Obituary of Michael Earl McQuade

MICHAEL E. MCQUADE Cohoes- Michael Earl McQuade, 56 of Cohoes, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side on Saturday, November 17, 2012. He was born in Troy, May 16, 1956 and was married to Ann (Dowdell) McQuade. Mike proudly served in the US Marine Corps. He was an avid NY Yankees and Dallas Cowboys Fan, who also enjoyed hunting, fishing & golf. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family especially his best buddy Donovan. Mike was employed with Gardenway in Troy as a welder for over 20 years. In addition to his beloved wife Ann, he is survived by his loving children: Ernie (Nicole) McQuade & Kelly McQuade, his cherished grandson Donovan as well as his parents Patricia & Earl McQuade, his father Charles (Bunny) Ayotte and his siblings: Edward (Sandy), Chris (Martha), Kathleen, Yvonne (George), Randy & Richard and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the nurses & staff of St. Peters Cancer Care Center & Community Hospice for the care & compassion they showed to Mike and his family. Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday November 20, 2012 from 3:30-6:30 pm at Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Mike's memory to Community Hospice of Rensselaer Cty. 295 Valley View Rd., Rensselaer NY 12144 Interment will take place on Wednesday November 21, 2012 at 2:30 pm in Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. For direction or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.