HUDSON FALLS – Wayne Gary Storlie, Sr., 80, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness.
Born on March 20, 1936, in Gary, Indiana, he was the son of the late Carroll
and Bertha (Himerheich) Storlie.
Wayne was a United States Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War and received numerous commendations for his service.
In November of 1965, he married Sherrie Gonyea. She passed away on January 31, 2016.
After leaving the military, he worked for General Electric, New York State and Washington County Veterans for 20 years.
Wayne enjoyed fishing and reading. The was a member of the Hudson Falls American Legion, Post 574. Most of all, Wayne was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by two brothers, Dick Storlie and Dennis Storlie.
Survivors include his four children, Wayne Storlie, Jr. and his wife, Melinda of Winchester, Kentucky, Sandie Fuller of Glens Falls, Cheryl Owen and her husband, Jon of Winchester, Kentucky and Cathie Storlie of Hudson Falls; his grandchildren, Tyler Storlie, Andrea Storlie, Christopher Fuller, Albert Fuller, Tobey Fuller, Lynn Becknell and Ashley Kiniry; his great grandchildren, Jamison and Sawyer; his brothers Terry Storlie and his wife, Tess of Arkansas; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, from 11 to 12 noon, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Services will follow at 12 Noon at the funeral home.
Burial with full military honors, will be 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, at the Gerald B.H. Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.
Memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln, Latham, NY 12110 or the National Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.