Philip W. Jarrosiak

QUEENSBURY - Philip W. Jarrosiak, "Phil," 73, of Queensbury, New York, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at Glens Falls Hospital, with his devoted wife of 52 years, Sandy, by his side.

Born January 29, 1940, in Lyndonville, Vermont, he was the son of Alex and Virginia (Norris) Jarrosak.

Phil graduated from West Rutland High School in 1958, and continued his education at Castleton College, Vermont, where he graduated in 1969.

He was employed by General Electric from 1960, until he retired in 1995. His work in human resources took him and the family from Vermont to Florida to Indiana to Ohio and Connecticut, and then to New York, where he retired in Queensbury. Until 2013, he was self-employed as a human resources consultant.

Phil and Sandy married June 10, 1961, in Rutland, Vermont.

Phil led a full and active life, playing football, baseball, and basketball in high school. He excelled at all. He later went on to play softball, and a mean game of tennis. His favorite by far was golf...and then more golf. He enjoyed watching "Jeopardy." He also enjoyed torturing himself and everyone around him watching college basketball, Ohio State and Clemson football, the Dallas Cowboys, and of course the Red Sox...go Red Sox.

He enjoyed spending many winters in Palm Springs, California, where he could continue to play golf year-round. Phil made many friends in his time spent in California, and wherever he lived or traveled. Some of his best friends and best times were made here in Queensbury, many at O'Tooles, where he shared a beer with them (or maybe two). Phil loved to laugh ‘til it hurt. He will be loved forever and missed by all that had the honor of having him in their lives.

Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his father- and mother-in-law, Bernard and Eileen Reilly; his brother, Richard; his uncle Peter, uncle Paul Wehren, and his beloved uncle, Joe; his aunt Mary Visi, aunt Shirley, aunt Irene Allard, and aunt Barbara. He is also predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Lynne Jarrosiak.

Along with wife, Sandy, Phil is survived by four sons: Phil and his wife, Anne of Avon, Ct., Mark and his wife, Kim of Grover Beach, Calif., Paul of Santa Margarita, Calif., and John and his wife, Joline of Glendora, Calif. He is also survived by three daughters, Sue Rolapp and her husband, Tom of Pismo Beach, Calif., Tania and her partner, Elkin Gomez of Granby, Ct., and Lara of Windsor Locks, Ct. He also leaves behind ten grandchildren, Derek, Jade, Jessica, Holland, John, Dylan, William, Tyler, Ashni and Caden. He is survived by his sister, Sandy Beck; his brother, Ed Jarrosak and his wife, Alana; and his sister, Carol Fisher and her husband, Kermit. He is also survived by his uncle, John Jarrosak, uncle William Jarrosak, uncle Harold Allard; and his aunt Julia Wehren. He also leaves behind several cousins, nieces and nephews.

We would like to thank the nursing staff at Glens Falls Hospital for their help and the care given to Phil during his brief stay. A special thank you to Charli.

The family would like to invite you to a celebration of Phil's life, Monday, November 11, starting with calling hours from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette Street, Queensbury, NY.

A Funeral Mass will follow at 12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 164 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Friends and family are invited to continue the celebration at O'Tooles, 118 Quaker Road, Queensbury, New York.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Ronald McDonald House, 139 S. Lake Ave., Albany, NY 12208, or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

Condolences may be mailed to Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or e-mailed through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.