Obituary of Edward F. Comtois

Edward F. Comtois, 80, of Cohoes, New York, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Schenectady Center for Rehab and Nursing following a long illness. Ed was born in 1944 in Cohoes, New York, the eldest son of the late Adelard and Lucille (Miron) Comtois. He is also predeceased by his sister-in-law: Betty Comtois; and his brother-in-law, Skip Brown. Ed attended Cohoes High School, and at the age of 19, he became a business owner. For 62 years he was the proud owner of Ed Comtois and Son Auto Sales. He provided quality used cars, auto repairs, and body work. He was proudest working everyday next to his children, and wife. Their bond was unbreakable. He considered all his customers family. He took great pride in his trade, and worked hard to make sure his customers left with a quality product. He would often say, "I'm here to make friends, not money." Anyone who knew Ed, knew what an honest, hardworking man he was. In 1966, Ed married the love of his life, Pauline Gauthier, and they settled down to start their family. When Ed wasn't at work, he enjoyed golfing and bowling. His favorite hobby was boating on Lake George with his family, where he spent many holiday weekends on the islands, taking his grandchildren tubing, and to the ranger station for ice cream. He had a passion for cars and loved being a body man at the shop. In his down time at home, he loved watching the New York Yankees, the New York Giants, and the Golf Channel. Ed is survived by his wife of 58 years: Pauline Comtois; their two children: Dale Comtois, and Kelly Comtois (Keith Hall); their 4 grandchildren: Ryan (Vi) Kelly, Lauren (Ryan) Teal, Logan Kelly, and Meagan Hall; a great grandson Dillon, with two more great-grandsons on the way; and his siblings: Marie (Henry) Dufresne, Rene Comtois, Phillip (Cheryl) Comtois, and Colette Brown; as well as several nieces and nephews. A period of visitation will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Catricala Funeral Home, 1597 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Burial will take place privately, at his family's convenience. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Ed, please consider donating to the Parkinson's Foundation online at www.parkinson.org, or to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.