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Harry Kandoian Obituary
LOUDONVILLE - Harry Kandoian, 81, entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital.
Harry was the son of the late Satrak and Sadie Koshkarian Kandoian. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Margaret "Mickey" Phelan Kandoian; brother-in-law of Philip Phelan (Carol); uncle of Patrick Phelan (Rene), Lynne Shaw (Michael), and Drs. Daniel Phelan (Donna); he is survived by grandnieces and grandnephews, Kerrigan, Shannon and Meagan Phelan, Kevin, Zachary and Andrew Shaw, Katie, Courtney and Michael Phelan. He was the brother of the late Arthur "Archie" Kandoian.
Harry graduated from Watervliet High School and served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He worked for the N.Y.S. Department of Equal & Assess/Real Property Services in various computer capacities achieving the title of data communications specialist.
After retirement Harry volunteered at both St. Peter's Hospital and Albany Medical Center. He also enjoyed traveling around the country, and vacationing in Maine. Other hobbies were golfing, horse racing, and running, including half-marathons in the Northeast.
Harry's love for family was boundless and he enjoyed spending time with them. He was extremely proud of his nephews, nieces, their spouses and their children. He was a considerate and caring person to friends and everyone fortunate to know him. He will be greatly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Harry's family on Thursday, August 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Friday, September 1, at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, Crumitie Road, Loudonville, where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held privately.
Those wishing to remember Harry Kandoian in a special way may send a contribution to The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.
To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jim devery
August 29, 2023
Worked with Harry at e/a, will always have fond memories of the times
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Kim Read
August 29, 2023
Our last picture of Harry, a wonderful volunteer here at Albany Med, was from November 21, 2021 when he came in to help hand out flags to patients who, as himself, are veterans for the Veterans Day Holiday. It was the second year he had participated in this important day. Accompanying him was our Hospital CEO, Dr. Dennis McKenna, a veteran as well. He was always up for whatever was needed and volunteered for many years with our Help Desk Department. Harry began volunteering in the Fall of 2002 and retired from volunteering in February 2022. He donated over 3,400 hours to Albany Med. We love Harry and will miss him greatly. Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. He was truly a wonder man.
Paul Szwedo
August 29, 2023
I´ll always remember Harry as a true gentleman. He always had a pleasant demeanor and a smile on his face.
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