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Albert K. Rand

FUNERAL HOME

Dufresne Funeral Home, Inc.

216 Columbia Street

Cohoes, New York

Albert Rand Obituary

Rand, Albert K. CLIFTON PARK Albert K. Rand, 71, of Clifton Park passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Jason and Irene Schermerhorn Rand. He graduated from Cohoes High School, class of 1964, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from the U.S. Postal service on New Karner Road, Colonie. He is survived by his wife, Carol Dufort Rand of Clifton Park; his niece, Tina Rand; and his best friend, Michael Davis. The funeral service will be held on Monday, at 7:30 a.m. at the Dufresne Funeral Home, Inc., 216 Columbia St., Cohoes, with Deacon Gerard Matthews officiating. Interment will follow in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29, 2017.

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Diane Doerr

October 30, 2017

I was Al's work partner for many years. He was a good worker and a good guy.We had a lot of laughs and shared a love of Monte Carlos. I will surely miss my buddy. I am so sorry for your loss.Sincerely, "Di".

Roberta Romey

October 28, 2017

Carol so sorry for your loss. Al was person you could always depend on worked with him for many years.

October 28, 2017

To Albert's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, may that bring you comfort at this difficult time.

October 28, 2017

Worked with AL for years..So sorry for your loss.

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