Sidney H. Junquera

June 26, 1930 - September 23, 2017

Sidney H. Junquera, 87, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after a short illness. Sidney was born on June 26, 1930 in the town of Northampton, the son of the late Henry and Anna (Chartier) Junquera. He was a graduate of Northville Central School, class of 1948 and served in the US Army during the Korean War. During high school and after graduation, he was employed by High Rock Lodge. He spent several years with the DeLia Construction Co. before he formed a partnership, Junquera Bros. Water Well Drilling, with his brother, Robert Junquera. Also, he was part-owner of the Northville Laundromat with his good friend, Richard Sakadolsky and brother Robert. Sidney was a charter member of the Northville Fireman’s Association, an EMT for the Ambulance Service, and served a two-year term as Village Trustee. He was a communicant of the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Northville serving as an usher for many years and a member of the Parish Council. He was instrumental, along with his brother, in clearing the property for the church parking lot. He is predeceased by his parents and his brother, Robert Junquera. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary Jacqueline Sweet Junquera, whom he married July 24, 1955 at St. Francis Church. He is also survived by his sons Peter (Elizabeth) and John (Rebecca), both of Northville, three grandchildren: Trevor (Sarada) Junquera, Leah Junquera and Jacob Junquera and one great grandson, Rylan. He is survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Sidney was a lifetime resident of Northville and was known and loved by countless friends. He touched the lives of so many people. He enjoyed tending his numerous gardens and engaging people with his story telling and quick wit. Family and friends are invited to visitation on Tuesday September 26, 2017 at the Northville Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday September 27, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Northville with Rev. Jun Segura as celebrant. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Northville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, the Northville Vol. Fire Department or the Northampton Ambulance Service. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.