Obituary of Herbert Stanley Vener

Herbert Stanley Vener, age 76 of Albany, NY died peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home in Albany surrounded by his loving family. Herb was born in Albany and was a lifelong resident. He attended Hudson Valley Community College and SUNY Oswego where he received his bachelor's degree. Herb was the founder and proprietor of H&B Printing Company in Albany, retiring in 1990. He volunteered his time teaching yoga at the Albany Senior Citizens Center as well as the Albany Jewish Community Center. He also did volunteer tutoring with students from the Albany Public School system, volunteered at the Mental Health Players and the Senior Adult Meal Program. Herb was an avid bridge player, enjoyed playing pool and golf and was an avid walker. He also tutored many students in math and offered his financial advice to many. Herb at one time served on the board of directors at the Albany Jewish Community Center. Herbert is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Beverly Zuckerman Vener, his beloved children, Sharon (Richard) Lawless of Guilderland, NY and David (Jennifer) Vener of Bethlehem. Herb also leaves his 5 beautiful grandchildren, Sarah, Leah and Rachael Vener and Ethan and Dylan Lawless as well as his sister-in -law, Fanny Vener of Albany. He was predeceased by his brother, Lawrence Vener Services at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue Albany on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 9:30am. Interment will follow in the Temple Israel Cemetery in Guilderland, NY The period of mourning will be observed at the home of Beverly Vener in Albany on Saturday evening and Sunday November 3rd from 12-4 and 7-9. Those wishing to remember Herb in a special way may make a memorial contribution to Alzheimer's Association of NENY, 4 Pine West Plaza, # 405, Albany, NY 12205 or a charity of one's choice.