John S. Ayotte

COHOES John Jack S. Ayotte, 71, of Pleasant Ct., Cohoes, died Monday, December 13, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital, Troy, embraced by his loving family. Born in Waterford, N.Y., he was the son of the late John J. and Florine Dufresne Ayotte and beloved husband of Carolyn C. Malo Ayotte of Cohoes. Jack attended LaSalle Institute in Troy and graduated from Keveny Memorial Academy in Cohoes. He furthered his education at Siena College and graduated from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy with an associate's degree in electronics. Jack was employed for 41 years as a purchasing agent with Hudson Valley Paper Company in Albany, retiring in 1994. He then went to work at Albany Medical College in the medical records department until 1998. Jack was an accomplished and professional musician for 45 years and a member of the Musician's Local 13. He was jazz bassist and vocalist performing with the Hi Fives, Harry Taylor and the River Boat Jazz bands. He was a senior advisor and planner for the Explorer Post for Handicapped Young Adults, The Young VIP'S, and a member of the Saratoga Muzzle Loaders Club. He was also a member of the NYS Guard. He enjoyed boating, fishing and target shooting. Besides his devoted wife, Carolyn, Jack is survived by his loving children, John Ayotte of Cohoes and Jay Ayotte and his wife MaryLynn of Waterford; his cherished granddaughter, Jessica V. Ayotte whom he adored so much. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was predeceased by his sister, Joan Myers. Jack's family would like to offer a sincere thank you to Seton Health, especially to Holly for the extreme care and compassion given to Jack while he was with them. Funeral from the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ltd., 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Trinity Parish, Cohoes at 9:30. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9. Those wishing to remember Jack in a special way may make contributions in his memory to the Albany Medical Center Children's Hospital, 43 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12188.