Mechanicville/Stephentown – Bruce Arthur Stevens, 77, formerly of Stephentown, NY, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Born at his grandparents home in Stephentown on February 14, 1937, he was the son of the late Arthur J. and Florence Hoffman Stevens. He attended Stephentown Grade School and was a 1956 graduate of Berlin High School. He attended his 50th class reunion in 2006.
Bruce was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving his country from 1956-1960. He was employed by Syracuse University as an electrician for 10 years and later was employed by Berkshire Farms and sold guns in Nassau, NY. He was an avid ham radio operator and has resided in Mechanicville, NY, for the past 13 years.
Bruce was the beloved husband of Leona Agnes French Stevens, who is now living at the Maplewood Manor in Ballston Spa, NY. He is also survived by his loving sister, Darlene Stevens Bowe of White Creek, NY.
A graveside service with full military honors was held Wednesday, November 12, at 1:30 pm at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY. There were no calling hours.
Arrangements are by the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home in Stephentown. A condolence book can be accessed at ParkerBrosMemorial.com.