Michael LaBombard Sr.

Michael J. LaBombard, Sr., 72, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on June 6, 1953, in Niskayuna, Michael was the son of the late Eli W. LaBombard and Irene D. Buckley LaBombard. He was a 1971 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. On July 15, 1972, he married his high school sweetheart, Hazel Marie Burgess of Schenectady, beginning a loving marriage that spanned 53 years.

Prior to his retirement, Michael was employed for 35 years with General Electric and the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Schenectady, where he worked as a duplication supervisor. He took great pride in his work and the friendships he made throughout his career.

Michael enjoyed many hobbies including bowling, hunting, fishing, visiting casinos, and playing cards. In retirement, he developed a love for traveling the world through cruises, creating many cherished memories along the way. Above all, Michael treasured his family and made it a priority to attend as many of his grandchildren's concerts and events as possible.

In addition to his parents, Michael was predeceased by his siblings, Eli, Richard, Linda, and Thomas LaBombard; his grandparents, Walter and Cora LaBombard and Michael Buckley; brothers-in-law Richard Holton, Donald Santa Barbara, Francis Burgess, and Frank Burgess; and sisters-in-law Lori LaBombard and Corinna Burgess.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Hazel Marie LaBombard of Schenectady; his four children, Michael J. LaBombard, Jr. of Schenectady, Wendy (Robin) LaBombard of Johnstown, Justin (Tasha) LaBombard of Middleburgh, and Nicole Nettleford of New York, New York. He was the proud grandfather of six grandchildren: Renai, Chloe, Melanie, Justin Jr., Peyton, and Paige.

He is also survived by his sister, Helen Santa Barbara of Ballston Spa; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Tatsey of Rhode Island and Frederick Burgess of Pennsylvania; four sisters-in-law, Crystal LaBombard of Corinth, Maryanne Holton of Schenectady, Dawn (James) Doulin of Henderson, Nevada, and Vicky (Jack) Brandow of Schenectady; along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews who will miss him dearly.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 14, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St., Schenectady.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Michael's memory to the American Cancer Society or the ASPCA.