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ROTTERDAM - Edward "Rusty" Skeals, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his beloved daughters. He is the husband of the late Mildred Hall Skeals. Rusty is the cherished father of Colleen (Jamie) Leclair, Patricia (Patrick) Comas and Kathleen Skeals. He is the proud grandfather of Alexander Leclair and Kelli (Zeb) Lombardi.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Rusty's family on Monday, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave. Colonie. A service of love and appreciation for Rusty will commence at 12 noon. Interment with military honors will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (help.dav.org) or Veterans of Foreign Wars, (vfw.org), in memory of Rusty. To view a full obituary, or to leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.CannonFuneral.com
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