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John DuPont Obituary

DuPont, John J. RENSSELAER John J. DuPont, 84, of Rensselaer, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at St Peter's Hospital. John was born in Green Bay, Wis. He was an editor for "The Conservationist" magazine for the DEC, retiring in 1992 after 18 years of service. He was a teacher at Columbia High School, editor for NY Museum services, and also taught Latin in DePere, Wis. John served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. John is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joan M. (Sedgwick) DuPont; two daughters, Catherine (Earl) Tretheway, Anne-Marie J. DuPont and five sons, John E. (Jill) DuPont, Joseph M. (Lonnie) DuPont, James R. (Joann) DuPont, Robert F. DuPont, Daniel P. DuPont; six sisters, JoAnne F. Morgan, Catherine M. DuPont, Mary R. Hobbins, Frances H.(Michael) DuWaldt, Laura A.(John) Ruppel, Anne T.(Michael) Miller and two brothers, Robert E.(Laura) DuPont, Paul J.(Susan) DuPont; four grandchildren, Amelia J. DuPont, Colleen M. Tretheway, Meaghan E. Tretheway, Matthew J. DuPont; brothers-in-law, Edward R. Sedgwick (deceased), John E. Sedgwick and James A. Sedgwick. Relatives and friends are invited to attend John's funeral Monday, February 2, 2015, 9 a.m., from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., and 9:30 a.m. at the Church of St Mary, 163 Columbia Tpk, Rensselaer. Friends may call in the funeral home on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Contributions may be made to Bruen Rescue Squad, 1116 Red Mill Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2015.

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Anne-Marie DuPont

January 24, 2023

Eight years have passed but I think of you everyday. I know you have found comfort now that Mom is with you.
All my love, Annie

Daniel

June 21, 2015

June 21- Father's Day

Not a day goes by without thinking about you, Dad. There is still an emptiness in all of us, but knowing that you are in a better place, it is only emptiness and not darkness.

Anne-Marie DuPont

March 1, 2015

Dad, you will always be part of my heart. Annie

Anne-Marie DuPont

March 1, 2015

Dad, you will always be part of my heart.

Carol Arzberger

February 2, 2015

DuPont family sorry Robert about your dads passing you are in ny thoughts and prayers

Rosemary Malinowski

February 2, 2015

I worked with John at the NYS Museum Exhibit Center. He was a wonderful friend and a joy to work with. My sincere condolences.

February 1, 2015

Dear DuPont Family. I wanted to send my sympathies to all of the DuPont family. The loss of a loved one is always a sad moment in our lives. Mike Baye-Green Bay, Wisconsin

Anne Marie Winslow

February 1, 2015

My thoughts and prayers during this time!

Stephanie Lower-Petrone

February 1, 2015

I was also a student at Columbia High. I'm not sure how to put into words my appreciation for his kindness and wonderful, playful persona. I have never forgotten how welcome he made me feel in a new school. Always the gentleman.

Darlene (DeRusso) Schermerhorn-Riley

January 30, 2015

I knew Mr. Dupont from Columbia. He was a caring teacher and great listener. May he rest in peace. God bless all of the family.

Dee

January 30, 2015

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May our Heavenly Father provide strength and comfort to your family during this time of grief. "For he is near to those broken at heart ". Ps 34:17,18.

Dana White

January 30, 2015

Anne-Marie,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

Sarah Antonacci

January 30, 2015

To the Dupont family, Tim and I are very sorry for your loss. Abby (our pug) and I will miss running into him on his daily walk and making sure he safely got back to the house. He was always very pleasant to speak with and what he spoke about was always very interesting. I wish we got to know him sooner. May the memories of him bring you comfort.

A. H.

January 30, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ralph E. Dreisenstock

January 30, 2015

I am a former student that Mr Dupont taught. He was a wonderful person,who could inspire his students to learn. God will bless him.

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