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John Bestle Obituary

Bestle, John H. TROY John H. "Jack" Bestle, 76, of Pawling Avenue, Troy, died after a brief illness Tuesday, April 13, 2010 surrounded by his loving family, at St. Mary's Hospital, Troy. Born in Troy, he was son of the late Harold Bestle and Alicia Leonard Bestle and beloved husband of 50 years of Jean "Sheena" McLeod Bestle. He had resided in the Troy area all his life and was a graduate of LaSalle Institute and attended Hudson Valley Community College. Jack worked in buildings and grounds at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for 18 years, retiring 12 years ago, and prior to that at the Troy School District. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, serving on the USS Sarasota from 1951-55. He was a member of the CRAB Club, Emerald Athletic Club, Veteran's of Lan-singburgh and the American Legion Wynantskill. He was an avid golfer and reader, loved following the Boston Red Sox and Washington Redskins, worked as an off ice official at RPI hockey games, and volunteered for many years in the Troy Youth Hockey Association. He loved his grandchildren's sporting events. Survivors in addition to his wife include a son, John S. "Jak" (Sharon) Bestle of Brunswick; two daughters, Cheryl (Joseph) Germinerio of Wynantskill and Jude Bestle of Troy; a sister, Arlene Bestle of Brunswick; his grandchildren, Victoria and Paige Bestle, Alina, Joseph, John, Maurice and Shea Germinerio, Mia Losee; brother-in-law, David (Marge) McLeod; nieces, Dana (Ed) Small and Dawn (Jerry) Caiazza and step-grandchildren, Daniel, David and Darlene Marshall; a great-grandson, Noah Marshall; and many cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc., 276 Pawling Avenue, Troy with Rev. Gaylord Campbell officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 4- 8 p.m. Interment will be in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Contributions may be made in memory of John H. Bestle to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit www.brycefh.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Apr. 15, 2010.

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Kip Sawyer

April 16, 2010

Jude
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Kip and Kevin

Anonymous

April 16, 2010

So sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you all during this time.

Carol Ann (Pagano) Jodoin

April 16, 2010

Dear Mrs. Bestle and family,

My deepest condolescences to all of you. My prayers for God's comfort are with you at this time.

Sincerely,

Missy Millett

April 16, 2010

Dear Jude,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I hope that the memories you have will be everlasting.

April 15, 2010

sorry to here about your loss jude and family ,, travis king ,,

Christine "Harrell" Harewood

April 15, 2010

To the Bestle Family (Sheena, Jak, Cheryl & Jude)

I was so socked and saddened to hear about your husband/dad. I truly am at a loss for words. We have known each other for so long and growing up next door to each other I remember your husband/dad as such a nice and kind man. He was always such a hard worker and wonderful family man. Even though I haven’t seen you all for many years the fond memories of our families will always be treasured. May God bless you and your families at this time of sorrow. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you always. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. With all our love.

Love,
The Harewoods(Les,Chrissy "Harrell" and family)

Tiedre

April 15, 2010

Jude,
Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Kim La Ware

April 15, 2010

To Sheena and Family, My thoughts and Prayers are with you during this sad time, Jack and my Dad worked together many years and Jack was always a pleasure to have around, He will be greatly missed and never Forgotten.

April 15, 2010

Jak/Sheena and Family: So saddened to hear this and our condolences to you all. We have many fond memories of our RPI days and it was the friendships with families like yours that made it so great. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Paul & Shirley Kitchen
Milton, Ont.

April 15, 2010

To All of Jack's Family,
Jack and I go back a long time, I remember fondly our years in youth hockey. Above all Jack was a gentleman for whom his family was everything. God has blessed him and will continue.
Tom & Nancy McGrath and Family, Brunswick

Emanatian - Samiof

April 15, 2010

Dear Jak, Sharon and Bestle Family -

Michael, Jonathan, Craig and I are so sorry for your loss. We know all too well the grief and sadness you are experiencing as you deal with the empty space once filled by your father's love.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Always,
Mike Emanatian, Robin, Jonathan & Craig Samiof

Frank & Donna Mace

April 15, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I have very fond memories of Jack at Troy Schools and the Emerald Club. He was always a good friend to our family. We will keeep him and his family in our prayers

April 15, 2010

Sheena, Jak Cheryle, Jude, Arlene--i ownly knew your husband,dad, brother a short time but i enjoyed his company
and his sense of humor and his love of his family--i will remember Jack always
Melvin G. Bouchey

April 15, 2010

sheena--jak--cheryl--jude, i only got to know your husband/dad for a short time i will remember him a kind gentle man and great,husband -dad-and grandfather and him had a great sense of humor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melvin G. Bouchey

Lisa Badolato-Allen

April 15, 2010

Arlene and Family,

Arlene I am very saddened to hear of Jack's passing. As we had discussed over the years my father had many fond memories of Jack, and i remember our talks and your memories of Jack. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this difficult time.

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