Allan C. Schiller

Schiller, Allan C. LATHAM Allan C. Schiller, 50, of Latham, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at his home. Allan was born in Charlotte, N.C. and moved at a very young age to Berne, N.Y., where he was raised by his mother and grandmother. He graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School. He was employed at National Business Equipment & Supply Inc in Albany. Allan married Deborah, the love of his life, in 2002 in Las Vegas. He loved motorcycling his entire life and enjoyed riding with his wife and friends, as well as attending Americade in Lake George. Al had many hobbies including photography and collecting antique pedal cars. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and camping. Al was happiest standing in a field in front of a bonfire surrounded by family and friends. He will be missed by many friends who loved him. Survivors in addition to his beloved wife are his sister, Nancy (Schiller) Michaels and her husband Doug; his brother, Carlton Schiller and his wife Janice; nephew, Michael Schiller, nieces, Lynn Salisbury and Michelle Michaels; his mother and father- in-law, Florence and Frederick Suter; and his sister and brother- in-law, Linda (Suter) Dawson and her husband Jerry. He is predeceased by his parents, Carl E. and Evelyn (Alger) Schiller and his grandparents, Zoa and Earl Alger. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Al's life on Saturday, November 14 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Italian American Community Center, Washington Ave., Albany. For information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit dufresneandcavanaugh.com