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Towle, Wallace R. ALBANY Wallace R. Towle, 86, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Mr. Towle was born in Ft. Hunter, N.Y., the son of the late Henry and Carrie (Hopkins) Towle but grew up in Amster-dam. His family moved to Albany when he was a teen and he has called the Albany area, home ever since. He attended NYU where he received his bachelor's degree and later earned his master's in mechanical engineering from RPI. As a young man, Mr. Towle worked for New York Central Railroad. He then served in the U.S. Navy Air Corps as a flight instructor. After his dedicated years of service to his county, he embarked on a career with Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory. He worked at Knolls for more than 30 years, retiring as facilities engineering manager. Wallace was a charter member and exalted ruler of Guilderland Elks #2480, a past vice-president of New York State Elks, district deputy of the grand lodge, and instrumental in starting many new lodges. He was also a Mason and a past commander of the VFW. Wallace was an avid golfer, bowler and coin collector. Wallace is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elaine, they were married April 30, 1945. In addition to Elaine, he is survived by their children, Susan Conroy, Gary (Joyce) Towle, Sharon Warejko and Eileen (Larry) Gervais; his grandchildren, David, Timothy, Kelly, Larry, Daniel, Shannon, Alicia, Colleen, Tara, Lynda, Stephanie, Michael and Gabrielle; many great-grandchildren; and his sister-in-law, Anita Towle. He was predeceased by his brother, Edmund. The funeral service will be held Thursday 9:00 a.m. from New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155 south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Wednesday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service in St. Agnes Cemetery. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAlbany.com
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MRS. TOWLE, GARY, SUE,SHARON,AND EILEEN--
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
YOUR HUSBAND/DAD WAS A GREAT
PERSON. I'LL REMEMBER ALL OUR GOOD TIMES ON TERRACE AVE.
NANCY MCCOON (HERRICK)
October 30, 2008
Gary, Joyce, David and Danny:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We are deeply saddened for your loss.
Jim-Jess-Talia-Tressa-Anthony
James Begley
October 10, 2008
Your Husband and Father will be remembered by all the Herrick family.
I am sorry for your loss.
Beth Herrick Paige
Beth Paige
October 9, 2008
Eileen,so sorry to hear of your loss.I talked to you mom when i saw her monday.Now are dads will be starting elks in heaven.My heart is with you and your family.
Rick Wood
October 8, 2008
Gary, Joyce and the Towle family.We are sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He was a really nice man. We've been through alot in 30 years and will be right next to you at this difficult time.
Love Your buddy Jim, and Paula
James and Paula Begley
October 8, 2008
TO ELAINE AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT WALLY.
PAUL AND I WERE JUST TALKING ABOUT THE TWO OF YOU AND PAT & JERRY AND ALL THE FUN WE HAD YEARS AGO. ALTHOUGH WE LOST TOUCH OVER THE YEARS, YOU WERE NEVER FAR FROM OUR THOUGHTS. WE MISS THOSE YEARS WE SHARED TOGETHER AND YOUR FRIENDSHIP AS WELL. TIME GOES ON SO QUICKLY AND TOMORROW IS HERE BEFORE WE KNOW IT. OUR INTENSIONS TO KEEP IN TOUCH ARE ALWAYS GOOD, BUT NEVER SEEMS TO HAPPEN.
WE WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, ELAINE, THE BEST OF ALL THAT CAN HAPPEN FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE AND PRAY FOR GOOD HEALTH FOR ALL OF YOU.
WE SEND OUR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES.
BILLIE & PAUL MARINELLO
BILLIE & PAUL MARINELLO
October 8, 2008
The Spain Family (John, Mike, Edward, and Cynthia) send our sincere condolences to the Towle Family on the loss of your father.. God Bless....
Edward spain
October 8, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ron & Joy Smith
October 8, 2008
I am sadden at your loss. Your father was a great man who helped me and my family. I have such wonderful memories from Terrace Avenue and the Towle Family.
W. Mark Herrick
October 8, 2008
Gary, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My sympathy goes out to your family.
Kim Weed
October 8, 2008
Wally was a fine ELK and good man as well as a very strong source and wealth of information and will be greatly missed by his brothers in Elkdom as an ELK and a friend . Our condolance to his family.
John & Helen Blais
October 7, 2008
To the Towle Family:: So very sorry for your loss, Wally was a very nice man.
NANCY CORNWELL-CASWELL
October 7, 2008
Gary and Family, we are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Father, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Love, Jim and Connie Jarratt
Jim and Connie Jarratt
October 7, 2008
Mrs. Towle, Sue, Gary, Sharron, Eillen,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of you husband/father. You are in my thoughts. Our condolences to all of you.
From myself and the rest of the O'Brien Family.
Bob O'Brien
October 7, 2008
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