Ethan Michael Call

1991 - 2024

Ethan Michael Call

1991 - 2024

BORN

1991

DIED

2024

Ethan Call Obituary

Visit the W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. website to view the full obituary.

Coxsackie- Ethan M. Call, age 33, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Albany Medical Center, with his family by his side. Ethan was born in Hudson, NY and was the beloved son of Kathleen P. Call Kibbey.

Ethan played football in high school, was in the chess club and sang in the choir. He enjoyed model cars and had an interest in paranormal activities, drawing and was very artistic.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his stepfathers, Darrin Kibbey and Sean Michael VanFonda Sr., his son Ethan Michael Call, Jr.; his siblings, Jackaline Thompson, Sean Michael VanFonda Jr., Matthew Michael VanFonda, and Heather Albright, as well as uncle to Raul and Gabby Pagan.

Relatives and friends are invited and may call to the W.J. Lyons, Jr., Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 4-6pm, with a service to follow at 6pm.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

1700 Washington Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144

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