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Henry "Britt" Overocker

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Marra Funeral Home

246 Remsen St

Cohoes, New York

Henry Overocker Obituary

Overocker, Henry "Britt" LATHAM Henry "Britt" Overocker died April 26, 2016, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy he was son of the late Robert E. and Andrea Bartlett Overocker. He attended Mechanicville School's and graduated from HVCC. He had worked at the Watervliet Arsenal as general forman for over 37 years retiring in 2008. He later worked at the Colonie Golf course and was an avid golfer. Survived by his loving wife Aprille Serfilippi Overocker; and his devoted son Matthew (Leslie Aiken) Overocker. He was step-father of Kristin Cotrona and Joshua (Betsy) Cotrona; brother of Robert E. Overocker Jr. and the late Robert F. Overocker; brother-in-law of Tari Serfilippi, William (Robbie) Serfilippi, Santino (Beth) Serfilippi, Gerry (Mary Margaret) Serfilippi, Dr. Geoffrey (Mary Jane) Serfilippi and the late Helen Magin and Christine Marcil. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog Scruffy. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Geoffrey Serfilippi and the staff at NYOH for the wonderful care and support given to Britt in his time of need. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from Our Lady of the Assumption Church Latham. Interment will be in Hudson View Cemetery Mechanicville. Calling hours are Sunday from 1-5 p.m. at the Marra Funeral Home. Those who wish may make donation's in Britt's memory to the animal rescue at Dust Bunny's Boutique, 29 Marlboro Rd. Delmar NY 12054.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry Overocker

18 Entries

May 3, 2016

So sorry to hear about your brother, Rob.
My sincere sympathy for your loss extends to you & your family. May he rest in peace.
Sharon

May 2, 2016

RIP Britt. You will always hold a special place in my heart!

Robert Abeel

May 1, 2016

To Matthew and the rest of the Overocker family. Britt was a special friend to me and my family. He was a good man and I truly enjoyed our years together as friends and working at the Arsenal. May he rest in peace. Be proud of your dad and always remember he touched the lives of many.

Bob Smith

May 1, 2016

Britt, you were a mentor to me when WVA put the 120mm M256 into production & I was a better planner because of your guidance. You were a good friend for many years. I will miss you, big guy, as I know ALL of your family & WVA co-workers will. Godspeed, HBO...

April 30, 2016

We mourn the loss of a great man.A gentle giant who was and will be remembered as kind,caring,wise,and most of all loving without exception.
Richard and Susan Warren Latham NY

Theresa Hale

April 30, 2016

Britt, you will be greatly missed. RIP

April 29, 2016

RIP my friend. It was an honor to have known you. I'll always remember the camping trips we went on. You were a gentle giant. My condolences go out to the Overocker Family.

Charlie Cavanaugh

April 29, 2016

RIP Britt. It was a pleasure knowing and working with you. To the Overocker family you have my sincere condolences.

[email protected] william powers

April 29, 2016

TO THE FAMILY OF BRITT,OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND BRITT.WE WERE IN THE SAME APPRENTICE CLASS 56.HE WAS A VERY NICE GUY ALWAYS READY TO HELP OTHERS.I WAS GRATEFUL TO HAVE HAD HIM AS A FRIEND. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.
BILL,JOANN,WILLIAM & LEWIS POWERS

Pattie Hepp-Miller

April 29, 2016

Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this difficult time. The love he shared w/April was always obvious, and the glow that radiated from you both as a couple was amazing. God bless.

Michael Riccitelli

April 29, 2016

My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family at this time. Britt was a wonderful person and it was a pleasure working for him at the Arsenal. He always had a unique quality about him that was appealing to everyone all the time. I will miss you very much my friend but I will never forget and still remember our times at the WVA! My you rest in peace Britt!

Pete Dalry

April 29, 2016

So sorry to hear of Britts' passing. I knew him from the Arsenal. Great Guy. Rest in peace.

Marcia Aronowitz

April 29, 2016

What a great guy Henry was! He will be missed by all of us! He was so positive and up beat. I can't believe we will never see him again. Please, accept my deepest sympathy.

Bruce and Cheryl Kean

April 29, 2016

Matt,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jeff Overocker

April 29, 2016

Rest in peace coz....

Rich & Joann Burke

April 29, 2016

Aprille & Matt
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I shared a lot of great times going through the Arsenal Apprentice Class & working with Britt. Always a gentlemen & all around great guy.

Liz Gailey

April 29, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. He was a great guy! Prayers r with u at this time.

Paul Seney

April 29, 2016

To the Overocker family, Please accept my most sincere condolences for the passing of Britt. Britt was a dear friend of mine as we were classmates in our Apprentice program, arsenal sports and one of the "foursome" for many years. I will miss my friend and may he rest in peace in heaven.
Paul Seney
Myrtle Beach, SC

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