WILTON — William J. Scheuer, Jr., age 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 9, 1954, in Amityville, NY, William was the beloved son of the late William J. Scheuer, Sr. and Gertrude Ryan Scheuer.

William was a graduate of the Berne Knox School District. He dedicated many years of his career as a Technician for TAG Solutions before retiring. William cherished his family above all else and enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, camping, and card nights with friends.

William is survived by his devoted wife, Jacquelyn Scheuer, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage; his son, Chad Scheuer, Sr. (Jennifer); daughter, Kelly Penman; brothers, Robert Scheuer (Camille), James Scheuer, Thomas Scheuer (Cindy); sisters, Betty Steuerwald, Barbara Ferrall (Mickey); sisters-in-law, Gail DeGraff (Lee), Judy Clements (Kevin), Sue New (Jeff); grandchildren, Alex Bouch, CJ Scheuer, Josh Scheuer, Hailey Penman; great-grandson, Brayden Bouch; and many nieces, nephews, and friends who will deeply miss his humble spirit.

He was predeceased by his parents and his daughter, Alisha Scheuer.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, NY. 

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY followed by a graveside service at Maplewood Cemetery, located at the corner of Weibel and Louden Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of William may be sent to Community Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital, at https://www.communityhospice.org/donate or 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 

Condolences may be shared online at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Joseph G. Pellegri passed away on September 23, 2024. 

Loving husband, devoted father, adoring grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Joe was born and raised in Mamaroneck, N.Y. to the late Joseph and Concetta Pellegri. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Nicoletta (Nicci), daughter Terri-Lynn, grandchildren, Christopher, AB, Andrew, and Alexandra, his sister Marie, several nieces and nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law Catherine and Rosemarie, brother-in-law Edmund, sons-in-law, Joel and Ed, and daughter-in-law Doreen. Joe was predeceased by his loving son Keith, and his beautiful daughter Robin, and by his loving brother L. Peter.

A graduate of New York University, Joe spent his entire professional career in the retail field, as a regional executive, beginning with E.J. Korvette’s, New York, and retiring from Caldor, Norwalk, Connecticut. 

All who knew him will miss his smiling eyes and gentle ways. 

Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family.

Those wishing to remember Joe in a special way may make a donation to MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Texas, and Capital Region Walk for R.I.T.A.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

NORTH FORT MYERS, FL—Curtis Carl Eggleston passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, very peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home in North Fort Myers, Fla. He was 61 years young. He was born in Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs on March 7, 1963. He was the son of Stephen Meredith Eggleston and Harriet Smead Eggleston, Crommelin Drive, Saratoga Springs. 

Curtis attended public school in Saratoga Springs, graduating in 1981. He attended BOCES for the Food Service/Culinary Arts Program. He was an accomplished chef. He worked for security at SPAC in Saratoga Springs. 

In August 2000, he became a State Certified Licensed Residential Building Contractor, and Eggleston & Son was created. 

Eggleston Brothers Inc. was started in 2003, and in January 2004, he got his Building Certificate from the state of Florida for EBI, Eggleston Brothers, Inc. Curtis and his brother, Steven, built homes in the Bonita Springs area until 2009, with Curtis’s son, CJ. 

He studied insurance and earned his insurance license in 2009. He worked for Jack Schroeder and Associates, LLC and First Family Insurance, selling health insurance. In July 2010, he was promoted to Director of the Medicare Division. In March 2021, Curtis was awarded a trip to Rome, Italy. 

Curtis and his wife, Angela, were members of the Moose Lodge on Pine Island and in Bonita Springs, Fla., enjoying darts and each other’s company. He was also a member of the Pine Island VFW Auxiliary and the Pine Island Elks. 

Curtis was a loving family man, with a love for fast cars and trucks, boating, fishing, ice fishing, darts, and his German shepherd dogs, Zeus and Chucky, to name a few. He loved target practice and playing cards, four-wheeling, swimming, or just having a meal and some laughs. Curtis always kept smiling despite the circumstances. He was very patriotic. He traveled with his sister, Amanda, to explore Ireland. He loved fishing trips and adventures with his nephew, Jason Barnes. He was an exceptional fisherman. He and Angela loved their fishing trips. Curtis was always willing to help others with projects. 

Curtis recently visited Saratoga, where he met old friends and schoolmates and visited with his extensive family. 

Curtis attended Chad Wilbur’s ATA Black Belt Academy in Florida, along with his brother, Steven, and his family in Florida, 2003-2008. All completed their training to receive Black Belt status in 2007.

Curtis is survived by his wife, Angela Burns Eggleston, formerly of Alexandria Bay; her son, Colby Hunter; his parents, Stephen Meredith Eggleston and Harriet Smead Eggleston; sisters Barbara Yandow and her husband, Robert Yandow, and Debra Eggleston and Gerard “Corky” Verrigni; brother Steven Scott Eggleston and his wife, Sabine Pleuss Eggleston; and brother-in-law Steve Decker, who he treated like a brother. Curtis will be remembered by his many nieces and nephews, with whom he was close. 

He is predeceased by his first wife, Susanna Deak Eggleston; his son, Curtis John “CJ” Eggleston; his baby sister, Amanda May Eggleston Barnes; and many loving aunts and uncles. 

A Celebration of Life is being held Saturday, October 12, 2 – 4 p.m., at the Moose Lodge in Bonita Springs. 

A service will be held at the family’s convenience at the John Eggleston Cemetery, Corinth. 

Memorial donations can be made to the Jimmy Fund Clinic in Massachusetts. To donate, visit https://www.jimmyfund.org/ways-to-give/giving/. 

Online remembrances can be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Grant Ora Seymour, 79, a resident of Shelly Park in Gansevoort, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital.

Born on May 11, 1945 in Southampton, Long Island, NY, he was the son of the late Leonard and Bertha Carll Seymour.  His family moved to the Fairview Dairy Farm on Stafford’s Bridge Road in Saratoga Springs when he was 4 years old.

Grant was a graduate of Schuylerville Central School and went to work at Tarrant Manufacturing in Saratoga Springs. He retired in 2006 after 40 years with the Town of Saratoga Highway Department where he was Highway Superintendent for his last 26 years.  He was an honorary member of the Quaker Springs Fire Department.  He enjoyed traveling, golf, lawn care, watering flowers around Schuylerville for the Schuylerville Garden Club, and spending time with longtime friends at the Bialahoski Farm.

in addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Carl, Ray, and Donald Seymour; sisters-in-law, Lea Seymour and Donna Rembicz; nephew Scotty Seymour; and father and mother-in-law Edmund and Hazel Mullen.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Mary Seymour of Gansevoort; sister, Jean (Ron) Bishop of Middle Grove; sisters-in-law, Gail Seymour of Stillwater and Shikuko Seymour of CA; several nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 2, at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave. Ext., Schuylerville, NY.  Burial followed in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Cambridge, NY.

Memorial can be made in Grant’s name to the Quaker Springs Fire Dept., PO Box 67, Schuylerville, NY 12871 or the Gansevoort Fire Department, PO Box 172, Gansevoort, NY 12831.

Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com

GANSEVOORT — Charles B. Prock Sr. peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital. He was born on May 3, 1936, in Cohoes, NY, the son of the late John and Rita (Ashley) Prock.

Charles graduated from Cohoes High School, where he was involved in many sports, such as track and field, football, and basketball, but his real joy was baseball.  Charles was invited to try-out for the Pittsburgh Pirates right out of high school.  He coached Little League and girls’ softball.  Charles enjoyed playing golf as he was a member of a few leagues. He was an honorary life member of Saratoga Council 246 Knights of Columbus Third degree and Saratoga Assembly 745 Fourth Degree, having served as a former member of the Color Corps. He was an avid NY Mets and NY Jets fan but, definitely not a Yankees fan.

He was employed by companies such as Cohoes Hospital, Saratoga Hospitals, Ford Motor Company and the County of Saratoga, as the Director and/or Supervisor of Information Technologies.

Charles is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, married on January 2, 1960, Cynthia Prock; children, Terri (Micheal Giaquinto), Charles Prock Jr. (Carrie Pinzer) and Kris ( Jeff Lawton); grandchildren, Tim, Jaymee, Katie, Jenna, AJ and Josh; nephews, nieces and many friends.

He is predeceased by his siblings, John Prock Jr. and Rosemary Jesmain.

Relatives and friends may call from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 7, at William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funerals, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, a funeral home service will begin at 1:30 p.m.

A burial with military honors will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in honor of Charles to either the National Cancer Society https://donate.cancer.org/  or Homes for our Troops https://support.hfotusa.org/

Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com for online condolences.