Jon Armstrong obituary: Jon Armstrong's Obituary, Albany
In Memory Of
Jon C. Armstrong
1942 - 2023
In Memory Of
Jon C. Armstrong
1942 - 2023
Armstrong, Jon C., 81, of Ballston Spa, New York, passed away on May 17th, 2023, with family by his side.
Jon was born on April 29th, 1942, in Machias, Maine. He was the son of the late Carroll Armstrong and Sylvia (Fitzmorris) Armstrong.
Jon went to Machias High School and then served in the United States Army until 1965. Met his wife Nelda at
a USO dance in Texas. He worked as a traveling salesman for Newco/Duramill for 30 years. His favorite saying was " I can sell ice to an Eskimo. " He was also passionate about Maine sports.
He is survived by his spouse Nelda (Farmer) Armstrong of Garland, Texas; daughters Donna (Lynn-Dec'd) Purdy, Ballston Spa, Ellen (Jeff) Wasson of Rotterdam; his brother Jere (Jane) Armstrong of Maine; grandchildren Danielle, Ashley, John Purdy of Ballston Spa and Aiden Jarvis of Rotterdam.
He was predeceased by his parents and Step - Mother Opal Armstrong of Maine.
Family would like to thank everyone in advance for their words of comfort and acts of kindness during this time of bereavement also
would like to extend an invitation to join them in the Celebration of Life memorial visitation on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, 4-7pm at
New Comer Cremations & Funerals. Graveside will be held on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, 9:30 am in Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga
National Cemetery at 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY
Armstrong, Jon C., 81, of Ballston Spa, New York, passed away on May 17th, 2023, with family by his side.
Jon was born on April 29th, 1942, in Machias, Maine. He was the son of the late Carroll Armstrong and Sylvia (Fitzmorris) Armstrong.
Jon went to Machias High School and then served in the United States Army until 1965. Met his wife Nelda at
a USO dance in Texas. He worked as a traveling salesman for Newco/Duramill for 30 years. His favorite saying was " I can sell ice to an Eskimo. " He was also passionate about Maine sports.
He is survived by his spouse Nelda (Farmer) Armstrong of Garland, Texas; daughters Donna (Lynn-Dec'd) Purdy, Ballston Spa, Ellen (Jeff) Wasson of Rotterdam; his brother Jere (Jane) Armstrong of Maine; grandchildren Danielle, Ashley, John Purdy of Ballston Spa and Aiden Jarvis of Rotterdam.
He was predeceased by his parents and Step - Mother Opal Armstrong of Maine.
Family would like to thank everyone in advance for their words of comfort and acts of kindness during this time of bereavement also
would like to extend an invitation to join them in the Celebration of Life memorial visitation on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, 4-7pm at
New Comer Cremations & Funerals. Graveside will be held on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, 9:30 am in Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga
National Cemetery at 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
181 Troy Schenectady Rd
Watervliet, NY 12189
Directions & Map
Graveside Services
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 9:30am to 10:00am
Military Honors
Watervliet Area (518-272-2824) is assisting the family
Watervliet Area (518-272-2824) is assisting the family