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Keith Luther Obituary

Luther, Keith A. FORT EDWARD Keith A. Luther, 65, of Lamplighter Acres, died peacefully on January 29, 2018, at Glens Falls Hospital with his loving family by his side. Keith was the son of the late Edgar and Sylvia Brookley Luther Jr., and a 1970 graduate of Stillwater High School. Keith's passion was music, he was a talented guitarist who found and shared great joy as a performer, a listener, and a writer. To fund his musical dreams, he worked for a lifetime as a butcher, cutting meat for markets and groceries throughout the area until his retirement in 2013. He also spent time as a patrolman, a taxi driver and as a residential staff-member with the Wilton developmental center. Survivors include his loving children, Kyle (Colleen) Luther of Albany, Krysta Davis of Stillwater and Carly Cooper of Hudson Falls; grandchildren, Ennea and Aliera Luther and Mykenzie Davis; siblings, David (Karen) Luther of Stillwater, Michele (James) Richards of Ballston Lake, Lisa (Thomas) Riley of Highland Springs, Va., Marc (Sharlene) Luther of Gansevoort, Rebecca (Morris) Patenaude Jr. of Stillwater; many loving family members, and a wonderful, motley assortment of dear friends. Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S. Main St, Mechanicville. A less formal gathering will follow at Carney's Tavern in Ballston Lake. The musically inclined are encouraged to bring (acoustic) instruments. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to FenderMusicFoundation.org.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Feb. 1, 2018.

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February 3, 2018

Lisa & Family,
I'm so sorry to read of the passing of your brother. May you find comfort in knowing he is resting in peace.
Blessings.

Barbara Ten Eyck

February 1, 2018

Becky & Family,
I'm so sorry to read of the passing of your brother. May you find comfort in knowing he is resting in peace.
Blessings.

Ginger Whitman

February 1, 2018

God Bless you Keith,you were the best paperboy in Stillwater,and a great friend to
my Eddie, you will be missed.

Ed Kardas

February 1, 2018

Rest In Peace my good friend.

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