William R. Looman

LATHAM William R. Looman, 72, of Latham, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late William F.H. and Ethel Gerni Looman. He was a 1951 graduate of SUNY at Cobleskill. Bill served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He had worked for several years as a construction supervisor with Daniel Builders in Slingerlands. For the past seven years, Bill was an assistant director/driver at New Comer Cannon Family Funeral Home. A man of strong faith, Bill was a longtime member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. He was always a gentleman, but quick to offer his keen sense of humor and unique wit. Bill was an avid sports fan and played in the Oldtimers Softball League. He enjoyed coaching and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He was a member of the Colonie Elks. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Ruth Albright Looman; his loving daughters, Lois DeLuca and her husband David, Debi A. Pettograsso and her husband Gerry and Lisa Muztafago and her husband Michael. He is the cherished grandfather of Jason, Aaron, Rick and Kaitlyn DeLuca, Jamie, Bailee and Jenna Pettograsso, Stewart and Michael Muztafago Jr. He is the brother of John Looman and Barbara Town. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Friday morning at 11:00 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Colonie. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schenectady. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Building Expansion Fund, 63 Mountainview Ave., Albany NY 12205 in memory of William R. Looman.