GANSEVOORT – Walter Jay Deyoe, 86, of Gansevoort, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Washington Center in Argyle.
Born on February 20, 1930, in Kingsbury, he was the son of the late Leona Gonyea and raised by his grandparents, the late John and Edna Deyoe.
He was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.
On April 30, 1950, he married Teresa Picheo at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls.
Walter worked for many years as the Produce Manager for Price Chopper in Glens Falls.
He loved woodworking and most of all, the time he spent with his children and grandchildren.
Walter was a past member of the Eagles Aerie in South Glens Falls and served as their President in 1985.
His brothers, Hilon and Erwin Potter, a sister Ruth Beames, and his daughter, Robin predeceased him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Teresa (Picheo) Deyoe of Gansevoort his children, Carol Brooks and her husband, Jerry, Kathy Deyoe and her companion Wally Swinton, Jayne Relyea and husband Bill (deceased), Tony Deyoe and his companion, Melva Hughes, Nancy Swinton and her husband, Don, Patti Meyers and her husband Rick, Ken Deyoe and his wife, Patty, Peggy Blaise and her husband, Virgil, Ann Jones and her husband, J.P. and Walt and Teresa’s special son, Peter; a sister, Beverly Duggan; 19 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren
There will be no calling hours.
A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls with the Rev. Tony Childs, pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Church officiating. Following the service family & friends are invited to a celebration of Walter’s life at Ken and Patty’s home, 96 Fourth St., Glens Falls.
Burial will take place at the convenience of the family at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.
Walter’s family suggests that memorial donations in his memory be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Ken,T.J. and family–My condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
We will always remember your smile, your strength, and your love for family.
Our thoughts with Grama, Peter, and the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Walter will be so missed he was a pleasure to work with at price chopper and was nice to be able to spend time with him at the home.
I am so sorry to hear of Walt’s passing. Many of my childhood memories include he and Teresa spending time with Mom and Dad. I especially remember their weekly card games and how he would tease Mom as they played Dummy Rummy. He and Teresa are true friends and he will be greatly missed. You all are in my prayers.
sorry for your loss you are in my prayers
My condolences and sympathy go out to all the relatives of this accomplished family man. I know a few of the family members, and can tell that they were raised by good parents.
I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy, I am sure your dad is at peace now. My heart goes out to you & your family at this difficult time & you are in my thoughts & prayers.
We would like to extend our sincerest condolances to the Deyoe family. Walter was a very nice and giving person. Blessings and prayers to you all.
Debbie & Bill
Ken and Patty,so sorry for your loss.Although we never met your dad,I’m sure if he was anything like Ken just a great guy.Its heartbreaking to lose someone you love.We send our condolences to your entire family.Love Jimmyd and Ang