John "Jack" Conrad

             John “Jack” Conrad, 74, of Kalina Drive, died Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the HealthAlliance Hospital, Broadway Campus.   Born August 24, 1944 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late John and Doris Conrad.   An area resident since 1976, he previously resided in Queens.  Jack was employed for 35 years as a lineman for the NY Telephone Company.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force, where he proudly served from 1962-1966.   Jack was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, the Marbletown Sportsmen's Club, was an avid golfer, and a lifelong Yankee fan.  One of his favorite pastimes was taking cruises to Bermuda with his wife and their friends.  In more recent years, Jack enjoyed getting together for breakfast with fellow Telephone Company retirees.

            Jack was a dedicated family man who worked tirelessly to ensure that his wife, daughters, and grandchildren would always be provided for.  Survivors include his loving wife, Sharon, whom he married on March 7, 1966.  They proudly celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary this year.  Additional survivors include five daughters: Reene (Steve) Wittenbach of Topeka, KS, Michele (Jeff) Wilber, Stacey (Mike) Hopf, and Jennifer (Eric) Nelson, all of Saugerties, and Sara (Reuben) McAuley of Austin, TX.  Twelve grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a niece, and two nephews also survive.  He was predeceased by his sister, Doris Lavorino.

            Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 PM and from 7-9 PM.   His Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc., corner of John & Lafayette Streets in Saugerties.  Interment will follow at the Blue Mountain Cemetery.  Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family on Jack’s Tribute Wall at www.seamonwilseyfuneralhome.com.

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