Schultz, John L.

GLENVILLE — John L. Schultz, 83, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021.

He was born August 24, 1937, in Albany to the late Louis and Margaret Schultz and lived his entire life in the Capital District. He was a loving husband to his late wife Ann E. Schultz. His family had a farm in Colonie by the airport and in 1942 bought property on Wolf Road. There they established Schultz Garden Center. When his parents retired, he and his brother Roger ran this business for many years. He was the president of the New York State Nurseryman’s Association in the 1980s. His love for being outside and gardening was only natural for him. John and Ann opened a business growing and selling perennials after they sold Schultz’s. Over the years he had many hobbies such as golf, skiing, biking, boating and reading. In the later years he loved being in the backyard watching the birds at his feeders. But nothing gave him more happiness than his family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren going to their games and concerts or just spending time at home with them. John had a kind heart and an infectious laugh that will be missed by all.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Karen Schultz, Darlene Prince (Ken), Karyn Agneta (Paul), John Toftegaard (Nora) and Christine Henderson (Robert). John is also survived by six grandchildren; two great-grandsons; brothers, William Schultz (Jeanette), Harold "Hal" Schultz and Roger Schultz (Barbara "Peachy"); sister Maureen Schultz; along with several nieces and nephews.

Entombment will take place privately for the family in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in John’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205.

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Koenig, Charles O’neil Jr. and Jennifer O’neil. Joe also leaves behind nieces and nephews, Anthony S. Maney, P.T. Maney, Jaimie Servidone and Andrea Servidone Pelto.

Joe was born and raised in Schenectady and was a 1957 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. After completing a year at HVCC studying civil engineering, Joe became a key officer with his father’s company, Servidone Construction, in which he resumed that role until 1967. Upon the sudden death of his father, Anthony Servidone in 1968, Joe became the chief executive officer of Servidone Construction. Under his direction, Servidone Construction Corporation expanded throughout the northeast in addition to Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina and Texas.

As a direct result of Joe’s leadership, Servidone Construction Corporation developed excellence and expertise in the construction field, the company was listed among the Top 400 contractors in the Nation reported by the Engineering News Record and has also received numerous construction performance and safety awards. Joe Servidone was an icon in the Heavy and Highway sector. He was decisive, determined, and had boundless energy behind his passion for construction and the industry. Unlike many people, Joe Servidone had the ability to face challenges and succeed. Joe was well known as a driven leader in performing projects completed on time with every detail covered to perfection. Due to Joe’s leadership and desire, Servidone Companies (A. Servidone, Inc. Contractors / Engineers, B. Anthony Construction Corp. and its affiliated companies) are all succeeding in the industry today.

Joe Servidone was an avid sportsman who traveled most of the country to hunt outdoor wildlife in addition to enjoying sporting clays, he also enjoyed running his beagles and bird dogs. Joe cherished his private aviation for business and pleasure, traveling the world with his family, playing acoustic guitars and hosting parties.

Joe will be remembered as a man with class, integrity, family man, friend and mentor to many people.

Joe Servidone touched the lives of all that were associated with him.

Funeral Mass will be offered from the Historic St. Mary’s Church, Lodge Street, Albany on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer on Friday from 4-7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in honor of Joseph A. Servidone to either; The St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center, 19 Warehouse Row, Albany, NY 12205. Checks payable to; St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center or to the Friends of Blue Grapplers -Columbia Wrestling. Make checks payable to; Columbia Wrestling Booster Club, 962 Luther Road, E. Greenbush NY 12061 or to Equinox: https:// equinoxinc.networkforgood. com/ projects/ 111817-tim-condon-and-apri l-s-fundriaser

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University. in the U.S. Army and reserves.

Joe retired from the State of New York with over 25 years of service. He was a lifetime member of Van Schaick Island Country Club, where he greatly enjoyed his beloved game of golf and time with friends. Joe loved to read, do crossword puzzles, watch sports and spend time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Eleanor (Patterson); daughters, Melissa (Scott) Verhagen, Amanda (Paul) Mcmillan and Susan Kosinski; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Conor) Verhagen Long, Alec (Kathy) Verhagen, Alison, Emily (Matt), Max and Sam Kosinski; and greatgranddaughter, Althea Long; sister-in-law, Monique Patterson; and nieces, Debra and Lisa.

Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather "Poppy" and great-grandfather. He was loved very much and will be dearly missed.

Internment services to be held in Saratoga National Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements by the Catricala Funeral Home Inc.

1597 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065

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