John Foster
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John R. Foster of Westley Health Care Center passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was 85 years old.
Born on July 3, 1935, in Belmont, NY, he was the son of the late Earl C. Foster and Geraldine Gibbs Foster.
John attended both Alfred University and Siena College.
Mr. Foster owned and operated Foster Shell Services in Albany, NY for many years and later worked as a salesperson for Glenmont Southworth Caterpillar in Maenads, NY for over 30 years. He was also the company's top salesman for 10 years in a row. He loved his job and the people that he met throughout the years.
He was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Saratoga Springs, NY. In his leisure, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
John is predeceased by two brothers Gibbs Foster and Peter H. Foster and a sister Sally Allen.
Survivors include 3 sons; Peter Foster of Voorheesville, NY, Jon D. Foster and his wife Karen of Greenfield, NY and Eric Foster of Johnstown, NY, two daughters, Martha Foster of Cape Cod, Ma and Kelly Bertrand and her husband Mark of Schuylerville, NY, grandchildren; Cara Wonk and her husband Russell and Azurah Bertrand and 2 great-grandchildren; Jackson and Maxwell, two sisters-in-law; Judy Foster of Albuquerque, NM. And MaryAnn Foster of Nashville, TN
John's family will be having a celebration of John's Life this spring.
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Tunison Funeral Home 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Burial will be with his family at Riverview Cemetery in Syracuse, NY and Greenfield Cemetery in Greenfield, NY
Online remembrances can be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com