Obituary of Stuart R. Graham

STUART R.GRAHAM 1941-2011 Stuart R. Graham, age 69, of South Sparrowbush Road, Latham, NY died on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Stuart was the son of the late Arnold H. and Roselle Graham. He was a graduate of the City College of New York and received his masters degree in public administration from NYU. Stuart had been employed as an internal auditor for the Legislative Commission on Expenditure Review and was later employed by the New York State Assembly Program and Audit Department. He had been a delegate for the National Conference of State Legislatures in the late 80's. He was a member of Congregation Beth Emeth in Albany, NY. Stuart was married to the light of his life, Sandra Denise Graham for 43 years until her passing in 2008. Loving father of Kevin B. Graham and his wife Cara of Fayetteville, NY, brother of Joel M. Graham and his wife Gladys of Livingston, NJ and Jul Graham and his wife Sherry of Staten Island, NY. Adored grandfather of Aaron M. and Sydney D. Graham. He also leaves his canine companion, Munchkin. Stuart will be remembered by his family for his love and generosity. Services will be held at the Mendleson Chapel, located on the grounds of the Beth Emeth Cemetery in Loudonville, NY on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in the family plot at the Beth Emeth Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Stuart in a special way may make a memorial contribution to the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12204.