Comtois, Edward
COHOES - Edward F. Comtois, 80, of Cohoes, N.Y., passed away, Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Schenectady Center for Rehab and Nursing, following a long illness.
Ed was born in 1944 in Cohoes, N.Y., the eldest son of the late Adelard and Lucille (Miron) Comtois. He is also predeceased by his sister-in-law, Betty Comtois; and his brother-in-law, Skip Brown.
Ed attended Cohoes High School, and at the age of 19, he became a business owner. For 62 years he was the proud owner of Ed Comtois and Son Auto Sales. He provided quality used cars, auto repairs, and body work. He was proudest working everyday next to his children, and wife. Their bond was unbreakable. He considered all his customers family. He took great pride in his trade, and worked hard to make sure his customers left with a quality product. He would often say, "I'm here to make friends, not money." Anyone who knew Ed, knew what an honest, hardworking man he was. In 1966, Ed married the love of his life, Pauline Gauthier, and they settled down to start their family.
When Ed wasn't at work, he enjoyed golfing and bowling. His favorite hobby was boating on Lake George with his family, where he spent many holiday weekends on the islands, taking his grandchildren tubing, and to the ranger station for ice cream. He had a passion for cars and loved being a body man at the shop. In his down time at home, he loved watching the New York Yankees, the New York Giants, and the Golf Channel.
Ed is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pauline Comtois; their two children, Dale Comtois, and Kelly Comtois (Keith Hall); their four grandchildren, Ryan (Vi) Kelly, Lauren (Ryan) Teal, Logan Kelly, and Meagan Hall; a great-grandson, Dillon, with two more great-grandsons on the way; and his siblings, Marie (Henry) Dufresne, Rene Comtois, Phillip (Cheryl) Comtois, and Colette Brown; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A period of visitation will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, 4 to 8 p.m., at Catricala Funeral Home, 1597 Rte. 9, Clifton Park, N.Y. 12065. Burial will take place privately, at his family's convenience.
If you wish to make a donation in memory of Ed, please consider donating to The Parkinson's Foundation online at www.parkinson.org, or to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Rd, Ballston Spa, N.Y. 12020.
Please visit us online at catricalafuneralhome.com to leave a message for Ed's family or to share a memory.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jun. 5, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Comtois

8 Entries

ROBERT J SMITH

June 8, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Ed was truly a great person. We had plenty of talks about the Yankees. He sold both my daughters their first cars and wanted to make sure they were safe trustworthy cars for them. I had the priviledge of caring for ED for some time and really got to know him and enjoyed our interactions. R.I.P Ed

Renee Martin

June 8, 2025

Thank you for being a great uncle and brother to my dad Aunt Pauline ,Dale and Kelly I am so
Sorry for your loss

Ray Hull, Jr

June 7, 2025

It's been years since I heard my father discuss Ed's friendhsip and business relationship--initially right across Columbia Street-- to later on the Island in Cohoes. My father trusted Ed's knowledge and craftsmanship and valued his services among the auto businesses in Cohoes. From our family (H.E. Hull & Sons, Inc) to the Comtois family, I offer our sincere condolences and best wishes.

Michael Paul Newberry

June 6, 2025

To the comtois family I'm Mike newberry and I worked with Ray and Ed I learned so much about cars from them in the time I worked for them I will keep the good memories as they would like and keep them with me like (private Malone) in every car I drive and thank you comtois family for everything you do for people including me with my 87 Buick summer set it is still my all time favorite car I've ever had I'll miss you Ed.

Phil Sirigiano

June 5, 2025

Just wanted to offer my condolences to a great man. Always tried to do the right thing. Well respected by his peers. I did business with Ed for many years. I hope and pray that he rests in peace. Amen.

Tom Vellozzi

June 4, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. My condolences to
his family. He was a great guy, honest businessman and
an old school car guy that cared about what he sold and
how he treated people. The world lost one of the good ones.
Rest in peace Ed.

Tom carter

June 4, 2025

To the comtois family so sorry to hear of eds passing I knew ed for 60 years almost all of my cars I bought from Eddie and his uncle ray.he was a great guy and friend. My wife and I will be in cohoes for July and august.rip ed I am having a Coors light in his honor.tom and Laurie carter .zephyrhillsflorida

Kathleen Wells

June 4, 2025

Pauline Dale and Kelly, there are no words to express how sorry I am. He was a wonderful man and an and a legend to me. He treated me like family from the day I walked through the door of the shop to buy my first car. He was amazing to each of my children, and everyone that I referred there. He was so excited the year that Kelly moved back home and wanted to introduce us because he knew we´d be friends instantly and he was right. I know the last few years have not been the best and now I only hope that he can rest in peace

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