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Henry A. Ouderkirk Jr.

FUNERAL HOME

Cannon Funeral Home - Colonie (Albany)

2020 Central Ave.

Colonie, New York

Henry Ouderkirk Obituary

Name: Visitation for Henry A. Ouderkirk Jr.
Start: 2021-04-06T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-04-06T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Cannon Funeral Home

Ouderkirk, Henry A. Jr. COLONIE Henry A. Ouderkirk, Jr., 76 of Colonie, passed away peace fully on Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Inn of Community Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Henry A. and Dorothy A. Ouderkirk Sr. Henry was in the U.S. Army from 1968-72 and served in Vietnam. He was a purchasing agent for the General Electric Company for many years and more recently in the same capacity with St. Peter's Hospital. Henry was an avid golfer and a longtime member of the Electrician's Golf League at the Stadium golf course. He was a huge New York Yankee fan and enjoyed an occasional Miller Lite, annual trips to Lake George, family vacations to Cape Cod and watching Seinfeld and Jeopardy. Henry was a proud grandfather and was present for every cherished milestone with his cherished grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Joan E. Ouderkirk; his children, Joelle M. Zara-Ouderkirk (Joseph) and Henry A. (Kelli) Ouderkirk III. He is the brother of Patricia and Wayne Ouderkirk. Henry is the much loved Papa to Nadia (Matthew), Amanda (Sydney), Dylan, Haley, Karley and Tyler. Great grandfather of Eva, Adrien and Amari. He is also survived by many longtime friends that enjoyed years of traveling and cruises. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Henry's family on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie. Face masks are required and social distancing will be observed. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville. Please only enter the church from the main doorway; masks and social distancing are required; church ambassadors will be available to help with seating and questions; and please arrive by 9:45 a.m. The Mass will be live streamed on the St. Pius X website at www.stpiusxloudonville.org. Interment, with military honors will be in Memorys Garden. To leave a message of condolence for the family or to view Henry's custom video tribute, visit www.CannonFuneral.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Apr. 4, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry Ouderkirk

13 Entries

Theresa DeSimone Bollman

May 17, 2021

Dear Joan, I am so sorry to hear of Henry's passing. He was always a great guy and you two were always a great couple. God bless and comfort you in the days ahead and may your many happy memories bring you peace. Love, Theresa

Bill Brown

May 3, 2021

So sorry to hear didn´t know until I got the newsletter from the post .. Rest In Peace Cousin

June Sano

April 9, 2021

Joan, so very sorry to learn of Henry´s passing. My condolences to you and your family. God bless!!!

MaryLou Dreis Ives

April 6, 2021

Pat, I wanted you to know how sorry I was when I heard your brother passed away. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Rich Lostritto

April 6, 2021

Hank,

I'm so sorry about the loss of your dad. I wasn't able to attend the services so I wanted to send you a personal note. Hope to see you sometime in the near future. Hang in there.

Rich

Don Stewart

April 5, 2021

Uncle Henry you will be truly miss. I really looked up to you. I will always cherish the memories we had together the stories you would tell about Vietnam will always be remembered. You will always be carried in my heart. I will love and miss you. Condolences to the family.hugs

Kym Buchan

April 5, 2021

Oh, how he will be missed by so many! I am so deeply sorry Ouderkirk Family! Huge hugs to all of you!

David Riffley

April 4, 2021

Please accept my condolences. Friends forever. Dave

John Kearney

April 4, 2021

Joan and family;
Please accept my sincere prayers and condolences on the passing of Henry.
Henry and the family will remain in my prayers! God Bless!

Elaine Bartley

April 4, 2021

My sincere condolences to Henry's beautiful family. We had the opportunity to meet his son, daughter in law and grandkids at Loudonville Elementary. He left a great legacy in his family. Prayers to the Ouderkirk family
from the Luper family

WILLIAM & ROSA BELLEVILLE

April 4, 2021

Our hearts full of wonderful memories even before our marriages --- friends and family ties through the years spent together --his smile was his true personality and always made you feel his goodness and caring !!!! May God Bless his Family in days ahead with feeling his love and prayers of support from all of his family and friends !!!

Pat Reedy

April 4, 2021

So very sorry to hear about Henry. It´s been a long battle for him. My condolences to you Joan and your family. May he Rest In Peace now.

Gina Padula

April 4, 2021

Dear Joan and family and friends, we offer our deepest sympathy and will keep you in our prayers to bring comfort during your sadness. The remembrance of Henry is a special tribute to his fun and adventurous life and also shares his caring love for his family. May the memories bring happiness to each of you and the knowledge and guidance he shared live on within you also. Love, Gina and Family

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