John "Jack" J. Peckowitz

COLONIE – John “Jack” J. Peckowitz, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Wednesday evening, a month after celebrating his 86th birthday.

He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Jacob J. and Beatrice Ashwell Peckowitz. As a youth, Jack attended Christian Brothers Academy. He proudly served in the US Navy, where he spent over three years in Germany and at sea on the USS Saratoga. As a young man, Jack operated his own ice business in Albany. He soon became an Engineering Technician with General Electric Power Plant in Selkirk for many years, from which he retired. Jack was an avid woodworker and shared his talent with many gifts for family and friends. He also enjoyed hunting, traveling and was a gifted handyman.

He was predeceased by his wives, Patricia Ann Peckowitz and Grace Irene Peckowitz. Jack is the loving companion of Pam Cross. He is the devoted father of Joan Cook, Mary (William) Lovely, John (Maureen) Peckowitz, Jr., Michael Peckowitz and Joseph Peckowitz (Erin Pollay). Jack is the brother of Carol (Bob) Heyer and Sheila (Larry) Root. He was predeceased by his sister, Sandra Kicinski and brother-in-law, Stash Kicinski. Jack is also survived by Grace’s children, Cathy (Scott) Secor, Debra Powers and Mark Powers. He was predeceased by his stepson, Vincent M. Powers. Jack is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Dylan, Nicholas, Sheylynn, Autumn, Courtney, Kelli, Sean, Ryan and Caitlyn, as well as one great-granddaughter, Kennedy. He will be missed by Skippy, his canine friend.

The family would like to thank the Clifton Park/Halfmoon Emergency Corps and Samaritan Hospital Emergency Room staff for their efforts, compassion, and care of Jack on Wednesday evening.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jack’s family on Monday, July 17, from 4-7 p.m. at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave. Colonie. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 18, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clare’s Church, 1947 Central Ave., Colonie. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Colonie.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Children’s (lovetotherescue.org) 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. To leave a message of condolence for the family or to view Jack’s custom video tribute, visit www.CannonFuneral.com