Walter J. Senecal

October 20, 1946 - December 1, 2014

Walter J. Senecal, 68, of Gloversville, passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at Nathan Littauer Hospital. Walter was born in Saratoga Springs, NY on October 20, 1946 to the late Edward and Mabel Hart Senecal. Walter worked at Lexington Center doing a variety of sub contract assembly work until his retirement. He married his beloved wife, Thelma Baird on May 29, 1976. Walter was an avid hunter and fisherman who learned his skills from his father Edward. His brother Mark noted that he was a crack marksman when he was young. Family picnics and vacations to the Maine shore were a particular joy. He was a passionate bowler. In later life his annual Lake George vacations with his wife, Thelma ranked as one of his favorite activities. He also enjoyed dining out, professional wrestling, The Odd Couple, and any TV programs that profiled law enforcement. Walt was very patriotic and took pleasure in collecting eagle statues, and participating as an Explorer Scout through the Gloversville Branch of the Boy Scouts of America. He is survived by his wife, Thelma; his step-mother Evelyn Baird Senecal of Vermont; siblings Mark (Margaret) Senecal of Saratoga Springs, Janet (James) Fuller of North Carolina, Diane (Andrew) Schrivogel of Johnstown, and step brother Allen Senecal of NYC; also his niece Kristen (Jeremiah) Schaffernoth and great nephew Caleb, Andra (Greg) Kollar and great niece Julia Rose and nephews Justin (Jessica) Senecal, and great niece Hannah, and Matthew (Courtney) Schrivogel. Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 5, 2014 from 10-11:00 am at the Amico Funeral Home, 150 South Main Street, Gloversville, followed by a 11:00 am funeral service. Burial will take place at Greenridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. On-line condolences may be made to www.amicofuneralhome.com