Harvey S. Bailey

Troy-Harvey S. Bailey, of Troy, NY passed away Sunday January 10, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family and caregivers after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in 1934 in Albany, NY, to the late Harvey A. Bailey and Mary (Yakaitis) Bailey. He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy in Albany. In 1956, he married Lorraine Gervais and together they raised four children, his greatest joy. Harvey was employed by A & B Auto Supply in positions of increasing responsibility for over 40 years, retiring in 1995. Harvey enjoyed doing home repair and remodeling projects at home, for his neighborhood association and especially for his children. He enjoyed traveling to the country’s beautiful national parks, playing golf and relaxing in Florida and at his condo in Ocean City, Maryland. He was an avid NY Yankee fan. He was a communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Waterford, NY. In addition to his loving wife of 59 years, he is survived by his children, Robert Bailey of Albany, Kim (Michael) Zebrowski of Clifton Park, Dennis (Mary) Bailey of Delmar and Mary Ann (Philip) Spiezio of Greenwich; brothers James Bailey and William Bailey. He was predeceased by his brother Daniel Bailey. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren; Julia and Kara Zebrowski, Amanda and Michael Bailey and Philip, Jeremy, Victoria and Alyssa Spiezio and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Charles Weissman and the staff at NYOH, Landmark and The Community Hospice of Rensselaer County. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Harvey’s family Wednesday, January 13, 2016 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, now located at 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services Thursday, January 14, 2106 at 9:00 am from the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, Albany thence to St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Waterford at 10:00 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will immediately follow the Mass at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Albany. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary of the Assumption Restoration Fund, 119 Broad St, Waterford, NY 12188 or to The Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 To leave a message for the family or obtain directions please visit www.LGFuneralHome.com

Harvey S. Bailey

November 23, 1934 - January 10, 2016