Fort Edward – Jesse I. Latterell, Jr., age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1st, 2017. He was in the comfort of his own home in Fort Edward, NY, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on February 10th, 1932 to Mary and Jesse I Latterell Sr.
Jesse spent many years working for Yank Waste as a mechanic during the early portion of his life, as well as many years doing what he loved, driving tractor trailer for his own personnel business, Latterell Trucking Inc. He greatly enjoyed the smaller things in life, such as fishing, washing his truck and just being outside but most of all camping, which he did for several years with his wife, children and then grandchildren, at Port Henry Campground.
Jesse was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Merile, Ward, and Hubert Latterell, and his sisters Betty Latterell-Burkhardt, and Priscilla Latterell. He was also predeceased by his two sons, Lee and Mark Latterell.
Jesse is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sylvia Latterell; his sisters Mary Holden, Barbara Edwards and Patricia Burns; his children Al (Suzanne) Latterell, Chris Latterell, and Sheri Johnson; his Grandchildren Dan Latterell, Timothy Latterell, Scott (Joelle) Latterell, Gina (Paul) Lanfear, Ashlie (Matt) Johnson, Meagan (Shawn) Johnson, Douglas Johnson, Kamara (Matt) Latterell, Alara (Kristian) Latterell, Danielle (Matt) Latterell, and Tyler Latterell; Great-Grandchildren Haylee Stevens, Rowen Brayman, Daniel Latterell, Gage Latterell, Jazzmin Lanfear, Rayonna Lanfear, Olivia Megna, Bradley Latterell, and Layla Latterell; As well as many nieces and nephews who he greatly adored.
A memorial gathering will be held for all family and friends with a date and location to soon be announced. For details regarding this service, Please call Sheri at (518) 812-1934.