RICHMONDVILLE - Frederick A. Guay, 82, of Richmondville, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home.

Born April 7, 1936, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Aldie and Sadie (Richardson) Guay.

He graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1953. Upon graduation, Frederick joined the United States Marines and served his country before being honorably discharged in 1956.

In 1959, he graduated from SUNY Cobleskill with his associate degree and received his bachelor's degree from SUNY Empire State in 1976.

After graduating, Frederick worked at SUNY Cobleskill as an instructional support technician for 33 years, retiring in 1995. He was inducted in the SUNY Cobleskill Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017.

Fred was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, serving for nine years on the church council. He remained active in his community and served as a Town Councilman for two years, Town Supervisor for six years, as a member and past Commander of American Legion Post No. 249 and founding member of the Leatherstocking Honor Flight.

Survivors include his daughter, Susan (Howard) George; two sons, Thomas (Martha) Eakin of Lake Pleasant and Larry (Dawn) Eakin of Warnerville; brother, Erwin (Clara) Guay of Queensbury; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Public visitation will be held from 4:30 to 5 p.m., Thursday, March 21, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 265 Main St., Richmondville, with a memorial service at 5 p.m. Military honors will immediately follow the service at the church.

Inurnment will be in Seward Valley Cemetery, Dorloo, at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 491, Richmondville, NY 12149 or American Legion Post 57, P.O. Box 252, Cobleskill, NY 12043.

Online condolences may be made at www.merenessputnamfuneralhome.com.