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Douglas Ehrgood Obituary

Ehrgood, Douglas L. WYNANTSKILL Douglas L. Ehrgood, 74, passed away on March 21, 2019, at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Springfield, Mass., he was the son of the late Donald and Dorothy Forbes Ehrgood and the loving husband to Andrea Hanlon-Ehrgood. Douglas owned and operated the Wynantskill Service Center in Wynantskill for many years. Douglas was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Church in Wynantskill. He enjoyed playing golf, race cars, Lebanon Valley Speedway and drag racing. He was an avid fan of NASCAR, the New York Yankees, the New York Giants and the God Father Trilogy. He served as former president of the North Greenbush Kiwanis. In addition to his wife Andrea, he is survived by his children, Douglas (Jenny) Ehrgood of Wynantskill, Dionne Ehrgood of Port St. Lucie, Fla. and David (Jen) Ehrgood of New Paltz; his stepchildren, Trevor Hanlon of Wynantskill and Jamie (Pete) Farrell of Troy; his grandchildren, Alyssa Hitchcock, Stephen Warner and Emerson Farrell; his siblings, Diane (Hank) Kozak, M. Chris Guevin both of Westfield, Mass.; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Douglas was predeceased by his siblings, Donald Ehrgood Jr., Patricia Shaub and Carol Trudeau; his brothers-in-law, George Shaub and John "Sunshine" Trudeau. Family and friends may call and are invited on Wednesday March 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wynantskill Funeral Home, 294 Whiteview Road, Wynantskill. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 28, at 11 a.m. at funeral home; burial will follow in Pittsfield Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Douglas may be made to NYOH at https://newyorkoncology.com/treatments-programs/supportive-care/nyoh-community-cancer-foundation/ Please visit wynantskillfh.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Mar. 24, 2019.

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JOSEPH GAZELEY

March 29, 2019

So sorry for your loss he will be missed

Jason Ethier

March 27, 2019

To the Ehrgood Family from the Ethier's we are so sorry for your lose. We all will truly miss Doug. He was a kind man and would always help in anyway possible. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers... Jay

Tracy Ernest & Family

March 26, 2019

We are so sorry to here about your father,my he RIP.

Nancy & Kevin Kane

March 26, 2019

Doug we are so sorry for your loss of your father. Please know you are in our heart and prayers. I know he is at peace.
Loss leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Rhonda Jewett

March 26, 2019

To the entire Ehrgood family,
Truly sorry to hear of your loss. Doug was wonderful. May your tears soon turn to smiles with all your wonderful memories and good times with Doug.

Holly & John Miller

March 25, 2019

Doug, Andrea And Family
We are very sorry to hear of Doug's passing.
Prayers to the whole Family.
God Speed Doug.

MARYELLEN HUNT

March 25, 2019

Doug and Family, I'm sorry to hear of your Dads passing. He's been in my prayers since he took sick. He always took care of my car and we had many conversations about many things. He was a good friend for many years. I'm sorry I can't stop by, but I'm in Florida. Know that he is now safely home and at peace. You and your family are in my prayers.

Doug Rockefeller

March 25, 2019

What a great man and his faith in the lord was incredible. I know where you are on this day Doug fly high my friend. God bless you

March 25, 2019

To Doug and the Ehrgood Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your father, I always enjoyed our talks about racing and the old days, he was a such a great guy. You and your family are in my prayers at this sorrowful time. God Bless all.

Michael DeCelle and family

Douglas Ehrgood

March 24, 2019

Love you Dad. I owe you everything. Rest.

Pam Florian

March 24, 2019

Love and warmest thoughts to your family, Doug. Soft-spoken, but hard-working and loved fast cars...Those are some things I remember. Rest.

Mimi Hannan

March 24, 2019

To the Ehrgood family, I am sorry to learn of Doug's passing and extend my sympathy to all of you. Please take Peace when I tell you he was A Good Man and with his busy business he always found time to fit me into his schedule when I had a crisis with my 68 Buick. Always kind and patient; I could always count on him to get my wreck running again. Fond memories . Rest In Peace,Doug. Mimi Hannan

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