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Richard St. Andrews Obituary

Richard J. St. Andrews, 79, of Glenville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born in Ticonderoga and is the son of the late Charles and Jennie St. Andrews. Saint, as he was reverently known, served in the US Army from 1962 through 1965. He was employed with the General Electric Company for over 35 years. More recently he worked with his son and grandsons at Parkview Cemetery. Saint was able to repair anything and had an uncanny ability to simplify any challenge. He was a member of the Iroquois Rod & Gun Club. Saint enjoyed remodeling projects, music and spending time with his cherished family.

He is the beloved husband of fifty-six years to Patricia Palmer St. Andrews. Saint is the devoted father of Richard J. (Dawn) St. Andrews, Charles (Patricia) St. Andrews and Lynn (Michael) Bruce. He is the much-loved Grandfather of Brooke (Marc), Kirk (Brice), Sebastian (Caitlyn), Nathan, Christopher (Katelyn), Ryan, Dylan and the late Christian St. Andrews. Saint is the great grandfather of Atlas Zack. He is the brother of Robert, Donald, Charlene St. Andrews and Raydene Baum. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Ellis Hospital, Cardiac Unit, 1101 Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308. To leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.CannonFuneral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on May 7, 2023.

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John Pikcilingis

February 11, 2025

Woke up this morning thinking about our old neighbor, sorry to hear this, always had that smile that hinted of mischief...

Gary Horn

May 7, 2023

I have known Saint since we worked together at GE in 1976 for Pete Bluvis in production control building 346. He was one of a kind. A good loyal friend and liked by everyone. We had many laughs and good times at work to ease the tensions of the day. He will be greatly missed by all.

Gary Horn, friend in Dayton, Ohio.

Joe Bonacker

May 7, 2023

Dear Pat,
Shocked and saddened to read of Saint´s passing. I have many fond memories of him while working together at GE. He was a warm and caring person with a great sense of humor. He will surely be missed. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

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