Edward T. Graham

GUILDERLAND Edward T. Bud Graham, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 9, 2003. Mr. Graham leaves his loving wife, June; their daughters, Catherine G. Bamert and her husband, Matthew of Guilderland Center, Jennifer G. Haggerty and her husband, Dereck of Schenectady, and a granddaughter, Lauren Rose Haggerty. He is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth Furlong and her husband, Joseph of Shelburne, Vt. as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, John J. Graham, Jr. and a sister, Doris G. Thurston. Bud was born on September 21, 1927 in Hackensack, N.J. to the late John and Cecelia (Brown) Graham. He was employed as a classical recording engineer by CBS Records/Sony Classical for 45 years. Over the course of his career, he received six Grammy Awards and recorded many of the world's most renowned musicians and orchestras. Bud and June lived in Mt. Kisco, N.Y. for 27 years before moving to the Albany area to be closer to their family. Bud was a life long member of the Knights of Columbus. His other interests included computers, organic gardening and historical literature. A memorial service to celebrated Bud's life will be held at the family residence, Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 2 p.m. There will be no public calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made in Bud's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN or the Arthritis Foundation.