Alfred T. LeRoy

LeRoy, Alfred T. NAPLES, Fla. Alfred Taylor LeRoy, 84, of Latham and Naples, passed away October 19, 2008 with his son and daughter at his side. He was born in Troy, son of Martin and Susan Clark LeRoy. Alfred was a Troy High School graduate, class of 43. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Air Corps during World War II and flew fighter aircraft prior to his 33 years with the Federal Aviation Administration, as an air traffic controller. He retired in 1977 as the assistant chief at the then Albany Control Tower, Albany County Airport. Alfred had 35 years in federal service. While in the service, he married Lois Grace Law, his wife of 61 years, who left us in 2005. Alfred lived in Latham until December of 2006 then moved to Naples. He was a communicant of St. Ambrose Church while residing in Latham. Alfred was involved with Latham Little League, Babe Ruth, was the founder and first year president of the Latham Junior Chamber of Commerce and a longtime member of the Colonie Elks #2192. He enjoyed skiing, hiking and camping with his family. He bowled and golfed on many local teams and traveled extensively with his wife and wintered in Fla. Alfred is survived by his son, Tom LeRoy of Naples and daughter, Barbara Dittrich of Yarmouth Port, Mass. and predeceased by three sons Alan, Raymond and Todd LeRoy. He is also survived by a sister, Dorothea LeRoy Hamilton and predeceased by two brothers, Harold and Herbert LeRoy and two sisters, Mae Puffer and Jacqueline Sandoval. He is also survived by a sister-in- law, Ruth MacWilliams and brother-in-law, Robert Law; and 13 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Alfred was most proud of his family and he will be missed terribly. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 27 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Rd., Latham, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Francis DuBois. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Sunday, October 26 from 2-5 p.m. at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Rd., Latham. Interment will take place in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Watervliet. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1 Jeanne Jugan Lane, Latham, NY 12110 or the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1 Marcus Blvd., Albany NY 12205. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com