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James J. "Joe" McCoy

James McCoy Obituary

McCoy, James J. "Joe" MULBERRY, Fla. James J. McCoy, 81, of Watervliet, died peacefully, on Friday, December 19, 2008. Born in Albany, N.Y., he was the son of the late James A. and Mary (McCartan) McCoy. A lifelong resident of the Albany area, he was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and the American Institute of Banking. Joe will be remembered for living his life to the fullest and his love of his family and travel. He served in the U.S. Army after World War II and during the Korean War. Joe was employed by KeyBank for over 35 years and retired as a senior vice president. He was past commander of the Menands VFW and a member of the North Albany American Legion. Joe is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eleanor Hayes McCoy and his children, Kevin (Cynde), Joseph (Leslie), Gerald ( Jacqueline), Richard, Paul (Lori), Peter (Marzie), Maureen Brock (Jack) and Brian (Robin Ann Greene). He was the adored grandfather of Katherine, Kristin, Kendra, Lindsay, Carly, Rebecca, Christopher, Shannon, Marina, James, Justin, Carter, Lauren, Austen, Zachary, Brendan, Logan and Dylan. Predeceased by former daughter-in-law, Denise McCoy. He is also survived by his sister, Helen T. Scaringe; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville on Saturday at 11 a.m. A burial service will be held in the Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville on Monday. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday at the St. Pius X Church from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to St. Pius X Parish, 23 Crumitie Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 or Caregivers Program of Catholic Charities, 40 North Main Ave., Albany, NY 12203.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Dec. 23 to Dec. 26, 2008.

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Maryann Riviello Brennan

January 13, 2009

Maureen,

I was saddened to hear about your father's passing. Losing a parent is difficult at any age I know, particularly around the holidays, but I hope you and your family can take comfort in the peacefulness with which he left this earth as well as the life lessons that it helped reinforce. I'm glad we've reconnected after all these years at 44 Holland.

With sympathy,

Christian Brothers Academy

January 6, 2009

The Family at Christian Brothers Academy wishes to express their condolences to the Family of James McCoy.

David Camadine

January 2, 2009

Joe, Paul and the entire McCoy Family,
I am deeply saddened by the passing of your beloved father. I will always remember his kind smile and the genuine interest he showed in the lives of family friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

jack & tracy o'rourke

December 28, 2008

dear mrs mccoy & family

it was a pleasure to know your husband & farther i always enjoyed the many times he came to wrcc and we were able to chat our prays are with you

jack & tracy o'rourke

Jeni and Nick Audi

December 27, 2008

Maureen and Family, You are in our prayers. God Bless you all. Nick and Jeni Audi

Dennis Hurley

December 26, 2008

Joe
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. The Lord will watch over him and bless the entire McCoy family.
Again Joe, thanks for your help on the day we lost our son Todd. I know I pushed you - but you came through. Now your dad can watch over him.
Thanks

Bill Sise

December 26, 2008

Dear McCoy Family,
It was a true honor to have had a friendship with your Husband and Father. In his day, the best compliment a man could get was to be a good man. Your Father was truly a "Good Man". He will be greatly missed by all his friends at Briar Creek. My sincere condolences.

December 26, 2008

Paul,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Hope House Inc.

Caitlin Mantica

December 26, 2008

Kristin and the rest of the McCoy family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Elizabeth Hotaling

December 26, 2008

Dear Eleanor,
We were sorry to hear of Joe's passing.We know you will have much support from your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Walt and Liz Hotaling

Josephine Wells

December 26, 2008

Dear Eleanor,

I was so sorry to read in the paper about Joe. My best regards to you and your family.

Judy Cox

December 25, 2008

Paul, Lori and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Know that I will keep your dad/grandfather and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Cox

Frank Wisniewski

December 24, 2008

Dear McCoy Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss, may God bless Joe and help you all in your time of pain.

Natalie & James Keenan

December 24, 2008

Dear Maureen & family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time.
Natalie Nash

Ann Smith

December 24, 2008

Paul, Lori,and Girls- Sorry for the loss of you Dad and Grandfather. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Ann Smith, St. Pius

Jackie Nash

December 24, 2008

Dear Eleanor, Maureen and family, So sorry to learn of your loss. Joe was a wonderful man. We have many fond memories of you and all our kids growing up down the street. Please know that you are in out thoughts and prayers.
Jake and Bill

Derek & Alison Nash

December 24, 2008

Brian and McCoy family,
We are saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Our deepest sympathy go out to you and all of your family.

Nancy & Jim Cassidy

December 24, 2008

Dear Eleanor & Family,

Sad to learn of Joe's passing,but really glad to have shared some valuable time in September with you both.
You and all the family will be in our prayers.
Nancy & Jim cassidy

Joe Coffey

December 24, 2008

Kevin,
Sorry to read about the passing of your Dad. Sharon and I extend our condolence and prayers.

Ron Trischetta

December 23, 2008

Joe i am sorry to hear about the passing of your dad, my prayers are with you.
Respectfully

Charlie & Rose Murphy

December 23, 2008

To Joe, Kevin and all the McCoy's,

Our thoughts and prayers are with your Dad. I thought it great when he got to follow Joe in the "final group" at the WRCC Invitataional those many years.

Sincerely,

Meg Bergh Mihalko

December 23, 2008

Eleanor and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Nick Audi

December 23, 2008

Dear Paul, Lori & Family,
I was so sorry to read of the loss of your dear father. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I have so many fond memories of the McCoy Family from my days at St. Pius X School.
God bless you.
Respectfully,

Lisa McMullen Johnson

December 23, 2008

Dear McCoy's -
I was so sad to hear about your loss. I immediately pictured him whistling down Besch Ave on his way home, so long ago. "And how's Lisa?", he would always say. I'm sure a lifetime of these small memories offers comfort for you.

Please know you are in my thoughts & prayers.

Michele Consula

December 23, 2008

Maureen, Jack and Family:

I was sorry to hear about your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele Consula

Marge & Jerry Manning

December 23, 2008

El: Shocked & saddened to hear about Joe's passing, Thankful we had time together this Oct. We will remember Joe in our Christmas Mass & also you & family.Please be in touch when you get to Florida

Richard Hayes

December 23, 2008

El - we'll miss Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

Rich and Ann Hayes and the kids

Leslie, Cathy & Zachary Lucas

December 23, 2008

Eleanor, Kevin and family,
I am so saddened to hear of Joe's passing. Please know that you are all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

I know what you are all going through as I just buried my grandmother yesterday. Father Vince said something at her service.. "Grams Destiny has been fulfilled". That touched my heart so much.

Please remember all the love, memories and good times you all had as a very close family. That will get you through the bad days, and all the days to come.

My Sincere condolences

Ted and Joan Burke

December 23, 2008

Dear Eleanor:
We were so sorry to read that you have lost Joe. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Barbara Day Briger

December 23, 2008

Dear Eleanor and Family,
We are very saddened to hear of Joe's death. He was a wonderful man and we will always remember him as a very special extended family member. We are so grateful for the time spent with Joe at Chris' graduation. You are all in our prayers.
Barb and Fred Briger

Sharon Gara Gaffney

December 23, 2008

To all the McCoy's

So sorry to hear about Joe. My prayers are with you all. I remember when I was little..our dads' use to call each other "yak?" or some word like that?
God Bless...

Dan Lofrumento

December 23, 2008

Jack, Maureen and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob and Kris Weaver

December 23, 2008

Joe, Kevin and the entire family, Please accept our condolences on your loss. It was just last week, that my brother Jack and I were talking to Kevin about your dad and mom. I had great times at McCloskey with your dad, his concern for Joe and the Basketball program, but also the many nites working the doors with Charlie Marshall and the rest of our Dads Club. I am in the South for the holidays and will be unable to attend the wake and funeral. Give my best to all family members and Jack Brock

Nicole Childs

December 23, 2008

As a friend of Maureen Brock , I would like to sincerely express my condolences to you and your family for your loss. I can only assume that a wonderful and kind person such as Maureen has had a strong upbrining and a wonderfully supportive family, a reflection of Joe McCoy I'm sure. My prayers are with your family this Holiday season.

Stu Kaufman

December 23, 2008

Joe,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family on the loss of your farther. May peace be with you always.

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