William Kent Lake

SARATOGA SPRINGS — William Kent Lake passed away at his home on Sunday June 19, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was 75 years old. Born on December 30, 1940 in Troy, he was the son of the late William A. Lake and Ruth Mosher Korotsky. Upon graduating from high school, Mr. Lake enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country from 1959 to 1964. He married his loving wife and best friend Paulla Tybush Lake on November 18, 1961. Together they enjoyed traveling to many locations with their family and friends. His favorite past times were visiting casinos and playing the Lottery. Mr. Lake owned and operated his own company, Spa Septic Tank Co, Inc. in the Saratoga area for over 42 years from 1972 until his retirement in 2014 at which point his son Jeff continues the family business. William was a member of the Eternal Order of the Eagles Grand Aerie #2586 and a member of the ITAM Vets Post #35 in Saratoga Springs. He was also a founding member of the Two Flow Hunting and Sportsmen Club in Sabattis, NY. Survivors include his wife Paulla of Saratoga Springs, a son William Jeff Lake (Virginia Ruggiero) of Hadley, a daughter Jeri Lake (Gary Kelly) of West Sand Lake, a brother David Lake of Rensselaer, two sisters Stephie Wagar (Benjamin) of Troy and Eileen Hering of Troy, two grandchildren, Rebecca Kelly and Anthony Ruggiero, close friends Donna Retzlaff and Steve and Judy Retzlaff and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends gathered to remember him on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 1200 Duell Rd. in Saratoga. Memorial donations can be made in his memory to the Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866