Campbell, Peter R.

SARATOGA SPRINGS- Peter R. Campbell, 74, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at the Stratton VA Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Catherine (Reynolds) Campbell. He graduated from Vincentian Institute Class of 1955 and Siena College in 1959 where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. Mr. Campbell served in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant from 1960 to 1962.

He was an executive with Albany International for 20 years followed by various business ventures over the remaining 30 years. Mr. Campbell was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church in Scottsdale, AZ, and St. Clement's Church in Saratoga Springs, NY. He was past: President of Wolfert’s Roost Country Club and a member of the Board of Trustees at Mercy High School and the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY and the Associate Board of Trustees at Siena College, Loudonville, NY. Above all, Peter loved and cherished his family.

Survivors include his wife, Eleanor (Barber) Campbell; children Mary Elizabeth Grady (Brian) of Delmar, NY, Peter R. Campbell, Jr. (Jodi) of Saratoga Springs, NY, John E. Campbell of Columbus, OH, William R. Campbell (Melanie) of Oyster Bay, NY, Suzanne C. David (Steven) of Loudonville, NY, Robert J. Campbell and Karen M. Campbell both of Scottsdale, AZ; his brothers and sisters; Edward J. Campbell (Patricia) of Bonita Springs, FL, Mary Constance Hurley (Robert) of Peaks Island, ME, Carol Toomey (Kenneth) of Albany, NY and Robert F. Campbell (Janet) of Loudonville, NY; 12 beautiful grandchildren, and 36 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Joan Marie Grady.

The family wishes to express a very special thank you for the wonderful care received from the staff at the Stratton VA Medical Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 10 am in St. Pius X Church, 25 Crumitie Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211. At the family’s request, calling hours will be private. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to Siena College, Rt. 9, Loudonville, NY 12211 for the benefit of the Campbell Scholarship Fund. Interment will follow the Mass in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY.