Dagen, Jeffrey D.
NORTH GREENBUSH — Jeffrey D. Dagen, 56, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Born and raised in Latham, he was the son of John A. Dagen Sr. and the late Carol Ross Dagen. Jeff was a graduate of Shaker High School, class of 1983. He then went on to work for Albany Steel, which is where he noticed an opportunity in the trucking business. Jeff began his trucking empire with a small loan from his former boss and mentor Peter Hess and grew it into Dagen Trucking, Inc. Which is a company that he poured his heart and soul into. He was also an avid bodybuilder and has made many friends in the gym throughout the years. Jeff loved to travel and ride his motorcycle, but what he loved most was riding his tractor on his land. Jeff was extremely charitable with his time and money, always willing to help those in need. He held a special place in his heart for veterans and animals. He will be remembered by all who knew him as a man with the ability to tackle any task. Above all and most importantly he was a man with a heart of gold.
Jeff is survived by his father, John A. Dagen Sr.; his brother, John (Leslie) Dagen; his sister, Jody Dagen; his companion, best friend and rock of more than 15 years, Mary Keim; and her children, Nicole Oliver, Jennifer Clark, Tom Deschamps and Mark Deschamps; and grandchildren, James and Madelyn. Jeff is also survived by several cousins and a host of dear friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours for Jeff on Thursday, January 14, from 4 - 7 p.m. at The Bowen and Parker Bros. Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Rd., Latham. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 15, and be private to the family. Burial will be in the Albany Rural Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Jeff in a special way may make memorial contributions in his name to: Heart Herd Animal Sanctuary, 2075 Buskirk W. Hoosick Rd., Buskirk, NY, 12028 or at www.heartsherd.com
To leave a message of condolence for the family online please visit Parkerbrosmem orial.com daughter, Regina Harris and her husband, Lemuel. She also leaves behind three grandchildren, Syrina Wimberly and her husband, Clinton, Nikita Greenwood, and Damon Greenwood and his fiance, Carsin Powell; as well as four greatgrandchildren, Burgundy Sturdivant, Kyla Wimberly, Blake Greenwood and Nora Greenwood; and two greatgreat-grandchildren, Olivia Sturdivant and Dominic Wimberly. Merrill is also survived by nephew Alonzo Williams and his wife Kellie; nieces, Melanie and Stephanie, as well as many other great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in 2010 by her husband, Morris; and was also predeceased by her siblings, Ronald, Stanley, and Laura Holcomb.
The homegoing celebration for Merrill will be held at The Hometown Exchange, 118 West North St, Kinston, N.C. on Sunday, January 17, from 3-5 p.m. (floating service with 15 min. increments). The Hometown Exchange is located across from the Chef and the Farmer and alongside Sugar Hill Pizza. Please be advised that due to COVID-19 regulations, there is a two-person minimum per visit and masks are required. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided upon arrival, if needed.
In lieu of flowers, we would like to suggest that any memorial contributions be donated to Lenoir County Council of Aging at the address 112 East Blount St., Kinston, NC, 28501, as Merrill enjoyed spending time at the Lenoir County Senior Citizens Center and we feel this is something she would have wanted.
- "Lay me at the throne, leave me there alone, to gaze upon your Glory, and to sing to You this song. Please take me to the King."
Corpus Christi Church in Ushers and a member of the Women’s Club. Anna was also a member of the WRLIS (Women’s Round Lake Improvement Society), the Round Lake Bowling League and a loyal Saratoga County Board of Elections poll watcher.
She was the devoted mother of John J. Devine Jr. (Joanne Lanne and the late Patricia Devine), and the late Colleen Abeel; cherished "Nana" of Tammy (Ann) Devine, Beth (Mike) Minervini, Erin (Bill) Grogan, Meghan (John) Kephart, John (Melissa) Devine, Kate (Matt) Wilson; adored great-grandmother "Nana" of Samuel, Michael, Brandon, Matthew, Justin, Abigail, Allison, Isaiah, Maxwell, Madison, Elijah, Natalie, John, Glory and Isabelle; also survived by two nieces and several nephews.
Anna’s family would like to thank the staff at the Wesley Community, especially Beth Mannarino and everyone on 2-Springs as well as to Anna’s team at Community Hospice of Saratoga for their loving care and compassion provided to her.
The funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 15, at 9 a.m. in the Corpus Christi Church, (Ushers Road and US-9) 2001 Rte. 9, Round Lake, and will be live-streamed at www.facebook. com/corpuschristichurchny. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rte. 9, Clifton Park, on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Facial coverings, social distancing and adherence to capacity limitations must be observed. Spring interment will be held in Dunning Street Cemetery, Malta.
Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-9959 or online at stjude.org, in memory of Anna M. Devine.
Please express online condolences by visiting gordonc emerickfuenralhome.com member of the OC Ski Club in Albany and in addition to skiing she enjoyed golfing, camping and especially time spent with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, Ronald C. Gillespie; and devoted children, Barbara J. Wagner of Schenectady, Thomas J. Gillespie (Joyce) of Halfmoon, Jennifer Gillespie (Mark Peltz) of Voorheesville and James R. Gillespie (Nancy) of Guilderland. She was the sister of Carol A. Hines (Edward) of Saratoga and the late Joyce Opitz. She was the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 119 Broad St., Waterford. Interment will follow in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit at the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rte. 32), Waterford on Thursday prior to the funeral from 9 10:30 a.m. Per pandemic regulations, masks are required, social distancing practiced and occupancy limitations observed. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Ronald Mcdonald House, 139 South Lake Ave., Albany, NY, 12208. To express your sympathy or share a treasured memory, please visit: Brendesefuneralhome.com