Obituary of Kenneth C. Coons Sr.

Kenneth C. Coons, age 79, formerly of Mechanicville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on May 6, 2015. Born in 1935, he was the son of the late Elmer and Ethel (Duell) Coons. He dedicated his life to the Navy, serving during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars where he earned the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He worked as a Quality Assurance Specialist for the Federal Government until he retired in 2000. He was a member of numerous organizations, including: the Boy Scouts of America, the FRA, American Legion, VFW and the Eagles. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Constance A. (Maiello) Coons, their children, Colonel (Ret) Kenneth C. (Beverly) Coons Jr, Keith J. (Cyndi) Coons, Dawn M. (Rico) Ellis and Maryanne (Robert) Barragan, siblings, Linda (Jim) Senecal, Mary Wescott and John (Shirley) Coons. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Thursday May 14th, from 5 to 7 pm at Catricala Funeral Home Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at All Saints on the Hudson in Mechanicville on Friday May 15th at 11:30 am. Burial will take place immediately following the Mass at the Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville at 1:00 pm. Kenneth’s family requests no flowers be sent. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church, 4057 US 70 Business W., Clayton NC 27520.