Edward J. Weston Jr.

Guilderland-

Edward (Ned) Weston, 76, passed at home on May 24, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a ten year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Albany to the late Edward Sr. and Elaine Weston, he was raised in Rensselaer, with his 3 sisters and 3 brothers. His family heritage, with an emphasis on close family ties and Lutheran beliefs (not to mention great food), lasted him throughout his life. 

Ed attended Rensselaer High School, but graduated from Troy High in 1967 after participating in a carpentry program which prepared him for his lifelong career as a carpenter/cabinet maker. He joined the Navy Seabees in February 1968 and served through July of 1971, during the Vietnam War. 

In 1974 he married Virginia Nock Weston and was devoted to her for 51 years. Together they raised 3 children, Christopher , Melissa, and Michael.

Firefighting was in Ed's blood. He was a volunteer firefighter for over 50 years, serving with James Hill Hook & Ladder in Rensselaer, Schodack Valley Fire Company in Schodack, and most recently with Fort Hunter Fire Company as Lieutenant, Captain, Chief, Chief of Car one for the town of Guilderland and Commissioner of Fort Hunter.  

In addition to his parents, Ed was predeceased by his son Christopher, sisters Nancy and Wendy and brother Paul. 

He is survived by his family that he was so proud of, his wife Virginia, daughter Melissa (Scott) Leininger, son Michael (Emily), granddaughter Grace Leininger, grandson Charlie Weston, sister Diane, brothers Bruce and Keith as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

A visitation will be held on Sunday June 1st from 3pm-6pm with a service starting at 6pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie. 

A burial will military honors will follow on Monday June 2nd at 12pm at Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville.