Gerald W. Daniels

Daniels, Gerald W. POESTENKILL Gerald W. Daniels, 80, died Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Samar itan Hospital after a long illness. Born in Troy, he was son of the late George Wesley Daniels and Minnie F. Miller Daniels and husband for 55 years of Eleanor "Ellie" Millhouse Daniels. He had resided in Wynantskill for 33 years, Troy for several years and since 2007 in Poestenkill and was a 1960 graduate of Troy High School. Jerry was employed the past 15 years at Northway Toyota in Latham in the parts department and formerly worked in sales at Pfeiffer's Auto Supply for 25 years. He was an avid drag racer, a stock car racing enthusiast, model train collector, had an extensive Dickens Christmas village and loved attending his grandchildren's events and concerts. Jerry enjoyed traveling to the Northeast seacoast and seafood, the West Coast in the fall and winter months and his Saturday summer visits to Snowman Ice Cream in Lansingburgh. He was a member of the Army National Guard. Survivors, in addition to his wife; include his children, Barbara Rebhun, Delmar, Dawn (Rocco) Testo, Poestenkill, Joseph (Christina) Daniels, Watervliet and Laura (Donald) Smith, Clifton Park; his siblings, David (Beverly) Daniels, North Carolina, Erle Daniels, Troy, Timothy Daniels, Clifton Park and Nancy (James) Wittemer, Troy; six grandchildren, Nicholas Testo, Taylor Daniels, Jessica and Alyssa Rebhun, Kyle Daniels and Morgan Smith and several nieces, nephews and granddogs. He was predeceased by a brother, Harold Daniels. The family would like to thank the nurses of the Samaritan Hospital ICU, room 208 for their loving care. Relatives and friends may call at the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc. 276 Pawling Avenue, Troy on Thursday, April 8, from 10-11 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Judy Converse, officiating. Face covering and social distancing are required both outside and inside during visitation and services. Interment will be in Center Brunswick Cemetery, Center Brunswick. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Gerald W. Daniels to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Mohawk Hudson Humane Society 3 Oakland Avenue Menands, NY 12204. To sign the guest book, light a candle or for service directions, visit www.brycefh.com.