John Putnam, Jr., 20, liked sports, went to ICCHS

VALATIE—John F. Putnam, Jr., 20, of Route 203, Valatie died Monday February 14 at his home.

Born in Lowmoor, VA, August 20, 1990, he was the son of John F. and Kathleen (Allen) Putnam, Sr., of Valatie.

Mr. Putnam attended Ichabod Crane High School. He was employed at Birch Hill in Schodack. He enjoyed sports, especially football and basketball and was an avid fisherman. He was a former junior member of the Tri-Village Rod and Gun Club.

Besides his parents, he is survived by a son, Kaiden Hunter of Fort Edward; a sister, Rebecca Putnam of Valatie; his maternal grandparents, Mary Ann and Elmer Allen of Valatie; and many aunts and uncles.

He was predeceased by his fraternal grandparents, Mary Katherine and William Putnam.

Relatives and friends may call Thursday, February 17 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home, Inc., Route 9, Valatie. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 18, 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, Route 9, Valatie, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Robert DeLeon. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society, 125 Humane Society Road, Hudson 12534.