Obituary photo of John Schachne, Albany-NY
In Loving Memory of

John Allen Schachne

1948 - 2023
In Loving Memory of

John Allen Schachne

1948 - 2023
Obituary photo of John Schachne, Albany-NY

Services & Gatherings

Services & Gatherings

Visitation:
Friday, October 6, 2023 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
343 New Karner RD
Colonie, NY  12205
518-456-4442
Mass of Christian Burial:
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 10:30am Mass at
St. Matthew’s Church, 25 Mountainview St., Voorheesville, NY
New Comer - Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family
John Allen Schachne Life story video
GUILDERLAND - John Allen Schachne, 75, of Guilderland NY, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 after a long battle with multiple medical conditions.

John was born on July 4th, 1948 to James and Sylvia Schachne in Washington, D.C.

John is retired from G.E. Plastics and NYS Higher Education. After retirement, John spent his time coaching and umpiring girls’ softball, active in the St. Matthew’s Church, served on the Voorheesville Community Foundation and Voorheesville Planning Committee, and most recently celebrated 10 years of part time employment at New Comer Cremations & Funerals. He is a lifelong fan of the New York Giants and Baltimore Orioles and enjoyed sleepovers with is grandkids.

John was predeceased by his parents, James and Sylvia Schachne, Reverend James and Pat Kenyon; father and mother-in-law, Salvatore and Teresa Audino; brother-in-law Fortunato Audino. He is survived by his wife, Margherita Audino Schachne; sister, Suzanne Khanna; daughters, Elicia McMullen and Christina McClurken (Kevin); grandchildren, Tyler, Zachary, Kendall, Jordan, and Casey. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Mackey Oppedisano; brother-in-law, Paul Audino (Pat); several nieces and nephews; and good friends, Richard Pape and Dave DiMoulpied.

We would like to thank the staff at St. Peter’s Hospital Oncology Department - especially Dr. Carey Ann Gray and nurse Tanya. We would also like to thank his medical team at Albany Medical Center and the staff of D5 for the care and compassion in his treatments.

Calling hours will be Friday, October 6th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday October 7th, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, 25 Mountainview St., Voorheesville.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Voorheesville Community Foundation and the LLS.

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Services & Gatherings

Services & Gatherings

Visitation:
Friday, October 6, 2023 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
343 New Karner RD
Colonie, NY  12205
518-456-4442
Mass of Christian Burial:
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 10:30am Mass at
St. Matthew’s Church, 25 Mountainview St., Voorheesville, NY
New Comer - Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family

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