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William Shambo Obituary

Shambo, William J. Jr. SCHENECTADY William J. Shambo Jr., 60, peacefully passed away after a short illness Saturday, November 24, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital with his family by his side. Born on April 22, 1947 in Glens Falls, N.Y., he was the son of the late William J Shambo Sr. and Louise I (Orcutt) Shambo. William graduated from Linton High School. He married Penny (Allen) Shambo December 7, 1968. William was a master craftsman who was admired and respected for his work. He was also an avid fisherman. Survived by his wife; daughters, Melissa Thompson (Jamie) and Jaime Harsha-Troy (Patrick); sisters Mary E. Kennedy (Susan) and Julie L. Morrill; brothers, Gerard M. Shambo and Thomas C. Shambo (Roberta); grandchildren, James and Ava; nieces and nephews, Timothy, Maureen, Jason, Katherine, Colin, Christopher, Mathew, Sarah, Michael and Kristin. The family would like to thanks St. Claire's CCU staff for the wonderful care and compassion they provided. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the White Funeral Home, 264 Ballston Road, Scotia where friends and family may call from 11:00 to 12:45 prior to the service. Interment following in the Park Cemetery, Scotia. In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to SPARC St. Peter's, 315 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208 in William's memory.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2007.

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Dana & Chris Fournier

November 27, 2007

Dear Missy & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We love you.

Kelly Hogan

November 27, 2007

Missy, Jamie and Family,
Kevin and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Nicole Melfe (Daniels)

November 27, 2007

Dear Missy and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Dawn Carlson

November 26, 2007

Louise, Juliet, Sarah & Jerry, We are truly sorry for your loss. May your love of family and friends get you through this time of sorrow. Our deepest condolences to your family from ours, Dawn, Daisha, Dustin & Carol Carlson.

Mike & Dana W.

November 26, 2007

Tom, Mike and I were very sorry to read about your brother. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Jean & Bryon Meher

November 26, 2007

Louise Shambo and Family - We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Bill was a good hard working man who enjoyed the simple things in life. We will especially always remember and appreciate how wonderful he was with our nephew who was a toddler at the time he knew Bill. He was so much fun to watch with children. Bill will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Phyllis Young

November 26, 2007

Louise, my sympathy to you and your family. You are in my prayers. Bill will be sadly missed.

Jessica Preston

November 26, 2007

Dear Missy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jessica

MIKE R

November 25, 2007

Just wanted to express my condolences to the family. I only had brief contact with family but it was my pleasure to have met you.

Tracey Murray

November 25, 2007

Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Tracey

Mr. and Mrs. Wilski

November 25, 2007

Dear Colin and the Shambo family,
We were sorry to hear about your uncle. He will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Tom Gildea

November 25, 2007

Tom, Jerry and families, My condolences to you and Bills wife and daughters. After we all grew up Bill was the only Shambo I would run into on occassion around the city, he will be missed, Tom Gildea

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