Steven G. Seymour

SCHAGHTICOKE Steven G. Seymour, 53, of Oak Street, died unexpectedly Friday, July 4, 2003 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy after being stricken while playing golf with friends. Born in Troy, September 14, 1949, Mr. Seymour was the son of George and Mabel (Aldrich) Seymour of Schaghticoke and the beloved husband of 32 years of Kathleen E. (Dowling) Seymour of Schaghticoke, who survives. Steven and Kathy were married on October 10, 1970. Steven was a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central High School, class of 1967 and attended both Hudson Valley Community College and Albany Business College, where he earned a degree in computer programming. Mr. Seymour was a veteran of the United States Air Force and the United States Air Force Reserve. He served in active duty from August 1969 until June 1973, and as a reservist until June 1975. During his enlistment, he worked as an Avionics Systems Specialist while stationed in the United States and in Vietnam. At discharge, Steven had earned the rank of sergeant grade E-4. For the past 15 years, Steven had been employed by Ikon Office Solutions in Center Brunswick as a field service manager. A man who enjoyed spending time with his family, Steven was known as a handyman to his neighbors and friends. He could often be found puttering in his basement working on his latest project or mowing the lawn at his home or the house across the street. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Schaghticoke and a former member of the Victor Fellowcraft Bowling League. He was an avid stock car and NASCAR Winston Cup fan, and at one time assisted as a pit-crew member on his brother-in-law's race team. In addition to his wife and parents, Steven is survived by his loving daughter, Danielle (Christian) Smialek and his two beautiful grandchildren, William and Peter Smialek, all of Rochester; three sisters, Ellie (Larry) Dufrain of Victory Mills, Debbie (Bill) Hamilton of Schaghticoke, and Winnona Seymour Brust of Valley Falls; a brother, Ray (Terri) Seymour of Schaghticoke; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth (Stewart) Dowling of Schaghticoke; three brothers-in-law, Timothy D. Wiley of Johnsonville, Michael Dowling and his companion Cristina Young of Tomhannock and Joseph Dowling of Tampa, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Steven was predeceased by his sister, Minnie M. Wiley, who died January 23, 2003, and his father-in-law, the late William Dowling. A funeral service and calling hours will be held at the United Presbyterian Church in Schaghticoke at a time and date to be determined. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad, Route 40, Schaghticoke, NY 12154, in memory of Steven G. Seymour.