Warren M. Starr

Warren M Starr, 81 of Rotterdam passed away on Friday November 1, 2024 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.

He was born in Rotterdam, the son of the late Myron and Beatrice (Swatling) Starr.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  Warren was employed  for Niagara Mohawk as an Underground Electrical Mechanic for 34 years.

Warren was a lifetime member of the former Fishers Methodist Church, now known as the Rotterdam United Methodist Church.

Warren was an active member in the Rotterdam Elks for 38 years and the American Legion for 20 years.  In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and NASCAR.  He was an avid follower of the yellow 3 of Pete Cory’s racing team, at Fonda Speedway.  Back in the day as a preteen, he spent many hours hanging around Mott’s garage where he would be of help, working on or around Pete Cory’s #3 car.

He was quite proud of the fact he and a couple of friends built his & Scherry’s home; doing a great deal of the work himself.  He took great pleasure in keeping the yard and flower beds in beautiful condition.  One of Warren’s greatest loves was to travel.  In 2007 he took the family on a seven week adventure; driving from New York to California and back. Other favorite travels were to Orlando and Kissimmee Florida and to Myrtle Beach, SC many times through the years.

Warren is survived by his soul mate and loving wife of 45 years, Scherry (Dona) Starr, his five children, Sherri Porter (Ernest), David Starr, Gary Starr, Randy Starr (Shaunna), and Todd Starr.  Warren is survived by eight grandchildren,  Zachary Porter, Emilee Porter, Dakoda (Gianluca) Puorto, Heather (Adam) Pennel, Gary (Monica) Starr, Tyler Starr, Gavyn Starr and Reece Starr and four great grandchildren, Lucian Gardner, Thomas Starr, Massi Puorto and baby boy Starr due any day. Warren is survived by brother in law, Gerald Snyder and brother in law and sister in law Ralph & Linda Ross, along with a cousin, Charles (Jan)  Swatling, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Warren will be on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 9 A.M. at Rotterdam United Methodist Church, 1915 Helderberg Avenue Rotterdam.  Calling hours will be on Monday evening November 11,  6-8 P.M.  at Bond Funeral Home 1614 Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady.

Interment with military honors will be at the Saratoga National Cemetery following the church service.    In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Warren’s memory to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.