Roy R. Crounse
November 28, 1925 – July 26, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce that our Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather Roy R. Crounse, of Glens Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. After reaching the age of 95 years old, and after months of failing health, he died peacefully within his home in Glens Falls, N.Y. which he resided with his son Richard and with his Beloved family by his side. A very special thank you to Tarrene, Roy’s granddaughter for taking the lead in his medical care, she spent multiple hours taking care of her grandfather, making sure he had everything he needed and the best medical care he could get.

Roy was born on November 28, 1925 in Albany, N.Y. to Josie Crounse and Roy E. Crounse. As a very young man he learned to work hard and to take on whatever job was available to support himself and his family. He worked mainly in carpentry. After serving in the Army during WWII and walking across Germany, surviving harrowing experiences, He returned home met the love of his life Evelyn June Harppinger, got married and took over his Father-in-Law’s business, Ribley and Harppinger Inc., in Schenectady N.Y. He ran the business until his retirement in 1984, the business built and repaired Fire Truck bodies and installed wheelchair lifts in busses. He returned to his love of building furniture and continued this hobby right up to his illness.

A few years after Roy’s wife passed away Roy got a second chance at love with Arlene Barber. Roy lived with Arlene for many years making more memories with Arlene and her son John Boradgiak. Roy would wake up every morning and have coffee and have many conversations with Arlene and John. Roy was like a father to John. Roy lived with Arlene and her son right up until his Fall in January 2021.

He loved to be with family and was always up for a gathering of friends at his Camp in Schroon Lake, N.Y.
He was a good friend to all, a man who would give his shirt for a friend. He was a good father who always took care of his children, a loving grandfather and “great-grandfather”. He was a strong, proud and good man. He is loved and will be missed by many!

He is preceded in death by his beloved Wife of 54 years; Evelyn June Crounse, parents, Roy E. Crounse & Josie Crounse, his siblings, Charles, Edith (Schell), James, Myrtle (Viele), Robert, Doris (Sue) (Kaczmarek); daughter, Deborah (6 months old)

Roy is survived by his son, Richard E. Crounse, and daughter, Denise L. Crounse (Fero), His domestic partner Arlene Barber and her son John Boradgiak, His Grandchildren; Tarrene E. Zajesky, (Rob), Ryan Kohler (Nicole), Great-Grand Children; Ian Whitcomb, Morgan Kohler, Logan Zajesky, Kenny Zajesky, Bobby Zajesky, Abigail Zajesky, and Mikayla Zajesky; a host of nieces, nephews and other beloved relatives and friends.

He will especially be dearly missed by his best friend of 50 years, John Donovan. Through the years John has been a true loyal friend, always making sure Roy was well taken care of and being the “best fishing buddy” anybody could ask for. Thank you, John, for all you have done, you will remain in our hearts forever.

Calling hours will be held Friday, July 30, 2021 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Also, at 8:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M a Funeral ceremony will be officiated by Rev. Michael Crandall. This will all take place at the New Comer Cremations & Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, N.Y. 12205, Burial with full Military Honors will take place on Saturday at Evergreen Memorial Park at 9:30 A.M. All are welcome to join us at 9:00 A.M. at the funeral home to follow Roy to the cemetery.