Carmen Gentile

Carmen Gentile Sr., 85, of Memory Lane, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 12, 2013 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.Carmen is survived by his wife, Lois Gowdie Gentile to whom he married April 4 1959, one son Carmen Gentile Jr. (Angela) of Amsterdam, NY;

Born in Gloversville, NY; on April 9, 1928, he was the son of the late Joseph and Jennie Russo Gentile.

Carmen received his education in the Gloversville school system.

Carmen was a self employed businessman, and was the owner of Adirondack Wood Products in Gloversville.

He loved to work, spend time with his family and grandchildren and cooking.

Lois is survived by one son, Carmen Gentile Jr. (Angela) of Amsterdam, NY; two daughters, Gina Gentile and her husband, Steven Smith of Latham, NY; and Jo-Christine Wagner (Clinton Sr.) of Amsterdam, NY; eight grandchildren, Noah, Sophie and Jacob Smith, Santino and Tahlia Gentile , Clinton Jr., Alexandra and Christopher Wagner, one brother Joseph Gentile (Marie) and one sister, Jennie Pierce all of Gloversville, NY. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Carmen was also predeceased by three brothers, Carl, Tony and Guy Gentile.


Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 10:15 at the Riley Mortuary, Inc. 110 Division Street, Amsterdam, NY followed at 11:00 by a Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated at St Stephen’s Church, Pawling Street, Hagaman, NY.

Entombment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Johnstown, NY.

Calling hours are Friday November 15, 2013 from 4 to 7 at the Riley Mortuary.

Memorial gifts in Carmen’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211.