Alfred J. Ublacker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Alfred J. Ublacker, 83, of Claverack, and since 2014 a resident of the Fireman’s Home in Hudson, NY, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center December 20, 2016 after a sudden illness. He was born in Hudson, NY the son of Louis and Rose Ublacker. He is predeceased by both his parents along with his sister Delores Ublacker Labella in 2014 and survived by his brother Robert Ublacker and his wife Linda of Austin, Texas. Alfred attended Hudson City Schools and after graduation from Hudson High School he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served as a plane mechanic during the Korean Conflict. Upon his discharge he worked for Bell Telephone and AT&T as a lineman and switchman on both sides of the river for many years retiring in 1988. He married Winifred Garvey Ublacker in 1955, Winifred passed away in 2006. They had three children: a daughter, Bambi Ublacker Baker and her husband Edward (Ted) Baker of Newry, ME, sons, Gregg Ublacker and his wife Bonnie of Peshtigo, WI, and Gary Ublacker and his wife Michelle of Greenport, NY. Alfred is also survived by grandchildren; Kevin Ouellette and his wife Erin of Topsham, ME. Heidi Gilpatric and her husband Jason of Kennebunk, ME., Sean Ublacker of Virginia Beach, VA, Brian Ublacker of Edmonds, WA., Scott Ublacker of Peshtigo, WI., Randy Ublacker of South Cairo, NY., Megan Ublacker of Del Mar Albany, NY., and Kyle Ublacker of Greenport, NY. Alfred is survived by great grandchildren: Alexander and Natalie Ouellette of Topsham, ME., Abigail Gilpatric of Kennebunk, ME. and many nieces and nephews. Alfred’s family was very important to him. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, be it backyard BBQ s, Family vacations, coaching his sons little league teams, he was always there for them. Even when his children were grown, he was always on hand to help with projects. He was a talented woodworker, gifting pieces of furniture to his children including cradles for each family when the first grandchild was to be born. Along with spending time with his family, he had many hobbies along with woodworking he raced homing pigeons, golfed and did both salt and fresh water fishing. He was also a volunteer fireman for the AB Shaw Fire Department of Claverack, NY for many years after they built their home in Claverack. Upon retirement he and Winifred enjoyed traveling all over the world and spending winters in Myrtle Beach. Alfred is a long time communicant of St. Mary’s church of Hudson. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 12, at 11:00 am, at Bates & Anderson - Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. An hour of Visitation will begin at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Cedar Park Cemetery.

Alfred J. Ublacker

February 3, 1933 - December 20, 2016

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Alfred J. Ublacker

February 3, 1933 - December 20, 2016

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