HUDSON FALLS – Herbert E. Schooley, 87, a longtime Hudson Falls resident, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016, at the Stanton Healthcare and Rehab Center in Queensbury.
Born on March 5, 1929, in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Herbert and Effie (Gee) Schooley.
Herbert attended Hudson Falls High School and served with the United States Army during the Korean War.
His wife, Vivian (Coltey) Borden Schooley passed away in 1989.
He had a passion for automobiles beginning as a teen working in his father’s garage. This life-long passion continued throughout his career and ending with doing small engine repair. He also enjoyed fishing and cooking.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is predeceased by a sister, Alice Gray; a brother-in-law, Thomas Gray; a step daughter, Patricia Bezio; and a step-son, Herman “Skip” Borden.
He is survived by a step-daughter, Gladys Monahan of Hudson Falls; a step-son, Ralph Borden and his wife, Mary of Hudson Falls; a niece, Allison Paulzak and her husband, Michael of Florida; a niece Marion Leombruno and her husband, Thomas of Lake George; and several other nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
There are no calling hours.
A graveside service will take place at a time to be announced, in the spring, at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
Herbert’s family would like to thank the staff at The Holbrook Adult home for the wonderful way they helped him in his rehabilitation, each day boosting his spirits. Thanks also go to the staff of Tower Six at Glens Falls Hospital, and to the staff at The Stanton Healthcare and Rehab for all they did in making Herbert as comfortable as possible. They would like to thank Andy DePalo of the Washington County Veteran’s Service agency for his dedicated assistance to Herbert and family.
His family also suggests that memorial donations in his memory be made to the Veteran’s Agency of one’s choice or the Holbrook Adult Home Patient Activity Fund, 73 North St., Granville, NY 12832
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.
