Bernard Edward Luskin Jr.

Bernard E Luskin Jr. (Barney), 78, a man who found joy in life's simple pleasures, died recently in Wyoming. He was born June 13, 1947, in Saratoga, NY, the son of Dorothy (Yellen) and Bernard Luskin.
He attended Stillwater High School before dedicating four years of his life to military service. From 1966 to 1970, during the Vietnam Era, he served proudly in the U.S. Air Force. It was during his time stationed in Billings, MT, that he met his loving wife, Theresa A. Smith. They married in April 1969, and their marriage spanned 56 years.
After his service, he and Theresa moved back to Saratoga, NY, where he became a funeral director for Dunn Funeral Home in Stillwater. He was later employed by General Electric, first at Insulating Materials in Schenectady and then at Silicones in Waterford, before retiring. While in New York, his free time was spent with his unique hobby of pigeon racing, as well as hunting and fishing.
Following retirement, his deep love for the outdoors and his wife's Wyoming roots called to him, and they made the move to the West. He was happiest hunting, fishing, and creating homemade concoctions in the kitchen. He was a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees, but his greatest joy was his family, and he was immensely proud of his grandchildren. He will be remembered for his love of family, his sense of adventure, and the many stories he shared with friends and family.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Theresa (Smith) Luskin; his children, Kristin (Luskin) Del Negro (Andrew Del Negro) and Andrew Luskin (Lisa Luskin); his sister Deborah (Luskin) Taylor; his four grandchildren, Ellie and Sarah Del Negro, and Andie and Jack Luskin; and his loyal canine companion, General Patton. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He will be buried at the Gerald B.H. Soloman Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY.
Memorials to honor Barney may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. By phone: 855.448.3997 or https://support.wounedeworriorproject.org.
Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.