John Stanton Farrell

COHOES John Stanton Farrell, 79, of Mann Ave. passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Albany, John was the son of the late Hon. John H. and Ellen Stanton Farrell. He graduated from Cardinal Farley Military Academy and Simmons School of Embalming & Mortuary Science in Syracuse. John was a licensed funeral director since 1971 and is the owner of Stanton-Farrell Funeral Home, Inc. which was founded by his grandfather, Edward J. Stanton in the early 1900's. Throughout his life, he genuinely enjoyed being there for families in their time of need.
John served in the US Army Reserve from 1968-1974 and attained the rank of Sergeant.
John was a communicant of the Church of the Holy Trinity and prior to that belonged to the former St. Agnes / St. Patrick's Church and served on its Parish Council for many years. He was a member of the Cohoes Knights of Columbus for over 60 years and was past Grand Knight from 1981-1984 and then from 2001-2003. He was also a former member of the Capital District Conference Degree Team, the former K of C Cohoes Assembly 4th Degree and past Faithful Navigator.
He was a member of the Cohoes Waterford Elks Lodge #1317; a member and past president of the Cohoes Rotary Club; and a Rotary International, Paul Harris Fellow. He also belonged to the Cohoes Senior Center for over 30 years and served on its board, as well as belonging to the Capital District Funeral Directors Assoc. and the American Legion E.T. Ruane Post 476 in Cohoes.
John is survived by his loving son, John P. Farrell and his girlfriend, Casey Hughes and her daughter Cailey all of Cohoes; by his beloved daughter, Colleen F. Torrence and her husband Brad of Mooresville, NC; by his brother, Edward C. Farrell of Albany; and by his special girls, Finley and Anniston (the apples of his eyes). He is also survived by his nephew, Edward G. Farrell, the mother of his children, Judith Williams as well as several cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Robert P. Farrell.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Stanton-Farrell Funeral Home, 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes and at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of the Holy Trinity. Interment will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home Friday from 3-6 p.m.
Per John's wish, special thanks are extended to Phil, Gerry, Nick and Rebecca.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a contribution in John's memory to the Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza, Cohoes or Holy Trinity Parish, 122 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes.