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Carl Linen Obituary

Linen, Carl J. Sr. TROY Carl J. Linen Sr., 76, of Sixth Avenue, Troy, died Saturday, June 2, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, embraced by his loving family. Born in Cohoes, he was the son of the late Gus and Eva Baker Linen and beloved husband of Carol A. Newman Linen of Troy. Carl was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Cohoes High School. He was employed as a ramp agent for Mohawk, Allegheny and U.S. Air lines, retiring in 2001. Carl was a talented piano player and enjoyed and appreciated his car collection of VW Beetles. His favorite pastime was enjoying the companionship of many friends at Bill's Restaurant and DD's. In addition to his wife, Carol, he is survived by his devoted children, Carleen (Bo) Narolsky of Latham, Jacqueline (Scott) Austin of Troy, Caroline (Jeff) Stallmer of Cohoes, Gus Linen of Troy and Carl J. Linen Jr. of Saratoga; 10 grandchildren; sister, Faith (William) Best of Glens Falls and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Charlotte Daley, Lynn Iorio, Jean Bixby, Edna Angotti, Dorothy Linen; brothers, Charles, William and Gerald Linen. A funeral service will be held in the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ltd., 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 12 p.m. with the Rev. William D. Turnbull officiating. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Cohoes. Those wishing to remember Carl in a special way may make contributions in his memory to St Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jun. 4, 2012.

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Jeff Stallmer

December 6, 2012

We love and Miss you carl.
Thinking of you each and Every day.

Jeff Stallmer

December 6, 2012

We Love you and miss you dearly Carl!
Thinking of you every day.

Sheri Newman

June 6, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family...may you rest in peace...God Bless

Deb McAvoy Demers

June 5, 2012

Aunt Carolyn and family, I'm sorry for your loss. Please don't hesitate to contact me.

Jayne Bouchey

June 5, 2012

Jackie and Family, our sympathy to your Mom and siblings,he will be in our prayers.
The Sanzo & Bouchey Families

Steve Finkle

June 5, 2012

My condolences to the Linen family. May God's graces embrace you during this difficult time.

Allegheny Airlines/US Airways
Albany 1972-1999, Tampa 1999-Present

June 5, 2012

Aunt Carolyn,

Uncle Carl was prince and I'm sure he is in heaven now with my father. May God's grace and peace be with you and your children.
Love,
Buddy McAvoy & Family

June 5, 2012

Carol, my deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!

Denise Sheroka (Girardi) your old neighbor

RALPH DEMICELE

June 5, 2012

WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS CAROL, I WORKED WITH CARL ON THE RAMP IN 1972 WITH ALLEGHENY AIRLINES. CARL WAS THE FUNNEST ONE THERE,WE ALL LOVED HIM AND HIS SMILING FACE..OUR THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME.

Kelly Linen

June 4, 2012

My heart is saddened to loose such a wonderful person but heaven gained a beautiful angel! We will miss you dearly Uncle Carl! My condolences to the Linen family.

Michele & Bill Newman-Gehrum

June 4, 2012

Aunt Carol & Family May you find strength within one another and in the lifetime of memories you shared. Your commitment, loyalty, and love to one another is a blessing that will carry you through. I will always remember Carls beautiful smile for all my days. May he rest safely in the arms of the angels tonight~ Michele & Bill (Newman) Gehrum

Kevin Linen

June 4, 2012

My condolences to your family.

June 4, 2012

Carole,....My deepest condolences to you and your family....This is one of those things that is so hard to believe and understand...but know he is in the Lords hands now, and that he will forever RIP...Love to you and your entire family....Love you...Linda

Lydia, Gary, and Mike Ogle

June 4, 2012

My friend Carol,I will surely miss Carl In his later years he had an angel on his shoulder watching over him.Now he will be the angel watching over his family. May God bless you all.

Amy (Billingham) Marion

June 4, 2012

Carleen, Carol and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

karen obryan

June 4, 2012

Dear Aunt Carol & family, We're so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.Try to remember all the good memories, there are so many of them. Love Karen Obyan

June 4, 2012

Dear Aunit Carolyn and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. You are in my thought and prayers. Love, Cathy McAvoy

Farrah D'Ambro

June 4, 2012

Caroline and family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that we are praying for you and your entire family. We love you very much and hope that your faith comforts you through this very difficult time. We are here for you if you need even the smallest of things.

ROBIN PIERCE

June 4, 2012

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.YOUR FAMILY IS IN ARE PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS. ROBIN,EMMA,LARRY,NOEL,APRIL.

Peter & Marie DeCicco

June 4, 2012

Carol and family I am heart broken when I heard. Carl was part of my family since I was born I am going to miss his humor everyday at Bill's your all in my prayers.

Amy Iannon

June 4, 2012

Dear Caroline and Family,
Love to you and your loved ones in your time of mourning. Our thoughts and prayers are forever with you. We love you The Iannon family

Pauline Kolach

June 4, 2012

Dearest Carleen and Family, our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, John, Pauline, Johnny and Marianna Kolach

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