He was born January 23, 1950 in Staten Island, NY to the late Robert E. Decker, Sr. and Elizabeth S. Decker. He attended Saint Paul’s Elementary School, Monsignor Farrell High School, followed by University of Ohio, Dayton where he attained a Masters Degree in Education.

He returned to Staten Island as a teacher at Staten Island Academy before moving to Walton, NY to begin working with children and adults with developmental disabilities. He then moved to Queensbury, NY in 2001 upon retirement. Throughout his life, he fostered several adolescents with special needs. He was a devote Catholic, animal lover, avid antique collector, owning antique shop in Walton, NY.

He is survived by his brother, Mark E. Decker, Sr., sister-in-law, Ann G. Decker, and by his two nieces and two nephews. He is the brother of the late Robert E. Decker, Jr. Greg will be sorely missed by his family, his friends and by every heart that he touched.

Visitation was on Friday, May 4^th from 10:30AM to 12:30PM at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804

A mass was celebrated following the calling hours at 1 PM at Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation, 448 Aviation Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804.

Burial was Saturday, May 5^th at 12PM at Walton Cemetery, 55 Fancher Ave., Walton, NY.

In Lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA of Upstate New York, 588 Queensbury Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804. in his name are welcomed.

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Born in Schenectady, N.Y. on August 5, 1914, she was the daughter of Carl and Cecelia (Gallagher) Frederick. Emma lived in Rotterdam most of her life, until moving to Glen Lake in 1959.

Emma attended Carmen School & Draper High in Schenectady. She worked at Schenectady ALCO during World War II. After moving to Glen Lake, she worked as a Food Service Manager at Lake George School until her retirement in 1977.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she served as Eucharistic Minister for many years.

Loves

Some of her enjoyments included bowling, golf at the Par-3 courses, knitting, crocheting, playing cards (especially Bridge), and traveling. She enjoyed many lunches and other activities at the Queensbury Senior Center, where she made many good friends.

She married William Antalek in June of 1938, but sadly William died while serving in World War II, July of 1944. Emma remarried in February of 1946 to Paul Zemanek, who passed away December of 1988 after 42 years of marriage.

In addition to her parents and two husbands, Emma was predeceased by a brother, Charles Whelan; in addition to sisters Elizabeth Shave and Dorothy Frederick; and a son-in-law, Edward Willigan.

Survivors

Survivors include her two daughters and one son: Judy (Gary) West of Queensbury, Kay Willigan of Glen Lake, and Paul (Sheryl) Zemanek of Glens Falls; 9 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren; several nephews and two nieces.

Calling hours took place Monday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to noon at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.

A Funeral Mass for Emma K Zemanek was celebrated Monday April 30, 2018, following the visitation, at 1 p.m. at Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation, with the Rev. Joseph Busch, pastor, officiating.

Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Lake George.

The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Emma’s roommate and friend at the nursing home, Peggy, who was such a kindhearted and caring lady.

In loving memory of Emma, contributions may be made to the Open Door Mission, P.O. Box 3306, Glens Falls, NY 12801, or Bay-Ridge Fire Co., 1080 Bay Road, Lake George, NY 12845.

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Activities

He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, the occasional “tasty” Miller Lite, cookouts with family and friends, frequenting local establishments where he made many amazing friends, working, woodworking, fixing things, and helping others whenever he could. There isn’t a person you would come across that didn’t have something good to say about him.

Eddie had a crazy passion for work. He spent nearly fifty years working for the late Arthur “Art” Leonard and his life partner Patricia “Pat” Humphrey, as a cook at The Prospect Mountain Diner in Lake George. The family extends an extra special thank you to Art and Pat for everything they have done for Eddie and his family throughout his career, especially after he became ill. Their love and support was unprecedented. Thank you!

Survivors and Friends

Edward is predeceased by his sister, Pam Allen; brothers, Steve “Stevie” Allen, Don Allen, and James “Jimmie” Allen.

Survivors include Eddie’s rock and love of his life, his wife of 33 years, Elizabeth “Buffy” (Thomas) Allen. The pair were practically inseparable. They did everything together and were always by one another’s side; parents, William and June Allen; sister, Cindy Lemery; two brothers, William “Hank” Allen and his wife Tony, and Christopher Allen; daughter, Tanya Allen Walkup and her husband Robert.  Edward William Allen was also survived by his sons, Jeffrey Allen, Stephen Allen, and Andrew Allen, along with three grandchildren, Nathan Allen, Matthew Walkup, and Zoey Allen, along with several nieces and nephews. As a Husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, he will be greatly missed.

Family

The family also recognizes and thanks Eddie’s life-long friends Ronnie Paquarelli, and Donald Robillard for their love, support, help and friendship throughout the years. You could sometimes see him in cahoots with two of his best friends, Donald, and the late Larry Robillard at the track where he loved betting on the ponies with family and friends.

The family extends a huge thank you to the Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, in addition to the doctors, nurses, PA’s and other staff that were so warm, gentle, and kind to all of us, especially Eddie. Thank you and God Bless you for all you do!

Services

Calling hours for Edward William Allen were held Thursday, March 29, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.
A funeral service was celebrated Friday, March 30 at 10 a.m. at Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation, 448 Aviation Road, Queensbury, followed immediately by burial in Pine View Cemetery.
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