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Benjamin Husfelt Obituary

Husfelt, Benjamin B. ALBANY Benjamin B. Husfelt, 50, died Sunday, September 11, 2011, at home, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of Shirley (Slinger-land) Husfelt of Putnam, N.Y. and the late Albert Husfelt, Sr. He was a 1979 graduate of Whitehall Central School. Ben previously owned My Three Sons Flooring located in Colonie. Loving husband to Jacqueline (Martin) Husfelt of Colonie; devoted father of Benjamin, Jesse and Brandon Husfelt, all of Colonie; cherished brother of Deborah, Cynthia, Larry and Shawnalee Husfelt and the late Albert Husfelt, Jr. Special son-in-law to Tillie Martin of East Greenbush. Friends and Relatives are invited to call on Thursday, September 15, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment with full military honors will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, 1389 Central Ave. Albany. The family would like to extend a heartfelt "Thank You" to the West Albany Fire Department and Stewart's Corporation. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAlbany.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Sep. 13 to Sep. 14, 2011.

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Laura Grieco

September 20, 2011

Jackie and family,
We are so for your loss. Please keep in touch.
Laura (Ashley) Grieco and Brandon Ashley and family

Marv & Ruth Graves

September 14, 2011

So sorry for your loss.You've all been through a lot. May Ben rest in Peace. At last he has no more suffering.

Marc&Michelle Daigle&family

September 14, 2011

Jackie and boys. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Try to find comfort in knowing his pain and suffering has ended. Let us know if there is anything we can do.

John&Faith Clark

September 14, 2011

I am very sad to hear of the loss of ben.He will be missed.

Loretta,Dominique, and Henrietta Fantroy

September 13, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 13, 2011

Our heartfelt condolences to the Husfelt Family for their loss. May God Bless You and be with you in your time of need. Pete and Marge Buchan.

Beverley Krauss

September 13, 2011

Dear Jackie and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ben was a very kind person and he will be missed.

Ray, Tricia, Andrew, Josh & Brandon Simmons

September 13, 2011

Jackie, Ben, Jesse & Brandon:

So surprised and very sorry to hear of Ben's passing. Our hearts go out to you all at this time and in the days ahead.

Lolly Ladd

September 13, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

David Smith

September 13, 2011

So sorry for your loss but we are here for you if needed .
David & Ellen Smith.

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