Edward J. Esposito Sr.

Esposito, Edward J. Sr. LATHAM Edward J. Esposito Sr., 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Born in Watervliet on April 17, 1924, he was the son of the late Edward V. and Catherine Genevieve Esposito. He was awarded his diploma from Watervliet High School. Mr. Esposito enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a proud, decorated veteran who served in the Phillipines with the U.S. Army 710th Tank Battalion as a gunner before his discharge in 1946. Upon returning home, he married his beloved wife, Rosie, on July 6, 1952 and settled in Troy until moving to Latham in 1965. He was employed as an iron worker for Local #12 in Albany for over 30 years before retiring in 1978. He also assisted his late brother and family with Frank Esposito's Flowers & Produce at the Menands Market for many years. He was a member of the Latham VFW Post #7411, the Latham Knights of Columbus and enjoyed woodworking, bowling, shooting pool and anywhere there was a "Let It Ride" table. He was a communicant of St. Ambrose Church in Latham. Ed was known for his incredible charm, infectious smile and warm heart. He had a way of making everyone feel special. In all situations, he saw only positive outcomes. He is the beloved husband of Rose A. Vicedomine Esposito; devoted father of Theresa (Bruce) Buchanan of Latham, Edward J. (Amy) Esposito Jr. of Ballston Spa, Daniel Esposito of Latham, Lucia (Conrad) Coopersmith of Glenville, Paul (Lorie) Esposito and Matthew Esposito both of Alplaus and Mark (Michele) Esposito of Niskayuna; proud grandfather of Justin (Megan) Buchanan, Sarah (Brian) Oakley, Aaron (Shannon) Esposito, Adam Esposito, Alicia Rozario, Aubrie (Scott) Szeli, Amelia, Christian, Lee Michael, Matthew and Katherine Esposito; great-grandfather of Madison Buchanan, Gabrielle and Natalie Sage Esposito and Evie Grace Szeli; dear brother of Marianne (Thomas "Bud") Halpin of Latham, Lena (Fred) Bialahoski of Scotia and the late Joseph, Frank and John Esposito, Elizabeth "Betty" Consuelo, Teresa Tozzi and Catherine Toma. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, staff, fellow patients and especially the Dialysis Team at the Stratton VA Medical Center for the wonderful and compassionate care given to our husband and dad. The funeral will be on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 12:15 p.m. from the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet and at 1 p.m. at St. Ambrose Church in Latham where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery, Watervliet. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Edward J. Esposito Sr. may be made to the General Post Fund 1337 at the Stratton VA Medical Center (please specify for the Dialysis Unit), 113 Holland Ave. (135), Albany, NY 12208. Condolence book at ParkerBrosMemorial.com.