John S Becker Sr

John S. Becker Sr., 79, passed away Sunday evening, August 23rd peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Niskayuna, John was the son of the late Robert and Mabel (Leffler) Becker.

John graduated from Niskayuna High School and served his country honorably in the Army. John retired after 36 years with local 12 of the Iron Workers Union. He then owned and operated John’s Mobile Locksmiths up until the time of his death. John was an avid golfer, a Eagles Club member and a daily fixture at his favorite local diner.

Predeceased by his significant other, Elina (Belle) Allen and his sister, Grace Ann McFee. John is survived by his children Terry Leone (Mark), Tina Lawson (Mike) and John S. Becker Jr, his beloved ex-wife Dorothy (Rip) Yager, his brother Robert Becker Jr. (Kathy Mais), his nine grandchildren, Grace, Megan, Ryan, Cody, Heather, John III, Alex, Adam, Jacob, four great grandchildren Blake, Clayton, Beatrice, and Liam, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Private services for the family with military honor will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park in Colonie, NY.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in John’s memory to the American Heart Association.