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John Kenneth Graham AlbanyJohn Kenneth Graham, 90, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Ken was born Sept. 14, 1923, in Providence, RI, son of the late John and Lula Graham. Ken received his A.B. from Brown University. He served as a naval aviator in WWII. Ken was a long-term employee of Henry & Henry, Inc. and retired at age 70. Ken coached youth baseball in Albany and served as the district commissioner of American Legion Baseball for 33 years. He was an active member of Ancient Temple Masonic Lodge 14 and American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga #1520. As a long-term member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, he shared his time and talents as a Sunday school teacher and board member. Ken was predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years, Audrey Rose Graham who passed away in 2006. He was the proud father of Judy Weimert (Fred) of Towson, MD, Carol Altman (Frank) of Portland, ME, J. Kenneth Graham Jr. (Susan) of Rochester, NY, Beverly Roberts (William) of Brentwood, TN, Gary D. Graham (Julee) of Schenectady, NY, Sue Rubbelke (Joe) of Franklin, TN, and Douglas Graham (Andrea) of Milford, CT; beloved grandfather of 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Ken is also survived by his close companion, Rita Figler. Memorial contributions may be made in Ken's memory to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 275 State St., Albany, NY 12210. Funeral services will be on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Frederick Funeral Home, 633 Central Ave., Albany, 12206. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens, Colonie, NY. Relatives and friends may call on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to the service. To express online condolences, please visit www.sbfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on May 2, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for John Graham

10 Entries

Marc Aronson

May 9, 2014

Susan, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Shelley Kuehn

May 4, 2014

Sincere sympathy to all the Graham family. I used to look forward to seeing "Mr.Graham" while picking up Bev at the house on my way to Vermont each year. He always had a smile and some good driving advise for me. What a wonderful man!

Ron

May 4, 2014

Sincere condolences, may the love and support of family and friends be a source of strength for the family also hope in God to fulfill his promise to do away with death forever

Mary H Welch

May 3, 2014

Dear Beverly and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I have been there before, so I know how it feels. Your 1971 Milne Classmate, now and forever. My best wishes to you all. Mary

May 3, 2014

To the Graham Clan
This note is an expression of remembrance and appreciation for your dad. But it is likewise a happy recollection of the support and joy which the entire family gave to me and the church those many years ago. I have to admit hat your dad and I at times had different views as to what to do about the "two Beverlys." Often your dad smiled when Beverly E was required to sit with her mother in church and your dad sat smiling behind them. Looking forth from the pulpit, I still have the pastor's view--especially when the occasion was of the two Beverlys slipping off to Blanche's drug store instead of "being in church."
Ralph H. Elliott

Janinne Imon

May 3, 2014

His legacy is his loving and caring children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Please know that in time the pain your hearts are feeling will be replaced with warm and fond memories.

May 2, 2014

My sincere condolences to all of the Graham family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. He loved his family dearly and we often joked about "it's in the genes." Celebrate his life, not his passing.

Lynne Graham

Stu Kaufman

May 2, 2014

I met Ken through American Legion Baseball. First class. Did a Great job as commissioner. Rest in peace my dear friend.

beth Sontz

May 2, 2014

Doug and the Graham family - our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. He had a warm smile and was so proud of his family. I especially enjoyed speaking to him at the Orchard Restaurant where we spoke of memories of Manning Blvd. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Haggerty Family

Beverly Elliott Rose

May 2, 2014

My heart is with all of the Graham family today. Though not in person, I will be standing side by side with you. I loved him dearly and his laughter and spirit will always remain with me. I love you all and Bev, I will be holding your hand.

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