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Bernard D. Graney, Sr.

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Hoosick Falls – Bernard D. Graney, Sr., 86, husband of Beverly Vogler Graney, a resident of Ball Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, died at home on Friday, August 19, 2011. Born on September 8, 1924, in Hoosick Falls, he was the son of the late Mathilda Holvec Graney and Willard Graney.
Bernie served with the Air Force 452nd Bomb Group, flying 35 missions over Germany and being awarded many medals. Following his service, he returned to Hoosick Falls to lead a full life of devotion to his family and service to his community. He was a member of the Derby Club, the Hoosick Falls Fire Department, the Hoosick Falls Rescue Squad, the Kiwanis, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Knights of Columbus, the Pioneer Fish and Game Club and the Hoot ‘n Holler Club. He was also active with Boy Scouts, the Hoosick Area Church Association food pantry, the St. Mary’s Academy Funtastic Fair, the Hoosick Falls Health Center Board of Trustees, and much more. He also served one term as Mayor of Hoosick Falls, was an honorary member of alumni from St. Mary’s Academy and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 43 years. He was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls.
Bernie was interested in fishing, hunting, gardening and beekeeping and particularly loved spending time with his large family and community of friends.
Survivors, in addition to his wife Betty, are his children, Barbara and husband Randall Woodward of Miami, FL, Rosemary and husband George Provost of Mechanicville, NY, Michael and wife Linda Graney of Honeoye Falls, NY, Patrick Graney of Ft. Valley, GA, Bernie and wife Cathy Graney of Hoosick Falls, and Joseph and wife Theresa Graney of Falls Village, CT. He is also survived by his sister, Rosemary and husband Bernard O’Malley, and his brother, Paul Graney, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions be made in Bernie’s memory to St. Mary’s Academy or the Hoosick Area Church Association food pantry.