Duane A. "Duke" Jenkins

Duane Jenkins Obituary

Jenkins, Duane "Duke" A. LATHAM Duane "Duke" A. Jenkins, 77, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at the St. Peter's Hospice Inn, surrounded by his loving family. Duke was born on June 27, 1930 in Detroit, Mich. and was the son of the late Arthur and Edna Griffin Jenkins. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a sprinkler fitter for the UA Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669 for 15 years before retiring in 1990. He currently was employed at the Latham Circle Mall where he worked as a maintenance mechanic which he enjoyed very much. He enjoyed working on machines of all types, playing darts and spending time with his family. Duke is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara Allen Jenkins; his devoted sons, Richard J. (Laurie) Jenkins of Amsterdam, Robert A. Jenkins of Latham and Gary M. (Suzanne) Jenkins of Mt. Laurel, N.J.; his cherished grandchildren, David, Nina, Jenna and Jasmine Jenkins and Shari Hume; his twin brother, Wayne (Jean) Jenkins of East Greenbush; his sister, Barbara (Robert) Mosall of Guilderland; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson, Robert Jenkins. A sincere thank you to Dr. William Feeney who did so much for Duke. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Interment will follow in Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerFamily.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Duane Jenkins

8 Entries

Gerard & Dorothy Bolduc & Family

January 28, 2008

Dear Barbara and Family,

We were deeply heartbroken to hear of the loss of our dear friend Duke. He was a wonderful man and a great person who brought joy to many lives. Now he is with God and those he loved praying for us.

Jerry, Pete, and Johnny shared many fun times together during their working at The Latham Mall. Through them we were blessed to meet you and our friendship deepened with wonderful moments. Daily we thank God for Peter's 60th birthday where Jerry and I shared special memories and time with the both of you. I have beautiful pictures for you and will be in touch soon.

Barbara, Jerry was away and I was unable to attend and will explain. Please remember you are always in our hearts and Duke will live on eternally in the spirits of all he so loved. If you are in need at anytime please call us.

May God bless you and May Our Holy Mother Mary watch over you, all you love and pray for.

With our deepest sympathies, friendship, and love we send forever prayers.

Wishing you God's peace,

Dorothy & Jerry & Family

Mike Mosall

December 16, 2007

To my Aunt Barbara, my cousins Richard, Bobby, Gary, and their families. We share your grief at the loss of "Duke" He was always the coolest of Uncles. Pattie and I will always remember the many Thanksgivings we shared. The dart games, football on TV, and chilly walks after a huge dinner. Duke will be greatly missed by many.

December 16, 2007

"Duke" In Uniform

December 16, 2007

Tom Canfora

December 11, 2007

Barbara so sorry to read about Duke in todays paper. I often think of him and you with a smile on my face.

DAVID HOULE

December 11, 2007

Farewell Friend,
You could have been casted in that famous movie"GRUMPY OLD MEN" with Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthea.But deep down we all new you as a big bear with a big heart.
Not the greatest hearing.
But a BIG Heart.
You will be missed our friend
YOU'LL BE MISSED.
Love from everyone at Grandma's

Gary Jenkins

December 11, 2007

Dear Dad,
I want you to know I have always appreciated the times we spent installing sprinkler systems. You were the best teacher I ever had, even if I worked for a non-profit organization :} I'll miss the little side trips you and MOM took w/me and Suzanne. They were good times even if they were short. I enjoyed throwing darts w/you and listening to your sprinkler stories, especially about Al Weber and flying tools. I even appreciated your war stories that every once in awhile I could pull out of you. Thank you for all the help with our vehicles when they were broke down. I was always impressed w/how freezing cold would not bother your hands. I have come to truly appreciate the fact that we were lucky to have had you for this long. Everyone knew, you were a fighter till the end. As Mom always said, you had a good heart, you did a lot of good things for people in need. How ironic that you died from a bad heart. Dad, you will always be remembered, and I will smile when I think of you. I was proud of you. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.

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