William C. Lovelock

William C. Lovelock, 90, of Clifton Park, NY, died on December 25, 2017. Born on August 19, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY to George and Violet Lovelock, William "Bill" is predeceased by his brother, George, who died in the Pacific Theater during WWII, and brother Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elma Dickinson Lovelock, his children Robin Lovelock of Fairport, NY, Karen Lovelock and husband Gregg Mayer of Hingham, MA, Scott Lovelock and wife Rebecca of Fairfax, VA, and Colin Lovelock and wife Susan of Niskayuna, NY. Bill was a family man who took great pride and joy in the accomplishments of his children, and grandchildren, including Allison, Lauren, Christopher, Mark, Claire, Gregory, and Eric, and he was pleased to meet great grandson John Theodore "Theo" earlier this year. Bill is also survived by siblings Patricia, Lorelei, and Robert.

Growing up in depression-era Brooklyn, Bill was very well read and thoroughly enjoyed the study of history. In 1944, Bill enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps and served as a sniper with the first Marine Corps division during WWII in the Pacific. In 1950, he joined Troop K of the NY State Police department in Manhattan, where he was involved in multiple high profile criminal cases, eventually working as an undercover agent to the House Un-American Activities Committee in Europe. During his tenure as a NY State Trooper, Bill was a sharpshooter, placed first on the lieutenant's exam for the state of NY, and was instrumental in the creation of the water/SCUBA rescue team. Bill was assigned to Division Headquarters in Albany, NY where he was selected to be a member of Governor Nelson Rockefeller's security staff, traveling extensively with the Mr. Rockefeller on a presidential mission to Latin America and during the Governor's presidential campaign. Bill was a Bureau of Criminal Investigators (BCI) senior investigator, rising through the NY State Police ranks and finally becoming Troop G Commander in Loudonville, and retiring in 1982. Bill held that words and reason could make greater changes in the decisions of man than any effort of force, and despite his skill as a marksman, he never once drew his weapon while on duty. Bill continued to serve his community as councilman on the Town Board of Clifton Park and was instrumental in establishing the Clifton Commons.

Diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, Bill brought to life the values of the Greatest Generation. He stood for virtue, honesty, and humility in a time when men weren't always expected to exhibit these qualities. Always a wonderful storyteller, Bill was reliably good-natured, gentle, funny and supportive, and he will be dearly missed.

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, New York 12189 on Saturday December 30th from 1:00pm-4:00pm

In lieu of flowers donations to Make a Wish or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be greatly appreciated.