HUDSON FALLS – John H. Brodt Sr., a lifelong resident of Hudson Falls, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Glens Falls Hospital at the age of 77.
John was born on April 29, 1940, to Seymour and Mary Brodt.
He graduated from Hudson Falls Senior High School in 1957.
On July 1, 1962, he married Genevieve Vitouski and they began a 55-year marriage and a family that would grow to four children, their spouses and ten grandchildren.
John began his working life at McCann’s Pharmacy in Hudson Falls while in high school and maintained a friendship with the McCann family since that time. He went on to work for First National Bank of Glens Falls and Hercules/Ciba-Geigy before finding the most enjoyable job of his life, as a custodian at the Hudson Falls Middle School. In 2002, the eighth graders voted to dedicate their yearbook to him, writing “He treats all the kids with respect and kindness.”
John’s ten grandchildren were the pride of his life, and for the past 20 years “Mimi and Grampi Brodt” were fixtures at their sporting events, dance recitals and other activities. He and “Mimi” also enjoyed trips to Disney World with each of their children’s families over the years. John was a longtime horse racing fan and loved using his green-thumb to grow his garden and make sure that his brown-thumbed children had flowers in their yards each spring. He was a big television fan, with “Wheel of Fortune,” “Jeopardy” and Lifetime Movies among his favorites.
John was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Patricia.
He is survived by his wife, Genny; children, John Jr. and his wife, Lisa; Michael and his wife, Michelle. Danielle Vaughan and her husband, Jeff and Denise Brodt; grandchildren, Nicole Brodt and her significant other, Brian Canastra; Steven Brodt and his wife, Sidney; Reilley and Maddox Brodt, Lilly, Alex and Parker Doin, and Jenna, Cassie and Leah Vaughan. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Lou Jordan; his brother, Joe Brodt and his wife, Maureen; sisters-in-law Joan Vitouski and Patricia Vitouski; and many nieces and nephews.
John’s family wishes to thank his “dialysis family” at the Glens Falls Hospital Renal Center for their outstanding care and friendship over the past five years. You made what could have been a terrible grind (four hours a day, three days a week) into an enjoyable experience for him. We also thank Dr. Joseph Mihindu for his years of care, and the doctors, nurses and staff of the Glens Falls Hospital Emergency Department, 3 West and the Intensive Care Unit for caring for John over the past three weeks.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate John’s life at a service on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 11:30 a.m. at Carleton Funeral Home Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls, followed by a reception at McManus Hall, next to the Church of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s in Hudson Falls.
Donations in John’s memory may be made to the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, 126 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801, or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Your family is In our thoughts and prayers. We will be unable to attend the service but you will be in our thoughts. Your father was a great man! Angela and Rebecca Trombley
RIP old friend.
I have tried to use the link you’ve provided in John Brodt’s obituary to send my condolences to the family. Apparently, the link does not work and I am unable to leave a message. I am out of the U.S. until early in Feb. Please relay my sympathy to the family.
Thank you.
Dear Danielle, Jeff, and Family
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He sounds like he was a wonderful man who loved life and his family. May God comfort you during this very difficult time.
Pat Lanotte
Sorry to read the news about John. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He will certainly be missed by all.
A fine man of quiet class and honor . . . my heartfelt condolences to his family. Few, if any, will be more sorely missed, I am sure.
My condolences to the entire Brodt family. I have fond memories of my long-time neighbor. He was always smiling and friendly. Truly a great man.
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. He always had a smile and was a great neighbor.. condolences from the Stone Family.
Genny – Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. They are anyway Genny because you are such a sweetheart. John & Nancy Allen
Dear Genny & Family,
We are so sorry to hear that John has passed. We are in Florida and wish we could be there. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Bonnie & Bill
Dear Genny – Although not with you for John’s calling hours or service, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you all find comfort with the many happy times and memories at this difficult time. Much love, Sue and Roy Cottrell
Dear Genny – Although not with you for John’s calling hours and service, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the many happy times and memories of John be a source of comfort to all. Much love, Sue and Roy Cottrell
Mrs. Brodt and kids, I have many fond memories of Mr. Brodt all through school and he was a wonderful man. My condolences and thoughts are with you all.
Stacey Mitchell Fusco
It is with a heavy heart to acknowledge the passing of this most generous and special man — I have enjoyed his stories of the family whom he loved dearly, his summer garden offerings, the recanting of the track season – all the lovely things this man so humbly appreciated and was grateful for. Broad Street will never be the same without his weekly visits. My sincere condolences and healing prayers for the loss of this lovely man — my pleasure to know and will certainly never forget.. Rest in Peace, my dear friend.
I am so sorry to hear of your Loss . John was a true gentleman and always was ready to be a helping hand atcschool. Condolences to Genny and all the family .
KathyBrown
I am so saddened to hear of Johns passing. I know you have a Wonderful, strong family, as I have witnessed every year on your families annual pumpkin picking visit.
You are all in my prayers.
Sincerely, Your friends at The Garden Barn
John & Mike, & the Brodt family,
My condolences on the passing of your father. All the best to your entire family going forward.
Tom Jarrett