Alfred A. Major

Alfred A. Major 77, passed on September 25, 2015. Alfred was born on June 22, 1938 in Amsterdam, NY and was the son of Alfred C. and Nellie H. (Smith) Major. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Yvonne (McKenzie) Major, whom he married on June 26, 1965 in Schroon Lake, NY, son, Timothy (and wife Mary) of Corning, NY, daughter Ann Diodato of Gloversville, NY and son Peter Major of Albany. Alfred left behind his three beloved granddaughters -Sara Major, Jada Diodato and Kathryn Major. In addition, he is survived by his brother James (Dorothy) of Greenfield Center, sister Florence Sassi of Wells House in Johnstown along with sister/brother in laws Daniel McKenzie of Paradox, NY, Margaret (William) Carboy of Chestertown, NY, Cathy (Wayne) Cleveland of Corinth, NY and Peter (Lori) of Marchose, Il. AI was "Uncle Fritzi" to multiple nephews and nieces that he cared about very much. He was predeceased by his sister Theodora Bolle and her husband Harry, brother-in law Mr. Anthony Sassi and in-laws Mr. & Mrs. Milton McKenzie AI was a 1956 graduate of Johnstown HS, served in the US Army Corp of Engineers and graduated with an Associates degree in Forestry in 1960 from the SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry's Ranger School in Wanakena, NY (formerly the New York State Ranger School) AI began his professional career as a junior land surveyor with the NYS DEC and worked across the Adirondacks. He then went to work for the Fulton County Highway Dept. as a junior engineer before subsequently joining the private firm of Tri-County Engineers. He formed a partnership with Jack Mowery and William McGregor to create Major, Mowery and McGregor, Land Surveyors and Engineers. AI's longest professional venture was owning his own business A.A. Major, Land Surveyor. He surveyed public and private property across Fulton, Montgomery, Hamilton, Saratoga, Schoharie, Otsego and Herkimer Counties. In 1979, in response to a referendum by the people of New York, it was agreed that NYS and International Paper would exchange rights to over 17,000 acres of intertwined properties in central Hamilton county via the "Perkins Clearing Land Exchange". AI and his partners, Bill & Bob Schafer of Latham, were awarded the contract for the massive undertaking of surveying & mapping this exchange. It would require multiple men over 2 years to complete the survey and document the exchange. AI eventually sold his company to CT Male and Associates of Latham and worked for them part time until his retirement in 2000 AI was generous with his time and talent and served as a member of the Building and Grounds committee for St. Patrick's Church, as a member of the Board of Directors for the Johnstown Public library for thirteen years, including a stint as President, and the Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education for 2 terms also serving as its President for one year. He was a member of the Pine Tree Rifle Club for 50+ years and greatly enjoyed spending time at the skeet shack on Saturday or Sunday mornings. AI was an avid hunter, an excellent shot and enjoyed collecting guns & books about the Adirondack region. Fall was always his season as he looked forward to going with lithe boys" into the woods or to hunting camp. AI enjoyed spending time at Blue Mountain Lake throughout his life and shared lots of good times there with this family over many years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass which will be celebrated on Thursday Oct. 1 at Holy Trinity Church, Glebe Street in Johnstown. There will be a calling hour from 10 to 11 AM at the Holy Trinity Church prior to Mass. The family will host a luncheon immediately following Mass at St. Patrick's school hall, Glebe Street in Johnstown. Online condolences can be shared via www.amicofuneralhome.com Contribution can be made in Alfred's memory to the following organizations or a charity of your choice. • Friends of the Johnstown Public library • The Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorder Center at Albany Medical Center in honor of the care provided to AI by Dr. Eric Molho and his staff

Alfred A. Major

June 22, 1938 - September 25, 2015