Klein, Carl "Skip" J. II GUILDERLAND Carl "Skip" J. Klein II, 74, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Skip was born in Niskayuna, the son of Carl and Myrtle Klein. He was a graduate of Guilderland Central High School and SUNY Albany. He was a proud U.S. Marine Corps. veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Skip was a mortgage loan officer for Key Bank for many years, before retiring. For several years, he was a baseball coach with the Guilderland Babe Ruth, enjoyed golf at the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course, was an avid Giants and Mets fan, and was active with several fraternal organizations in the area. Skip was a proud member of St. John's Lutheran Church Men's Breakfast, in Altamont. Skip is survived by three children, Carlie Klein, Gina Gross and Paul "PJ" (Kristen) Dornburg; one sister, Jackie (David) Chainyk; and was "Unk" to Davia LaChapelle, Andy and Corey Chainyk. He is also survived by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-nieces and nephews, and by his former wife Linda Klein. The funeral service will be on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the Daly Funeral Home, Inc 242 McClellan St., Schenectady. Calling hours will be on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Please follow COVID-19 health guildelines. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Ave., Suite 1802, New York, NY, 10001.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 2, 2021.

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for Carl Klein

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Pat Relyea Brown

October 5, 2021

Skip's Mom was my Mom's best friend, so I would see Skip when she would go to visit when we were kids. RIP Skip.

Robert and Mercy Fontaine

October 5, 2021

Skipper was our true friend and we will miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers and sincere condolences to Carlie, Gina, PJ and family. RIP Skippy...

Michael Keefrider

October 4, 2021

Carlie, Gina, PJ and family- Skip was always so helpful to me in providing loans to my clients. Because we spent a lot of time on meetings and by phone we got to know each other well and for that I will be forever grateful. Everybody loved Skip. He was an amazing loan originator but even a more amazing person. When he retired it was a sad day for many who missed him as their "go to" mortgage guy. I can only imagine how sad it is to lose a man who cared so much for his family amd so my heart goes out to you all and I pray that your sorrow will pass as soon as it is humanely possible.

Rich Gifford

October 4, 2021

I lived miles away from the all the guys in Fort Hunter. My father built a baseball field behind our house, and they came. Skip was always there, bigger than most of us, but a true gentle giant. He loved Willie Mays, tapping his glove with a "Say Hey" and basket catch. One night I found myself at a birthday party on Terry Ave -- maybe Mark Havis's or Ricky Barnett's. But it wasn't a birthday party. It was a Halloween Party. Everyone had costumes and masks. I was all dressed up, lost and embarrassed. From out of the crowd of kids came a big guy. He took his mask off and said "Here Rich. Put this on." It was Skip and I was saved. I'll never forget it. My deepest condolences to all of Skip's family.

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Todd Jorgensen

October 3, 2021

Uncle Skip helped raise my brother and I. He coached us and taught us about sportsmanship. He was always upbeat and willing to play. He would swim with us for hours or throw us off the dock. He imparted lessons that helped me become who I am today. There are few people who had a greater positive role in my life. I will be forever grateful for the relationship we had. I wish his family well and am sorry for this tremendous loss.

Frank Daggett

October 3, 2021

Skip was a lifelong friend and Best Man at my wedding
My sincerest condolences to all his family

paul Barkley

October 2, 2021

R.I.P. SKIPPER!

Dennis McClintock

October 2, 2021

As Vietnam Veterans we belong to a very special brotherhood Rest In Peace my Brother

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Rick Rafferty

October 2, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss. I was looking forward to seeing Skip at our GCHS 56th Reunion this coming Friday, October 8. My family moved into Ft. Hunter in 1956 and I knew skip from 3rd grade on. He was an upstanding and great guy. The picture is from our 54th Reunion with Skip sitting with our good friend Jim Angus.

Marilyn Mahono Dalton

October 2, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Brian (Butch) Sikorski

October 2, 2021

To the entire Klein family, Diane and I want to express our most heartfelt condolences. Skippy was my Babe Ruth coach, then my Polito's softball team compadre and of course vested member of the "Rexfest". I so much enjoyed having him as my neighbor, but most of all as my friend. Whenever we saw each other I was always greeted with that smile and laugh, that I will never forget. Skippy as I liked to call him, will be sorely missed by many. God Bless, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ted and Dorita Nobles

October 2, 2021

RIP Skip . We´ll miss you

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