QUEENSBURY --- Leon R. Spath, 78, of Ridge Road, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at his home with his wife by his side.

He was born on September 22, 1941, in Pulaski, NY to the late E. Harold and Elizabeth (Rowell) Spath.

Leon was a graduate of Pulaski Academy, class of 1959. He then attended Syracuse University College of Forestry.

He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Military Police for the Defense Atomic Security Agency. He served from 1964 to 1966.

On September 6, 1969, he married Theresa Palangi of Queensbury at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church in Queensbury

Leon was employed by NYS Encon Dept from 1968 to 2001, starting out as a forestry technician, operations supervisor, pesticide inspector and then working the last twenty years as a general mechanic for the area state parks.

He enjoyed hands on woodworking, building his and his family's home on Ridge Road in Queensbury and riding his tractor lawn mowing.

Leon so enjoyed his family and our gatherings. He was so proud of them all.

He was a member of the American Legion Queensbury Post 1797, serving as post commander and also Warren County commander. He also was a member of the 40/8 organization, an honor society of the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa; his sons, Leon (Lonnie) Spath (wife, Tricia Hartnett), Robert Spath (wife, Jennifer), Andrew Spath (wife, Corynne); daughter, Marisa Robillard (husband, Adam); his grandchildren, Mason and Avery Spath, Madelyn and Thomas Spath, Elizabeth Spath and Grahm Robillard; his sister, Ruthann Walker (Jim) of Pulaski; brothers, Edwin (Susan) Spath, Centre Hall, Pa., Bruce Spath of Zirndorf, Germany, Douglas Spath of Elizabethtown, Pa.; also, several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, at the Baker Funeral Home, with military honors following at 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

A gathering will take place at the home on Ridge Road after military honors are concluded

Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 15 at Pine View Cemetery, Quaker Road, Queensbury.

Donations can be made to the American Legion Post 1797, 32 Luzerne Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.

The family would like to say a special thanks to the Bay-Ridge Rescue Squad, Queensbury.

Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.