Name: Calling hours for LeRoy "Roy" McClaine
Start: 2021-06-16T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-06-16T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home

LeRoy 'Roy' McClaine

Schenectady, NY - LeRoy 'Roy' McClaine, 91, (wife Mary nee Puzzitiello) former of Hadden Heights, NJ, entered Eternal Life on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

Roy, the youngest child of Francis and Gertrude Young McClaine, was born in Butler, PA on May 22, 1930. He spent his childhood in East Brady, PA and graduated from East Brady High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on the USS Trumpetfish Submarine, out of Key West, FL. After being honorably discharged in 1952, Roy was accepted to Penn State. He started working at RCA in Camden, NJ where he met his future bride. At Penn State he received a BS in Electrical Engineering. After college he was employed at Bendix Aviation in York, PA; Sperry Rand on LI; GE Space Program in Valley Forge, PA, where he was involved with the US Space Program from its inception, Putting the first man on the Moon. The piece he worked on is on exhibit in the Smithsonian Institution. Roy also worked on the Nuclear Reactors at the Newport News Ship Yard, Newport News VA, then to Schenectady in 1979, transferring to Energy Systems retiring in 1992. After retirement, Roy worked at the Jewish Community Center for 15 years.

Above all else, Roy dedicated his life to his family. He leaves behind a legacy of devotion and untiring selfless service that will be remembered by all who knew him. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1092; Niskayuna Lions Club and St John the Evangelist Church.

Roy was predeceased by parents; his siblings, Ralph and Jean McClaine, Frank and Doris McClaine and Mary (Robert) Crawford; his in- laws, Bernard & Angela Rizzo; Jean Puzzutiello and Gus Puzzutiello.

Roy is survived by his dear wife of 65 years, Mary Puzzutiello McClaine whom he married January 29, 1956; a daughter, Portland McClaine of Audubon, NJ and a son Lee McClaine of Crested Butte, CO; two grandchildren, Seth (Heather) McClaine and Mallory (Caleb) Trowbridge; four great grandchildren, Easton, Camden, Rowan and Kylan Trowbridge; many nieces, nephews and in-laws in NJ and PA.

Relative and friends are invited and may call at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home Wednesday June 16th from 4 to 7. With a prayer service at 7PM with Fr Richard Carlino, officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ, with full military honors at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Roy's memory to the Children's Fresh Air Home, 1100 Surf Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260 or the Scholarship Fund at Camden Catholic H.S., 300 Cuthbert Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002.

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Published by Courier Post from Jun. 11 to Jun. 14, 2021.

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Karen Chan

October 10, 2021

I was saddened to learn of Roy´s passing. He was the first person who would cheerfully greet me in the morning upon arriving at the SJCC when I taught 5:30 AM Spin classes there. The garden he kept at the intersection of Nott Street and Grand Boulevard in Schenectady was always so vibrant and beautiful and his pride showed through in how well he maintained it. He was such a kind and gentle man, and that garden will always remind me of him. Condolences to his family.

"Rocky" May

June 17, 2021

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Mary and family at this difficult time. I grew up with Roy in East Brady and have many great memories of fun times with Roy. The most memorable ones are associated with his Graham Paige automobile when we were in high school, including a few times when the brakes did not work well and we (classmate passengers) would jump out an slow it down. Also I recall times at various class reunions, where I first Mary.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
With deep sympathy and good memories,
Rock and Pat May

Doris Irene Franks

June 17, 2021

"Roy" was a great uncle. I always remember how welcoming He was and his smile. My condolences to his family.

Mary Pritchard

June 15, 2021

So sad to read of Roy’s death. My sympathy to his family especially his wife Mary. I have fond memories of the warm greetings I would get from Roy early in the morning at the JCC when I signed in for my water aerobics class. I also remember when he and his wife were my neighbors. Roy will be missed by many.

marie a Vilardo

June 13, 2021

Dear Mary, Portland and Lee So sorry to hear of Roy's passing. I remember him well. He was such a sweet and caring man. A memory I have always cherished is the way he welcomed us back home from Italy at the airport. I can still vividly picture it. My condolences go out to all his loved ones. God bless you!

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