HALFMOON John A. Hartley, 83, of Woodin Rd. passed away peacefully on Monday January 2, 2023 at his home with his loving family at his side. Born in Cohoes he was the son of the late Joseph and Rita Bellerose Hartley. He was educated in Green Island Schools.
John had been employed for 47 years at Lydall Corp, formerly John A. Manning Co., in Green Island. He was a member of the Colonie Lodge of Elks and had played semi-pro soccer into his mid-thirties. He enjoyed wood working and metal fabrication in his spare time. But, his greatest enjoyment was time spent with his grandchildren and attending their sporting events.
John is predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Gail Farrington Hartley who passed away on Dec. 7, 2022. He is the devoted father of Scott Hartley (Valerie Tucker) of Hensley, AR, Erich Hartley (Colleen) of Waterford, Jason Hartley (Marion) of Atlanta, GA and Johnna Apple (Andrew) of Waterford. He is the brother of Nancy Heffren and Richard Hartley both of Green Island, Michael Hartley of Halfmoon and the late Pat Finning. 9 Grandchildren, 1great grandchild and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Relatives and friends may visit at the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rte. 32), Waterford on Monday morning from 9-11 am.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204.