John F. Putnam Sr., 55, of Schodack Landing, NY, died Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Albany Medical Center.

Born November 22, 1963 in Clifton Forge, VA, he was the son the late William and Mary (Brady) Putnam.

John grew up in Virginia in a loving home of eleven siblings. He met his wife, Kathleen of 34 years and started his life here.

He worked at Mabey's Moving & Storage for over 25 years and also worked for Scheriff Electric for a time and was presently employed by Cedar Flow, where he enjoyed and built an everlasting friendship.

He was a hardworking man and a dedicated husband, father and grampy. John would work sunup to sundown and give you the shirt off of his back.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Allen) Putnam; one daughter, Rebecca Putnam (Aaron) of Niverville; nine siblings: Golda, Andrew and Donnie of Texas, Joy, Tracy, Lee, Elizabeth, Ethel and Trinette of Virginia; three grandchildren, Kaiden, Aurora and Jackson.

He was the son-in-law of Mary Allen and the Late Elmer Allen, brother-in-law of Colleen and Patricia (Duke). He was also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son, John Putnam Jr., a sister, Hazel and brother, Rodney.

Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home, Valatie, with Rev. Robert DeLeon officiating. Calling hours will be Friday from 4-7 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Niverville Fire Department.