MELROSE James L. Gaudette, 74, of Diane Lane passed away Monday April 25, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy he was the son of the late Cohoes natives Joseph and June Lanoue Gaudette.
Jim was employed for many years by the General Electric Co. and later Active Industries from which he retired as a recognized specialist in the manufacture and quality control of specialized electrical insulation products mainly for the industrial generator market. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was stationed in Morocco and the Philippines during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion and several professional engineer organizations. He enjoyed golfing, playing darts and horseshoes.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Lourdes Albino Gaudette, and his loving sister Eugenie (Jeanne) Gaudette; his dearest aunt Ruthie and uncle Frankie as well as many dearly loved friends, special cousins and Filipino nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Friday at 7 pm at Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St (Rte. 32), Waterford. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Waterford at a later date.
Relatives and friends may visit with his family at the funeral home on Friday prior to the service from 5-7 pm.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.