Mahan, Sante L. SELKIRK Sante Leo Mahan, 64, passed away in the early morning hours of November 16, 2019, in Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital. Sante was born in Albany on April 16, 1955, to the late Thomas C. and Mary A. (Fiacco) Mahan. He was a graduate of Averill Park High School. Sante dedicated his life to public service, both as a lieutenant with the Albany Fire Department for 25 years and 25 years as a police officer with multiple local agencies throughout his career. In 2003, Sante welcomed the light of his life into the world, his daughter Kylie. There was never a dull moment after that, as the two were inseparable. They enjoyed spending time at their cabin in the Adirondacks with Lori and their dogs, swimming at the town park with all their friends and just being together. Sante is survived by his daughter Kylie; his friend Lori; his siblings, Ann Malatesta, Thomas C. Mahan, Peter (Elise) Mahan, Nadine Mahan, William Mahan, and Marialana (Edward) Sapienza; and numerous nieces, nephews and many close friends Sante considered family. Calling hours for family and friends will be held on Friday, November 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 7 p.m. in the W.J. Lyons, Jr., Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Ave., Rensselaer. All are welcome to attend. wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
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Many Days have passed that I think of Sante. He was a great friend separated by distance. I never knew of His passing & that troubles Me quite a lot.
Peace Brother. You are one of the Best!
Love to Your Daughter and Family.
Brian (Gunther)
Brian Clinton
Friend
November 14, 2023
I never got word if this.
I tried to contact You via the phone. Now I know.
You were better than I great Friend and Kamerad!
My condolences to Tour Beautiful Daughter & Family
Gunther
Gunther
April 23, 2023
Sorry for your loss ,
Our deepest Sympathy, old
Friends , rest in peace Sante !
November 23, 2019
Kylie,
We are so sorry about your Dad. We are thinking of you and sending lots of love.
Leandra, Tim, Brett, Zack, Gab and Lucca
November 22, 2019
Nadine and family,
We are sorry at the loss of your brother.
Valerie and Barbara Ann Sowinski (AHN)
November 21, 2019
Sandy, you will be so deeply missed. The good times we shared are forever burned in my memory. Dinners with you and Lori, hanging at the gun store with Kenny, Jeff, Mark, Rick, and Frank. There are too many great memories to name. My only regret is that life got busy and time got away from us. There aren't any words to express how much I valued you and your friendship. Rest well until we see each other again. Tony
Tony Lento
November 21, 2019
Uncle Sandy we love you. Memorial Eternal
November 20, 2019
Uncle Sandy we will miss you. Vichnaya Pamyat, Memorial Eternal
November 20, 2019
I worked with Sante at the State Parks in the 90's - always had a smile, laughing, full of life ! He was always fun to work with. My condolences to Sante's family. Rest in Peace Sante.
Stan D
November 20, 2019
The world as we know it will never be the same. I can only imagine what the reunion with your family, friends and dogs was like as you entered the gates of Heaven. I hope there was a big, freshly brewed pot of coffee waiting for you and lots of laughs with all who departed this life before you. We will all miss you more than you can imagine. You showed us all the true meaning of loyalty and friendship. Fly high with the angels, Sante.
A Friend
November 20, 2019
So sorry for the loss of sante, Prayers are with him and the Mahan Family.
DON COTTER
November 20, 2019
All of our hearts are broken with your passing. Please watch over all of your girls as they learn to navigate life without you. We will all bond together and keep each other strong. Until we meet again my friend, thank you for all you've done for Melody and for being such a strong role model for Kylie. RIP Sante
Bonnie DeCerce
November 20, 2019
To the Mahan Family, Lori and Kylie. Sorry for your loss, prayers to you. My husband has been friends with him for over 35 years. Sante will always be remembered for his caringness, empathy and kind heart.
Amy Joralemon
November 20, 2019
To the Mahan Family, Lori and Kylie,
Sorry for your loss. My husband has been close friends with him for over 35 years. He will always be known for his Caithness and loving heart to everyone he met.
Amy Joralemon
November 20, 2019
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