Dateline: Clifton Park, NY
Vernon E. Estes, age 87, died on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Schuyler Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on August 12, 1934, in Root, NY to parents Harold and Mary (Crockett) Estes.
After graduation from Canajoharie High School, Vernon enlisted into the United States Army, and served until his honorable discharge in 1958. He subsequently completed his bachelor’s degree at the college of Saint Rose in Albany. Later he worked at General Electric as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer until his retirement in 1990.
Vernon enjoyed woodworking, golfing, bowling, and automobile restoration. He was a member of St. Anthony’s church, Automobiles of the Upper Hudson Valley (AUHV), and the senior bowling league at Boulevard Bowl.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan Estes; children, Vernon H. Estes, Elaine Estes and Stephen (Danielle) Estes; grandchildren, Zachary, Benjamin, Caitlin, Nicolas, Sarah, Gabrielle Nathan, and Jackson; and siblings, Harold Estes, Kathryn Smith, Philip Estes.
Along with his parents, Vernon is predeceased by his sister Rosemary Ring and brother Robert Estes.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road Ballston Lake, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 19, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Saint Anthony’s Church, 331 Seward Place, Schenectady NY.
Memorial contributions may be made in Vernon’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York (alz.org/northeasternny).