Eric H Rocky Lindstrand

GLENS FALLS, NY – Eric H Rocky LindstrandEric H Rocky Lindstrand, 95, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Home of the Good Shepherd in S. Glens Falls. He was born on March 5, 1923 in Queensbury, NY and was the son of the late Nils and Olga (Wester) Lindstrand.

Armed Forces Service/Daily activities

He was a veteran having served in the US Army as a Corporal from 1943 to 1945 and was assigned State Side. Eric was a member of the St. Alphonsus Ushers Association and the American Legion. He worked for 30 years at A & P both on South St. and the Queensbury Store. Eric also worked 10 years at Barbers Market in S. Glens Falls.
In addition to his parents, Eric was predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years Marian; his daughter Bette; sisters Mary Lindstrand, Rena Dastalto, Ellen Gonyea and Ruth Gasperi and by his brothers Ernest Lindstrand, Harry Lindstrand, Henry “Red” Lindstrand and Nelson Lindstrand.

Survivors:

He is survived by his son Thomas (Cathy) Lindstrand of Melbourne, FL; daughter Joanne (Doug) Harwood of Hartford, NY; brother Emil Lindstrand of Queensbury, NY; grandchildren Laura (Michael) Pedersen of Palmdale, CA, Christine Lindstrand of Palm Bay, FL, Megan (Jason) Latza of Broadalbin, NY and Jennifer (Gabe) Bennett of New Smyrna Beach, FL; step grandchildren Theresa (Kevin Golanka) DeNatale of Queensbury, NY, Mark Harwood and daughter Emma of Cossayuna, NY, Andrea “Becky”(Steven) Palmer and children Jubilee and Titus and Meshele (Michael) Bourdeau and family. Eric is also survived by several nieces and nephews and by his longtime friends Clayton Jones of Queensbury, NY, Dave Harrigan of Glens Falls, NY, Jerry Lyons of Queensbury, NY and Bill and Natalie Bazinet of Glens Falls, NY.
Special thanks and regards to his very close friends and neighbors Mark and Kathy Dutra and Mary Gilligan.

Many Thanks:

Thank you to the staff of the Home of the Good Shepherd in Moreau for all of your wonderful care during our dad’s stay. Thanks to Dr. David Cunningham for your years of caring for him. Thanks to Dr. Louis DeCunzo for helping dad breathe easier during his illness. Thanks to Glens Falls Hospital staff, whose recent care made life easier for both our dad and our family.

Contributions

Memorial contributions may be made to Home of the Good Shepherd Activities Fund, 198 Bluebird Rd., S. Glens Falls, NY 12803 in memory of Eric. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Quaker Cemetery, Cronin Rd., Queensbury, NY.

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