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George Stackman Obituary

Stackman, George III ALBANY George A. Stackman III, 84, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 15, 2011. Born on December 10, 1926 to the late George and Margaret (Ebner) Stackman Jr. George was a lifelong resident of Albany. He entered the Navy in 1944 and served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters in World War II. He was the proprietor of Son's Tavern for 48 years. He enjoyed his years there immensely. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margaret (Peggy) Foley Stackman; cherished father of George (Butch) and Charlene Stackman, Kathleen Karins, Kevin and Meg Stackman, Mary Pat and John Googas and Terri A. Stackman; beloved grandfather (Pa) to McKenzie and Allen Johnson, Paul Karins, Aaron Stackman, Kevin Stackman, Jr., Stacie Karins, Meaghan and James Passineau, Melissa Googas, Andrea Googas, Bridget Stackman, and Jared Stackman; and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Virginia Stackman, Margaret (Robert) Engel, Constance (Robert) Hughes and by several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning 10:30 at Blessed Sacrament Church. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Magin & Keegan Funeral Home, 891 Madison Ave. Tuesday evening from 4 to 7. Burial with full military honors will take place at Saratoga National Cemetery. The Stackman family would like to thank the Albany City Fire Department, Police, and EMS, for all their support and compassion over the years. They would also like to thank Dr. Michael Gardner and Dr. Anthony Turi for the tremendous care they gave to George. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2011.

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abrianna johnson

February 9, 2011

i miss you palove you like crazy<33333

Rick Wood

February 3, 2011

I was shocked to hear of alfie's passing,My sincere condolences to you all he was a good man.

January 24, 2011

Kathie and Family
My deepest Sympathy.
Terri Bergh

Bill & Kathy Levy

January 21, 2011

Kevin and family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. I was in Long Island and could not attend the wake. Our condolences in this difficult time. See you soon.

Danielle and Jeff St. Louis

January 20, 2011

Bridget and the Stackman family,
We are so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult
time!

January 20, 2011

Dear Georgie, Aaron and the Stackman Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. May fond memories bring you comfort during this most difficult of times.

Carol Garavelli

Barbara Severino-Larochelle

January 19, 2011

To the Stackman Family, Butch,kevin,and family I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time, you have my Deepest sympathy. Barbara Severino-larochelle

Joe Sullivan

January 19, 2011

Butch and all the Stackman family.

Sincere condolences at the passing
of your family patriarch, George.

When you listen to the words
the song "The Highwayman". Remember
George, like the sailor in the song, will
always be around you.

God Bless all.

Joe, Margaret Sullivan
and family - Albany

Debbie

January 19, 2011

TAPS ~
There is something singularly beautiful and appropriate in the music of this wonderful call. Its strains are melancholy, yet full of rest and peace. Its echoes linger in the heart long after its tones have ceased to vibrate in the air.
By Msgt Jari A Villanueva, USAF.

Uncle Al ~ "Your the Greatest!"

Kevin McGeary

January 18, 2011

Kevin & Family,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy, Kevin McGeary

Greg O'Brien

January 18, 2011

Stackman Family,
Truly sorry to hear of your loss.

Maureen Smith

January 18, 2011

Mary Pat and Terri,
Very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I hope to see you soon on Tuesday evenings.

Tom Smith

January 18, 2011

Dear Peggy-
My family sends sincere sympathy to you & your family on the passing of your husband Geroge.
My thoughts, although hazy, go back to an evening when, on Marwood Street, I was with you, George, & your brother Bill at your Morther's kitchen table helping to fill small cellophane packages which I later sold for you @ 25 cents each, in front of Whitney's department store. It was in the fifties, the week before Christmas; the packages were filled with mistletoe!
In hoping these fond memories, in some small way, help ease your burden in this most difficult time.

Becky Rasmussen

January 18, 2011

Butch, Char and Family:

"Those we hold most dear never truly leave us. They live on in the Kindness they showed, the Comfort they shared, and the Laughter and Love they brought into our lives."

I hope that over the next weeks and months you are visited by memories and dreams of Alfie's life with you over these many years ... and that you smile when you feel his love for you .. and know that it will continue until you are with him again.

We keep you all in our prayers.

Becky & Jim

Mary Dyda

January 18, 2011

Kathy and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad...I lived on Manning Blvd. next to the house your Dad owned...how surprised was I the day I rang the bell collecting for the Heart Association and you answered the door! Here were two "Mercy" girls reconnecting after so many years...I remember it so well! I know your wonderful memories will carry you through the difficult days...
Mary Dyda (Di Dio)

Robert Pellegrino

January 18, 2011

My sincere condolences to the enitre Stackman family.
Bob Pellegrino
21 Tryon Ct

Diane & Joe Welter

January 18, 2011

Kevin:

Joe and I would like to express our sincere condolences on the recent passing of your father. I do know that he was very highly respected throughout this community.

You were truly fortunate to have a man such as your father in your life.

No comfort is quite enough to replace the loss.

Please pass my deepest sympathies on to your family.

KATHY ZAZYCKI

January 18, 2011

Kevin, Meg and The Stackman Family. May you all find comfort during this difficult time. "Alfie" touched so many lives over the years and always welcomed everyone into SON'S. Each day may you rememeber something special and smile at the memory. God Bless
Kathy, Amanda and MaryKate (& Bubba)Zazycki

Laura Hands

January 18, 2011

Terri and family,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept my condolences. Your in my prayers.

Laura (Leicht) Hands

Daniel Oliveri

January 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the "Stackman Family". When I was a young man and worked at "Sons' Tavern", Alfie took me under his wing and treated me like I was his own son. I will never forget his kindness, his work ethic and his beautiful spirit. He had a lot to do with the kind of family man I grew up to be and I am eternally thankful to him. Love you "Alfie", you are now with the "Lord". See you on the other side someday, until then rest with the angels,
Daniel Oliveri

Michael Burrows

January 17, 2011

To The Stackman family- Words cannot express the loss of Mr. Stackman to our family! We shall truly miss him. He was like an Uncle to my brother and I when we were growing up. My Dad cherished his friendship so much! So many happy memories of days at the pool and the family parties and at Sons for dinner. He was a life saver to our Mom when our Dad had to travel for work. We shall miss him so much! Such a wonderful man - he shall live in hearts forever. Our hearts and prayers to you during this difficult time.

We love you all.

Love,

Michael Burrows

Erin Finigan

January 17, 2011

Kathie- our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless. Erin and Grace

January 17, 2011

Kathie, McKenzie,Stacie and Buff,
Jack and I are sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great dad and grandfather. Sorry we are not there to support you and attend the services but know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Karen and Jack Karins

Mary Anne Murphy Farrell

January 17, 2011

Mary Pat, Terri, Butch, the Stackman and Foley families -- I extend my condolences to you all. I remember Mr. Stackman from Son's and from Mercy High School. May your wonderful memories and the support of family and friends help you in the days ahead. God Bless you all and may he rest in peace.

Donna Olsen

January 17, 2011

Dear Peggy and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we will never forget the wonderful times we had with George and all of you. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Donna & Jim Olsen

Richar Keegan

January 17, 2011

My deepest condolences to all the Stackman family members on your loss, there were many good memories at Sons Tavern over the years, and he surely will be in my prayers! Ret'Det.Rich Keegan APD

Traci Daoust

January 17, 2011

Dear Terri and family - I was so sorry to hear about your Dad when I got back to work today. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the many happy memories and your very loving family help heal the pain of your loss.

Kristen Kwiatkowski

January 17, 2011

Mr. Stackman, you welcomed me and EJ into your family with open arms when Mom and Pop (Butch) got married. I thank you for that. You will truly be missed. My heart and prayers go out to my extended family, I am there for all of you in your time of need. Love, Krissy

Kevin Pemrick

January 17, 2011

Dear Kathie and family,

My deepest sympathy in your loss.

Emily Mineau

January 17, 2011

Mary Pat and family,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I do hope that happy memories help ease the grief your family is feeling.

January 17, 2011

God give you peace and comfort during your time of sorrow.With sympathy,The Wilkins family.

Don Curtis

January 17, 2011

Peg & Family,
Linda & I extend our deepest sympathy too you & all your family. May God bring all of you His Comfort & Favor at this time.
Don & Linda Curtis

Joyce Murphy

January 17, 2011

To the entire Stackman Family, I am truly saddened that your family is going through these difficult times. For 8 years, I worked at Son's and will never forgot the wonderful memories we had. May he rest in peace.

January 17, 2011

To the Stackmans,
So sorry to hear of Al's death.Enjoyed the chats we had with Al when we managed to get back to Albany. We will keep Al and all of you in our prayers.

Jay & Joan Campbell, Minnetonka, MN.

Bob Smith

January 17, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Carol Acker

January 17, 2011

To the entire Stackman Family, we wish to extend our deepest sympthies on the calling home of your beloved Father. He was an upstanding and respected man who will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

George & Carol Acker

January 17, 2011

To the entire Stackman Family, we wish to extend our deepest sympthies on the calling home of your beloved Father. He was an upstanding and respected man who will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Barbara Ochampaugh

January 17, 2011

Sorry for your loss. BArb Ochampaugh

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