Obituaries - Alan Butch Diamond, Sr

Delanson (Schenectady County): Alan “Butch” Diamond, Sr. 82, of Knight Road, Delanson, NY, passed away Friday evening, September 5th at the Ellis Hospital after several months illness.

Alan was born June 15, 1943 in Albany, NY, a son of Robert and Mary (Pierce) Diamond and grew up under Vroman’s Nose.  He attended Middleburgh School and later began a long career as an Over-The-Road Truck Driver mostly for Zachrich Trucking out of Holgate, Ohio. He spent his last working years driving for Price Chopper and was proud of his ability to drive doubles, retiring in 2013.  Alan spent his spare time fishing for Bullhead, Woodworking, and coaching Little League, but his greatest joy was being home with his Loving wife of 63 years, family and especially the young grandchildren.  His legacy he leaves behind is listed below:

Survivors include: his wife, Jacquelin (Wilber) Diamond whom he married on August 4, 1962, his children; Joseph Diamond of Delanson, David Diamond of Duanesburg, Stephanie (Royce) Gage of Esperance, Denise Diamond of Ft. Meyers, FL, Edward Diamond of Delanson and Rebecca (Rob) Noviczski of Duanesburg, 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters; Rosanne, Bobbi, Anna, and Peggy along with several nieces and nephews and his daughter-in-law, Lisa.  Alan was predeceased by his son, Alan Diamond, Jr. (2006) and his siblings; Delores, Donna, Benita, and Gladys.

A period of visitation will be held at the Langan Funeral Home, 327 Main Street, Schoharie on Saturday, September 13th from 10AM to 11AM followed by a celebration and memorial service at 11AM.   Memorial contributions may be made to the Esperance-Sloansville United Methodist Church General Fund, POB 226, Esperance, NY 12066.

Please visit www.langanfuneralhome.com to leave a special message for Alan’s family and friends.