John “Jack” Healy

FORT EDWARD – John “Jack” Healy, 78, a longtime resident of Hudson Falls and Stony Creek passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2014, at Fort Hudson Nursing Center with his family by his side.

Born on February 23, 1936 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Daniel T. and Liona T. (Barney) Healy.

Jack graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls and continued his education at Boston College Carroll School of Management, receiving a BS in Finance.

He was very proud to have served in the United States Marines Corps and was discharged in 1964.   After leaving the service,  Jack began his career in finance.   For many years he was employed as a comptroller at Union Camp and Scott Paper Company.

On February 12, 1966, he married Ann J. Casey at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls.  They spent 48 wonderful years together.    Jack and Ann lived in Hudson Falls where they raised their three children.    Jack and his family were communicants of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.   Following their retirement, they lived in Fort Pierce, FL during the winters and at their camp on Harrisburg Lake in Stony Creek during the summers.   He loved spending time with his family at the camp.  Jack thought the world of his children and grandchildren.   He was an avid movie fan, most passionate about westerns.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Daniel T. Healy Jr.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Ann (Casey) Healy; their three children, Timothy Healy, of Houston, TX; Michael Healy and his wife, Melissa, of Glens Falls; Sheila Brazie and her husband, Scott, of Ballston Lake;  five grandchildren, Ryan and Matthew Healy and Jack, Charlotte and Luke Brazie; his brother, Tom Healy, of Glens Falls; his sister, Shelia McLean, of Ada, MI; his sister-in-law, Liz Healy of Glens Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In honoring Jack’s wishes, there will be no calling hours.

Jack’s family wishes to thank his nurses and aides at Fort Hudson Nursing Center for taking such good care of him.

Burial will be private and at the convenience of his family.