William Henry Girvin Jr.

Girvin, William Henry Jr. LOUDONVILLE William Henry Girvin Jr., 91, of Cherry Tree Road, en tered into eternal life on January 1, 2018, at Ludder's Country Adult Home. The son of the late William Henry Girvin and Mary O'Malley Girvin, he was born in Albany on May 16, 1926. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Janet Scott Girvin; his six children, William (Donna) Girvin, Joanne Girvin (Kevin O'Boyle), Christine (Alan) Isherwood, Carol (Robert) Lynch, Steven Girvin, Patricia (Michael) Johnson; his seven grandchildren, Robert Lynch, Edward Lynch, Brittany Schwartz, Zebediah Girvin, Zachary Girvin, Michael Johnson, Severin Johnson; and his brother, James (Joan) Girvin. William graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1944 as lieutenant colonel and proudly served in the United States Navy as an Electrician's Mate 2nd Class U.S.N.R. in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. After the end of World War II, he attended Villanova University and returned home and graduated from Siena College in 1950 with a B.S. in Economics. On June 21, 1952, he married the love of his life, the former Janet Martha Scott of New York and they began to raise a family in Loudonville. He had a long and distinguished career in banking and investments. He was held in high regard by the many friends and colleagues he met, worked with and mentored. Starting his career in 1950 at The National Commercial Bank and Trust Company and becoming a senior investment officer and vice president of the Trust Division. William continued his career at the N.Y.S. Teachers Retirement System as an investment officer and retired in 2007. Very active in community affairs, he was the assistant treasurer of the Albany Boys Club, treasurer and member of the board of directors, Albany Institute of History and Art, member of the Investment Society of Northeastern New York, the Investment Panel of the Transportation Association of America, board of trustees of Christian Brothers Academy, Finance Committee Friars Minor Conventual. Bill was a member of the Schuyler Meadows Club for over 50 years. Serving as treasurer and pool committee chairman. He was the driving force behind the new pool facility in 1984. He enjoyed his Saturday morning golf match with his close friends and an afternoon swim and nap in the sun by the pool. He was an avid reader, birder and sportsman. He also enjoyed skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and a brisk walk. He loved being with his family at the Jersey shore and in the Adirondacks and relaxing with a nice cigar and either a good bourbon or gin. The family would like to thank all of the wonderful aides from Ludder's who cared for him over the past year. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church, Crumite Road, Loudonville on Saturday, January 6, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, January 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Pius X Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in the memory of Mr. Girvin to Christian Brothers Academy, 12 Airline Drive, Albany, NY, 12205. To express condolences and for more information, please visit sbfuneralhome.com.