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John Babcock Obituary

Babcock, John David EAST GREENBUSH John David Babcock, age 41, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2009. Born in North Adams, Mass. on March 1, 1968, he is the son of Ronnalee Porey of Fla. and Frank Babcock of Vt. He lived in East Greenbush for the past 15 years and was employed by Garelik Farms. John loved sports and was an avid NY Yankees and Giants fan. He enjoyed playing his guitar and watching his children perform on stage. John served as an E4 Specialist in the U.S. Army. John was the loving husband of Kristina (Kennedy) Babcock and devoted father of Jessica Lyndsie Babcock and Isabella (Belle) Rose Babcock. He is the son-in-law of William and Beverly Kennedy of East Greenbush; and brother-in-law and friend of William (Meredith) Kennedy of Las Vegas, Nev. He is brother to Lisa (Michael) DeMarsico of North Adams, Laurie (Brian) Douglas of North Adams, James Babcock of Fla., Heather Babcock of Bennington, Vt. and Heidi Marchand of Long Island, N.Y. He is the grandson of Belva Babcock of North Adams; stepson of William Snow of Pownell, Vt.; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews cousins. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at St Peter's Hospital CCU for their loving care and concern for the family. The East Greenbush Police Department, Bruen Rescue Squad and many kind neighbors for the love and support. They will forever be remembered by the family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer. Calling hours will be Monday 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, East Greenbush. The family has requested that those who wish to remember John in a special way make contributions to his children's education fund, c/o Key Bank, Rensselaer County Plaza, 279 Troy Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2009.

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March 1, 2010

Wishing you a Happy 42nd Birthday big brother... Love and Miss you with all my heart!!!!

January 1, 2010

as the new year begins its feelings of the last that we carry forward.. miss you so much dear brother... may you walk with god and all his glory.
till we meet again.
luv your sis

Finn family

October 29, 2009

Kristina and Family

we are so sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayed will be with you always

Christine Barton

October 21, 2009

Laurie, Kristina and Family;
I am so sorry for the loss of John, he will be greatly missed by all.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mindy & Emily Geier

October 19, 2009

Kristina,

I just heard the news this weekend and Emily and I are so sorry about your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

October 18, 2009

Kristina:
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this difficult time. I knew John from work and our son is in school with Jessica.

Matt Poli and Family

Michelle Judson

October 18, 2009

Kristina and family,
Kristina-we worked together years ago at Phoenix. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Linda (Bayly) Fennell

October 15, 2009

Kristina,

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you, Jessica & Isabella much peace and grace during this very difficult time.

Rick, Lynn Olivia (and Allie) Woodhouse

October 15, 2009

Dear Kristina, Jessica, Belle and family

Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. We hope that it will be comforting to know that others have you in their thoughts and prayers. Your husband/dad is at peace but is always there for you in spirit.

Charlie and Donna Lawrence

October 15, 2009

Kristina and Family,
We are friends of Bev through JDRF and are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Amy Morelli

October 14, 2009

Kristina,
Gabriella and I were so very sorry to learn about your tragic loss. We have fond memories of spending time with John at your shows,and our hearts go out to you, Jessica, Belle and your entire family. Words seem so inadequate but please know we are thinking of you at this very sad and difficult time and want to express our deepest sympathies.
Amy and Gabriella Morelli

Katie Seiffert-Snedaker

October 14, 2009

Kristina,

I have just heard the terrible news and wanted to express my deepest sorrow for you and your girls. Your family is in my prayers.

Kristina Keer

October 14, 2009

Kristina,
I know there is nothing I can say to to make you feel better. Please know that my thoughts are with you.

Kristina Schulze Keer

Lisa Sternberg Williams

October 14, 2009

Kristina and Family - We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lisa, Craig and Andrew

Lisa & Marty Mahar

October 14, 2009

Kristina
I just heard today and I am so deeply sorry. We are thinking of you in this difficult time and praying that your sadness is healed by your loving memories of him.

October 13, 2009

Kristina, Jessica and Belle: We are so sorry to hear of your loss and pray for peace and healing. Keeping you all in thoughts and prayers!
Casey, Olivia and Jakob

Sandy Scisci

October 13, 2009

Dear Kristina and Family, My heart aches for you and your Daughters...please know my family and I have you in our prayers.

Sharon (Gibson) Hempstead

October 13, 2009

Kristina,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your husband. He was much too young. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Tambrie & Tim Alden

October 13, 2009

Kristina,

We wanted to express our deepest sympathies to you and the girls. Please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers.

Alana Kocsis

October 13, 2009

Dear Kristina and children,
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that with the strength of Our Lord and with your family and friends that you may find peace and comfort.

Becky Sylvester

October 13, 2009

Kristina and Family, I was a friend of Johns back here in MA and was devastated to hear the news of his passing. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Linda Mehleisen

October 12, 2009

Kristina and Family I was saddened to hear of the loss of John. He was to young to go. I know that you will go on. You are a strong woman. And I wish you and the girls cherished memories. My heart goes out to all of you.

Kerri Yarter

October 12, 2009

Kristina,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful husband. . Your daughter attended Sunday school at First Lutheran Church, with my daughter Amber. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kerri

Mary Rucco

October 12, 2009

Dear Kristina, Jessica, Belle, family and friends,
My deepest sympathy on the untimely passing of John. May the wonderful memories you have of John bring you peace and comfort.
Mary Rucco
(Kristina's cousin)

Kim Ellis

October 12, 2009

Kristina and Family,
Our condolences go out to you all,
May God be with you always!!!!

Kim and Tiffany Ellis

October 12, 2009

Kristina,
There are no words....you and your girls are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I am so, so sorry for your lose.
Lona DeBellis
(Laura Caponera's sister)

Joyce Sheehan

October 12, 2009

Kristina and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your children.
Joyce (Kosakowski)Sheehan

October 12, 2009

Kristina,
There are no words....you and your girls are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I am so, so sorry for your lose.
Lona DeBellis
(Laura Caponera's sister)

Steven Poole

October 12, 2009

My most sincere and loving condolences go to Kristina, Jessica, Belle and the entire family.

May God, Peace, and Love be with you all.

October 12, 2009

Just wanted to let you know I was their with you today. I know you will all do fine (she is with your dad)
Lynn

October 12, 2009

John's Family,

So very sorry to hear about John, I have been friends with his sister Laurie for 25 years and knew John. Thoughts and prayers are with your whole entire family.

Truly sorry for your loss,
Natalie Lussier LaBonte.

Lorie & Ed Birch

October 12, 2009

Ronnie,Lisa,Laurie,Jimmy and families: Our loving thoughts are with you. So sorry for your loss. May the comfort of friends and family,keep you strong and help you through the upcoming days. Cherish the memories,for they will always hold a special place in your hearts. Rest in Peace,John.

Sue Rappazzo

October 11, 2009

Kristina, Jessica and Belle,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you.

Sue, Dave, Nick and Qian Rappazzo

Sandra (and Teigan) Catlin

October 11, 2009

Kristina,Jesse, Belle and all family and friends,
I unfortunately never had the pleasure of meeting John, but can tell by his "3 girls" that he must have been a wonderful man becuase you three are amazing. I cannot express how sad I am for you and I know there aren't any words that will ease your pain right now. Please rely on God and your friends/family and you will get through this unbearable time. Your husband and Daddy will always be with you!

Laura (Oakes) Kopala

October 11, 2009

Kristina and family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of John. I am John's cousin and grew up in Monroe with John,I have alot of great memories of him. He will always be remembered. I feel as though I am blessed to have had him in my life and a part of our family.

Carol Marchegiani

October 11, 2009

Kristina, Jessica, Belle, Ronnie, Lisa, Laurie & Jimmy;

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will all miss John terribly. May he rest in peace.

Gram Snow, Aunt Carol & Carl & family

Kathy Mather

October 11, 2009

Kristina,
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of loss.
Kathy and John

October 11, 2009

Kristina, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Mary Beth, Steph and Jen Horowitz

October 11, 2009

Kristina, Belle and Jessie, we are all in shock and we are praying for you. John was a blessing to you and you and the girls were a blessing to him. May God continue to bless you and give you strength through this difficult time. I thought of you when I read this. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
(Psalm 37:37) God Bless, Wendy, David and Georgie

Norm Eick

October 11, 2009

Kristina, Jessica and Belle,
I am so sorry for your loss and I know words can neither express nor ease the pain you are all feeling right now. But I hope you can take some comfort in all your friends and family at this very difficult time. We are all here for you. John will always live on in your hearts and in your memories. May God bless you all.

With Love,

Norm

October 11, 2009

Kristina -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls.
Your friends at the Susan Odell Taylor School

susan reynolds

October 11, 2009

Kristina and family,
I am sadden to hear of your loss.

October 11, 2009

Kristina, Jessica and Belle:

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Brunner Family - Adam, Marci, Alysia and Andrew

Yvonne Perry Hulbert

October 11, 2009

Kristina, Jessica and Belle-
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so devastated by your loss - God Bless you all.
Most sincerely-
Yvonne Perry

Cathy Hawley

October 11, 2009

Bev, Bill, Kristina, Jessica and Belle, and also the extended Kennedy and Babcock family.

I cannot tell you how shocked I am to learn of John's untimely passing.

I know you must feel at this time that you cannot go on, but go on you will. You have so many wonderful memories to sustain you, and John would want you to keep his memory alive, but to go on and be well. He will always be with you.

Bless all of you.

Cathy

Kristen Foley

October 11, 2009

Jessica
I am very sorry for you loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time...

Jennifer Fey

October 11, 2009

Dear Mrs. Babcock, Jessica and Belle,
I am so sorry for your terrible, shocking loss. There are no words I can express to ease the pain, but you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Frau Fey

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