Arthur J. Byrne

November 6, 1934 - October 21, 2016

Arthur J. Byrne, 81, of Gloversville, NY, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016, at Capstone Center, Amsterdam, NY. Arthur was born on November 6, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Michael and Anna Pryor Byrne. He was married to the late Margaret Novak Byrne, who passed away in 1978. Arthur moved to Gloversville from Brooklyn in 1970. Arthur will be remembered for his kind and generous heart, always willing to step in where needed, his laugh and smile. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Arthur retired as a butcher working for A&P Foods in Brooklyn, Gloversville and Johnstown. Arthur was an active member of the Church of the Holy Spirit, serving as a sacristan and a Eucharistic Minister for many years, also delivering Communion to the home bound members of the parish. He was also a member of the Holy Name Society, Social Spirits. Arthur was a 4th Degree of the Gloversville Council 265 of the Knights of Columbus and a former member of the Gloversville American Legion. Arthur is survived by his children, Timothy (Lisa), James (Sherri), Joseph, and Rita; seven grandchildren; also his siblings, Thomas (Marie), Frank, Kevin, John (Patricia), Mary (Joseph) Mulchack and Patricia (Finbar) O'Sullivan; also several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by brothers, James and Michael. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Amico Funeral Home, 150 South Main Street, Gloversville. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 26, at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Gloversville. Please gather at the church; there will be no prayer service at the funeral home. Burial will take place with full military honors at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in Arthur's memory to the Church of the Holy Spirit, 149 South Main Street, Gloversville, NY 12078. Online condolences may be made at www.amicofuneralhome.com.