Donald E. Shoblom

May 25, 1932 - May 24, 2018

Donald E Shoblom, 85, of Gloversville, died Thursday, May 24, 2018, at St Mary’s Hospital, Amsterdam. Born in Gloversville, May 25, 1932, the son of Roy and Elizabeth Stewart Shoblom. Donald graduated from Gloversville High School, class of 1951, and was veteran of the United States Navy where he served on the USS Saipan. He was very athletic where he played professional baseball for the St. Angelo Colts, Chicago Cubs farm team. He was an avid New York Yankees, NY Giants, and Notre Dame sports fan, as well as being an avid hiker and fisherman but his greatest joy was being with his family. Mr Shoblom was employed for many years at the former Pan Am Leather Co., where he retired in 1994. He was a communicant of the Church of the Holy Spirit. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jennie Roscigno Shoblom; sons, Donald and Kurt (Kendra) Shoblom; granddaughters, Abigal and Madeline Shoblom; brother-in-law, James (Margaret) Roscigno; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit. Inurnment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Holy Spirit, 149 South Main St., Gloversville, NY 12078 or to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences to: www.amicofuneralhome.com.