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Frank Houck Obituary

Houck, Frank "Red" COLONIE Frank "Red" Houck Jr., 76, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Albany Medical Center. Born and educated in Albany, he was the first child of Frank and Caroline Houck. He became a very hard working family man after meeting his wife, Judy at Bi-Lo and together they raised three children. Upon retirement, he became involved with many charitable organizations. Frank was a dedicated animal lover, sports enthusiast and avid outdoorsman. Frank is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judy Mosall Houck; his three children, Christopher Houck, Cynthia Gamliel (Ofer) and Laurie Houck Bliven (Errol Sweet); three grandchildren, Daniel and Dylan Bliven, and Charlotte Houck; siblings, James and Michael Houck and Carol Ann Reedy. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with his family on Friday, April 28, from 4-7 p.m. in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, Inc., 490 Delaware Ave., Albany concluding with a prayer service at 7 p.m. with Reverend Frank O'Connor presiding. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send donations to Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204. Online condolences may be offered at danielkeenanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Apr. 27, 2017.

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April 29, 2017

So sad to learn we are thinking of u in ur time of need the jasiewicz family

Paul Curran

April 28, 2017

Worked with Frank years ago at Carnavales Mkt. Sad to see a good man go so suddenly, shook hands with at Easter Mass just a shock, I will pray for him and Judy and the family.







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Mary Ann Rockenstire-Chesky

April 28, 2017

To Judy, Chris, & family,

No words make this easier but may memories bring you some comfort in the days ahead.

Sharon & Butch Rockenstires daughter,

Elaine Abbate-O'Rourke

April 27, 2017

So sorry for your loss thought's and prayers during this difficult time

Bubba Tague

April 27, 2017

Judy what a great man sorry for your loss

donald j johnson

April 27, 2017

Dear Judy and family, sincere condolences on the passing of Red. In the early years we had a great time hunting and camping and sharing many night time fires. May God bless all of you

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