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Kevin Lynch Obituary

Lynch, Kevin M. CLIFTON PARK Kevin M. Lynch, age 64 of Clifton Park passed away after a 10 month battle with brain cancer, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was predeceased by his father George M. Lynch. Kevin was a Lt. Col. in the New York Guard, at the time of his death, Deputy Commander of the Tenth Brigade and served as a Police Officer with the Albany Police Department, the Albany County Sheriff's Office and as a Captain of Police with the Conrail Police Department in Philadelphia, Pa. and Selkirk. He was a member of the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team and was a Licensed Funeral Director for over 45 years. Kevin was an usher for his parish, St. Mary of the Assumption in Waterford. He was a member of the 10th Brigade Association and the Military Association of New York and Capital District Funeral Directors Association. He is survived by his children, Mrs. Patricia (Mike) Puma, Mrs. Nancy (Frank) Pandolfo, Mr. Kevin Lynch, Jr. (Melanie) and William Lynch (Holly); and his beloved grandchildren, Mick, Joseph, Rebecca, and Maria Puma, Silvio, Nina, and Giancarlo Pandolfo and Adrian and Theodore Lynch. He is also survived by his mother, Grace Lynch; his siblings, Mrs. Kathleen (Michael) Hosking, Ms. Claire Lynch, Mr. George (Josephine) Lynch and Christopher (Charlene) Lynch. In addition, he is survived by several nieces, and nephews, as well as great-nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital for all of their wonderful care. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Catricala Funeral Home Inc., 1597 Route 9, Clifton Park, with a funeral Mass on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Waterford. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Waterford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the FealGood 9/11 Responders Foundation, 144 Shenandoah Blvd, Nesconset, NY 11767, or by visiting fealgoodfoundation.com. To express condolences, please visit catricalafuneralhome.com. Arrangements by the Catricala Funeral Home Inc., 1597 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Feb. 13, 2014.

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Sue Leavenworth

February 17, 2014

To the Lynch family I a so sorry for your loss I knew Kevin from Stewart's off exit 8,He was a great guy and will be missed. You have a special angel in heaven. RIP KEVIN

Dennis Beach

February 16, 2014

May the angels watch over you now and your pain and suffering are gone.You will be missed by all who had the joy of calling you friend Rest in peace.

Colleen Padula

February 16, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss, I can't imagine the pain you are all going through.

Tim Ford

February 14, 2014

Kevin was one of the great conversationalist that I have known. If you couldn't talk with Kevin then there was no hope for you. He will be missed.

Ed & Dawn Keyrouze

February 14, 2014

You will be so missed Kevin, such a great friend to us. Had a lot of fun visiting in your apartment, can still smell the pipe. RIP my friend.

Bob Hedgeman

February 13, 2014

RIP Kevin

February 13, 2014

My prayers AR WITH YOU.

Richard Keegan

February 13, 2014

My deepest condolences go out to the Lynch family on your loss. Kevin was a very special person, I could see him smoking that pipe now. RIP my friend in Gods hands. Ret.Det.Rich Keegan APD

Nicole McCauslin-O'Brien

February 13, 2014

Patty, I am soo very sorry about your dad. May all your happy memories of your dad get you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

February 13, 2014

God Bless you. Going to miss you very much. You are one of a small group of people I could call a great friend. You were the only man that could knock me down in a swamp and laugh about it. The SnoBros are going to miss your great humor and friendship. Your friend here and after.Duke

Alan Lee

February 13, 2014

Kevin had emailed me several times, these last few months. I had the pleasure of working with him at Conrail and I was in the NY Guard with the brigade out of Buffalo. We'd meet up at Camp Smith.

The man will be missed by those who know him, out here in the Buffalo, NY area.

February 13, 2014

sorry to hear of Kevin passing he was a good friend for many years

February 13, 2014

To the Family of Kevin, We send our Prayers and Deepest thoughts. May Your Soul rest in the arms of Our Blessed Lord. You were a good friend Kevin, we will miss you. Jim & Betty Ziegler

February 13, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Kevin's family at this sad time.

Tom and Marilyn Burke

Jessica Neidl

February 13, 2014

Nancy, Patti, Kevin, and Billy -- Love and love and love to you guys. I'll be thinking of you much and sending you warm thoughts. Nancy, old buddy, I'm here for whatever you need, even if it means just remembering our dads together.

Jack & Jackie Cassidy

February 13, 2014

Sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. He
enjoyed life and lived his to the fullest. Though we'll not see him again; our memories will give his family and friends comfort and a smile.

Richard Hendrick

February 13, 2014

My prayers are with the entire family as we all mourn the loss of our good friend Kevin. His courage during this terrible illness lifted the spirits of everyone who visited him, at the end of every visit Kevin would always ask that someone who was also ill would be prayed for, May He Rest in Peace

February 13, 2014

To The Lynch Family
So sorry for your loss Kevin was a great guy and a long time friend . May he rest in peace NOW .
AL RUTH Albany N.Y.

Angela O'Keefe

February 13, 2014

Patti, Nancy, Kevin and Billy,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in knowing your dad is no longer suffering. I have so
many memories of your dad growing up. Cherish your memories
to keep his spirit alive. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Joanie Dittmer

February 13, 2014

RIP Kevin. May your troubles and pain be gone and may you be surrounded by peace, tranquility and sunshine. Sending the Lynch family my deepest condolences.

Donna & Chuck Whalen

February 13, 2014

So sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. He and I emailed a bit and I know he was fighting this battle like a trooper. May he rest in peace now..

Mary Aguero

February 13, 2014

My deepest condolences to the family. May Kevin rest in peace and may God give the family the strength to get through this tough time. God Bless.

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