Isidore J. Cyr

Isidore J. Cyr, 75, of South Third Street, died Tuesday at St. Mary's Hospital, Troy, with the comfort of his loving family by his side. A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, son of the late Lezime and Gertrude Kearney Cyr, Isidore was born March 31, 1934 in St. Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada. He was a graduate of St. Paul's Parochial School and also attended Mechanicville High School. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army, serving with the 2nd Armored Division in Germany as a corporal. After returning home from the military, he worked at the former B & M Railroad in Mechanicville for 42 years as a yard master, and conductor, before retiring in 1991. He was a member of the United Transportation Union, American Legion Post 91 and was also a member of the Assumption-St. Paul Catholic Church in Mechanicville. Isidore's favorite times were those that he spent with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Shirley A. Talmadge, whom he married January 1, 1956; as well as his children, Daniel (Karen) Cyr of Mechanicville, Denise Cyr of Troy and James (Tracy) Cyr of Schenectady; six cherished grandchildren, Michele (Andrew) VonHaugg, Michael (Cassie) Fiacco, Derek, Justin, Jessica, and Karlee Cyr; as well as his adored great-granddaughter, Briella Fiacco. Isidore was the last of a very big family. He was predeceased by 14 brothers and sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 9 a.m. at the Assumption-St. Paul North Main Street Church. Burial with military honors to follow at Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 South Main Street, Mechanicville, on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Assumption-St. Paul Church Endowment Fund in memory of Isidore J. Cyr. The Cyr Family gives sincere thanks to the entire staff at St. Mary's Hospital for the care, compassion and concern extended to their loved one.