Obituary of Donald Adelson

Donald Adelson, age 74 of Spearhead Drive in Scotia, NY died on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, Donald was a graduate of the Albany High School. He was employed by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance in Albany for 35 years retiring in 1995. He also had been employed for several years at the Lebanon Valley Speedway. He was a member of Congregation Agudat Achim in Schenectady and enjoyed dancing and playing golf. He was also a car enthusiast. Donald was married to Frances Grace Adelson until her passing in 2007. He is survived by his children Michele (Renard) Cohen of Kunkletown, PA, Brian (Lisa) Adelson of Wilton, NY, Joann Adelson (Carl Cohen) of Schenectady, NY and Melanie (Gary) Livingston of Glenville, NY. Brother of Gary (Joan) Adelson of Niskayuna, NY. Donald also leaves ten loving grandchildren, brother and sister-in-laws as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Services at Congregation Agudat Achim, 2117 Union Street, Schenectady, NY on Friday, August 22, 2014 at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends are respectively invited to attend the funeral service as well as visit with the family at Donald’s residence on Spearhead Drive, Scotia, NY on Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and 24 from 4:00 to 9:00 pm. Those wishing to remember Donald in a special way may make a memorial contribution to Congregation Agudat Achim or a charity of your choice. Interment will be in the Agudat Achim Cemetery, Rotterdam, NY following the funeral service.