John Coffey "Jack" Cromie

Cromie, John "Jack" Coffey ALBANY, N.Y. On October 2, 2009 in Albany, John "Jack" Coffey Cromie died of his illness, in an accident. At the time of his death, Jack was full of hope and love, with exciting plans for the future. The son of William J. Cromie, MD and Cynthia P. Cromie, Jack was born in Philadelphia on July 5, 1972. A graduate of Albany High School, he studied classics at the University of Chicago. Jack completed a tour of duty in the United States Coast Guard, serving in Sitka, Alaska and Seattle, Wash. A man of many interests and talents, Jack trans-lated ancient Greek and Latin literature, wrote poetry, enjoyed all things associated with boating and recently built a wooden boat in Mich. Jack was a crab fisherman in Alaska's Bering Sea, hiked the Adirondack High Peaks and the Appalachian Trail, ran the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon in an 18-foot paddle raft, kayaked the Acadia National Park in Maine and completed the Adirondack 90-mile canoe race in a two man canoe. He continued his studies in the classics and mechanical engineering at the University of Maine, SUNY Albany, HVCC, RPI and Boston University. Jack was beloved by his large, extended family and many friends. He is survived by his mother and father; his siblings, Daniel Cromie and wife Susan, Clare O'Toole and husband Laurence, Virginia Cromie and William Cromie Jr. He is also survived by his niece, Katherine Cromie and nephews, William Cromie and Darren O'Toole. A private family funeral was held on October 7 at Holy Mother and Child Church in Lake Luzerne, N.Y. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery in Corinth, N.Y. A memorial service for Jack will be held on Saturday, November 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 900 Madison Avenue, Albany, N.Y. Those wishing to remember Jack may make contributions in his memory to Assisi in Albany, Box 3948, Albany, NY 12203.