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James Acker Obituary

James E. Acker, Sr. MelroseJames E. Acker Sr., 72, of Melrose, devoted hus- band of Gail (Prusack) Ack- er, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Born in Kingston, NY he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Kotulak) Acker. James worked in management at UPS in Latham before retire- ment. James loved to go hunt- ing, and spend time with his loving family. He will be missed very dearly by us all. James was the beloved hus- band of Gail (Prusack) Acker of Melrose, married 48 loving years; cherished father of Frank Acker, his beloved wife, Dale (Shippee)Acker of Mel- rose and James Acker Jr., and his beloved wife, Kellie (Fran- cis)Acker. A loving poppy to Kaila, Frank II, James III, John, Julia and Jennifer Acker, all of Melrose. A devoted brother of Katherine Yaple, Beatrice Fischer, both of Kingston, Bet- ty Ann Eaton of Florida, Sandra Fischer and Sharon Acker, both of Kingston. He was predeceased by his brothers, John, George and James Acker; sister, Jean Gal- vin; and many nieces and neph- ews. Also survived by his ex- tended family, Quynh Hoang, Katy Nguyen, Tami Nguyen, Linda Nguyen, Diana Tran, Bao Nguyen, Tham Hoang, Kaith- lyn Nguyen and Mason Nguyen. A memorial service celebrat- ing James' life will be held on Saturday, March 23rd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Morris-Stebbins-Miner & Sanvidge Fu- neral Home, 312 Hoosick Street, Troy. Following the service there will be a celebra- tion of his life at the Hilton Garden Inn at 235 Hoosick St., Troy, NY. In lieu of flowers, a memori- al gift can be made to the Ame- rican Heart Association by making a gift of love and hope in honor of James Acker Sr. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Morris-Stebbins-Miner & Sanvidge Funeral Home, 312 Hoosick Street, Troy, New York 12180.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Mar. 21, 2013.

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Thomas Marabella

January 6, 2023

RIP my friend. Also found out our cousin Harold passed away also.RIP

Patricia (Patty) Borrowman

March 23, 2013

Dear Gail and family: I met you and Jimmy many years ago at a United Parcel function and remember what a beautiful family Jimmy had. I was sorry to see that the angel came for him so young. My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you at this time of sorrow. May he rest in peace! All my sympathy, Patty Borrowman (UPS Syracuse)

Buddy Venuti

March 23, 2013

As a long and old friend of jimmy&Gail,my condolences for your loss,who will be missed by all who crossed his path,MHRIP

Carole & Chip Willette

March 23, 2013

Gail and family, so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. An honest, sincere, caring and man of integrity are difficult to find but he was all of them. We were great friends at work and at social events. He will be missed by all. Please accept our personal condolences.

Sue Dunson

March 23, 2013

Frank, Dale, Kaila and Frankie,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May you cherish the happy memories.

Brian, Sue, Matthew and Brianna

Kellie Acker

March 23, 2013

Always in our hearts, never forgotten. Your were more than my father-in-law you were a friend.

The Whispell Family

March 22, 2013

Gail, we are sending our sympathy for your loss. We often laugh at all the good times we had. He will be missed.

March 22, 2013

gail,frank jimmy and families you arein our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time. there was a time when we had more fun than we should have had' we live with those memories.love to you miriam and dick s

Bruce Sorrin

March 22, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I hope that your will find comfort in knowing that he will be remembered fondly though I have not seen him in many years.
With heart-felt condolences,
Bruce Sorrin

Nick & Brenda Lemister

March 22, 2013

Gail and family, Our sincerest sympathy in your loss. We know Jimmy will be greatly missed. Will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Nick & Brenda

Dale Acker

March 22, 2013

I am lighting a candle for the Worlds Greatest Father-In-Law a girl could ever have. I thank God for sending me into Cliftonpark bowl in 1985 to meet my Soulmate and Marry into the Acker Family. You took me into your family as your own and I am greatful to have been a part of your life for 28 years. I will always remember all the fun times we had and the Memories will stay with me Forever. As my Grandma Wildermuth had told us when we were little kids that little things mean alot. Well you know what? They do I will always remember the screwy talks we had on the phone talking crazy that little thing will forever be in my heart.. Listening to Pandora and hearing the song Summer Lovin brought back memories of Our Christmas party when you and I performed on the dance floor singing the song and having the times of our lives. I know you are watching us from Heaven and visiting when we need you embracing us every second of the day. I have comfort in knowing you will now be watching all the Ballgames,Dances,Graduations,Weddings all the things in life that mattered to you the most and you will be the first to know when your first Greatgrandchild will bless us in our lives. Thank you for the Love,Laughter and the memories you will forever be in my heart...Love ya pop

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Dale Acker

March 22, 2013

I am lighting this candle in Honor of The Worlds Greatest Father-In Law a Girl could ever have. Thanks Pops for all the laughter and our screwy baby talks we shared together on the phone.I will always remember because as My Grandmother Wildermuth always told us kids when we were growing up that Little Things mean alot and you know what? That little thing in my life with you did mean alot. I will miss you very much but I know you are looking down on us every second of the day guiding us in the right direction and you will Forever be able to watch all the kids when they play sports, Graduate, Get Married and you will be blessed to be the first to know when a great grandchild will come into our lives. I love you and know you are still here... Tommorrow will be hard on us all but I find comfort knowing you are no longer suffering and will still be in our lives through Spirit.
I thank God for having me walk into the bowling alley in 1985, to meet Frank, and marry into the family of Big Jim so I could share with everyone today, how proud I was to have been a part of your life for 28 years. Thanks for the Laughter and the Memories Love ya Pop......

John ONeill

March 22, 2013

Gail and family, my heartfelt condolences to you all, I considered Jim a friend, despite my obligations with the Union. RIP Jim

James Ryan

March 22, 2013

Mrs. Acker, Frank, Dale, Jimmy & Kellie
We are so sorry for your lose we will keep all of you in our prayers. God Bless all of you. Jim, Heather, Kyle and Connor

Bev Bunten-DeLuca

March 22, 2013

Please accept my condolences.
A death in the family is never easy.
God bless you all

Dona Kreiger

March 21, 2013

Gail, and family sorry to hear the news my thoughts and prayers are with you

Ann Denio

March 21, 2013

Gail and Family, I am so so sorry for your loss of a lovely man. Fondly, Ann

Steve and Pat Berardi

March 21, 2013

Gail and family - So sorry to hear of your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time

Jim O'Connor

March 21, 2013

To Gail & family - please accept my most sincere condolences in the loss of Jim. I fondly remember our good times together. Big Jim was a giant of a man and a friend who could always be counted on for support. May he rest in peace.

Jerry & Shirley Francis

March 21, 2013

You will always have the wonderful memories of his life. Don't be sad about his loss, celebrate his life. We will all miss him, remember his laughter, and keep him in our hearts. Love and prayers to all of you.

B.John & Lucy Topalian

March 21, 2013

Acker family, sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace.

B.John & Lucy
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Mike&Trish Terrault

March 21, 2013

Jim,
We are sorry to hear about your father.We will keep you and your family in uor prayers.

March 21, 2013

To all of the Acker family - So sorry to hear of your loss.

Helen Gardecki-Mickle

Pam and Tom Szpila

March 21, 2013

Gail, Kellie, Jim and all the Ackers, Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your familes and this time of sorrow. He will watch over all of you. Love and prayers. Tom and Pam Szpila.

Jeanie Chura

March 21, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Suzanne LaRocque

March 21, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Debbie Cochran

March 21, 2013

Gail, Jim, Kellie and Acker Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Just know that you now all have a special angel watching over you.

March 21, 2013

Kaila and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss of your beloved Poppy. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. We hope you find comfort in all the good times you had with him.
Jack & Ellen Pagano

Kathy and Charlie Thomas

March 20, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a great person and full of life. We had so much fun with him at Sportmans Park and Riccies. May he rest in peace.

Joseph Thomas

March 20, 2013

Dear Gail and Family
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Jim was a great person and wonderful friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joe & Barbara Thomas

mark perry

March 20, 2013

Gail&Family so sorry for your lost,RIP my friend. Mark Perry

March 20, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

March 20, 2013

My condolences goes out to you and your family.
Penny Fisher

March 20, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. Mary & Danny Pugliese.

Pam Smith

March 20, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the family..God Bless.

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