Peter C. Seipel

QUEENSBURY Peter C. Seipel, 73, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Sept. 20, 1934, in Hudson, N.Y., he was the son of Henry and Catherine (Oles) Seipel. Peter served his country with the United States Army. He received his grade and high school education at Chatham Central schools and attended college at Renesselaer Polytechnic Institute, earning a B.S. in chemistry and a M.S. in business management. Peter worked in management and personnel at Hercules in Hudson Falls and was director of personnel at National Catheter Company in Argyle. His last position was director of personnel for Oswego County, from which he retired in 1999. Volunteer work was a passion for Peter. He was active with many community organizations including the Glens Falls Board of Education, vice president of the board of directors for the American Red Cross, Adirondack Community College Advisory Board, vice president of literacy volunteers, active member of Kiwanis, past president and active and honorary member of the Operetta Club/Glens Falls Community Theater, past president Foreman and Executive Club, as well as a deacon at First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls. He was a very loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. Peter lived and led by example what it means to be fair, nurturing, accepting and forgiving. He enjoyed boating and camping on Lake George, theater, singing in oratorios, the symphony, ballet and entertaining. Peter was predeceased by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Doris M. (Serbu) Seipel of Queensbury, whom he married June 28, 1963; his two daughters, Karen Frawley and her husband, Edward, of Milford, Conn. and Kim Lena and her husband, Larry, of Islip, N.Y.; grandchildren: Kyle, Kathryn and Kenzie Frawley of Milford, Conn. and L.J. Lena of Islip, N.Y.; his sister, Julie Barden and her husband, David, of Nassau, N.Y.; two cousins, Betsey Kneller and Martin Seipel, as well as several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m., on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at the First Presbyterian Church on Glen Street in Glens Falls. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Family and friends are invited and may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, at Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury. Those who wish may send a donation in memory of Peter to Glens Falls Symphony, P.O. Box 2036, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or to Caritas, Inc., 142 Bay St., Glens Falls, NY 12801. The family would like to extend recognition and thanks to Craig Briggs, RN and the staff of Warren County Health Services; longtime caregivers, Lois Bombard and Virginia Carluccio; Greater Adirondack Home Aides; Caritas volunteer Alan Keochlein; Dr. Hoy; Eileen Spinelli, ANP and staff whose support and caring during the years of Peter's illness made it possible for him to remain at home.