Navy Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Bertram Powell Sr.
BALLSTON SPA - Bertram L. Powell Sr., 79, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. ""Bert"" was born May 28, 1933, in Colonie, N.Y., to the late George and Caroline Powell. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the tactical command ship USS Northampton. Bert was a member of Local 7 Plumbers and Steamfitters for 44 years. He retired in 1993. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing, line dancing with his sweetheart, golfing and...