Obituary of Mark Cominole

The family of Mark Cominole, age 98, is sad to announce his passing on Wednesday, January 24th, at the Samuel Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. A lifelong resident of Gloversville, he was born in Gloversville on November 16, 1919, the son of Mercedes and Guido Cominole who emigrated from Milan, Italy. He was the youngest of four children, including a sister Ann (Cominole) Connelly, Bruce Cominole, and David (Babe) Cominole. Mr. Cominole was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Bernardine (Betty) Valachovic Cominole and his son Mark Guy Cominole. He served in World War II as a Marine Staff Sergeant, 2nd division, from 1940 to 1945, in the Pacific Islands and Japan. After learning the Plumbing and Heating trade as an apprentice, he worked for Treher & Jung for many years, and later was self-employed with a partner in his own plumbing and heating business before working for the Plumber's Union of Albany, NY. Earlier in his plumbing career, Mr. Cominole also worked for Beechnut Foods, and Galinsky's Men's Clothing Store of Gloversville. As a youngster growing up during the Depression, Mr. Cominole worked delivering ice, doing chores at Parson's Farm on E. State Street, and working at the Kingsboro Golf Course. He became an avid golfer, along with his siblings, and continued to enjoy golf throughout his life. His favorite interests in retirement were his garden, travel with his wife Betty, cooking, and his grandchildren. For many years his daily routine started with hanging with his McDonald's buddies. He is survived by his two daughters, Martha "Marty" Cameron (William) of Schenectady, NY, Laurie Wright of Baltimore, MD; 7 grandchildren: Ian Cameron (Katie), Alexis Cameron, Jeremy Cominole (Melissa), Mathew Cominole (Erin), Elizabeth Cominole, Stephanie Wright, and Mark Wright; and 3 great grandchildren: Miranda Cominole, Jacob Cominole, Carter Cameron; and several nieces and nephews. A Service of Remembrance will take place on Monday, January 29, 2018 at 11a.m. at the Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont Street, Gloversville. A gathering will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 10a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Those interested in making a donation in Mr. Cominole's name could do so to the American Diabetes Association 5 Pine West Plaza, Suite 505, Albany, NY 12205 or the Stratton Albany VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208. Please visit the online memorial at www.brbsfuneral.com