Kenneth A. Mochrie

Kenneth A. Mochrie, 92, of Ft Myers, FL, and formerly of Broadalbin, died suddenly at home on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He was born in Amsterdam on December 7, 1926 the son of the late Kenneth and Catherine Mochrie and graduated from Amsterdam High School. He was a Government employee for thirty- two years, working for the US Post Office in Amsterdam, NY for thirty of those years. Kenneth served in the US Navy during World War II and was a Purple Heart Recipient. He was a member of the American Legion Post 337 in Broadalbin and served as commander for three years, a member of the 40&8 and Fulton County Military Order of the Purple Heart, serving as commander of both organizations for a year. He was also a former member of the Kennyetto Volunteer Fire Company. Mr. Mochrie was a former communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Broadalbin. After relocating to Fort Myers in 2002, he became a member of the Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord. On October 8, 1950 Kenneth married the love of his life, the late Mary Kline. They celebrated 60 years of marriage together until her death in 2010. Survivors include three sons, David Mochrie of Ft Myers, Brian (Tamara)Mochrie of Rochester, and Daniel Mochrie of the Philippines; three daughters, Judy (Robert) Rosenzweig of Broadalbin, Sharon (Mark) Perfetti of Amsterdam, and Doreen (Chris) Mochrie-Tuohy of Laurel Hollow; twelve grandchildren, Karen Roberts, Shannon Lannigan, Erin and Caitlin Mochrie, Todd and Eric Rosenzweig, Kyle and Devin Mochrie, Jessica and Rachel Prefetti, and Chelsea and Molly Tuohy; four great-grandchildren, Zoey Roberts, and Sean, Kelly, and Zara Rosenzweig; a sister, Shirley Kelly of Amsterdam; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation was performed in Florida. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 11 am at St Joseph’s Church, 7 North Street, Broadalbin with Rev. Jun Segura, officiating. Final burial will take place at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, on June 20 at 2 pm. Following the service at the cemetery, family and friends will gather at the Kennyetto Fire Company to celebrate Ken’s life. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #337 of Broadalbin or to the Kennyetto Volunteer Fire Company, both in care of the funeral home. Local arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home Inc., 111 County Highway 106 Johnstown, NY 12095.

Kenneth A. Mochrie

December 7, 1926 - May 29, 2019

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