Kelly “Captain” Weller

GANSEVOORT – Kelly “Captain” Weller, 59, of Route 32, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 20, 2019.

Born on November 1, 1959, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Lester and Roxanne (Ruddy) Weller.

Captain attended South Glens Falls High School before entering the U.S. Marine Corp.  While in the service, he graduated from Kubasaki High School in Okinawa, Japan, the same school that his mother graduated from, 20 years earlier.

Captain married the love of his life, Valerie Shippee on August 4, 2012, at Harry Betar Memorial Byway in South Glens Falls. Kelly was a wonderful husband to Valerie and will be greatly missed.

He was an operating engineer for Local 158, District 106, out of Albany.  Captain followed his grandfather, father’s and brother’s footsteps, doing the job they all loved, operating heavy equipment.

As an avid bird watcher, who could identify birds by not only how they appeared but by their song.

Captain loved spending time with his family.  He taught his son and daughter how to fish on the Hudson River.  He also enjoyed hunting and fishing at Crotched Pond in Indian Lake with his son and his best friends.  Captain coached his son’s high school wrestling team and his daughter’s basketball and softball teams. He enjoyed family trips to Clarkson University to watch his nephew, Shawn Weller, excel at hockey.  And last but not least, Captain was an avid New York Yankee fan.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Darwin Weller.

Survivors include his loving wife, Valerie Weller of Gansevoort; his children, Lester Weller and his fiancée, Logan Coltey of Hudson Falls and Ashley Weller and her finance,  Michael Fazio of Albany; his step son, CJ Viger and his wife, Maria of Glens Falls; his grandchildren, Leighton Weller, Arya , Luna and Nolan Viger; his brother, Howard, Weller and his wife, Lisa of South Glens Falls, his best friend and brother, Shawn Weller and his wife, Cheryl of South Glens Falls; his mother in law, Gert Shippee of Glens Falls; his two aunts; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Close friends and family are welcome to calling hours on Tuesday, October 29^th, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Following the calling hours, Kelly will be laid to rest at Moss Street Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorial donations in Kelly name be made to C.R. Wood Cancer Center, Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.