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John Comitale Obituary

Comitale, John A. Sr. TROY John A. Comitale Sr., 92 of Troy, passed into eternal rest on Sunday, September 26, 2021, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Troy and was the son of the late Dominick and Rose Pitaniello Comitale and loving husband of the late Janice M. Johnson Comitale who passed away in 2019, after 66 years of marriage. John Served our country in the U.S. Army from 1948 -1952 as a corporal in the military police during the Korean War. Subsequently, John returned to Troy in 1955, where he began his career in the Troy Police Department, ultimately retiring in 1995 after 40 years as a respected detective sergeant. John is survived by his children, Dominick (Cindy) Comitale Sr. of Colonie, Cindy (Robert) Choquette of Burnt Hills and John (Theresa) Comitale of Colonie. He is also survived by his grandchildren, John R. (Stephanie) Comitale, Dominick (Laney) Comitale Jr., Paul (Amanda) Comitale, Courtney (Bryan) Couillard, Kristen (Luke) Quackenbush, Robert (Morgan) Choquette Jr., John (Brooke) Comitale III, Joshua (Nicole) Comitale, and Cory(Amanda) Comitale. John is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. John was the brother of the late Mary Cook, Carmella VanKuren, Joseph Comitale, Rae Stec and Louis Comitale. The family would like to thank Dr. Russell Wenacur and Dr. Hasan Atalay for their wonderful care over the years. In addition, the family appreciates the outstanding home care John received. The funeral service for John will be held on Monday, October 4, at 10:30 a.m. in the Bocketti Funeral Home, 336 Third St., Troy with Deacon Charles Wojton officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home on Monday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory would be appreciated and may be made to the Animal Protective Foundation, 53 Maple Ave., Glenville, NY, 12302.



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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 2, 2021.

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Joseph Laiacona

October 19, 2021

So sorry to hear of the passing of John. Famous Lunch will miss his smiling face at the counter. Thank you for your service ! Payers & Condolences to the whole family. Sincerely, Joe L

Jim shepard

October 7, 2021

Peace to all I still remember your Fourth of July parties

Lynn Kiernozek

October 5, 2021

God bless

Nancy Esposito-Farley

October 4, 2021

Dominic, Cindy, John and Family,
So sorry for the loss of your wonderful father. He was my Dad´s longest and dearest friend, many nice memories of our family´s time together. Take great care of each other.

Colleen Grady McAllister

October 4, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of your dad´s passing. May he Rest In Peace.

Christopher Russett

October 4, 2021

I would like to offer my condolences and most sincere sympathies to John Comitale Jr. and his family.

Sgt. Stephen Weber ( Ret.)

October 4, 2021

John was a great boss, great cop and a good man. I always enjoyed first working for him in patrol and subsequently working with him in DB. My younger brother Al called John, " Mr. Excitement " He will be missed by all of us who shared the uniform.

Brian Monahan

October 4, 2021

My sincere condolences to the Comitale family. I spent alot of time at their home growing up. I always noticed Mr. Comitales dedication and work ethic even as a teenager. John Jr...im so sorry for your dads passing.

Kathy & Greg

October 3, 2021

We are heartbroken to lose such a great man. Im proud to say he was my Uncle. We have a lot of great memories of that will carry all of us through this difficult time. Tell my mother and father I love them. Until we meet again, Rest In Peace.

James and Mantello

October 3, 2021

There is only one John . Jan and John was one of our closest friends and my Sargent on the job. Rest In Peace up there with Jan

vicky groff

October 3, 2021

So very sorry for the loss of such an admired man. Your pain your feeling now will soon subside with time and will be replaced with heartfelt memories of years gone by. Loss of a loved one is never easy but with family and friends close by you will get thru this.

Barbara Bywater Mirco

October 3, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Diane and Joseph Rivage

October 3, 2021

Thinking of you all. May the happy memories of Uncle John provide you with comfort.

L Robideau & Family

October 3, 2021

To The Entire Comitale Family, Sending condolences on your loss - Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you - May Mr.Comitale Rest In Peace

Martin & Tammy Comitale

October 2, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time

Ann Comitale Strader

October 2, 2021

Good bye uncle John tell my dad we miss him. To his children I´m so sorry for your loss.

LeRoy Johnson

October 2, 2021

To the entire Comitale family, sorry for your loss. I worked a lot of years with John at TPD. A great cop I did admire. May he RIP. Sgt.

Frank Valenti

October 2, 2021

I am so sorry to see that John has passed. What a great guy. Went to many get togethers for breakfast with many of the retired police officers of Troy. John was a guy who really knew how to get retired guys together for this. Just a great guy!!! My sincere condolences to his entire family. May he RIP.

Tony Magnetto Troy PD (Ret )

October 2, 2021

My most sincerest sympathy to the Comitale family. I had the unique honor and experience to have worked for John as a young patrolman and later to work with him in the Detective Bureau. He set a high standard to follow and readily shared his extensive knowledge of DB work with all of us new Sgts and Dets as we came to the DB. His dedication to the mission was without equal and in this way he exemplified the TPD motto of Service ,Trust , Professionalism. There are countless crime victims , 100s of them,who received justice because of Det.Sgt Comitale who will never know the extent of his selfless devotion to duty . He was truly one of Troy´s Finest. RIP Sarge.

LISA BADOLATO-ALLEN

October 2, 2021

To the Comitale Family:

You have my deepest sympathy at this time. Thoughts and prayers.

Bocketti Funeral Home

October 2, 2021

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