Ambulance Squad. Alec was also a former assistant scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 79, and was still actively involved in scouting.

Marriage & Children

Alec F. Saddlemire married Eileen. Their children were:

• Christopher Weaver, and his wife, Rea
• Jenn Weaver, and her husband, Paolo
• Eric Weaver, died before him

Death

Alec F. Saddlemire died in his sleep at his home on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014.

Obituary

THE ALTAMONT ENTERPRISE Milestones

Alec F. Saddlemire

KNOX — Alec F. Saddlemire died in his sleep at his home on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014.

“He was only 56 and will be missed by all who knew him,” his family wrote in a tribute. He was the son of the late Austin and Frieda (née Schultz) Saddlemire of Knox.

“Alec worked for New York State for 28 years, but he lived to help others: He was a long-time member of both the Knox Volunteer Fire Department and the Helderberg Ambulance Squad,” his family wrote. “He was also a former assistant scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 79, and was actively involved in scouting.”

Mr. Saddlemire is survived by his wife, Eileen, his son, Christopher Weaver, and his wife, Rea, his daughter, Jenn Weaver, and her husband, Paolo; his grandchildren, Dante Mari, Ella Weaver, and Jack Weaver; his brothers, Austin and his wife, Laura, Andy and his wife, Georgene, Alan and his wife, Jeanette, and Alden and his wife, Kathe, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

His son, Eric Weaver, died before him.

Calling hours will be on Friday, Feb. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main Street, in Altamont. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 10:30 a.m. Mourners may go online to fredendallfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Knox Volunteer Fire Company, Post Office Box 131, Knox, NY 12107, or Helderberg Ambulance, Post Office Box 54, East Berne, NY 12059.

Post date: February 20, 2014

Saddlemire, Alec: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Friday, February 21, 2014

Deceased Name: Saddlemire, Alec

KNOX - Alec F. Saddlemire passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on February 18, 2014. He was only 56 and will be missed by all who knew him. He was the son of the late Austin and Frieda (Schultz) Saddlemire of Knox. Alec worked for New York State for 28 years, but he lived to help others: he was a long-time member of both the Knox Volunteer Fire Department and the Helderberg Ambulance Squad. Alec was also a former assistant scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 79, and was still actively involved in scouting. He is survived by his wife Eileen; son, Christopher (Rea); daughter, Jenn (Paolo); three grandchildren, Dante, Ella and Jack; his brothers, Austin (Laura), Andy (Georgene), Alan (Jeanette) and Alden (Kathe) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He is predeceased by his son, Eric Weaver. Friends and family are invited to calling hours on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 4-7 p.m. at Fredendall Funeral Home 199 Main Street, Altamont. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Alec's memory to the Knox Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 131, Knox, NY 12107 or Helderberg Ambulance, PO Box 54, East Berne, NY 12059. Online condolences may be made at fredendallfuneralhome.com.

Alec F. Saddlemire
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Home: Altamont, NY
Date of Death: February 18, 2014
Place of Birth: Schenectady, NY
Birthdate: July 20, 1957
Age: 56
Memorial Service: Saturday, February 22, 2014 10:30 AM Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, NY
Visitation: Friday, February 21, 2014 4pm - 7pm at Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, NY
Cremation: Vale Cemetery Crematorium, Schenectady, NY

Knox- Alec F. Saddlemire passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on February 18, 2014. He was only 56 and will be missed by all who knew him. He was the son of the late Austin and Frieda (Schultz) Saddlemire of Knox. Alec worked for New York State for 28 years, but he lived to help others: he was a long-time member of both the Knox Volunteer Fire Department and the Helderberg Ambulance Squad. Alec was also a former assistant scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 79, and was still actively involved in scouting.

He is survived by his wife Eileen, son Christopher (Rea), daughter Jenn (Paolo); three grandchildren Dante, Ella and Jack; his brothers Austin (Laura), Andy (Georgene), Alan (Jeanette) and Alden (Kathe) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He is predeceased by his son Eric Weaver.

Friends and family are invited to calling hours on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 4-7PM at Fredendall Funeral Home 199 Main Street, Altamont, NY. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 10:30AM.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Alec's memory to the Knox Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 131, Knox, NY 12107 or Helderberg Ambulance, PO Box 54, East Berne, NY 12059. Online condolences may be made at www.fredendallfuneralhome.com

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