Michael Joseph Van Valkenburg

1938 - 2020

QUEENSBURY -- Michael J. Van Valkenburg of Queensbury passed to his heavenly rewards on June 24, 2020.

Michael was born May 8, 1938 in AuSable, N.Y. to Howard C. and Hazel G. (Kyea) Van Valkenburg.

Mike was educated in parochial schools in Plattsburg, N.Y. and a 1956 graduate of Peru Central School, Peru, N.Y.

Shortly thereafter he entered the military and had a great 33 year career proudly serving his country in both the Air Force and Army, retiring in 1990.

He was predeceased by his parents, and his wife, Regina Gonyea.  He is also predeceased by his brother George, sisters Veronica Daniels, Donna and an infant brother who both passed at birth. 

Mike was very loving, kind, generous, funny and well liked by all who knew him.  He loved Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy and was an avid reader.  He loved giving rides on his walker to his cat Frisky. 

Mike is survived by his ever loving wife, Joyce C. Huntley of Queensbury; two sisters, Gail Brownell of Asheville, N.C. and Phillis Martineau of Plattsburg; his nephew, Michael (Diana) Gonyea of Morrisonville, N.Y.; and nieces, Yevette (Dale) Durpree of Peru, N.Y. and Zorlanda (Daniel) Saucier of Morrisonville, N.Y. He is also survived by his great friends Margaret Woods of Plattsburg, and Denise and Tom Morgan of Altona, N.Y., and all of his friends at the 423rd.

Mike was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Post No. 8 of Syracuse, N.Y., and member of American Legion Post No. 1797 of Queensbury, NY and the Elks Lodge No. 2348 Liverpool, N.Y.  Mike was proud to be an officer in each of these organizations.  He was also a member of the Lady of Annunciation Church in Queensbury. 

Friends may visit Monday, July 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, with a celebration of Mike’s life on Monday at 12:30 p.m.

Interment will be in G. B. H. Solomon National Cemetery in Schuylerville with full military honors.

Memorial donations may be made to local food banks and pantries in Mike’s honor and memory.

                                     I love you Mike  8/6/2016   EVER US

Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.