John W. Grande
GANSEVOORT – John W. Grande “Jack”, 82, of 26 Elm St. Gansevoort, NY passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the comfort of his home after fighting a decade long battle with cancer.
Jack was born on February 22, 1944, in Little Falls, NY. He graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in June 1962 and joined the U.S. Air Force where he was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska as a small arms instructor and base police officer.
When returning home from his military duties he worked for the Evening Times Newspaper and married his wife of 58 years, Ruby Gray of Oppenheim; together they raised two daughters: Jackie Matteson (Eric) of Raleigh, NC and Donna Grande (Samantha) of Greenfield, NY. He accepted a position with Prudential Insurance which took the family to Dayton, Ohio for three years after which time he transferred to Saratoga Springs, NY. Following his retirement from Prudential Insurance, he worked part-time for Adirondack Radiology in Glens Falls, NY.
Jack was a member of St. Clements Church where he served as an usher. He volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together Saratoga and most recently as an Honor Guard and Assistant Quartermaster at the Gerald Solomon National Cemetery, which gave him great pleasure.
Jack is the proud grandfather of 4 grandchildren: Avery Grande of Saratoga, NY, Gabriel (Sasha) Matteson and Zachary Matteson of Raleigh, NC, and Erica (Brandon) Davenport of Poultney, VT. He is also the proud great-grandfather of Zachary and Blake Davenport of Poultney VT.
Jack was predeceased by his parents Margaret (Noonan) & John Grande as well as two sisters, Kathleen Aversa of Frankfort and Lorraine Reed of Saratoga. He is survived by 4 sisters: Eleanor Karpowich, Marion DeCostanza, Betty Staring, and Judith Warner as well as 2 brothers Richard and David Grande. In addition, he is survived by 3 sisters-in-law: Mary (Duane) Wright, Judy (Zane) Hall and Dorothy Young and one brother-in-law Ronnie (Pat) Gray.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Hospice of Saratoga whose unwavering care brought comfort and dignity to him and his family in his final days.
Calling hours were held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. An interment with military honors took place on Thursday, April 2, at 11:30 a.m. at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY 12871.
In lieu of flowers, Jack requested donations be sent to the Gerald B. H. Solomon National Cemetery 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871 at www.snchga.org.