John W. Creagan

BRUNSWICK - John W. Creagan, 88, of Spring Avenue Extension, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at his home after a long illness.
Born in Troy to the late John and Eva Vallee Creagan, he was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of the La Salle Institute.
John served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1942 to 1946. He was employed by the New York State Police for 25 years, serving as an investigator with the State Police BCI Division for 15 of those years.
He was a past member of the Troy Country Club, the Troy and Brunswick Elks, as well as past president of the Wynantskill Kiwanis.
John was an avid golfer, fisherman and poker player.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carole E. Chamberlain. John and Carole were married at St. Patrick's Church in Troy. John was the uncle of Wendy (Chester) DeBell of Wynantskill and Leo (Sue) Creagan of Spiegletown. He was great uncle of Casey J.J. DeBell of Wynantskill. He is also survived by several other nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, from Riverview Funeral Home Inc., 218 2nd Ave., at the corner of 104th Street, Troy, N.Y. 12180, with the Rev. Anthony Ligato, pastor of St. Jude's Church in Wynantskill, officiating.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may also call from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Riverview Funeral Home prior to the service.
Interment will immediately follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Troy.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a contribution in John's memory to the New York State Trooper Foundation, 3 Airport Park Blvd., Latham, NY 12110.
For online condolences, go to www.theriverviewfuneralhome.com.