FORT ANN – Rockwood “Rocky” Symonds, 52, of Fort Ann, went home with the Lord on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023, at 9:47 am, surrounded by family, while in the arms of his loving wife, at Albany Medical Center.
Born on May 15, 1970, in Saranac Lake, the third and last child of Roger P. Symonds and Meredith I. (Flint) Symonds. Rocky spent his childhood among many friends and family in Vermontville, NY. He enjoyed playing basketball, riding his bike, fishing, camping, boating, swimming, as well as any other outdoor activity.
After high school Rocky found his calling working at Callanan Industries in Albany, where he climbed to a foreman position that he loved. He enjoyed the comradery of his crew members who looked up to him as a 2nd father figure. He was a proud member of the local 190 Laborer’s International Union of North America in Glenmont.
Rocky was always a family man who also loved dearly his dogs – Bella, Faith, and Daisy May, as well as any and every other animal he has ever encountered in his many life adventures. He enjoyed traveling, seeing new places and things, as well as any adventure, near or far, with his loving wife, Lisa Jo. Rocky was a giant teddy bear who helped anyone he encountered in need, was always the first to give a needed hug, or stick up for anyone who needed it.
Rocky was predeceased by his first wife, Amy Symonds, and his son Rocky Jon Symonds. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Jo Symonds of Fort Ann; his daughter, Kayla Marie Symonds; his parents, Roger P. Symonds and Meredith I. Symonds; his stepchildren, James Carter, Stephanie Carter, and Stephen Carter; and 8 grandchildren who were his whole heart, who called him Papa Rocky; his sister, Sandee Stevens; his brother, Roger Symonds, Jr.; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A time of remembrance will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls..
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., of 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls, New York.
In honor of so many friends, family, and others who have lost their lives to addiction – memorial donations may be sent to the “Faces and Voices of Recovery” at www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/get-involved/donate/online-giving/
I’m so sorry to hear of Rocky’s passing,my condolences to his family. We worked together over the years on many different projects and he was always a kind man and a pleasure to work with. May he rest in peace.
We are having his service this wednesday at 6 pm at Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls… Please join us in remembering Rocky and celebration of his life and his positive impact on everyone he met. Thank you for your comment!
Our deepest condolences !! Rocky was a good man. He always had a kind word whenever I saw him. May he RIP .
I AM Lisa’s Uncle Ted and live in GA. I never met ROCKY, but have heard and read good things.. In this time of loss, I pray the Holy Spirit will move in a wonderful way in this family to ease their grief. The passing of family is never easy, but God will give you the solace you need and desire. RIP Rocky
My deepest condolences to you and your family Rocky was a very nice man I will be there Lisa is there anything I can do if there is let me k ow I am retired now love you