Xavier M. McDaniel II

Xavier M. McDaniel II, 21 of Schenectady died suddenly Tuesday afternoon April 3, 2007 at St Clares Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Xavier was the son of Xavier M. McDaniel Sr. and the late Carol (Logan) Scott Foster. Xavier was a well known basketball player for both Schenectady High School and Berkshire Farms during 2002 -2003. Because of his love of basketball, he was also a coach in the Jerry Burrell Summer League and worked at Carver Community Center with the kids. Xavier is survived by his father Xavier M. McDaniel Sr. and wife Cynthia of Schenectady, his loving children Xavier M. McDaniel III and Xavianna McDaniel both of Schenectady, his companion, Keanna Womack of Schenectady, his grandmother Essie Morris of Texas, five sisters, Chanille Banks, Lucinda Wise, Juaqwaye McDaniel and Gherian Foster all of Schenectady and Kandi Kennedy of Rensselaer, two brothers, Henry Banks of Amsterdam and Josef Jarvis of Schenectady and several cousins. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon April 9, 2007 at 12 noon at Friendship Baptist Church, Union Street, Schenectady with Rev. Van Stuart officiating. Calling hours will be held at the church on Monday from 10 to 12 noon prior to the funeral service. Interment in Parkview Cemetery, Schenectady, NY. Arrangements are by Bond Funeral Home, Inc., Schenectady, NY www.bondfuneralhome.com