Schlomberg, William F.
SCOTIA — William F. Schlomberg, 63, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021, with his wife by his side.
Bill was the son of the late Carl and Florence Schlomberg. He was the devoted husband of over 30 years, to Michelle M. Schlomberg. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Bill graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy in 1980 and practiced as a registered pharmacist for many years. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved teasing people. He enjoyed playing golf and bowling. He was an avid Yankees fan and enjoyed going to the Saratoga Race Track and Rivers Casino. The thing that was most precious to him was spending time with his daughter and his wife, especially on their yearly vacations to Disney.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Melody F. Schlomberg. Bill is survived by his wife, Shelly; and his daughter, Michelle (Chris) Fox. He was the brother of Carl G. (Patti) Schlomberg, Audrey (Lee) Friedman. He is also survived by his faithful canine companion Diesel, many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie on Friday, March 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 20, at 9 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow the service in Memory Gardens, Albany. Gathering size, within our chapels will be based on the most current N.Y.S. occupancy requirements. Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.
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Ed was a longtime brakeman and fireman with the Delaware and Hudson Railways, mainly at the Mechanicville yards until his retirement. Proud of his Frog Island roots, he was a longtime member of the Henry F. Lefko American Legion Post 1644, and a volunteer fireman with the former Riverside Fire Department (Arvin Hart).
Ed enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and their families. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. At home he enjoyed tending to his gardens, and he also enjoyed trips to the casino, where he would play black jack or be found at the slots. In his younger years he enjoyed playing Euchre with his friends.
Survivors include his son Edward (Charlene) Schukes Jr. of Malta; daughters, Deborah Coon of Mechanicville and Joanne (Ted) St. Marie of Stillwater; grandchildren, Stephen (Sara) Schukes, Amy (Patrick) Collery, Barbara (Nate) Myott, Lisa (James) Empie, Shawn (Cassie) Schukes and Nick St. Marie; great-grandchildren, Gunner, Adriana, Danika, Ivan, Kayla, Brian, Lucas, Kiara, Isaiah, Skyla, Nemo, Emily and Jason; along with great-great-grandson Sean Michael; and many nieces, nephews, and families. Ed was predeceased by his former wife, Beverly Kyhn, whom he became reacquainted with later in life; daughter Barbie Schukes; son-in-law Donald "Ducky" Coon; sisters, Aggie Roberts, Sophie Rescott, and Josephine Schukes; and brothers, Joseph, Albert, Luke and Tony Schukes and Joseph Bartnick.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with military honors and burial in the Saratoga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to BOYS TOWN USA, 14100 Crawford St., Boys Town, NE, 68010, in memory of Edward J. Schukes Sr.
During this extremely difficult time, please visit www. devito-salvadorefh.com to share condolences, photos and memories of Ed you may have, with his family. being at the beach, playing with children, snuggling with kitties, and working in her garden. She faced addiction late in life, but with the help of Alcoholics Anonymous and those close to her, she spent the last year of her life quietly happy and sober with those who meant most. Joann’s courageous fight is a testament to her strong will and dedication, her spirit will thrive in the lives of those she touched.
We are so proud of you Mom. Thank you. We all love you more.
Special thanks to the Liver Transplant Team and Staff of Ny-presbyterian Hospital, and the people of AA, specifically the Women’s Quiet Courage Group of Delmar.
Visiting hours will be held at Applebee Funeral Home on Saturday, March 20, from 12 to 3 p.m.
Should friends desire, donations in our Mother’s honor may be sent to Double H Ranch, 97 Hidden Valley Road, Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846 or doublehranch.org.
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