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Albert Gilet Obituary
Albert (Al) J. Gilet
Jan. 22, 1933 - Sept. 21, 2022
QUEENSBURY - Albert (Al) J. Gilet, Jr., aged 89, of Queensbury, NY, passed away on September 21, 2022 with his family at his side.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Jane (Connors) Gilet; daughters: Marysue Dougherty (Matthew), Julia Ramonat (Whitfield), Lucy McBride (Robert) and Charlotte Gilet. He was pre-deceased by his son Albert James Gilet, III, (Jimmy, 1964); He was "Pups" to his nine grandchildren: Emily McBride, Mary Elizabeth Dougherty, Abigail McBride, Hallie McBride, Lucy Ramonat, James Dougherty, Jack Ramonat, Amylou McBride and Margaret Ramonat.
Albert was born in Dracut, MA on January 22, 1933 to Lucille and Albert J. Gilet. He was a few minutes older than his twin who survives him, Muriel Hickey. He also is survived by his sister Charlotte Rickert.
Albert attended Lowell Technology Institute (University of Massachusetts, Lowell); he was President of his Class, Captain of the ski team and a member of Phi Psi Fraternity. He was a Captain in the United States Air Force.
In addition to skiing, he loved sailing, golfing, bridge and playing platform tennis. He instilled his love for the Green Bay Packers in his children and grandchildren who would regularly use the season tickets he has held since 1964, even while living over a thousand miles away.
He was the Marketing Executive for Albany International and with various promotions he brought the family to Kettering, OH; Green Bay, WI; Worcester, MA; Greeneville, TN, finally Glens Falls, NY. He was on the Board of the Glens Falls Symphony for years. He was very active at the Glens Falls Country Club and chaired numerous committees.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Glens Falls Symphony, PO Box 2036, Glens Falls, NY 12801, theglensfallssymphony.org or The Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, 126 South Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, glensfallshospital.org.
Visitation Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m at Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY.
Funeral Mass will be held Friday, September 30, 2022 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Annunciation, 448 Aviation Road, Queensbury, NY.
For those who wish on line condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sbfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Gilet
Clint Binley
December 20, 2023
Sorry I´m just learning of this now. Loved Al! He was the best. Many fond memories. I´ll miss him. I hope the rest of the family is doing well
Clint Binley
Don Walraed
October 7, 2022
So sorry for your loss of a great guy and coworker. We worked together for Huyck in Greeneville, Tn. He always had a smile and was well liked by all his co-workers.
Jules Lyddy
September 29, 2022
Ramonats & Gilets -
Pups is and was so loved. He lived such an incredible life & created such a beautiful family. He was a fighter, & so are you all. Now he is resting easy as your guardian angel.
Love always, Julesy
Den
September 28, 2022
A heartfelt thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
Renee Weaver
September 27, 2022
Charlotte:
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. I lost my Father 11 years ago and still today continue to remember every special moment I had with him. Prayers with you and your family at this time.
Jim Giefer
September 27, 2022
Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to Big Al and his family at this difficult time.
Michelle Ho
September 26, 2022
Cousin Mary Jane,
We are so sorry to hear about Cousin Al. He was one of the good ones and always a favorite of mine. We are thinking of you and the girls and all the family.
Best,
Michelle and the rest of the Viau girls
Monica Hemmett
September 25, 2022
Mary Jane and family, I am so sorry for your loss. A life well lived. A gracious friend to all he came in contact with.
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