Merritt Glennon

Merritt Glennon

Merritt Glennon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 30 to Mar. 31, 2015.
Glennon, Merritt ALTAMONT Merritt Glennon, 69, of Altamont passed away late in the evening on Friday, March 27, 2015, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany due to complications from surgery. Merritt is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Patricia Rafferty Glennon; his three daughters, Sara Glennon (Sean Connery), Rachel Drake (Christopher), and Erin Glennon; his granddaughter, Brigid Drake; his brother, William Glennon (Diane Boniecki); nephews, Ryan and Brendan Glennon; and cousins, Amelia Hallam (Sean) and Jeffrey Dreves (Marlene). Merritt will be remembered for his love of history, reading, genealogy, and music; his continued involvement in the community including past president of the Altamont Free Library, Guilderland School District PTA, Guilderland soccer club, and president emeritus of the Schenectady County Historical Society. Merritt was born in Schenectady to Ruth Esther Larkins and Edward Anthony Glennon. He graduated from Schalmont High School in Rotterdam New York and received a bachelor of science from SUNY New Paltz in History Education. He worked for the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (formerly the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities) for 35 years, retiring in 2001. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Lucy/St. Bernadette Church, 109 Grand St., Altamont, at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1. All those wishing to pay their respects are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Altamont Community Food Pantry, Box 678, Altamont NY 12009, or Mabee Farm Historic Site, where Merritt volunteered in various capacities during his retirement. Donations to the Mabee Farm can be made through the Schenectady County Historical Society at schenectadyhistorical.org.

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March 24, 2020

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March 24, 2019

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April 20, 2015

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Joan Wade-Keszey

March 24, 2020

A wonderful friend. Someone who was dedicated and devoted to causes that truly mattered. Merritt is missed, terribly.

Sandy

March 24, 2019

Betty ( my Mom) has now joined Merritt, on April 9th, 2016,. I miss them both. I grew up with "Butch" because our families were always together. I miss them both

April 20, 2015

Dear Pat and Family -- We were surprised and saddened to learn of Merritt's death. We have many fine memories of our families growing up together at St. Lucy's, including our summer trips to Pyramid Lake. Merritt was always a calm, gentle and caring presence. We send our love and care to all of you.

The Gorka Family

Larry and Kathy Adams

April 2, 2015

Pat our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at the difficult time.

Kevin Patricia

April 1, 2015

Pat: saddened to hear of Merritt's passing. Enjoyed working with him all those years. Merritt and you will be in my prayers.

March 31, 2015

Dear Pat and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Merritt was a kind and gentle man who will be missed, someone we will always remember. We are so sorry for
your loss. May he rest in peace. God's blessings to you all.
Our sincere condolences,
Ken & Pat Rau

March 31, 2015

Dear pat,
I am so sorry to hear of Merritt's passing. My thoughts and a prayers are with you and the girls. I am sorry I can't make it to the service. I have all my granddaughters this week, They are all on spring break. Hoping Norma and I can meet for lunch sometime in May. We will call. Janice and Rodger

Linda Hoogkamp

March 31, 2015

Pat and girls,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you at this time.

Jean and Lew Hecht

March 31, 2015

We were very sorry to read of Merritt's passing. Merritt and Jean started working together in 1969, and he was always a joy to be around. May you be comforted in the fact that Merritt was always highly thought of.

Stephanie & Ed Sullivan

March 30, 2015

Dear Erin & the Glennon Family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you. May God bless your family with peace & consolation.

Amanda Buller

March 30, 2015

Erin & Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Much comfort and peace to each of you.

Debbie Langdon

March 30, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Merritt at OMRDD for many years. He was smart, funny and always a pleasure to work with. He will be missed.

Joe & Marge Rafferty

March 30, 2015

Pat and girls,so sorry for your loss.your in our thoughts an Prayers. Gods peace be with you.

Meg Wilson

March 30, 2015

Erin, i am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Meg and clayton

March 30, 2015

Dear Pat & family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Merritt's passing. I am sending you love, prayers and strength during this very difficult time. My deepest sympathies,
Love to all Sharon Barcomb

Kelly Sheehan

March 30, 2015

We are here for you if you need anything. God Bless you all through this.

Amy McFarren

March 30, 2015

Pat,
I am so deeply sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are being extended to you. Much love to you at this difficult time.

March 30, 2015

Pat & Family,
I am so very sad to hear this news. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Joan Binkley

March 30, 2015

Dear Pat and girls,
I was so shocked to hear of Merritt's death. I had been praying for him when he went in for his surgery. I am sorry that I can not be there at this time to offer you that support that you will need. I will return on the 12th of May and will give you a call at that time. You and your family will be in my daily prayers for strength and courage as you face this sad time in your lives. I'm sure Joe is there to greet him as he enters heaven.
Love,
Mary Anne

JoAnne Bonacker

March 30, 2015

I had the pleasure of working with Merritt many years ago at OMRDD. He was such a nice person. So sorry for your loss.

Betty Rice

March 30, 2015

I am so saddened to hear this news. Working with Merritt was a great pleasure, a true gentleman.

Donna McDonald

March 30, 2015

Dear Pat and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Merritt.
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this very sad time.
Donna McDonald

Melanie Pfizenmayer

March 30, 2015

My love and prayers as always are with you all. We will remember Merritt as a wonderful Husband, Dad, Grandfather, neighbor and friend. His legacy is a positive commitment to society.

Marcia and Nick Siver

March 30, 2015

Pat and Family;
Our deepest sympathy go out to you. We always enjoyed Merritt's company on the soccer side lines, as we watched our kids play.
God be with you Pat, and your Daughters. Marcia and Nick Siver

Rick Rafferty

March 30, 2015

Pat,Sara,Rachel and Erin, My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.

Dave and Beverly Cornelius

March 30, 2015

Words cannot describe the sadness in our hearts at the news of Merritt's passing.

CJ Gallup

March 30, 2015

I think back to the many hours spent preparing schedules and tournaments with Merritt.We forged a lasting friendship from the years we had together.

Richard

March 30, 2015

May you find comfort knowing that your beloved husband is resting in peace Ecc:9:5 and may your memories, prayers, and God's promise to restore life to our love ones asleep in the grave when all is made new strengthen you to bear up at this difficult time

Betty Haley

March 30, 2015

There are no words to express the sadness we feel. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with the family.
"Aunt" Betty and Sandy

Dale and Joan Wade-Keszey

March 29, 2015

We are deeply saddened by the death of Merritt. He was a noble and wonderful man who will be missed terribly. Condolences to Pat and his daughters.

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