John "Jack" A. Garavelli, Sr.

COLONIE - John “Jack” A. Garavelli, Sr., 72, of Colonie, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Alfred Garavelli and Catherine Gannon.

Jack served in the US Marine Corp and was a proud member of the Kilo 3/7 Platoon that served in Vietnam. Over time, this band of brothers and their families have reunited on many occasions to celebrate their lifelong relationships and loyalty to one another.

Jack was a driver with Teamsters Local 294 in Albany for many years. He was a member of the Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post. Jack was an avid fisherman and loved to share his passion with his family. He enjoyed boxing, cooking, gardening and camping. He also had a wonderful sense of humor and an infectious smile that brightened every room he entered. If you knew him, you loved him. We will miss his smile, laughter and jokes.

He is the devoted father of John A. (Amy) Garavelli Jr. and Andrea Garavelli (Sean Dougherty). Jack is the dear Poppi of Jack III, Aiden, Madelyn and Charlie. He is the brother of Linda Lostritto, Fred (Janice) Garavelli and sister-in-law of Susan Garavelli. He was predeceased by his brother Thomas Garavelli and his brother-in-law Dickie Lostritto.  Jack is survived by his ex-wife Diane and her husband James Miller, who were his lifelong friends. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jack’s family on Wednesday December 28th from 4 to 7 pm at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 29th at 11:00 am at Christ Our Light Catholic Church where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave a message of condolence for the family visit, www.CannonFuneral.com             Rest easy Marine !     Semper Fi !