Kevin G. Langan

Langan, Kevin G. MENANDS Kevin Gerard Langan, 73, was born into eternal life on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at St. Peter's Hospital with his beloved wife, Mary and daughters at his bedside. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Patrick and Gertrude Johnson Langan. Mr. Langan was a graduate of St. John's University. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the College of St. Rose in May of 1989. He was a United States Marine Corp Korean War veteran. Mr. Langan moved to the Capital District in 1963 and opened his first car dealership, Colonie Motors, in Schenectady. He was the founder and president of the Langan Automotive Group which includes Langan Motor Car, Langan Audi West, Langan Audi East, Capital Cities Imported Cars, and Northway Motor Car Corporation. Mr. Langan was a devout Roman Catholic, attended daily Mass and was a longtime member of the Knights of Malta. He put community high on his priority list in life, serving as a board member of the Evangelist and on the executive committee of Our Lady of Hope Residence-Little Sisters of the Poor. He formerly served on the board of directors of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Capital District, the New York State Auto Dealers Corp., First American Bank and Kenwood Academy. He was a founding member of the Holy Names Academy Campus Board. Mr. Langan previously served as board chairman for both St. Peter's Hospital and The College of St. Rose, and as vice chairman of Mercy Care Corporation. He was a past president of the Schenectady New Car Dealers Association. Mr. Langan has a long history of service to persons with disabilities. In 1985, the Center for Disabilities recognized him by renaming their school The Kevin G. Langan School. He also was a recipient of the St. John Neuman Award and The College of St. Rose Community of Excellence Award. Most recently, he was honored by the Sisters of Mercy at their McAuley Residence. He was a member of Wolfert's Roost Country Club, Fort Orange Club, Saratoga Reading Room, and the Williams Club of New York City. Mr. Langan was a thoroughbred horse enthusiast and owner. He enjoyed the Saratoga racing season. He loved the beach, and some of his best days were spent at his summer home with his family in Amagansett, N.Y. He was the beloved husband and best friend for 51 years of Mary Harrison Langan; he was the cherished father of Patricia "Tichie" Finin (Greg) of Menands, Tracey Rizzuto (Philip) of Barrington, R.I., Mary Beth Campito (Peter) of Loudonville, Ann Margaret Mannix (James) of Wilton, Conn., Courtney Rakos (Glenn) of Tampa, Fla.; brother of Patricia McGeary of Westchester, N.Y. and the late Eugene Patrick Langan; he is survived by 14 loving grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Funeral services Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville. Interment will follow the Mass in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those wishing to remember Kevin G. Langan in a special way may send a contribution to the Center for Disabilities Services, 314 S. Manning Blvd. Albany, NY 12208, or the Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island, 99 Bald Hill Road, Cranston, RI 02920.