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Ivan Tenace Obituary

ORLANDO, Fla. Ivan L. Tenace, 60, of Orlando, formerly of Schenectady, died July 23, 2003 at Health Central Hospital in Florida. He was born in Albany on May 27, 1943 and was the son of the late Anthony and Ina (Clace) Tenace. Mr. Tenace was a retired pressman from Wallace Printing in Orlando. He served his country in the United States Navy. He was an avid gardener and had a passion for Corvettes. Ivan was a member of Holy Family Episcopal Church in Orlando. He was predeceased by his wife, Donna Tenace, on May 14, 2001. He is survived by nine children, Scott Tenace of Cohoes, Janice Perkins of Orlando, Fla., Mark Tenace of Waterford, Leslie O'Donnell of Waterford, Regina Tenace of Waterford, William Leroe, David Perkins of Orlando, Fla., Krista Maher of Mechanicville and Michelle Cavotta of Saratoga Springs. He is also survived by two sisters, June Germaine of Athol and Bert Crosby of Schenectady as well as 16 grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State Street in Schenectady. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Memory's Garden in Colonie.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jul. 27, 2003.

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Phineke Brugman

July 30, 2003

May God grant you peace and the knowledge that we will meet again.



Hanna ([email protected])is married and has a four year old son and they live in AZ

Becky ([email protected])and her sweetie live in Maine with her two year old daughter.

I live in Silver City NM semi retired and enjoying the fantastic weather here.

Dean San Jule

July 27, 2003

Scott & Gina, Haven't seen you since the 70's so you might not remember me or my then wife Phiny.We wish to express our sadness upon hearing news of your Dad. We were good friends for many years and have some fond memories of your Dad. Dean

Donna (Schleich) Maple

July 27, 2003

Scott & Gina: So sorry to learn of your dad's death. Have many memories from years ago - our dads worked together at Crest Litho; we were neighbors in Maplewood when you were youngsters. Will remember him in my prayers, as well as you & your family.

gloria and amanda macri

July 27, 2003

Dear Scott and Family we are so sorry to hear of your loss, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to call.

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