Albert H. Petrie Jr.

January 16, 1947 - December 25, 2016

Albert H. Petrie Jr., age 69, a resident of Caroga Lake went to be with the Lord Jesus, Sunday December 25, 2016 at the Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville after a battle with lung cancer. His loving family was by his side. He was born in St. Johnsville, NY on January 16, 1947. The son of the late; Albert H. Sr. and Betty Leonard Petrie of St. Johnsville. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Conflict from 1965 to 1971. Albert was employed as truck driver, carpenter, and lastly a forklift operator for School House Pools in Amsterdam for a few years. He had a love for God. He enjoyed sailing, fishing, motorcycles, hunting and had a love for the outdoors. He also enjoyed gardening; especially weeding out at 4:20pm. Survivors include his beloved wife; Colleen Berry Petrie of Caroga Lake. Two sons; Jonathan Petrie of Windham and James Petrie of Gloversville. Two daughters; Sarah Goodbread of Broadalbin and Harley Petrie Caroga Lake. One brother; Jeff Petrie of Florida and Lori Morey of Gloversville. Six grandchildren also survive him. Friends may call on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 1pm until 3pm at the Gloversville Funeral Service, Inc., 4 Second Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078. A funeral will follow at 3pm. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.gloversvillefuneralservice.com.